Inflatable Minion Causes Mayhem!
Earlier in August a giant inflatable minion, which was displayed at a Dublin fairground, caused chaos at strong winds ripped it from its place. The enormous 12 metre inflatable then flew across traffic, stopping cars on a busy road as it blocked the path of drivers.
Child Breaks Arm In Bouncy Castle Blunder
Taking kids to local family friendly events is supposed to leave parents with the peace of mind that their little ones will be safe and sound. However 32 year old mother Natalie Bunn was left horrified when she saw her children carried off in a bouncy castle that had been swept away by a freak […]
Record year ahead for motor trade industry
According to joint research from Whatcar.com and the SMMT, the motor trade industry is in for a lucrative year. One of the biggest indicators of the coming boom has been a significant jump in online activity. In fact, analysts have revealed that in January Whatcar.com site traffic soared to 3.9 million visitors. This represents a […]
What Falling Oil Prices Mean For the Motor Trade Industry
Falling oil prices are causing global shockwaves and having a noticeable impact on our everyday lives. The motor trade industry is one of the major sectors feeling the effects, with price slumps affecting both individuals and businesses.
Safety Tips for Market Stalls
Summer is on the way and with it comes the promise of a myriad of markets across the nation. From food and wine festivals to arts and crafts fairs, there’s something for every Brit! Of course, with summer looming stall holders will also be starting to piece together plans of action. While aesthetics, stock and […]
London throws open doors of owl mocktail bar!
We’ve all heard of quirky pubs and drinking holes but London’s latest owl mocktail bar is a definite first! From March 19th – 25th Londoners will be able to head to the trendy district of Soho and sip sumptuous concoctions while enjoying the company of feathered friends. All after dark, of course!
5 Top Tips To Boost Your Motor Trade Profits in 2015
As the New Year beckons you can rest assured that business owners across the nation will be brainstorming ways to boost their bottom lines. If you work in the motor trade industry we’ve got some great tips on how to get profits soaring in 2015.
Ex-Offenders Who Set up Successful Businesses
While some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs insist that a squeaky clean criminal record is an absolute must, others prove that this theory is seriously misinformed. On the contrary, some of the most fruitful business people on the planet have pretty shady pasts that they’ve managed to completely turn around. Here’s an overview of […]
Youths Set Fire to Pub – Burning a David Moyes Mural – We’re Glad He Had Pub Insurance!
Criminals are known for not being the brightest bunch of people on the plant. A recent attack on a pub in Liverpool adds extra credibility to that stereotype. Taff’s Tavern in Derby Lane was set alight by four masked men while patrons were still inside and people occupied the above rooms.
The Top 10 Ultra Suave James Bond Cars
Since 1962, James Bond films have been delighting viewers with their quirky characters, captivating storylines, nifty gadgets and of course, ultra-suave wheels! To celebrate 23 fabulous films, we’ve put together a list of our 10 favourite James Bond cars.
Buyer Beware! How To Choose Your Insurance Safely
What a beautiful day it is today. Sadly I’ve had to spend the morning in the garden sunning myself reading insurance related nonsense. I did however come across an article which I thought I’d share with you as…
Thanks To Their Motor Trade Insurance A Garage Is Back in Business After Devastating Fire
When a devastating fire ripped through GS Motors, owners Pep and Sanjay Sagoo saw their livelihoods go up in flames. The fire was started in the garage when fuel caught alight. Sanjay said the wrong fuel had been put in the vehicle and that he was working under the car when it caught alight. Sanjay […]
The Most Famous Car Heists In History
While Grand Theft Auto is one of the most popular video games on the planet, we think these real life car heist stories are far more entertaining! We just hope the owners had insurance…
Egon Ronay – Restaurant Insurance Blog
Today’s restaurant insurance blog features probably the first recognised restaurant critic in the UK, Egon Ronay. The son of a prominent restaurateur from Budapest, Ronay emigrated to England in 1946 after first the Nazis and then the Russians left the family business in tatters. Launched in 1957, the Egon Ronay Guide to British Eateries rapidly became […]
Five Car Flicks That Every Motor Enthusiast Should Watch
Since the beginning of cinema, viewers have been infatuated with films that revolve around cars. From animated feature films to action packed Hollywood hits, car films are always a crowd pleaser. To celebrate the genre, we’ve put together a list of the top five car flicks that every motor enthusiast should watch!
