No Deal Brexit Would Mean New Rules For Motorists

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Whether you’re setting up your own business or have been running one for a while, the subject of business insurance can raise questions. How do you know what is a legal requirement? Which extra covers are worth your hard-earned money, and which are a waste? Is it the law? Whether or not you are legally […]

Nearly a quarter of drivers in the UK believe smart motorways are unsafe, and many do not understand the rules around hard shoulder running, according to recent research by Kwik Fit. More than half of the motorists surveyed avoid driving in the hard shoulder on smart motorways, due to confusion about when it can be […]

As 31 October approaches, uncertainty continues about whether the UK leaves the European Union without a Withdrawal Agreement (a ‘no-deal Brexit’). If this happens, UK motor insurance customers driving in the European Economic Area, Andorra, Serbia and Switzerland will need physical proof of motor insurance when they travel, commonly referred to as a Green Card. What […]

On a day that celebrates the importance and benefits of sleep, it’s sobering to recognise that driver fatigue has contributed to one in six road crashes resulting in death or injury on major roads

The classic car market is always evolving, and while some cars are guaranteed to be their marque’s poster child for decades to come, the popularity of other models changes over time.

Cybercrime covers a number of computer-based criminal activities that can put your business at risk.

The BBC has reported that UK motorists travelling abroad after the 29th March will be required to carry proof of insurance, known as a Green Card, in the event of a no deal Brexit.

Recently, UK tradesmen are grouping together to get their voices heard about their fears in regards to recent spikes in van and tool theft.

Here at Tradesure, we know that as many of our customers are tradespeople, having a reliable van is crucial.

There are so many vans on the market and it can be confusing to know which one is worth the investment.

When buying anything from a television to a car or house, having trust in the person you are buying from is crucial.

With second hand vehicles proving extremely popular, motor traders know that spotting the best value gems on the market can make them a tidy profit when they re-sell.

Here at Tradesure, many of our customers are mechanics with bodyshops and garages.

So, we thought it would be helpful to take a look at the things owners and managers that insure with us, can do to increase both first time and return custom.

Driving throughout winter can be tricky when snow and ice cover the road, especially if you’re out on a job early and coming home late.

If duty calls, there is no alternative to packing your tools and heading off to a job.

The latest data on reported road casualties in the UK has been released by the Government, showing UK traffic accidents are on the rise again.

As our Tradesure customers are out on the roads more than most, it’s important to stay safe and keep your wits about you.

A warning to all our customers, parking on the pavement could soon mean a ticket and a fine.

If you’re a car dealer, a mobile mechanic or a commercial tradesman outside of London, you probably park up the kerb sometimes.

Keeping your vehicles clean can take time and effort, but it is always worth it when you see the finished shining results.

Here at Tradesure, the cover we provide for car mechanics allows them to do their business safe in the knowledge they have the appropriate insurance in place.

New rules will see drivers hit with £200 fines and six penalty points for using a mobile whilst driving. The current law is £100 and three penalty points.

The Motor Insurance industry could be set for a big shake up as a review begins into compensation rights for victims of accidents and damage on private land. The review was prompted from a ruling by the European courts in 2014 which resulted in the Vnuk judgement.

The Motor Insurance Database (MID) is a central record of all insurance vehicles in the UK, and is managed by the Motor Insurance Bureau (MIB). The MID is mainly used as a way for the Police and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to enforce motor insurance laws.

Whatever part of the motor trade industry you work in, there are ways you can mitigate the impact of rising insurance policy costs. These include measures to reduce claims of your own, measures to reduce claims against you, and other ways to generally make sure you’re not paying over the odds.

As a motor trader in the UK, you will need trade plates for cars temporarily in your possession.

As a motor trader in the UK, you will need trade plates for cars temporarily in your possession. A trade plate is a temporary number plate which is used on unlicensed cars. This saves motor traders the cost and time to register and tax every vehicle.

Tradesure Insurance run through the top ten best used small cars to buy and sell in the Motor Trade 2015. With the multitude of small hatchbacks about it’s never easy to select the cars that are right to buy for your stock.

We’ve done a ‘prop-er job’ of putting this list of Car Auctions in the South West of England together so you don’t have to struggle to find the best auction houses in your area.

We’ll be posting up a new area on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

“Ey up mi duck” It’s the helpful guys over here at Tradesure with another update to our UK car auction directory. Here is our guide to car auctions in the East Midlands.

We’ll be posting up a new area on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

‘Owamya-me-babas’? Its time for another UK Auction Update! Today we highlight car auctions in the West Midlands.

We’ll be posting up a new area on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. If you go to an auction we haven’t listed please do get in touch and tell us about it!

When you’ve finished working 26 hours down pit for tuppence a week. Take a look at our most recent update to the UK Car Auction Directory. THE List for car auctions in Yorkshire.

We’ll be posting up a new area on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. If you go to an auction we haven’t listed please do get in touch and tell us about it!

‘We ain’t being tight with our info here lads’ so as promised here is the next chapter of our UK Car Auction Guide. Happy Hunting.

‘Howay man!’ we’re off on a jolly to let you in on car auctions in The North East because it’s that time again, UK auction house update time!

If you go to an auction we haven’t listed please do get in touch and tell us about it! We’d also like to hear about your ‘Tradelife’ stories for our Blog, so if you have something interesting to say, send us a message and we will share it with the rest of our readers.

As a motor trader in the UK, you will need trade plates for cars temporarily in your possession.

‘I’m not joking, so listen up’. As promised here is the second chapter of our UK Car auction guide. Happy hunting.

‘Awrite Min’! Here is the first of many UK Car Auction Lists from Tradesure. We are starting from the top of the UK – Scotland and we’ll end up in the deep south in a few weeks.