M&S may not necessarily be the first name that springs to mind when you're thinking about renewing your Buildings Insurance or Car Insurance, but Marks&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 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 Insurance, Car 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 Mark & Spencers insurance products in document format too.

Contrary to popular opinion, not every insurance company is out to get you, and it's not every insurance company that will disect the fine-print until they find some way of denying your insurance claim. However, you do need to shop around for the financial products and insurance policies that are the best suited for your individual needs.

That's why insurance policies, and other financial products, from Marks & Spencer are so useful. Marks & Spencers Money financial products are, of course, designed to make Marks and Spencer a profit, but there is no denying that they are also very good value for money, offering many features as standard which you'd often need to pay extra for at other insurance companies.

Take, for example, Buildings Insurance policies. Usually, UK Buildings Insurance policies have limits on particular types of items such as freezer contents, garden furniture and outdoor toys, outbuildings or cars, etc. These restrictions are called inner limits. However, the only inner limits on the Marks & Spencers Money Buildings Insurance policy are £500 for cash; £2m for property-owners and personal liability; £10m for domestic employees liability and £40,000 for tenants liability. Even better is the fact that you're likely to pay no more for Marks & Spencers Money Buildings Insurance than you will anywhere else, and you may even pay less with M&S.

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 Spencers, 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 Car Insurance, M&S Buildings Insurance, M&S Travel Insurance, M&S Pet Insurance, savings products, M&S Credit Cards, M&S Loans, and much more besides.

Floral Print Dress & Bolero, at M&S
Feminine and pretty, this 2 piece dress and bolero has a floral print and bow tie feature. A fabulous fashionable look to the contemporary woman

Per Una Essentials Modal Rich Spot Print Shorts, at M+S
Fresh and feminine, these stylish shorts feature a mini spot print and are finished with lace detail and a bow feature. The low rise, low leg style gives a shapely figure-flattering fit. Pretty everyday fashion

Holiday Tech Sandals, at Mark & Spensers
Round toe Lace-up fastening Grip sole

Machine Washable Flat Front Stripe Trousers with Wool, at Marks n Spencer
Put an end to tiresome trips to the dry cleaners. Our range of machine washable and tumble dry suits combine the best in convenience and contemporary style

Classic Collection Multi Spot Dress with Bolero, at Marks n Spencer
Sophisticated and elegant, this lovely dress is made from soft multi spot print fabric. A fashionable style with a comfortable, flattering fit

24 Mini Smoked Salmon Bagels, at Mark & Spensers
Contains 24 pieces Serves 8 Ready to eat Suitable for freezing 450g As featured on page 10 in the food to order brochure Order by 5pm to collect in 5 days Available for collection in the majority of our UK mainland stores

Adored Floral Embroidered Shorts, at Marks and Spencer
Elegant and stylish, these embroidered shorts are made from the softest fabric and trims, so they feel blissfully comfortable to wear. The low leg style gives a modern shapely fit. Feminine everyday lingerie

Insect Repellant Formula Soothing Click! Relief, at Marks and Spencer
The action of mechanical force on quartz crystals generates a high voltage/low intensity electric current. The electrical discharge from Click! Relief reduces or inhibits histamine release by the body. Clinically proven Suitable for children over 4 years No battery required

Pure Cotton Spot Print Cardigan, at Marks and Spencer
Pretty and feminine, this spot print cropped cardigan is made from pure natural cotton. A fabulous fashionable look

Domaine Bunan 2004 - Case of 6, at Mark & Spencers
Style: Dry Country of origin: France Closure: Natural cork Suitable for vegetarians Bottle: 6 x 75cl. Alcohol by volume: 13.5% vol. Alcohol units per bottle: 10.1 Alcohol units per 125ml: 1.7 Contains sulphites You must be 18 or over to purchase this product This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

Bob The Builder: Sing-Along Song Book, at M & S
Children will love pressing the button and singing along to Bob The Builder with this illustrated song book

Autograph Pure Cotton Regency Stripe Duvet Cover, at Marks&Spencer
Stripe design Comes in single, double, king-size and super king-size, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Little Hands First Words, at Marks & Spensers
Lift the flap first first words encourages 1 to 2 year olds to build on their language skills while having fun. It uses words and images familiar in a baby's world, and young children will love the combination of bright colours and photographs

Riptape Stitch Sandals, at M&S
Fashionable and comfortable, these lightweight leather sandals make a great choice for relaxed style in the sun, at home or on holiday

In Bloom Lime Blossom & Bergamot Eau de Toilette, at Mark & Spencers
Eau de Toilette 100ml This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

Purdy Sunglasses, at Marks and Spencer
These elegantly understated sunglasses will never go out of style. A fabulously versatile summer essential

Roberts Revival RD60 DAB Radio, at Marks and Spenser
Styling: Fifties styling with gold plated fittings Frequency ranges: FM/DAB wavebands Input connectors: Stereo line in socket for iPod / MP3 playback, stereo headphone socket Output connectors: Stereo line output socket Controls: Rotary tuning and volume controls with one touch instant access to favourite station LCD Display: Easy to read 16 x 2 character LCD display with amber display backlight Mains power supply: Mains operation via AC adaptor (included) Battery power supply: Up to 120 hours battery life. Uses 4 x LR20 (D size) batteries (not included) Presets: Station name / multi preset mode Dimensions: W26 x H15.5 x D10cm Weight: Weight 1.6 kg 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

