Thefts of Catalytic Converters soar during lockdown
The cost of precious metals has spiked during the pandemic, and in turn, so has the theft of the catalytic converters from cars, as they … Read more
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How to help a learner driver in your family
With an estimated five-month delay on the horizon for new practical tests to take place, A-Plan has been working with ingenie to see what support … Read more
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Protect your keyless vehicles from theft.
According to research from Number1plates, keyless vehicle thefts increased 93% in 2020. Analysis from Tracker, the stolen vehicle recovery expert states a similar rise of … Read more
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Brexit – Driving in and travelling to the EU
The UK officially left the EU on 31 January 2020 with a transitional period which ended on 31 December 2020. Just prior to this, the … Read more
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Car security top tips for darker nights
Protecting your vehicle from theft should still be a priority for us all, despite us being at home more during this time. But there’s things … Read more
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Preparing your vehicle for winter
You may not have had your annual service this year due to the lockdown measures, or because you’ve not used your car as much as … Read more
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Renewing your driving licence
It’s really important that you keep your licence up to date, including notifying the DVLA of any change of address. And not forgetting that you’ll … Read more
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Finding the best fuel prices in your area
In May we saw a record fall in the cost of fuel – according to the Office of National Statistics, prices at the petrol pump … Read more
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Things to do this summer for motor enthusiasts
As one of the headline sponsors of this year’s Supercar Weekend hosted at Beaulieu, A-Plan were due to have a stand at the event on … Read more
Finance Lease Agreements – How to Accurately Calculate your Mileage.
When considering vehicle contract hire or finance lease agreements, be mindful of your anticipated annual mileage. Get this wrong and that fantastic deal may not be as … Read more