The start of a new decade brings excitement and not a little trepidation. I fully expect the 2020s to be transformative, not least because the pace of technological change, especially as it impacts our industry, which I’m convinced will accelerate, even more than the previous ten years.
Read moreHow to Become an HGV Driver | Pass Your HGV Test | Brightside Becoming a lorry driver requires passing an HGV practical and theory test. Discover what is needed to become an HGV driver with our guide at Brightside.
Read moreThird party, fire and theft car insurance (TPFT) is a policy that you can choose when insuring a car and it is typically thought to be the middle-ground between third party and comprehensive car insurance, as it provides more protection than third party but is cheaper than comprehensive.
Read moreReclaiming an impounded vehicle isn’t known to be a smooth operation, and without the right knowledge you may fail to get your vehicle back altogether. This guide aims to equip you with the knowledge of what to do in the event of your vehicle being impounded, how to get your vehicle back and ultimately whether you may need impounded car insurance or not based on your circumstances.
Read moreIt is late morning one spring weekend in 2016. I can see my mobile flashing hysterically on silent mode. The caller is no other than my lovely sister, Mel. As always I pick up the phone, impatient to end the conversation, even before she has uttered her first word.
Read moreLike many others, you probably find yourself asking, “What are the key things that affect my insurance?” In practice, insurance companies base the price on the likelihood they’ll need to pay out a claim, using the information you provide when you ask for a car insurance quote. Here we’ll cover eight key things that impact the price you pay and, in some cases, what you can do to help keep this quote cost down.
Read morePersonal Providers with books that are skewed to heavily discounted year one are facing a quandary about whether to change their strategy before the dual pricing review outcomes or wait until after. Either way Brendan McCafferty, CEO Brightside Group, believe this could be the biggest shift personal lines has seen for some time.
Read moreYou’re purchasing a brand-new vehicle and in the back of your mind you may be thinking – do I need GAP insurance? Insurance companies don’t tend to shout about it so it can be hard to know what GAP Insurance is and how it works. Learn about different types of GAP Insurance, what it covers and whether it’s worth it.
Read moreWe know many of you might well have planned family holidays this Easter in Europe. Or, you could need to use your vehicle for working in Europe - either way you should be aware that there will be new things to take into account if you’re planning on driving in Europe after Brexit.
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