Classic Pearl Effect Necklace, at Marks and Spencers
Clasp fastening Pearl effect Necklace length 64cm

Pure Cotton Short Sleeve Pintuck Top, at Marks and Spencer
Bring some casual elegance to your wardrobe, with this short sleeve top, that features a frill placket at the neckline giving it an extra stylish twist

Fresh Feet Stitch Espadrilles, at MarksandSpencer
Round toe Stripe design Flat sole Slip-on

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

Sony Bravia 52'' KDL-52EX1 HD Ready LCD TV, at Marks & Spencers
HD Ready 1080p: HD 1080p compatible to display High Definition signals in breathtaking quality, i.e. Playstation 3, Blu-ray, etc. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) delivers crystal-clear, digital audio and video signals using a single cable. 1080p is the maximum resolution defined for HDTV use Display: 52 inch screen BRAVIA Engine 2: Experience incredibly clear and defined images with BRAVIA ENGINE 2 picture enhancement technology and Advanced Contrast Enhancer Live Colour Creation with x.v.Colour: Uses a larger colour palette to produce vibrant colour like nature intended it to be seen Integrated Digital and Cable Tuner Provides access to all Freeview™ terrestrial digital channels and radio stations (subject to coverage in your area) and is cable TV ready (with supported providers only) S-Force Pro Front Surround: Gives you virtual surround sound from just two front speakers 24p True Cinema: Shows films at 24 frames per second, just like a real cinema Picture Frame Mode: When you are not watching TV, display one of the 6 pre-installed masterpieces or show one of your own photos uploaded via the USB input Motionflow: Boosts the refresh rate from standard 50Hz to 100Hz for super-smooth, precise viewing, which is ideal for sports Xross Media Bar: A new Sony interface that's easier to operate Voice Zoom: Allows you to alter the volume of voices without changing the background volume BRAVIA Theatre Sync: Synchronises your Sony theatre system so it can be operated by the press of a single button Connectors: Digital audio output (optical), HDMI™ PC signal capability, 4 x HDMI™ inputs, PC input (15pin d-sub) + audio in, USB 2.0 input, RCA AV input, PCMCIA card slot, 3.5mm MiniJack (Head/Earphone) 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 Please Note: Freeview™ is not yet available to the whole of the UK. We advise that you check that your postcode area can receive the Freeview signal before ordering this product Please Note: To receive the full range of Freeview™ channels, customers should use an outdoor wide band aerial. Suitable portable TV aerials can be used to receive Freeview but the quality of the reception is dependent on the quality of the product and the signal area. Due to these factors you may not receive all Freeview channels when using an indoor aerial Use wall mount T042104 to perfectly mount this TV, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Special Friend Text Birthday Card, at Marks and Spencer
Cover text: Special Friend Inside message: Blank for your own message Approx. size: 150 x 150mm

Autograph Pure Silk Plain Tie, at Marks and Spencer
Add a luxurious finishing touch with this pure silk tie

3 Pure Cotton Short Sleeve Tops, at Marks and Spenser
Cute and practical, this pack of 3 tops is great value. The soft cotton fabric will keep her happy and comfy

Autograph Pure Wool Flat Front Broken Stripe Trousers, at Marks and Spencer
Fashionable and contemporary, these flat frot trousers are part of our exclusive Autograph collection. A great design, superior fabric and careful attention to detail make them exceptionally stylish and comfortable

Nord Sud Rhône Syrah-Grenache 2006 - Case of 6, at Marks & Spensers
Style: Dry Grape Variety: Syrah, Grenache Country: France Closure: Natural cork Bottle: 6 x 75cl. Alcohol by volume: 14% vol. Alcohol units per bottle: 10.5 Alcohol units per 125ml: 1.8 Contains sulphites You must be 18 or over to purchase this product This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

3/4 Sleeve Stripe Print Shirt, at Marks & Spensers
This outstanding value 3/4 length sleeve shirt makes a stylish addition to your wardrobe. A great fashion choice for everyday wear

Pork Crackling Joint, at Marks and Spencer
Serves 9-11 Ready to cook 2kg As featured on page 37 in the food to order brochure Order by 5pm to collect in 5 days Available for collection in the majority of our UK mainland stores

Linen Blend Long Sleeve Pindot Shirt, at Marks n Spencer
Chic and modern, this long sleeve shirt is made from a cool linen blend and features a pindot design

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

Thinking that most Car 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 Car Insurance policy doesn't actually cover you for what you thought it did, or it takes your Car Insurance company months and months to argue over whether to pay you or not. Fortunately Marks & Spencers Money Car Insurance is not like that at all, and when you compare M&S Car 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 and Spencer 5 Star Premier cover Car Insurance (correct at May 2009), which are quite often not included with comparable Car 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 Car 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.