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Can I Take A Van to the Tip? What You Can and Can’t Do
If you’re thinking of hiring a van, you’re probably wondering what you can and can’t do with it. Specifically, you might be wondering whether you can take a rental van to the tip. In this post, we’ll explore the rules around taking a van to the tip and take a closer...
Vintage Bicycle Events in Autumn 2023
There are a few vintage bicycle events coming up in the latter half of 2023 across the UK and Europe, so there’s still plenty of time to get on your bike and experience the joys of cycling! Below is a quick rundown of what’s coming up. We’ll also share some tips on...
How Much Does a Campervan Cost?
If you want to own a campervan, then you can either convert an existing vehicle (and you can read our guide to campervan conversions here), or you can just buy one outright. But how much does a campervan cost? It depends on many things, not just on the size of the...
Looking for Temporary Car Insurance This Summer?
There has been a noticeable uptick in people making the decision to live vehicle free. A difficult decision to make whether it is for benefits to the environment, air quality or more simply that having a vehicle is unaffordable. Location might also be a factor – half...
Why Is Business Insurance More Expensive?
Do you feel like your business insurance is getting more expensive? You’re not alone. In this post we’ll discuss some of the underlying reasons behind why business insurance is more expensive. But one thing to bear in mind – in these uncertain times, working with an...
How Much is Bicycle Insurance?
Dedicated bicycle insurance can cover the costs of repairs or a replacement in the event of theft, loss or damage. It’s also possible to get specialist cover for your bicycle accessories, for roadside assistance, for personal accidents, and even for worldwide cycling....
New Rules on HGV Length: How Long is a Lorry?
The government recently introduced new rules on the length of HGVs that are allowed on UK roads. In this post we’ll explain what’s changing and why, which should help you understand how these changes might affect your fleet. At Anthony Jones we specialise in insurance...
What Licence Do I Need to Drive a Van?
If you’re planning on moving house, or on transporting a bulky item of furniture from one place to another, you may be considering hiring a van. Driving a van isn’t quite like driving a car. So first, take a look at our guide to driving a van for the first time. In...
We need to talk about Range Rovers… again!
We have written recently about the problems owners and potential buyers of Range Rovers are having in arranging affordable insurance. We wrote firstly about what insurers were demanding of owners that was proving very challenging Getting a Range Rover Insured....
What Chemicals Are In Vapes?
In May 2023, teachers confiscated some illegal vapes from school pupils. When a laboratory tested these vapes, they found high levels of potentially harmful substances including lead, nickel, and chromium. They also found the same sorts of hazardous chemicals, such as...
Freestyle in France – 16 Days in a Motorhome
Our main plan for May’s motorhome tour was not to plan. Tina, my lovely wife wanted to freestyle and just see where we ended up. I wanted that too, but secretly realised that a little bit of inter-web research might make our totally freestyled trip better! Whilst we...
Is It Safe to Use Windows 7, 8, XP and Vista?
Failing to keep computer software updated is a leading cause of cyber-attacks. Developers constantly keep their software updated to improve usability, but also to improve cyber-security. If a programme or app is out of date, cyber-criminals may be able to exploit it...
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