Get Ready For The Rains With Our Top Flood Tips
Winter is on its way and with it comes the wrath of Mother Nature. While every Brit is used to a little rain over, sometime torrential downpours can cause a huge amount of damage, particularly to homes, businesses and other properties. To help you fight the downpours, we’ve come up with a collection of top […]
Quentin Investigates – The Three Horseshoes Bubbenhall
Hello again folks! I have today had a call from one of the guys at the Comparecrazy offices informing me that they now have a brand new super competitive scheme for pub insurance and asking me to give it a bit of a plug so here I am! I haven’t been about for a while […]
Alice In Blunderland – More Darwinism! – Public Liability
It really hurts me to do this again, but I just can’t help it when it comes down to some peoples’ stupidity. For my little public liability rant this time I think I should draw your attention to a story which I read with incredulity in the Daily Mail yesterday. A guy has just been […]
The History Of Insurance – Infographic
Insurance has its roots way way back in ancient times and is now a necessary part of everyones lives across the world whether we know it or not. Take a look at our new infographic and learn more about the origins of something that has permeated every part of the business and personal world.
(A)live At The Apollo! Grade 2 Listed Buildings Insurance
A couple of weeks ago, theatre goers were given a bit of a shock at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, during a performance of ‘The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time’, when the roof collapsed in on the audience, injuring about 80 people. Whilst this was widely reported in the press, upon […]
Three Little Pigs – Non Standard Construction Insurance!
We all remember the story of the three little pigs, unless you’re one of today’s youth in which case you’ll want me to talk about Medal of Honour and other such nonsense which isn’t going to happen so get yourselves back to primary school and learn to speak without saying ‘innit’ at the end of […]
Grade 2 Listed Buildings Insurance – Haunted Ancient Ram Inn
At CompareCrazy.com our panel of brokers include a number with schemes for grade 2 listed buildings insurance, buildings such as The Ancient Ram Inn, located in the village of Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire.
The Most Popular Company Cars
Last week we reported that motor traders are becoming concerned over the fact that car manufacturers are planning on producing more new vehicles as of March, meaning that traders will have to start making deals in order to get rid of their old stock before the new comes in. This will be a lot easier […]
Wellesbourne – Market Trader Insurance Blog
For this market trader insurance blog I have chosen to write about Wellesbourne Airfield Market including a bit of history. Situated in the heart of rural Warwickshire five miles from the historic town of Stratford upon Avon, Wellesbourne Airfield originated in 1941 when the government purchased 200 acres of land from the Littler family to […]
Dodgy Dealings – Caravan Owners Blog
Back in 2012, the owner of a caravan dealership was jailed for a total of 31 months for a series of fraudulent actions which netted him over £72,000. Sean Cole, 46, of Torpoint in Devon, admitted and was convicted of 13 counts of fraud whilst he was the boss of Plymouth Caravan Centre in Plympton, […]
Spitalfields Market – Market Trader Insurance
The Old Spitalfields Market, so named after its location originally in a field adjacent to St. Mary Spittel between Bishopsgate and Brick Lane in London, started life originally in the 14th century. In 1682 Charles II granted a royal charter allowing John Balch, a silk thrower, to hold a market there two days a week. […]
Subsidence Insurance? Jump on the CC bus!
