Marks & Spensers may not necessarily be the first name that springs to mind when you're thinking about renewing your Buildings & Contents Insurance or Motor Insurance, but Mark's & Spencer do indeed offer a comprehensive selection of financial products, all of which are competitively priced, and all of which you can purchase directly from the Marks & Spencers Money website. With a simple, no-hassle service, you can compare features between a number of M&S Finance products and competitor's products, and sign up in just a few minutes.

Whether you're looking for savings products or Marks & Spencers Money loans, credit cards or Buildings & Contents Insurance - besides a number of other insurance products, Marks & Spencers Money can save you both time and money, with comprehensive information available at a click.

Free insurance quotes are available online for all of Marks & Spencers Money insurance products (Buildings & Contents Insurance, Motor Insurance, Travel Insurance, Wedding Insurance and Pet Insurance), or you may call if you wish to on the telephone number provided. Suffice to say that there is also plenty of information which you can download for each of the M+S insurance products in document format too.

Marks & Spencers 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 & Spencers 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 Mark's & 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 Direct:

• 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 & Spencers Money UK and European Breakdown Cover, since it covers you as a passenger too.

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 Marks and Spencers 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 Marks and Spencer, through its Marks & Spencers 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.

Limited Collection Cropped Trousers, at Marks and Spencers
Part of Limited Collection's London Crowd trend. A quintessentially English look featuring quirky prints in monochrome with bright pops of colour. Kitsch styling and playful designs give this trend a fun London feel.

Philips Rechargeable Sonic Toothbrush, at M&S
Standard mode for superior cleaning Gentle yet thorough cleaning for sensitive teeth and gums 2 minutes of Clean mode, with 30 seconds of White mode Smartimer: 2-min. timer helps to ensure recommended brushing Speed: 31,000 brush strokes per minute Battery type: Lithium Ion rechargeable battery Operating time (full to empty): Fully charged should provide 20 2-min. brushings 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

Natural Beauty Moisturising Lip Butter, at Mark's & Spencer
Naturally flavoured Free from all PEGs, synthetic preservatives and colours 15ml

Per Una Buckle Satchel Bag, at MarksandSpencer
A bold buckle makes this fashionable bag even more special. Give your look the Per Una twist!

Portfolio Mid Length Zig Zag Print Skirt, at Marks & Spenser
Part of Portfolio's Shades of Paradise trend, featuring the earthy tones of nature combined with rich, tropical highlights. Elegant and feminine styling makes this a chic summer look

Per Una Short Sleeve Stripe knitted Top, at Marks & Spencer
A gorgeous short sleeve knitted top in a soft cotton blend, the scallop trim gives it the Per Una touch

Elasticated Check Belt, at Marks & Spencers
Define your waistline with this fashionable check belt

T343348, at Marks&Spencer
Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Linen Blend Origami Design Skirt, at M&S
The pretty stitch detail and flattering fit on this cool skirt with linen adds an extra feminine touch to a summer classic

Swirl Wine Glass, at Marks & Spencer
Conical shape Swirl design Handmade Height: 24.5 cm Capacity: 38 cl, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Spot Design Travel Ballet Slippers, at Marks&Spencer
Round toe Spot design Bow detail Slip-on Flat sole Ballet style

Classic Non-Wired Built-Up Shoulder Bra, at Marks & Spencer
Non-wired to provide you with a more natural silhouette. This great bra offers superior support thanks to adjustable straps and added stretch, while the easycare design guarantees convenient comfort

Autograph Pure Cotton Long Sleeve Check Shirt, at Mark & Spencers
Stylish and contemporary, this long sleeve check shirt is part of our luxurious Autograph collection. The fabric has been created exclusively for us to tie in with this season's key looks, so you won't find it anywhere else

PlayStation®2 SmackDown Vs Raw 2008 Game, at Marks & Spencers
Eight megastar fighting styles Brand new struggle submission system Encompasses a variety of megastars, arenas and weapons Includes significant updates requested by fans Enhanced online community support 2007 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe You must be 16 years of age or over to purchase this product 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, ESRB Rating: Teen

Marina 300 Waterproof Two-Way Radios, at Marks & Spenser
Waterproof up to 1 meter Dust proof and shock resistant Range up to 2 miles (3km) depending on environment and terrain Up to 8 channel combinations Backlit LCD Adjustable volume control Rechargeable Low battery warning Belt clip This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

Portfolio Lightweight Paint Splash Design Scarf, at Mark's & Spencer
Add a luxurious finishing touch to your look with this elegant paint splash design scarf. The perfect accessory to this season's styles

Isis Woman Purse Spray 25ml, at Marks & Spencer
Eau de toilette perfume 25ml This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

Nail Cuticle Care Treatment, at Marks & Spensers
11ml

Pure Silk Digital Square Print Scarf, at Marks & Spencer
Add a luxurious finishing touch to your look with this elegant pure silk digital square print scarf. The perfect accessory to this season's styles

Pure Cotton Long Sleeve Bold Stripe Shirt, at Marks and Spencers
Smart and stylish, this long sleeve bold stripe shirt is made from pure cotton

Jacquard Check Cosmetic Clam Bag, at Mark's & Spencer
Clam style Jacquard check design Zip fastening Inside compartments

Automatic Compact Design Umbrella, at Marks & Spenser
Smart and easy to carry, the practical design of this handy umbrella is the perfect solution for dealing with sudden downpours

Short Sleeve Pintuck Top with Modal, at Marks and Spenser
Pretty and feminine, this pintuck top is made with modal, a supersoft fabric that feels luxurious and comfortable to wear

The Incredibles Collector's Edition DVD, at Marks & Spencers
Rating Universal, suitable for all,

Pure Cotton Check Baseball Cap, at Marks & Spencers
Whether you're keeping the sun out of your eyes during the big game or simply relaxing in casualwear, the baseball cap is a style essential

Autograph Essentials Single Breasted 2 Button Jacket, at Marks and Spencer
Part of Autograph Essentials - a collection of luxurious and timeless wardrobe must-haves featuring premium design and sophisticated styling

Sony Ericsson T303 - T-Mobile Pay as you talk Mobile Phone, at Marks & Spencer
A maximum of 2 phones per customer may be purchased Talk time: Up to 9 hours Stand-by time: Up to 16 days Dimensions: 8.3 x 4.7 x 1.5cm Weight: 93g Screen: 128 x 160 pixel resolution, 65,536 LCD colours Camera: 1.3 megapixel Messaging: SMS and MMS - Combine image, video, text and voice clips and send an MMS to a compatible phone or PC Memory: 8MB Radio: Save your favourite channels as presets Music player: Plays multiple audio formats including MP3, AAC, AAC+, e-AAC+ and WMA

Limited Collection Border Studded Leggings, at Marks and Spencers
Part of Limited Collection's LA Love trend. Feminine, soft and laid back, this is a fashionable LA look with a boho vibe. Beautiful fabrics and playful prints are key

Per Una Assorted Button Longline Cardigan, at M&S
A fashionable long sleeve cardigan in a soft cotton blend featuring front pockets and assorted button detail

Leopard Print Shopper Bag, at Marks & Spenser
Fashionable and practical, this leopard print shopper bag is a useful accessory with bags of style!

There are lots of ways to save money using Marks & Spencers Money. Not least of these is Marks and Spenser Standard Motor Insurance. With Marks & Spencers 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 & Spencers Money, which also has other features.

Nonetheless, many features are standard to both the Premier and the Standard Motor Insurance policies on offer from M&S, 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 M&S Finance, you get more, and you pay less.