Fuel duty hike Rishi Sunak has faced fresh criticism for a rumoured fuel duty rise of 5p per litre. The measures are likely to be officially announced in next months budget. It has also been revealed that the cost of filling…
SMART Motorways Condemned As ‘Death Traps’
Smart motorways were introduced as a cost-effective way to increase capacity on congested motorways; but safety concerns have been clear from the start. We highlighted their risks early on – and reviewed some of these concerns in a blog post…
Covid-19 Motor Update
The pandemic and resulting restrictions are likely to have impacted your driving habits. However the requirement for insurance remains and our advisors remain on hand to help you. Answers to some of your most common questions are featured below. Do…
Seasonal Jobs and Energy Efficiency Checklist
The days are becoming shorter, darker…. And colder! Here are some top tips to help prepare your home for the winter and also improve your energy efficiency. Refresh external paint jobs and clean your windows Now is an ideal time…
Classic Car Lowdown – Cheap Classic Car Insurance
Classic / Vintage Car Insurance Cover Not all mainstream Insurers will provide insurance cover for classic or vintage cars. However, at City Insurance we have teamed up with some of our leading Insurer Partners to drive down the cost of…
Mandatory MOT Tests set to restart – Avoid the rush!
MOT Centres to Open The UK Government has announced that MOT exceptions are set to end on 31st July. So if your MOT test is due on, or after August 1st, you will be expected to arrange your MOT test…
Car Buying Guide – New vs Used
With lockdown gradually easing, many people are considering upgrading their car. Investing in a new car is likely to be your second most expensive purchase after your house. Therefore it is only natural you should take the time to ensure…
House prices biggest drop in 10 years / DIY improvements during lockdown and impact on home insurance
House price drop House prices have officially reached their lowest level in 10 years. New analysis from Nationwide shows that in May, the average cost of a home dropped by 1.7% month-on-month. This makes it the sharpest decline since the depths…
Covid-19 Update: Car showrooms to reopen and over a million unroadworthy cars to return to the roads
Car showrooms to reopen In what has come as welcome news for car manufacturers, many showrooms will reopen from today. This comes as part of the Government’s plans to allow selected non-essential shops to open. Boris Johnson confirmed…
Covid-19: MOT clarification and car tax update
MOT Confusion There have been reports that many motorists are confused about the new MOT rules and what they are required to do. As per our earlier blog, vehicle owners in Britain have been granted a six-month exemption from…