Buying a used car
If you’re buying a used car, make sure you check these key things before you buy to stop your car shopping trip turning into an expensive disaster. These 10 tips will help you make sure that you know exactly what you’re getting for your money!
Buying a new car
Buying a car is exciting, but the decision whether to save longer and buy a brand new car or to buy a used car can be a difficult one. Despite the higher cost, sometimes buying brand new can actually be a much better deal. Before you decide, make sure...
How much does it cost to fit a telematics box in my car?
Insurance can be expensive, so nobody wants to have to pay extra for having a telematics device fitted. Luckily, at WiseDriving, the price of installing our telematics device is already included in your initial premium.
Driving with kids: how to avoid distraction
We’ve put together some tips to help you keep the children quiet and your focus on the road, which can help to get you through every “are we there yet?” on your journey.
15 tips to help you become a more confident driver
It’s super easy to build up your confidence when you’ve passed that test, chosen your car and your insurance is sorted. Check out our round-up of driving confidence tips to give you a boost out on the road.
What to do in a breakdown
Breaking down on a busy road can be scary for anybody, particularly if you’re new to driving and haven’t had to deal with a breakdown before. Make sure you’re in the know about what’s best to do should you break down on a motorway.
How does black box insurance work?
Will I be safer on the roads with black box insurance? How does it work and will black box insurance save me money? As a new driver, of course, you’ll have lots of questions
The benefits of black box insurance
Car insurance can feel like a mammoth task to sort out - that's why we’ve put together this in-depth round up of the benefits of black box insurance, to help you decide if it’s the best option.
How to prepare your car for a long journey
Your first long drive can be daunting. When you’re spending hours on the road, anything can happen. Here are the key things to make sure that you have in your car, ready for a long journey!
11 obscure motoring laws that you might not know about
There are some laws of the road that we all know, but some are a little more unknown. So, are you breaking the law without realising? If you are caught committing any of these motoring offences, you could be subject to a hefty fine or points on your...
Where are telematics boxes fitted?
Have you ever seen a car fitted with a telematics device? The chances are you might have done without realising, because these devices are usually fitted out of sight. So just where does a telematics device live within your car?
7 key ways to try and save money on your car insurance
Telematics insurance lets your driving do the talking – not general statistics. However, there are things you can do to try and reduce your telematics premium. We have collated some things for young drivers to consider when buying and insuring their first...
How much cheaper is black box insurance?
We love myth busting here at WiseDriving and the internet is full of stories about how telematics or black box insurance isn’t any cheaper than regular car insurance. Find out the truth here...
Telematics devices: do they really know what you do?
Telematics insurance can be cheaper for young drivers across the country. That said, many teenagers dread the thought of having a black box monitoring their driving. But is everything you believe about telematics actually accurate? Before you avoid it,...
How is technology shaping our driving?
Technology is expanding into almost every aspect of our world. So, it’s no surprise that it’s more present than ever inside our cars. From devices that locate lost keys to Bluetooth that connects our phones to our cars, technological advancements are a...
What is a telematics device? | Telematics explained
You may have heard of a ‘telematics device’ or ‘black box’ before, but have you ever wondered what one actually is? If you’re not sure what a telematics device is or what it does, we’re here to explain.
5 common telematics myths debunked
Many people will shy away at the mention of a ‘black box’, but how many of the things that people say about telematics are actually true?
Telematics driving scores: what are they based on?
Many young drivers and parents shudder at the mention of a black box. But, do you know what telematics scores are actually based on? Before scrolling past that telematics quote, make sure you’re in the know about how telematics policies really work.