Besides M & S Motor Insurance, Marks & Spencer Money Credit Cards and other financial products, Marks & Spencer Money Buildings & Contents Insurance deserves particular mention, with it being particularly good value for money, and providing extra insurance cover that many UK insurance companies either don't provide at all, or would charge extra for.

With Marks & Spencer Money Premier Contents policy, for example, student's belongings are not only covered at home, but also at college or university. Additionally, dependent relatives are also covered if their belongings happen to be in a nursing home. Even better still, your Mark & Spencers purchases are also protected while you take them home.

Also, on both Marks & Spencer Money Premier Buildings & Contents Insurance and Standard Buildings & Contents Insurance policies, you can choose to include Contents Away From Home. This option would then provide valuable cover all of your personal belongings on a worldwide basis.

There are lots of ways to save money using Marks & Spencer Money. Not least of these is Marks & Spencer Standard Motor Insurance. With Marks & Spencer Money you can keep the cost of your Motor Insurance down by choosing Standard cover, over Premier Cover. UK Vehicle can then be added to your policy as optional extras, if you wanted to.

If you're thinking of adding both Breakdown Cover and Motor Legal Protection, then it would cost less to upgrade to Premier Motor Insurance cover from Marks & Spencer Money, which also has other features.

Nonetheless, many features are standard to both the Premier and the Standard Motor Insurance policies on offer from Marks and Spenser, and these include: Courtesy car (subject to availability); Loss, theft, damage and destruction of vehicle; Loss or damage to personal property in vehicle; Personal accident cover up to £10,000; Windscreen cover (£75 excess); a 24 hour claims service, and many other options as standard on each policy. In short, with Motor Insurance from Marks & Spencers Money, you get more, and you pay less.

Not so long ago, only banks and traditional insurance companies offered financial or insurance products, yet today it may often seem as if even the local corner shop is offering financial products. That's not quite true, of course, but many more companies do offer financial products than used to be the case, and it can sometimes be difficult to decide who is offering the best deal.

And, while M&S once offered mostly fashion products, with the only hint of a credit card being when you paid for your shopping at the checkout, today you'll find as good a deal on M&S credit cards as you will with the latest range of M&S fashion.

In fact, these days M & S, through its Marks & Spencer Money website, offer a range of financial products which would not look out of place in many banks, including M&S Motor Insurance, M&S Buildings & Contents Insurance, M&S Travel Insurance, M&S Pet Insurance, savings products, M&S Credit Cards, M&S Loans, and much more besides.

Ethnic Square Glass Bead Necklace, at Marks and Spencer
Collar style Square glass beads

Autograph Pure Cotton Long Sleeve Pleated Shirt, at Marks & Spensers
Feminine and elegant, this sophisticated long sleeve shirt is beautifully designed and cut for a flattering shape and features a striking pleated front

White Ceramic Collection Toilet Brush, at Marks and Spencers
Plain H39 x Diam 10cm, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Playmobil Road Sweeper Toy, at Marks & Spenser
Suitable for ages 4+ Includes functional brushes The catch tank can be opened This product conforms to the EN71 and the Toy Safety Directive This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Autograph Leather Overnight Rollercase, at Marks and Spencer
Stylish and contemporary, this leather overnight bag is a fashionable and practical must-have

Per Una Rainbow Stripe Bikini Top, at M & S
A colourful halterneck bikini top featuring a stripe print design

2 Younger Girls' Pure Cotton Heart & Star Print Pyjamas, at M+S
Fun and fashionable, this pack of 2 pyjamas is made from soft breathable cotton

Butterfly Text Wedding Card, at Marks and Spencer
Cover text: Wedding, With love on your Special Day Inside message: Blank for your own message Approx size: 220 x 220mm

Pair of Bay Trees, at Marks n Spencer
A pair of evergreen bay trees for outside display. Also known as Laurel, wreaths of this aromatic plant were used by the Ancient Greeks and Romans to crown victors. Not only will these trees look fantastic in your garden or patio, the leaves will add extra flavour to your cooking tooAvailable for delivery from 1st April to 30th September 2009

Artificial Fragranced Tall Lilies in Glass Mirror Vase, at Marks and Spencer
Artificial lilies Presented in a tall glass vase H77.5cm, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Pure Linen Palm Border Print Skirt, at Marks and Spenser
Fashionable and contemporary, this linen skirt is a look you'll love. A versatile, easywear look

7 Pairs of FreshFeet Assorted Stripe Socks with Silver Technology, at MarksandSpencer
Our odour control Freshfeet socks are now better than ever with a new Sanitised Silver finish. Known for its natural antibacterial properties, silver helps reduce the presence of bacteria that causes smelly odours, so your feet stay fresh with every step and it keeps working for the lifetime of the socks

Per Una Pure Linen Safari Shorts, at Marks & Spensers
Comes with belt shown in image Casual metallic shorts in pure cool linen featuring a turn up hem with side tab detail

Oval Frame Reading Glasses, at M+S
Oval lens 2 tone frame For near vision and reading use only Not suitable for persons under 16 years of age Marks and Spencer reading glasses conform to British Standard BS: EN 14 139:2002

Snow Patrol - A Hundred Million Suns CD, at Marks & Spencers
Audio CD, Marks & Spencer

Per Una Dip Dye A-Line Skirt, at Marks and Spencer
A colourful A-line skirt in a soft cotton blend featuring dip dye design

