Everything you need to know about driving in the UK, and getting insured
How to open a bank account in the UK
Find out what you need to know about setting up a UK bank account after moving here, including ID checks, address issues, online options, and moving money into pounds.
Learn how black box car insurance works with shared cars and multiple drivers. Understand how to make sure everyone stays insured and is tracked correctly.
How long do you have to declare accidents for car insurance?
Find out how long you need to declare past accidents for car insurance in the UK, what counts as an accident, and why insurers ask for this information.
Find out what insurance premium means, how the price of an insurance premium is calculated, and why UK newcomers often get charged too much for theirs.
Voluntary and compulsory excess: what they mean and why they matter
Learn the difference between compulsory and voluntary excess on UK car insurance, how they combine into your total excess, when you pay it, and how to choose an amount you can afford.
Learn what counts as driving without insurance, the penalties, what happens if you’re stopped by police, and how to avoid accidental uninsured driving in the UK.
Car insurance documents for UK cover – What you need
New to the UK? Here’s a simple guide to the car insurance documents you’ll need — from proof of address to No Claims Discount — to get covered with Marshmallow.