Car insurance | Tips and guides

Summer car breakdowns: Easy fixes for 6 common problems

Heatwaves

16 January 2025

Avoid summer car troubles! Learn how to tackle common issues like overheating, flat tyres, and battery problems to ensure a smooth and safe journey.

Summer road trip hacks

Heatwaves

16 January 2025

Stay cool this summer on your road trip! Discover essential tips for packing, car prep, and parking strategies to beat the heat and stay safe.

Looking after your tyres

Car maintenance

6 January 2025

Ensure your safety on the roads by checking your tyres. Read our top tips to maintain them, enhance grip, and save on fuel costs.

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How to drive in ice, snow and hail

Ice, snow and hail

20 November 2024

Swiftcover's essential tips for safe winter driving, including navigating snow, hail, and ice conditions, and how to ensure you are prepared for emergencies with a well-stocked car kit.

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5 tips for driving on flooded roads

Flooding

5 November 2024

If it’s rained and then it’s poured, you might find yourself driving on flooded roads. Here are five tips that can help you stay safe and help to protect your car from damage.

9 ways to check your car’s ready for winter

Car maintenance

5 November 2024

Nine simple steps to keep your car running this winter.

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Get help with the cost of living

Cost of living

8 December 2023

Whether it's struggling to pay bills, facing unexpected costs, or just dealing with day-to-day expenses - there is help available. Here are a few ways you can get some extra support.