Lets keep each other safe of the roads this Christmas As the song goes “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” For most of us this is true but for a lot of people what starts out great can have a terrible ending. Road safety is always topical but at this time of the Read more…
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Making a claim post Ophelia storm?
We are back up and running, let us assist you with any queries or claims. As of this morning we are back up and running across all three offices. Apologies for the delays and inconvenience over the last two days. Our IT department have worked tirelessly to get our services back to normal so we Read more…
What to do if your car is robbed?
Colette tells us exactly what we need to do.. You wake up in the morning, eat your cornflakes and get the kids ready for school. Once the morning mayhem is under control, you open the door and your car is gone. Then the panic sets in because you realise your car has been stolen overnight. Read more…
How to avoid a car burglary
You won’t believe the most common theft locations I am the claims advisor for Sheridan Insurances and I see car burglaries and car thefts on a regular basis. Some of the information i’m going to share with is common sense but I think you will be shocked at some of the things thieves will do to Read more…
Accidents Over Christmas
What To Do If You Have A Claim Over Christmas If you suffer a loss over Christmas, please take plenty of photographs of the damages. You can do any work that will prevent further damages but please only do what is absolutely necessary. Please do not do a full repair/replacement job. Please do not throw anything away Read more…
Beware of Frost
Do You Leave Your Car Unattended When Heating It Up? I don’t know about you but I am really feeling this cold weather and layering up every morning. While thinking about the cold and your morning rituals spare a thought for your morning journey and make sure you are prepared for these dangerous road Read more…
I Smell A Rat
A Rat Can Look For Shelter In Your Car With the recent cold weather all of the animals around us are feeling the cold too. Your cats and dogs are no doubt running inside at any given opportunity but that also means that mice and rats are looking for warm shelter too. Rats and mice Read more…
What To Do If Your House Was Burgled?
We Know Exactly How To Handle This Situation It really is one of the most awful calls I receive. When one of my clients calls me to say they have been the victim of a house burglary, my heart goes out to them. It’s very traumatic for the family because your house is very special and Read more…
Protect Your Home From A Burglary
Colette’s Guide To Preventing A Break In It’s getting near that time of year again. We’re considering lighting the fire, pulling the scarves out and best of all, it’s perfectly acceptable to be in fluffy pyjamas more often than not! Unfortunately house burglaries also become more common at this time of year. It is difficult to prevent a Read more…
Avoid Rats & Mice Getting In To Your Car
Believe Me, This Is The Last Thing You Need This week we are all definitely feeling a chill in the air. I for one have been reaching for the fluffy pajamas in the evening and the heavier jackets in the morning. It won’t be long before mice and rats make an appearance again which can be Read more…
Why Are Good Tyres So Important
It’s Road Safety Week And We’re Talking Tyres Tyres are an extremely important part of a well maintained vehicle. Having a good set of tyres at the correct pressure plays a huge part in keeping us all safe on the roads. Please watch my video below explaining the importance of good tyres. This is Read more…
What to Do If You’re Involved in a Car Crash
Colette Has Listed The Steps You Should Follow We always think “It’ll never happen to me” but would you know what to do if you were involved in an accident? Here are the main things to do immediately after an accident: Check Everyone is Ok Make sure all passengers, drivers, pedestrians and/or cyclists are ok. Read more…