Girls' Limited 3 Piece Printed Outfit, at Marks and Spencer
Part of Girls Limited, a contemporary casual collection in trend-conscious styles and soft comfortable fabrics, designed for easy layering. Perfect for stylish girls who love looking fashionable

Toy Story Music Card, at Marks & Spencer
Cover text: Happy Birthday...Buzz and Woody Action Heroes Inside message: Have a fantastic day! Approx size: 215 x 150 mm Disney / Pixar

Embroidered Pinafore Outfit, at Marks & Spencers
Fashionable and practical, this cute bodysuit, pinafore and tights 3-piece outfit features an embroidered design

Dualit Vario 2-Slice Toaster - Black, at Marks and Spenser
2-slice toaster Manually operated eject lever - keeps items warm until needed and selector switch - use only the slots required 1200 watt Replaceable/repairable parts and easy cleaning with a stainless steel cover Frozen bread and re-heat controls High lift mechanism to remove small items easily Extra wide 28mm slots to accommodate larger items and the optional sandwich cage Adjustable inner wire guard to grip toast Patented, award-winning ProHeat elements Hand built in England - as identified by the individual assembler's mark on the base plate Concealed crumb tray Weight: 3.5kg Dimensions: H22 x W31 x D21cm M&S is a member of the WEEE Distributor Take Back Scheme. Recycling your electronic waste has never been easier! Click here for more information This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Collezione Hip Wallets, at M+S
Smart, stylish and practical, leather wallet makes it easy to organise cards, notes and coins

Vintage Rosado Cava 2006 - Case of 6, at Marks & Spencers
Style: Dry Grape variety: Pinot Noir Country of origin: Spain Closure: Natural cork Suitable for vegetarians Bottle: 6 x 75cl. Alcohol by volume: 12% vol. Alcohol units per bottle: 9 Alcohol units per 125ml: 1.5 Contains sulphites You must be 18 or over to purchase this product This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

Nintendo DS™ Need for Speed: Undercover, at Marks & Spenser
Go Deep Undercover: Race into an action-packed story of pursuit and betrayal. Take on jobs and compete in races to prove yourself as you infiltrate and take down an international crime syndicate Highway Battle: Fight off the cops and others as you take down your prey in high-speed, high stake multi-car chases. New and vastly improved A.I. mechanics mean more aggressive and intelligent cops focused on taking you out fast and by any means necessary Own the Open World: Tear across the massive highway system and discover the open world of the Gulf Coast Tri-Cities area, with three unique cities connected by an extensive highway system Heroic Driving Engine: An all-new game engine lets you pull off amazing moves for the ultimate driving edge. M&S is a member of the WEEE Distributor Take Back Scheme. Recycling your electronic waste has never been easier! Click here for more information You must be 12 years of age or over to purchase this product, Platforms: Nintendo DS, ESRB Rating: Teen

Pure Cotton Unisex Jumper, at Mark's & Spencer
Smart and comfortable, this V-neck jumper is outstanding value. It's made from pure soft cotton, a natural choice for everyday wear

Younger Girls' Apple Motif Slippers, at Marks & Spencer
Round toe Slip on Apple motif Flat sole

Widefit Almond Toe Court Shoes, at Mark's & Spencer
Almond toe Slip-on Lined Heel height 64mm Comes in sizes 3-8, including half sizes

Stainless Steel Flour Shaker, at Marks and Spencers
Stainless steel Sieve feature Hook design handle H10 x Diam7cm, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Happy Ever After Text Wedding Card, at Marks and Spencers
Cover text: Happy ever after Inside message: Blank for your own message This card is made with material from FSC certified sustainable forests. Protecting the world's forests for the future Approx size: 175 x 126 mm

Classic Collection Pull-On Jeans, at Marks and Spencers
Perfect for a host of formal occasions, achieve an elegant look in these smart trousers. Featuring a straight leg cut and belt detail, just add a sleek top and courts to create a simply stunning silhouette

New Encyclopedia Of Gardening Techniques, at Marks & Spensers
Whether you're a complete novice or looking to improve your existing skills, this is the complete indispensable illustrated practical guide to gardening techniques

Marks & Spencer Money offers a variety of financial and insurance products, but Motor Insurance is something that almost everyone needs - at least if you own a car. Unfortunately there are so many companies offering Motor Insurance today that, after a while, one policy may begin to look much like the next.

Thinking that most Motor Insurance policies are much the same is usually a bad idea. At worst it can be a very expensive mistake - this is when you find out that your Motor Insurance policy doesn't actually cover you for what you thought it did, or it takes your Motor Insurance company months and months to argue over whether to pay you or not. Fortunately Marks & Spencer Money Motor Insurance is not like that at all, and when you compare M&S Motor Insurance to the competition then it stacks up quite nicely.

For example, here are just some of the options which come as standard with Marks & Spencer 5 Star Premier cover Motor Insurance (correct at May 2009), which are quite often not included with comparable Motor Insurance plans from companies such as Direct Line, Sainsburys, or Tesco:

• Personal UK and European Breakdown Cover automatically included
• Comprehensive cover for trips abroad in the European Union - up to 90 days per trip
• Courtesy car during approved repairs automatically included
• Cover for Motor Legal Protection automatically included

So, it is clear that, besides being good value, M&S Motor Insurance also provides much more extensive cover than some of the top competitors. Additionally, you don't even need to be behind the wheel to benefit from Marks & Spencer Money UK and European Breakdown Cover, since it covers you as a passenger too.