The Campfire

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

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.
eVisas and BRPs: What you need to know
Your BRP may have expired, but your visa hasn’t. Learn how to use your eVisa to prove your right to live, work, and study in the UK.
BMW car insurance groups explained
Driving a BMW in the UK? Find out which BMW models are cheapest to insure - from the 1 Series to the X5. See how insurance groups affect the price of your insurance.
Audi car insurance groups explained
Need Audi car insurance? Learn about Audi insurance groups, including models like the A1, A3 and A4, and which Audi is cheapest to insure.
Marshmallow: From A to Series B - Now Officially a Unicorn!
Marshmallow: From A to Series B - Now Officially a Unicorn! Discover how we raised $85m in our Series B round, propelling our value to over $1.25bn.
Women in Tech: An Honest Conversation with Marshmallow's Engineers
Join Marshmallow's engineers for an honest conversation about the realities of being women in tech. Valuable insights and inspiration from these trailblazers.
A techie, a car and a whole lot of life admin
Pujitha is an Engineering Manager at Marshmallow. Born in India, this is her story of moving to the UK and why she loves working here.
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.
We’ve got a new mission-led ad campaign
We’ve launched a new marketing campaign with the help of Wake the Bear and Uncommon Experience Studio. Here's what you need to know.
A guide to UK public transport
Find out how to use public transport in the UK. From trams and trains to cabs and planes – save money on tickets and get to where you’re going quicker.
Things to do in week one of your move to the UK
Your essential checklist for moving to the UK. How to register with a doctor, sort your visa documents and make new friends. It’s going to be a busy week!
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.
How to boost your credit score in the UK
New to the UK? Learn how to build your credit score fast. Expert tips from Pillar’s CEO — plus how a stronger score can help you get fairer car insurance.
7 budgeting hacks for UK newcomers
Moving to a new country is exciting... but it’s also expensive. To help make it easier we’ve partnered with he money management app, Emma, to bring you 7 budgeting for UK newcomers.
Marshmallow car insurance perks
Get extra value from your car insurance with Marshmallow perks. Make the most of life in the UK with discounts and offers on money apps, motoring and more.
6 expensive driving mistakes
When you’re new to driving in the UK, it’s easy to make mistakes. The road signs can be confusing, the roundabouts are enough to make your head spin.
Involved in a car crash? 5 things to ask the driver right away
Had a car accident? Here are 5 key things to ask the other driver — plus how Marshmallow’s Bump! feature makes swapping details quick and stress-free.
5 mistakes to avoid when house hunting in the UK
Steer clear of these common new renter mistakes and find your perfect first house or flat in the UK. Spot scams, stay safe and welcome to your new home!
4 common scams to look out for as a UK newcomer
Like every country in the world, the UK has its fair share of fraudsters. Often these scams prey on common fears, exploiting people when they’re feeling unsure and anxious.
4 car insurance scams to watch out for
Car insurance scams are big business for criminals. From cash for crash to bogus claims, find out what to look for and how to report a scam.
Achievements in Customer Retention
We’re shining the spotlight on Eszti, Csongor and Ivett, our talented Customer Retention Execs to share what it’s like to progress your career at Marshmallow.
2 Years of Data Science at Marshmallow
Data Scientist Rob Gray shares his experience scaling up the data science team at Marshmallow over the past 2 years. Discover his insights and expertise!
15 confusing British phrases that need translating
Moving to the UK? Get ready to speak a whole new language – British. No, not ‘English’ – you’ve got that down already.
12 Quick Fire Questions with Caroline Gillard, Chief People Officer
12 Quick Fire Questions with our Chief People Officer. Read Caroline's insights on women in tech, diversity, & building inclusive People processes
10 surprising UK driving laws
From keeping your car clean to driving with your dog. Get to know some of the odd, unique and lesser-known laws for driving in the UK.
10 Questions with Tom: Marshmallow Customer Happiness Executive
Discover what a Customer Happiness Executive does in this insightful interview with Tom. Get all your questions answered and learn more about this role.
10 Questions with Maddy, Third Party Claims Operations Lead
Meet Maddy, our Third Party Claims Operations Lead. She's here to answer 10 quick-fire questions about working at Marshmallow...