Budget Insurance https://www.budgetinsurance.com/ Car, Home, Van & Life Insurance Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:31:13 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.8 https://www.budgetinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/favicon-96x96-150x150.png Budget Insurance https://www.budgetinsurance.com/ 32 32 Automatic vs. Manual cars: Which is better? https://www.budgetinsurance.com/blog/automatic-vs-manual-cars-which-is-better/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:31:13 +0000 https://www.budgetinsurance.com/?p=13682 It’s a debate as old as motoring itself—should you opt for an automatic or manual transmission? Is it time to say goodbye to the gear stick in favour of a smoother, easier drive?

The post Automatic vs. Manual cars: Which is better? appeared first on Budget Insurance.

]]> Are new cars cheaper to insure? Old vs. New car insurance comparison https://www.budgetinsurance.com/blog/are-new-cars-cheaper-to-insure-old-vs-new-car-insurance-comparison/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:57:05 +0000 https://www.budgetinsurance.com/?p=13673 Table of Contents You might have noticed that the price of second-hand cars has surged dramatically in recent months. According to a recent report from AutoTrader, the average price of used cars listed on their site has jumped by an astonishing 31%. This increase comes at a challenging time for drivers, with fuel prices also […]

The post Are new cars cheaper to insure? Old vs. New car insurance comparison appeared first on Budget Insurance.

]]> Guide to car windscreen maintenance https://www.budgetinsurance.com/blog/guide-to-car-windscreen-maintenance/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:25:40 +0000 https://www.budgetinsurance.com/blog/guide-to-car-windscreen-maintenance/ Table of Contents Most of us rely on our vehicles to get from A to B every day. So, it’s important that our windscreens are protected and our visibility on the roads is the best it can possibly be. If you’ve currently got a chipped windscreen, it’s better to get it repaired sooner rather than […]

The post Guide to car windscreen maintenance appeared first on Budget Insurance.

]]> Is comprehensive insurance worth it compared to third party coverage? https://www.budgetinsurance.com/blog/is-comprehensive-insurance-worth-it-compared-to-third-party-coverage/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:46:39 +0000 https://www.budgetinsurance.com/?p=13606 Choosing the right car insurance is important for every driver, balancing cost with the level of protection. Comp

The post Is comprehensive insurance worth it compared to third party coverage? appeared first on Budget Insurance.

]]> Your guide to car insurance add-ons https://www.budgetinsurance.com/blog/your-guide-to-car-insurance-add-ons/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:56:51 +0000 https://www.budgetinsurance.com/?p=7269 Insurance providers offer lots of different add-ons and it can be pretty confusing making sense of what they are and why you might need them. To help out, we've put together a quick guide to some of the common policy add-ons that are available.

The post Your guide to car insurance add-ons appeared first on Budget Insurance.

]]> Our guide to car maintenance https://www.budgetinsurance.com/blog/our-guide-to-car-maintenance/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:37:00 +0000 https://www.budgetinsurance.com/?p=12051 Proper vehicle maintenance is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation and longevity of your car. Here, we provide a set of car maintenance recommendations that every car owner should adhere to. Rest assured, we have created a car maintenance guide to vehicle upkeep specifically for you.

The post Our guide to car maintenance appeared first on Budget Insurance.

]]> How to choose the best dash cam for your car https://www.budgetinsurance.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-best-dash-cam-for-your-car/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:38:44 +0000 https://www.budgetinsurance.com/?p=10776 Recent research from Which? has found that one in three dash cam owners caught up in accidents have been able to use their footage to support a claim.

The post How to choose the best dash cam for your car appeared first on Budget Insurance.

]]> How to choose the right tires for your car: A no-nonsense guide for British drivers https://www.budgetinsurance.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-tires-for-your-car-a-no-nonsense-guide-for-british-drivers/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:04:25 +0000 https://www.budgetinsurance.com/?p=13423 UK law states that driving on tyres with less than 1.6 mm tread depth is dangerous and illegal. This legal minimum should be your starting point when you ask “what tyres do I need for my car?”

The post How to choose the right tires for your car: A no-nonsense guide for British drivers appeared first on Budget Insurance.

]]> L Plates and P Plates explained: Your must-read guide to driving rules https://www.budgetinsurance.com/blog/l-plates-and-p-plates-explained-your-must-read-guide-to-driving-rules/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:23:57 +0000 https://www.budgetinsurance.com/?p=13400 Did you know that displaying incorrect L plates while learning to drive could land you with up to 6 penalty points on your licence? That’s a hefty penalty for something that might seem like a minor detail!

The post L Plates and P Plates explained: Your must-read guide to driving rules appeared first on Budget Insurance.

]]> 9 things which could invalidate your car insurance (Common mistakes most drivers don’t know #4) https://www.budgetinsurance.com/blog/9-things-which-could-invalidate-your-car-insurance-common-mistakes-most-drivers-dont-know-4/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 08:50:37 +0000 https://www.budgetinsurance.com/?p=13379 Did you know that around half of all uninsured driving cases investigated by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) result from “entirely avoidable human error”? What invalidates car insurance is often a common mistake you’re doing without even realising it.

The post 9 things which could invalidate your car insurance (Common mistakes most drivers don’t know #4) appeared first on Budget Insurance.

]]>