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Everything you need to know about driving in the UK, and getting insured

How to get cheap car insurance in the UK: 11 ways to save money
Looking for cheap car insurance in the UK? Discover 11 proven ways to make your car insurance cheaper, from choosing the right car to building your no claims discount.
Mobile Phone Driving Laws in the UK: What You Need to Know
Everything about UK mobile phone driving laws: penalties, exceptions, using phones in cradles, and what counts as illegal. Stay safe and avoid fines.
UK Road Signs and What They Mean: A Complete Guide
Learn what UK road signs mean with our complete guide. Discover how many road signs are in the UK, what each sign means, and get resources to pass your theory test.
What is a rental guarantor? A complete guide
Need a rental guarantor in the UK? Learn what being a guarantor means, who can be one, how to stop being a guarantor, and alternatives for UK newcomers.
How does car insurance work in the UK? A simple guide
New to UK car insurance? Learn how car insurance works in the UK, the types of car insurance available, and what you need to know before getting cover.
Used car checklist: 5 things to look for
Thinking of buying a second-hand car? We asked ClickMechanic, the UK's leading car maintenance platform, for the top things you should check your car for.
3-step plan for getting onto the housing ladder
Moved to the UK and planning on how to buy a house? Learn how to build your credit score and get onto the housing ladder with this simple guide.
What is car insurance excess?
Want to know what an excess actually is and how it affects the price of your car insurance? Read this blog...
The 7 UK driving etiquette rules you need to know
From the polite to the puzzling – some things UK drivers do don’t seem to make sense. Find out what it all means with these seven unwritten road rules explained.
What is Third Party Car Insurance? A Simple Guide
What is third-party car insurance and what does it cover? Learn what third-party only insurance means, if it's cheaper and how it compares to fully comprehensive insurance.
What does car insurance cover?
Learn what car insurance covers in the UK, including theft, weather damage, accidents, business use, breakdowns, and more.
How to make a car insurance claim
What is a fault claim? Learn how to make a car insurance claim with our 5-step guide. Understand fault vs non-fault claims and protect your discount.
Questions to Ask When Buying a Car in the UK
Essential questions to ask when buying a car in the UK. Check history, verify paperwork, inspect condition and understand costs. Complete guide for newcomers.
Car leasing and insurance
Find out how car leasing works with insurance, what kind of cover your lease company expects, and how Marshmallow can help, especially if you have recently moved to the UK.
How to get car insurance
Learn how to get car insurance in the UK, step-by-step. Includes what you need, how to compare policies, and how Marshmallow helps people moving to the UK.
Guide to second car insurance
Learn how to insure a second car in the UK. Understand additional drivers, driving other cars, temporary cover, prices, and more.
Business car insurance guide
Learn how business car insurance works in the UK, what it covers, who needs it, and how to choose the right level of protection — especially if you’re new to the UK.
Credit score and car finance
Learn how credit scores affect car finance in the UK. Understand eligibility, approval rules, missed payments, insurance, and more.
Legal cover and assistance: everything you need to know
Learn what legal cover is, what it includes, and whether you need it when choosing car insurance in the UK.
Is it illegal to sell a car with outstanding finance in the UK?
Find out if it’s illegal to sell a car with outstanding finance in the UK, how to sell it legally, and what to do if you can’t afford your payments.
Who can drive my car?
Find out who is allowed to drive your car under UK insurance rules, how named drivers work, what DOC cover means, and how Marshmallow policies handle additional drivers.
How car finance works in the UK
Discover how car finance works in the UK, including HP, PCP, leasing and loans. Learn how payments are calculated, what lenders check and the key costs to consider before choosing a deal.
Guide to non-fault accidents
Learn what a non-fault accident is, how non-fault claims work, and how they affect your policy, excess, and No Claims Discount in the UK.
Driving without insurance in the UK
Learn what counts as driving without insurance, the penalties, what happens if you’re stopped by police, and how to avoid accidental uninsured driving in the UK.
A checklist for Nigerian drivers in the UK
Driving in the UK with a Nigerian licence? Learn how long your international licence is valid, how to get a UK licence, and find affordable car insurance for expats.
Car insurance documents for UK cover – What you need
New to the UK? Here’s a simple guide to the car insurance documents you’ll need — from proof of address to No Claims Discount — to get covered with Marshmallow.
UK car insurance with an EU Licence: a simple guide for EU drivers
Moved from the EU to the UK? Learn how car insurance works, how to use or exchange your EU licence, and how Marshmallow helps you save up to 45% on cover.