Useful Links

Insurance Industry Regulators

The UK Financial Services Authority - The FSA is the government appointed independent regulator for the UK finance industry, including insurance companies. http://www.fsa.gov.uk/

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme – The FSCS is the compensation ‘fund of last resort’ for customers of UK financial services firms. http://www.fscs.org.uk/

The Association of British Insurers – The ABI represents the interests of the UK’s insurance industry. The site features sections for consumers and businesses. http://www.abi.org.uk/

The Financial Ombudsman Service – An independent service that helps resolve disputes between consumers and finance and insurance firms. http://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/

Useful Car Links

DVLA Website – Official information above driving licences, endorsements/disqualifications, driving abroad and changing the address or name the car is registered in. http://www.dvla.gov.uk/

DVLA Car Tax and Vehicle Enquiry Service – You can sort out your tax online at this dedicated DVLA website, and also find out what data they hold about a vehicle. http://www.vehiclelicence.gov.uk/

My Tyres – My Tyres offer low price tyres with free delivery and fitting services around the UK. http://www.mytyres.co.uk

BCP Airport Parking – Book airport parking online. http://www.bcponline.co.uk/

Google Maps – Easy to use UK maps and a local business finder, including satellite photos. http://maps.google.co.uk/

Yahoo Driving Directions – Plan your route with Yahoo UK’s map service. http://uk.maps.yahoo.net/

Car Buying

What Car – Online car buying magazine, including reviews, advice, news and more. http://www.whatcar.com

AutoExpress – Car previews, road tests, reviews and forums from the well-known magazine. http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/

Top Gear Magazine – Online magazine that accompanies the TV show and print publication. http://www.topgear.com/

BBC Motoring – Includes car buying advice, driving tips and a car insurance guide. http://www.bbc.co.uk/lifestyle/motoring/

Vehicle Security and Safety

Think Road Safety – Government road safety website with information on the latest campaigns and road safety advice. http://www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk/

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents – Information, advice, resources and training services promoting safety and the prevention of accidents in all areas of life. http://www.rospa.com/

Thatcham Whiplash Testing – Information on the whiplash ratings of new cars. http://www.ncwr.co.uk/

Thatcham Security Ratings – How secure is your car from theft? Find out in Thatcham’s ratings for consumer and trade vehicles. http://www.thatcham.org/nvsr/

Vehicle History Checks

My Car Check – Check the history of a car before you buy it – for less than ten pounds. https://www.mycarcheck.com/

Vehicle Certification Agency – Information on how drivers can reduce the impact of their vehicle on the environment. http://www.vcacarfueldata.org.uk/

HPI Vehicle History Checks – Find out if a used car has been stolen, in an accident, written-off or has outstanding finance against it. http://www.hpicheck.com/

VINFinder – Service for combating vehicle fraud and theft using the manufacturer’s vehicle reference code. http://www.vinfinder.com/