Changes to the highway code: What are they and how do they affect you?
You may not be aware, but at the end of 2022 the government made some changes to the highway code that affect almost all road users from pedestrians and horse riders to cyclists and cars. A total of 10 sections of the highway code were updated with over 50 rules being changed to “improve the […]
S&G are Modern Insurance Magazine Award Winners!
A few months back we entered the Modern Insurance Magazine CX Awards, and we are incredibly proud to announce that… WE WON! We entered the Giving it Back to Charity category due to our commitment to charitable giving and our deep-rooted dedication to our community. From our employees and customers to the long list of […]
The Most Dangerous Roads in the UK Revealed
Nothing beats cruising along down an open road in the sunshine with your favourite song blasting, but not all journeys are quite so idyllic. Between roadworks, congestion, and accidents, the UK’s roads are not all plain sailing, so we’ve taken a closer look at some of the UKs most treacherous roads, plus put together some […]
Used Cars: Are Prices Beginning to Fall?
In recent years, used cars demand has skyrocketed and anyone looking to buy something second-hand was going to be shelling out a lot more than they would have even a few months prior. In October 2021, The AA reported a staggering 57% increase in used motors since 2019. A variety of factors affected the used […]
Winter Driving Conditions – How to Keep your Fleet Safe
The UK is set to experience another cold snap, and the chilly weather brings with it additional challenges to your drivers. Snow, ice, and reduced visibility can make winter driving conditions more dangerous than any other time of year, and treacherous conditions mean extra checks and general caution needs to be taken by all road […]
Are Hydrogen Vehicles the Next Big Thing?
There’s been a lot in the news recently regarding green travel, electric vehicle, hydrogen vehicles and how we can further reduce our carbon footprint. And it seems the powers-that-be the world over are making concerted efforts to fund research and projects to support the push for an eco-friendlier future. The BBC recently reported that Toyota […]
Flying Cars – Could People Own them by 2025?
Elon Musk has been talking about flying cars for years, Tweeting in 2017 about the Tesla Semi Truck that had the potential to “fly in short hops.” Of course, we’re yet to see a flying car outside of Back to the Future, but it seems with today’s technology, we’re closer than ever. A California based […]
Road Safety Week – How Can we Become Better Drivers?
We live in a world with multiple distractions and screens, devices and gadgets that we engage with thousands of times a day. The temptation to answer a call or read a message while driving is one we’ve all probably felt at some point, and due to an increase of phone usage from drivers, the law […]
Where are all the driverless vehicles?
The world of driverless vehicles is an exciting place that makes the seemingly impossible a reality. Fierce competition means manufacturers are trying to create the most innovative autonomous vehicles, and some recent releases are seriously impressive. GEN.TRAVEL – an incredible concept car by Volkswagen In October, Volkswagen unveiled a fully autonomous electric car called Gen.Travel. The […]
Why Staff Happiness is So Important to S&G Response
When it comes to our staff and teams, happiness is the most important thing. We know that valuing each one of our employees is the key to our success and our team is the reason for the growth we’ve continued to see, even through challenging times. As Richard Branson once said, “Clients do not come […]
