What is the MID? MID stands for the Motor Insurance Database. It is managed by the MIB (Motor Insurance Bureau) and is a central record of all insured vehicles in the UK. The purpose is to ensure that vehicles driven on UK roads are insured at all times. It enables the enforcement authorities to tackle Read the full article…
As a motor trader, you need traders insurance – it’s a legal obligation. The world of traders’ insurance can be confusing, especially if you’re new to the motor industry. This guide to motor trade insurance covers some of the key questions, including: Key facts you need to know when buying motor trade insurance Who needs Read the full article…
Running a motor trade business is an expensive undertaking, so it’s only natural to want to reduce your outgoings as much as possible. To help your garage, dealership or body shop business save money, we have put together some top tips on how to reduce your motor trade insurance premium. In this article, we will Read the full article…
What will happen to car values as we come out of lockdown? We take a look at what’s happened during this unprecedented time, and why motor traders can have cause for optimism in the year ahead. Motor dealers of all sizes have curtailed activities or stopped altogether during lockdown. Some have carried on working throughout; Read the full article…
With the ongoing situation regarding coronavirus in the UK, we want to reassure you that we are here for you when you need us. We are open for business as usual. Contacting us You can contact us on the same numbers as usual, and our opening hours remain unchanged. However, it may be quicker Read the full article…
As one of the leading providers of taxi insurance, we’re here to do everything we can to provide help for taxi drivers during the coronavirus epidemic. Here’s our quick ChoiceQuote cabbie’s guide: what every taxi driver needs to know to get through the UK’s Covid-19 lockdown as safely as possible – while staying properly insured Read the full article…
Winter is a difficult time of year for drivers, especially those who work for a living and spend the most time on the road. Taxi drivers, couriers and hauliers will find themselves on the road at all hours during what is inevitably a busy time for everyone who is a professional driver. Dark nights and Read the full article…
A profession that often isn’t mentioned among the so-called ‘unsung Christmas heroes’ is taxi drivers, who often find themselves extremely busy during the festive season. But how do taxi drivers prepare for Christmas and New Year? We’ve listed a few tips to help you through the cold days and nights. A time to earn more Read the full article…
Telematics – more commonly known as a ‘black box’ – are often linked with young or inexperienced drivers, and are seen by some people as ‘spying devices,’ reporting on your speed and location to your insurer. However, modern telematics can be very useful in proving who is at fault when an accident happens, where and Read the full article…
Whether you’ve been driving a taxi for years or have just started out, your personal safety is important. Advice on staying safe is often aimed at taxi passengers – but as a driver, there are risks of working alone that you may be aware of or may not have thought much about. Here are some Read the full article…
