Our detailed articles provide safety tips, guides, and expert advice on all things cars – whether you’re looking for ways to keep your car insurance premium low or considering hiring a car abroad. We’ll provide general information as well as in-depth guidance about our cover, so if you’re considering an Aviva car insurance policy – or you already have one – you can find details about what’s covered here.
How your car insurance premium is calculated
What determines the cost of a car insurance premium, and are there ways to keep it down? Learn about the factors that insurers take into account when pricing a car insurance policy.
Car tools and glossary
All about car insurance
Questions about your policy, making a claim, or how to qualify for a no claim discount? Here’s where to find the answers.
How your mileage impacts your car insurance
We ask our experts and give you some tips on how to get the most mileage for your money.
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What happens when your car is written off?
If you are involved in a car accident, having your vehicle written off by an insurance company can be traumatic. But what exactly is a ‘write-off’?
Learn about write-offs
What type of car insurance cover do I need?
Car insurance is a legal requirement in the UK, but it’s important to consider what level of protection is right for you.
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We've got your windscreen covered
As cars become more sophisticated, windscreen replacement or repair costs are increasing.
Check your cover
Motor changes to tell insurers
Moving home or changing your name? Make sure your car insurer is one of the first to know, or you could struggle to claim if the worst should happen.
Know the process
What are penalty points and how do they affect insurance?
Penalty points are issued for a variety of driving offences, but what are they and how do they affect your car insurance premiums?
Learn about penalty points
No claim bonus explained
Confused about your no claims bonus? Our guide takes you through how it works and how you can protect your discount.
Your no claims discount
Car insurance groups explained
Take a look at our guide to how your car’s insurance group is decided and how it affects your cover costs.
Understanding insurance groups
Driving with a medical condition
The different medical conditions that can affect your ability to drive and those that you must report to the DVLA.
Driving and your health
Safe driving
We’ve spoken to experts to provide tips on staying safe behind the wheel – and what to do if an accident does happen.
Owning and maintaining a car
Do you know what car to buy and how to look after it? From deciding on hybrid vs electric to passing an MOT, here’s what you need to know.
What to do if you use the wrong fuel
Filling up with the wrong type of fuel is a very common mistake to make. Avoid further damage to your car by following our advice.
How to fix this costly mistake
A guide to car tax
Read on to find out what you need to know about what car tax you’ll need to pay.
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Choosing an electric or hybrid car
Thinking about trading in your car for an electric or hybrid motor? Here's some basic information to get you started.
Electric and hybrid cars
How to buy a personalised number plate
Whatever your motivation for wanting a personalised number plate, here’s our guide to getting your hands on one.
See our guide
Learning to drive
Whether you’re learning to drive for the first time or sharpening your skills after a break, everyone can benefit from expert advice.
How to pass your practical driving test
From your first lesson to test day, we’ve broken down what you need to know about passing your practical driving test.
Learn the tips
8 common theory test mistakes
Find out the right answers to the theory test questions that learners get wrong most often.
Avoiding theory mistakes
Driving after 70: what you need to know
Once you reach 70, you'll need to renew your driving licence every three years. Here's our guide to how to renew your licence and staying on the road.
Driving at 70
Getting insured as a new driver
Just passed your test? See how you can reduce the cost of your car insurance and get out on the open road for less.
Tips for new drivers
Travelling by car
There are so many places you can visit by car, but are you (and your vehicle) ready for a long trip? Make sure you’re prepared before you set off.
On The Aviva Edit
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