Did You Know That If You Are Having Renovations Or Improvements Carried Out On Your Home Without Telling Your Insurer It May Invalidate Your Policy?
By Crowthorne Insurance on Jan 15, 2020 12:00:00 AM
Generally speaking, most household insurers will need to know if you are having any building works carried out to your property. Dependant on the type of work being done and the costs involved your insurer may impose special terms, restrict cover or even refuse to cover the property w …
How To Register A Home-Built Car With The DVLA
By Crowthorne Insurance on Jan 9, 2020 12:00:00 AM
Before any vehicle can be used or kept on the road, it must be properly registered, taxed and insured. When a new vehicle is registered for the first time, the DVLA assigns it a registration number, which has to be clearly displayed on the vehicle’s number plate. Some people like to b …
Why Might You Need A Temporary Chassis Number Insurance?
By Crowthorne Insurance on Jan 2, 2020 12:00:00 AM
What Does The Chassis/VIN Number Look Like? If you’ve never driven an import car, or constructed your own car from a kit, chances are you won’t ever have had cause to take a look at your chassis number. The chassis number is a long row of numbers and letters which is unique to your ve …
How Much Flood Insurance Do I Need & What Are The Options?
By Crowthorne Insurance on Dec 20, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Whether you’ve invested in a family home or have purchased a property to let, it’s crucial that you have the necessary insurance for all eventualities. Flooding is an issue that people have been hearing more and more about in recent times and it can cause significant damage to your ho …
Do You Have To Buy Flood Insurance?
By Crowthorne Insurance on Dec 16, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Climate change, new-build properties located on flood plains, alterations to run-off patterns and various features of the build environment combined mean that flooding is now more of a risk to many properties than it has been previously. A key consideration for homeowners is to ensure …
What Is VIN Number Insurance & When Would You Need It?
By Crowthorne Insurance on Dec 3, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Until your vehicle is registered with the DVLA, most insurers won’t provide cover. You need to be registered to insure your car, but you can’t register an uninsured vehicle. So, you can be stuck in a loop. When Might You Need To Register A New Car With The DVLA? It’s your responsibili …
House Insurance For Subsidence Properties – What’s Covered?
By Crowthorne Insurance on Nov 28, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Subsidence is a serious issue. In fact, it’s one of the most serious issues you can encounter with your home. Not only is subsidence itself potentially highly damaging, but it can also lead to multiple other structural problems with your property. This means it’s essential you choose …
I’m Moving To The UK & Want To Bring My Car – How Do I Get It Insured?
By Crowthorne Insurance on Nov 18, 2019 12:00:00 AM
If you’re moving to the UK and want to bring your car, it can seem like you’re facing an impossible struggle. You can’t insure your car unless it’s DVLA registered but can’t register the car without insurance. How do you get around this to buy car insurance in the UK? Getting Chassis …
Motor Trade Road Risk Insurance Vs Combined Cover – Which Is Best For My Business?
By Crowthorne Insurance on Nov 3, 2019 12:00:00 AM
If you’re involved in the motor trade industry, either on a part-time or full-time basis, motor trade insurance is a must-have. The two main options are combined motor trade cover and motor trade road risk insurance. It’s important that you have the right type of insurance. If you cho …
3 Ways You Can Protect Your House From Subsidence
By Crowthorne Insurance on Oct 7, 2019 12:00:00 AM
House insurance for subsidence properties does exist, and we offer competitive rates at Crowthorne Insurance, but no homeowner wants to be in the position of actually needing house insurance subsidence cover. So, what can you do to make sure that subsidence doesn’t become an issue for …
