Back to work today following three days off last week. What a great few days we had.

Wednesday saw a visit to Mountfitchet Castle (www.mountfitchetcastle.com) and what a great day out that was. You could touch the exhibits and try on pieces of armour etc, the boys loved it. I even felt compelled to email them  – it is so easy to complain but it is ever niver to be able to send people a compliment!

Thursday saw a visit to the Imperial War Museum at Duxford – another great venue. The weather was a bit poorly but the venue is all inside so this was not an issue.

Finally, Friday saw a visit to Bluewater for some well earned retail therapy! I am very sad as I do like my shopping!

This week see’s me out of the office for 3 days – London tomorrow and then I am hosting an event at Wild Tracks for our biggest broker and some Insurers – I do hope it will be a good day. On my head be it if it is not!

Have a great day whatever you are doing.

Rich

Mr Halstead from West Yorkshire wrote:

“I found the Lady that dealt with my inquiry very helpfull and informative. Your correspondance came swiftly, and the cover set up quickly and without fuss.Very Good service so far. “

If you have a touring caravan, you probably spend a fair amount of time trying to ensure that your costs are under control and as low as possible.  That may lead you into a search for cheap touring caravan insurance:

• if you do start to search for cheap touring caravan insurance, it might be advisable to keep in mind that what is cheap for someone else may not prove to be cheap for you in the long run – so it is typically wise to ensure that you evaluate potential policies based upon how they match your requirements rather than just their price;

• caravan insurers typically provide standard policies that service certain policyholder market segments, for example, one policy may offer very little by way of continental cover for people taking their caravans overseas on holiday whereas another policy may offer such cover as part of the basic policy;

• even within a component of cover, conditions may vary – using the above example, some policies may offer only very limited (in terms of mileage or durations) continental cover whereas others may be more substantive;

• another illustration arising in a different area, is that of cover for awnings – some policies may offer it (even if there are conditions of use attached) but same may not;

• even in terms of UK use, it’s advisable to look carefully at what a cheap touring caravan insurance policy is providing as, for example, some may only provide UK mainland cover which excludes areas such as the Scottish Islands;

• given that we’re now heading into winter again, you may wish to consider what, if anything, a policy will offer you by way of discounts if you securely and professionally store your caravan over the closed season (remember, some policies may require that all heating and water systems are drained down irrespective of where your caravan is stored);

• all insurance carries terms and conditions and as you might anticipate, some of these may be more in accordance with your requirements that others, for example, some policies may have conditions about the nature of caravan sites that can be used, which may not fit in with how you use your caravan;

• caravan insurers may also vary in terms of their acceptance of towing drivers, in terms of permissible ages and experience levels etc;

• so, understandable as it is to start looking for cheap touring caravan insurance, don’t forget to keep an eye on the cover you’ll actually be getting for your money.

Mr Griffiths from Warwickshire:

“From my very first contact with you, your courtesy and speed of action has been excellent Thank you”

Dear All

News from the Caravan industry that buyers in East Riding have been warned by police to approach purchasing caravans on E Bay to take precautions following one unfortunate resident being part of a £4,000 con.

The unamed lady from Beverley transferred the money to an E Bay account but was returned saying that the transaction was not possible.

She was then contacted by the con artist who requested sending the money to a different account, which she did, but dod not hear from the person again and the van was not delivered. The police believe the money was sent an account in Europe with Spain a real possibility.

It is a good idea to buy your van from a reputable dealer with experience in the field.

Mike