Now there may be some people out there who can make insurance sound interesting but I’m not being funny, I’m not one of them. However, I can pick a subject and relate it very loosely to something mildly interesting. Pothole Bearing this in mind, I would like to tell you about an event which occurred […]
Nissan Salesman aims to sell Seven Thousand cars before his 70th Birthday
What is the secret to becoming a successful motor trader? Is it good sales pitches, organisation, making sure you are up to date on all your finances and motor trade insurance payments? For those that want to know, they should ask Bill Board from Dorchester who has spent thirty-six years in the motor trade industry, […]
Boops! Product Liability Insurance Blog
As I have been suffering from ‘galloping man flu’ (which as we know is the worst kind of man flu) for the last couple of weeks, it seems appropriate to comment on the fact that it has been reported in the press today that Boots the chemist has had to recall several of their own […]
Enter The Twagon – Romany Caravan And Trailer Insurance
If you’ve read my previous blogs you may be aware that I am not personally a big fan of caravans! However as part of my remit to write articles on caravan and trailer insurance, I have come across something quite remarkable called a’ Twagon’ or towable wagon. Chris Ward of Wild Wood Design, based in […]
Lloyds to increase Buy-to-Let lending in 2013
In the past few months there have been an abundance of news articles discussing how the demand for private rent properties has been increasing nationwide, and how the government is urging local councils to increase the amount of properties they aim to build to be eventually entered into the buy-to-let sector. Now it seems that […]
The Lutine Bell at the Lloyds Insurance Building
Further to my recent blog on the Lloyd’s building, one of its famous fixtures is the Lutine bell, an historic relic from the early days when Lloyd’s was predominantly a marine and cargo insurance market. Located in the centre of the underwriting room within the Lloyd’s building, it sits grandly and is widely regarded as […]
Quentin Investigates… The Fox & Hounds Pub Charwelton
It is refreshing to see in these dark days, when so many pubs are closing, a community fighting back. It has come to light recently that the locals and villagers of Charwelton, near Daventry, Nortamptonshire, have come together to form a co-operative with the hope of saving their local, The Fox and Hounds. The pub […]
Rupert Grint’s Property Empire
Rupert Grint first made his fortune on the big screen as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films which left him with a huge amount of money, estimated around £24 million, of which he has used some to secure himself a property empire. The daily mail has revealed that the star has set up his […]
The Plimsoll Line – Insurance Fraud Blog
Back in October you may have read an article I wrote about the Lutine Bell, housed in the Lloyds of London building, which was rung to signify the fate of a ship for insurance purposes. Well upon further investigation it appears that this bell must have been ringing on an incredibly regular basis in the […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Caravanning
Across the UK, the concept of ‘staycations’ is rapidly gaining popularity. Brits are gradually beginning to realise that their back garden is brimming with incredible destinations that are quite literally on their doorsteps. For those that want all the creature comforts of home yet still want to enjoy the flexibility of moving from place to […]
Where’s the Cheapest Place in the UK for a Pint?
The results are in and according to the latest statistics from the Good Pub Guide 2016, the average price of a British pint is now £3.46. This means punters are paying 15% more than last year’s figures. And this is despite the fact that over the past 12 months beer duty has significantly dropped. Overall, […]
Holiday Hacks: Getting the Best Deal
Holidaying is a longstanding British tradition, whether it’s escaping to the sunny shores of Spain, skiing in the Alps or jetting off further afield to explore Australia, Asia and beyond. Of course, most Brits always take budgets into account and whatever the destination, the more savings you make when booking the trip, the more cash […]
How to Cut Costs on Your Commercial Vehicles
The cost of running a fleet can be a worry for managers and business owners, and it’s often not apparent how and where savings can be made. If you’re outsourcing your commercial vehicles to a fleet management company, they may be unlikely to highlight how you can cut costs, and doing the research yourself can […]
The Best Local Markets for Traders
Being successful as a market trader is all about finding the right location. Local markets are great for finding business in your industry as many are categorised, so if you sell vintage items or fresh fish, you’ll be selling to the right crowd. However, sometimes it’s also worth travelling a bit further afield to display […]