Acorn Insurance Blog
PHV Euro Emissions Standards Update
Are you familiar with the recent PHV Euro Emissions Standards update? As of Sunday 1st January 2023, if you have a Transport for London (TfL) licence your private hire vehicle needs to satisfy an updated Euro emissions standards criterion. These changes to...
Best Cars to Take to Music Festivals
Are you wondering what the best cars to take to music festivals are? Arguably, the best way to travel to one in style is a private jet. However, if that is a bit out of your price range, driving might be the next best option! Glastonbury and Radio 1’s Big...
Our Top 10 Home Security Tips
Are you looking for home security tips that could provide some added protection to your home? Nothing would ruin your day faster than an unexpected burglary or break-in. For example, did you know that there have been 275,081 burglary offences in England...
Should you have a dash cam?
Did you know in Great Britain, there were an estimated 24,530 killed or seriously injured (KSI) casualties in the year ending June 2021, according to Reported road casualties in Great Britain, provisional estimates: year ending June 2021 - GOV.UK...
How To Pass An MOT Check
Firstly, do you know how to pass an MOT check? With 208,381 MOT checks made on 21st September 2022 in the UK alone*, it is important to be prepared when your next MOT check comes around. Importantly, MOT stands for Ministry of Transport. They originally...
What a No Claims Bonus is
Are you looking to take out a new car insurance policy, but wondering what a No Claims Bonus (NCB) is? NCB could have a positive impact on your policy price at purchase or renewal. As personal injury motor claims continue to decline, says government’s CRU...
UK Airport Drop Off Charges
As holiday season is in full swing, taxi drivers should be aware of all UK airport drop off charges. With Brits set to spend over £80bn on family holidays this year, there has never been a better time to acquaint yourself with these sometimes surprising...
Our Top Ten 3.5-Ton Tipper Trucks
From fleet managers to individual truckers our Top Ten 3.5-ton tipper trucks guide could help you choose a new vehicle. The global tipper trucks market is expected to expand annually by 8.6% up to 2025 reaching £60.1 billion by 2027. Indeed, in 2020,...
Acorn Taxi App
Did you know we have an Acorn Taxi App (Google Play and Apple App Store)? How great would it be if you could manage your own taxi insurance cover in your own time, wherever you are? No more phone calls! This is why we have created our Taxi App. We know you; you deal...
Highway Code Changes
Do you know the Highway Code changes effective as of 29th January 2022? According to a recent survey, approximately 33% of motorists are unaware of the changes and how they will affect them and potentially their car insurance. Department for Transport...