Enthusiast Stories

Posted on 14 09 2020 by Adrian Moody

Demand for modified vans as the nation paddleboards upstream

As the interest in water sports is on the rise, we look into the reasons why, and how a modified van is the perfect accompaniment.

Posted on 20 08 2020 by jeni.holdcroft-young

What's your dream Classic Car, if money was no object?

As staycations are the thing to do this year, we asked our Enthusiast team to tell us the dream car of their choice to take on their UK holiday, if money was no object...

Posted on 14 07 2020 by jeni.holdcroft-young

In-car entertainment is about to get a lot more interesting

As we start to see drive-in's pop up all over the UK, we look into the history, the variations, and the reasons behind the surge. We also ask our Regional Development Managers to recommend their favorites.

Posted on 30 06 2020 by Adrian Moody, Enthusiast Product Manager

A motorhome is for life, not just for post lockdown

As we continue to see a steep increase in the purchasing and usage of motorhomes due to various environmental factors, we prepare our brokers for the changing market and what this means for insurance policies.

Posted on 24 06 2020 by jeni.holdcroft-young

First Big Drives are becoming a reality for some with Wales reopening for staycations

Now that First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced Wales will be reopening for staycations from 6th July, our Swansea team share their favourite Wales getaways to inspire our first big drive plans - where will you go?

Posted on 10 06 2020 by jeni.holdcroft-young

Our car loving friends tell us their #ERSFirstBigDrive

We asked our car loving friends what their #ERSFirstBigDrive will be. Take a look at where they plan to go, what they'll be listening to, and who they'll be taking...

Posted on 28 05 2020 by jeni.holdcroft-young

What will your #ERSFirstBigDrive be?

Making post lockdown plans for your First Big Drive? We know so many car enthusiasts are itching to get back out on the roads when it’s safe to do so. We asked our car loving friends what trips they are planning. Get involved with #ERSFirstBigDrive for your chance to win £500 Mr and Mrs Smith vouchers to make your first driving trip more special. Closing date 12^th June. Terms and Conditions apply.

Posted on 19 05 2020 by Steve Simpson, Senior Underwriter at ERS

Preparing UK's motorhomes for post-lockdown staycation boom

Preparing your Motorhome clients for the post-lockdown staycation boom. Steve Simpson, Senior Underwriter – Enthusiast, shares his thoughts on getting ready for the nation’s Motorhome staycation needs

Posted on 07 05 2020 by Jeni Holdcroft-Young

Our top 20 motor movie recommendations for your lockdown Bank Holiday

As we approach another lockdown Bank Holiday, our Enthusiast and Prestige teams have shared their Top 20 Motor Movie recommendations to give you some new TV watching inspiration. What's your lockdown motoring movie recommendation?

Posted on 10 03 2020 by adam.pickering

Will the auto repair sector see a delayed response to Covid-19?

The spread of Covid-19, better known as coronavirus, has dominated the news agenda for well over a month now, with many economists now turning their attention to the macroeconomic damage that will be caused by the outbreak.

The automotive sector looks particularly vulnerable due to its heavy reliance on the Chinese manufacturing industry and, since Jaguar Land Rover admitted that it was resorting to flying electronic parts into the UK in suitcases due to supply chain shortages, we’ve been getting enquiries from brokers concerned about how the UK auto repair industry may be affected by the virus.