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Looking to buy a used car? Learn why second hand cars are so expensive at the moment – and how you can still find a bargain: ow.ly/1Rtq50WKjbH

How does moving home affect your home insurance? If there’s a mishap during the big move, are your belongings protected by your policy? Can you cancel your policy because you’re relocating? Learn all this and more: ow.ly/5vl150WKjqc

Contents insurance covers the cost to repair or replace your belongings if something happens to them. So you can be sure your policy will payout if you make a claim, it’s really important to know what is and isn’t covered. ow.ly/hVg650WKjl4

Our bike insurance just got even better. We’ve increased our helmet and leathers cover limit from £1,000 to £2,000! And body armour is now included too – as well as gloves, boots and other protective gear. All from just £2.67 a month. ow.ly/ovhv50WKjiY

It’s back-to-school week! Did you know that 44% of UK driving trips involve a driver being distracted by their phone? And that rises by 5% during school drop-off and pick-up times in back-to-school week? Help make the school run safer with our guide: ow.ly/FVGS50WP5RO

With the new school year starting, our roads are suddenly a lot busier at drop-off and pick-up times. Unfortunately, jam-packed roads mean more insurance incidents. So make sure you’re prepared in case you need to make a claim: ow.ly/if8u50WKjxx

Did you know that driving laws are updated regularly? So make sure you’re up to date with the latest rules of the road. Read our guide: ow.ly/euhF50WKj79

Most insurance prices are based on the questions you answer when you get a quote. But YouDrive looks at the way you drive. So you’ll get a great price on day one – and a great price every year if you drive well: hastingsdirect.com/youdrive/…

Has Cupid been generous this Valentine’s Day? Don’t forget to make sure your latest valuables are insured – especially if you want to take them out and about. Check what’s covered by your home insurance: hastingsdirect.com/home-insu…

Driving on snow and ice can be difficult (and you should only travel if you have to). But if you get stuck in a sudden snowstorm, make sure you know how to drive safely: hastingsdirect.com/car-insur…

Subsidence can cause severe damage to your home. So learn how to spot the warning signs – and make sure you’ve got the right cover: hastingsdirect.com/home-insu…

The Met Office says to only travel in extreme conditions if it’s really necessary. But if you have to drive when the weather’s less than perfect, stay safe with our tips: hastingsdirect.com/car-insur…

If your pipes freeze during cold weather, they could burst and cause catastrophic water damage. So learn how to avoid frozen pipes, how to prep your home for winter and what to do if something goes wrong: hastingsdirect.com/home-insu…

Severe weather is forecast when Storm Éowyn hits on Friday. You’ll find advice to keep your home safe here: hastingsdirect.com/home-insu… If you need our help, just go to hastingsdirect.com/help?utm_… but please bear with us as we’ll be busier than usual.

The darker weather over the autumn and winter can mean more car thefts and break-ins. So make sure you know how to protect your vehicle and cut the chance of your car getting stolen: hastingsdirect.com/car-insur…

In case of a break-in, it’s important to have the right home insurance. But there are steps you can take to dramatically reduce the chance of a burglary in the first place: hastingsdirect.com/home-insu…

The roads are usually a lot busier at this time of year, especially at school drop-off and pick-up times. Busy roads mean more hazards. So make sure you know what to do if you need to make a claim: hastingsdirect.com/car-claim…