Saving Money

Car insurance is mandatory for all drivers in the UK, but insurance prices vary wildly depending on a number of factors. Every insurance company will have their own set of risk factors that it will take into account, but there are some general rules that all insurers stick with in the UK. We look at some of these key factors impacting the price of your car insurance.…

Whenever you buy a new car, you know that you're not likely to have an asset on your hands that holds value in the long run. A new car devalues as soon as your drive it off the forecourt, and unfortunately, there isn't much you can do about it. With this in mind, let's take a look at some of the things that can cause the value of your car to depreciate and what you can do to protect its value in the case of an insurance claim.…

As winter approaches and petrol costs continue to rise, you might be getting concerned about quite how much it's costing to run your vehicle. At Direct Gap, we're here to make your driving experience as affordable and economical as possible, so here are our top ways to save money on your car this winter.…

GAP insurance was created to bridge the difference between an insurance payout and the sum required to buy a like-for-like vehicle or cover your inital outlay for a vehicle. How you buy GAP insurance, however, can have a considerable impact on the amount of money you pay for it.…

Guaranteed Asset Protection Insurance, known informally as GAP car insurance, is often sold when consumers pick out a brand-new vehicle. This kind of cover was created to help car owners out if an accident happens that results in their vehicle being scrapped or stolen and can’t be recovered.…

Car tyres are one of the most important components of your car, providing grip on the road and keeping you in control while driving. It is really important to keep your tyres in good working condition so that you stay safe on the road and minimise the risk of a tyre blowout.…

We are entering a new era of motoring and there is an end in sight for the future of petrol and diesel cars. With the date of 2030 firmly fixed as the point when only electric vehicles (EVs) will roll off the production line, it is well worth asking one of the most pertinent questions relating to new car buying. Will electric vehicles buck the usual depreciation trend?…

Guaranteed Asset Protection, or GAP insurance for short, is notably among the most misunderstood policies that are available to purchase providing protection for you and your car. This is mainly due to how rarely car owners come across this kind of cover, which usually arrives on the negotiation table only when they’re attempting to secure the best possible price for a brand-new car.…

Whether you’re purchasing RTI or vehicle replacement GAP insurance as additional cover for a car, it’s always worth ensuring you’re paying the lowest price possible for your conventional motor insurance that is required to legally use UK roads.…