The Campfire

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

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 on earth is Marshmallow Plus?
Marshmallow Plus is our feature-packed car insurance plan, providing the highest level of cover to customers. Read on to find out more...
What is Fully Comprehensive car insurance?
Learn everything about Fully Comprehensive car insurance, what it covers, and how it compares to other policies in this clear and 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...
What is an insurance premium?
Find out what insurance premium means, how the price of an insurance premium is calculated, and why UK newcomers often get charged too much for theirs.
What is the insurance group of my car?
Learn how car insurance groups work, which are the cheapest car insurance groups and how to check which group your car is in.
What do you need to drive in Europe: EU driving advice
Planning a trip from the UK to the EU? Find out if you need a green card, car stickers, or extra insurance — plus what documents to pack for stress-free driving.
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.
What car insurance do I need?
This blog covers a lot... From Third-party Only and Fully Comprehensive policies, to why it matters what you use your car for.
Vauxhall car insurance groups explained
Insuring a Vauxhall? Find out which Vauxhall models sit in the lowest UK car insurance groups - including Corsa, Astra, Mokka and more
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.
Understanding your MOT (and what to do if you fail)
In the UK every car over three years old needs an MOT test for safety and legal reasons. Find out how to book the test and what to do if your car fails.
UK mobile phone driving laws explained
Find out about UK mobile phone driving laws, including what's allowed, if you can a phone hands-free and what penalties can apply if you break the rules.
UK road signs and their meanings
Learn what UK road signs mean, from red triangle signs to the blue national speed limit sign. A guide for UK newcomers and theory test learners.
A UK newcomer's guide to driving in Birmingham
Like any large well-connected city, Birmingham can be a bit daunting to drive around when you first arrive. But not for long. Here are some things to watch out for when getting on the road.
Toyota car insurance groups explained
Thinking of buying or insuring a Toyota? Find out which Toyota models fall into the cheapest UK car insurance groups - including the Yaris, Prius and Aygo.
Top 5 mistakes people make after an accident
We share 5 things not to do after an accident, because sometimes that's easier to remember!
Top 5 features of the Marshmallow app
How our (almost) 5-star app makes managing your car insurance quicker and easier than ever.
Our top 3 UK road trips
Searching for your next holiday? Put away the passports. Here are 3 Uk road trips that could beat any trip abroad.
Top 10 tips from our new to the UK experts
Ashika, Nanelle and Tochi share what they've learned about moving to the UK to help other newcomers get settled.
Tochi Esther on the lessons she learned after moving to the UK
YouTuber and OISC-approved UK Immigration Advisor Trainee, Tochi Esther talks about her experience of moving to the UK.
The women who transformed driving
We travel back in time to celebrate the women who pioneered driving and road safety. Think key inventions (indicators, windscreen wipers, GPS) and ingenious design features.
The hidden costs of moving to the UK
Don’t get caught out! These are the seven hidden costs of moving to the UK you need to know about before you arrive. Here’s what you need to budget for.
The UK’s most driver-friendly places
Discover the top 3 easiest and most difficult places to drive in the UK for newcomers.
What UK newcomers need to know about the cost of living crisis
Jacqueline Dewey, CEO of Smart Money People, explains what the cost of living crisis means for people who’ve moved to the UK...
Road Tripping with Marshmallow: The Brecon Beacons
A Welsh road trip itinerary starting at Hay-on-Wye and ending with a drive through the Black Mountain Pass. Time to pack your suitcases!
Why I Joined Marshmallow's Engineering Team With Roma Matios
Software engineer Roma Matios reflects on joining Marshmallow's Growth team.