Marks and Spencer may not necessarily be the first name that springs to mind when you're thinking about renewing your Home 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 M&S Financial Services website. With a simple, no-hassle service, you can compare features between a number of Marks & Spencers Money products and competitor's products, and sign up in just a few minutes.

Whether you're looking for savings products or M&S Financial Services loans, credit cards or Home Insurance - besides a number of other insurance products, M&S Financial Services can save you both time and money, with comprehensive information available at a click.

Free insurance quotes are available online for all of M&S Financial Services insurance products (Home 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 M&S insurance products in document format too.

Shopping for financial products at M&S Financial Services UK website is just as simple as shopping for fashion or furniture at the Marks & Spencer online store. Here are just some of the financial products which can be purchased via the M&S Financial Services website:

• M&S Insurance: M&S Car Insurance, M&S Home Insurance, M&S Life Insurance, M&S Wedding Insurance, M&S Pet Insurance, M&S Travel Insurance
• M&S Credit Cards: M&S Credit Card, M&S Premium Club Card
• M&S Loans: M&S Car Buying Plan, M&S Personal Loans
• M&S Money: M&S Travel Money for your trips abroad
• M&S Savings: M&S Everyday Savings Account, M&S Fixed Rate Savings, M&S Stocks & Shares ISA, M&S Cash ISA, M&S Unit Trust

Of course, many of these types of product can be purchased elsewhere too; however, once you begin to take a closer look at the products from Marks and Spencer, it's easy to see that these are good financial products, at value-for-money prices.

And, just as importantly, contacting M&S Financial Services in the event of a query, or an insurance claim, is as easy as picking up the phone, or visiting the M&S Financial Services website.

When you're shopping at Marks and Spencer online store for your summer outfit, or looking for furniture to give your home a makeover, then spend a moment to also consider products from M&S Financial Services. Offering everything from savings accounts and credit cards, to Home Insurance and Car Insurance, there's a lot more going on at Marks & Spencer than you might imagine.

In particular, if you're thinking of travelling soon, then consider Travel Insurance from M&S Financial Services. With images of volcano ash still fresh in many traveller's minds, it's good to remember there were many travellers who ended up wishing they had spent just a few pounds extra to obtain travel insurance for their trip. Of course, unfortunately, after the event is too late!

In fact, had you purchased travel insurance from M&S Financial Services, you would have been in good hands; within just a short time of the volcanic ash disruptions, visitors to the M&S Financial Services website would have seen a message stating that although claims relating to volcanic eruptions are not normally covered by travel insurance, that on this particular occasion, they would "allow claims from UK customers affected by the volcanic ash that has recently grounded flights."

Autograph Weekend Pure Cotton Slub Top, at Marks & Spencers
Part of Autograph Weekend's Sloane trend. Casual yet sophisticated, this is weekend dressing at its most stylish. Featuring a cool colour palette of crisp navy, neutrals and red, this is an effortlessly chic look for the new season

Dinner Jazz CD, at Marks & Spencers
Audio CD, Marks & Spencer

Quadro Sei Single Estate Gavi 2008 - Case of 12, at Marks and Spencers
Style: Dry Grape variety: Cortese Country of origin: Italy Closure: Natural cork Suitable for vegetarians Bottle: 12 x 75cl. Alcohol by volume: 11.5% vol. Alcohol units per bottle:8.6 Alcohol units per 125ml:1.4 Contains sulphites You must be 18 or over to purchase this product This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

Pure Cotton Long Sleeve Scotland Rugby Shirt, at Marks and Spenser
Young fans will love this cotton rugby top featuring a Scotland emblem. A sporty smart-casual look that's comfortable, practical and easycare

Nintendo Wii™ Console with Disney Sing It Game Bundle, at Marks and Spencers
Includes wireless Wii Remote, Wii Nunchuk and Sing It game with Microphone Sing it Game with Microphone: Disney Sing It is the new karaoke video game that allows fans to perform to 35 songs from Camp Rock, High School Musical, Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus, Aly & AJ, Jesse McCartney and more Plays two disc formats in a single, self-loading media bay Features a processing chip from IBM and a graphics chip from ATI Completely backward compatible, all the way to the NES of the 1980s Built-in Wi-Fi access for easy connection to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection gaming service Online Wii Channel for news, weather, photo viewing, message boards and more Supports up to 4 GameCube controllers SD card slot Fully compatible with GameCube games Comes with A/V cable and UK power adapter

Mixed Bead Necklace & Earrings Set, at Marks&Spencer
2 part set Adjustable length mixed bead necklace with clasp fastening Hook fastening drop earrings with mixed bead design

3/4 Sleeve Self Stripe Shirt, at MarksandSpencer
Smart and stylish, this 3/4 sleeve shirt features a stunning self stripe design. A sophisticated new look, perfect for this season

Lichfield Extending Dining Table & 6 Santiago Leather Dining Chairs Set, at M & S
Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Adored Comfort Floral Embroidered Shorts, at Marks and Spencer
Soft and pretty, 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

Buckle Jersey Knitted Gloves, at Marks&Spencer
Keep out the cold in style and comfort with these flattering soft stretchy jersey gloves finished with a buckle detail

Gold Foil Cake 80th Card, at M&S
Cover text: 80 Congratulations Inside message: Blank for your own message Approx size: 175 x 126mm

Heritage Collection - Mini Table Lamp, at Marks & Spencers
Conical shade Bulbous stem with cut glass feature Round base 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

Edwardian Lady Hand Finished Multipack of Cards, at Marks & Spenser
Cover Text: Design 1: Just to say Cover Text: Design 2: Especially for you Both designs: blank for your own message Pack Contains: 6 cards, 2 designs Approx. Size: 200mm x 80mm

Classic Collection Pure Cotton Dobby Blouse, at Marks and Spencer
Pretty embroidery makes this lovely blouse so feminine and elegant. Versatile enough to be worn with smart or casual skirts and trousers, it will take you from day to evening in style

Per Una Special Effect Blusher, at Marks & Spencers
Hypo-allergenic Metallic effect case

Edmonton Armchair, at Marks & Spencers
H92 x W92 x D98cm Seat: H48cm (all dimensions are approximate) Seat cushions made from shape-retaining foam on leather upholstery options and polyester fibre on fabric upholstery options Seat cushions filled with shape-retaining foam - superior quality foam with a high density for added comfort and support Frame made from solid hardwood. All main joints are glued and screwed to give the frame strength Frames are rigorously tested with 95kg weight equivalent and exceed standards set for heavy domestic use Solid birch feet with a dark finish All of our fabrics are treated with Stain-Defence™ - a stain resistant finish - at no extra cost. Fabrics are tested for resistance to wear and fading Detailed care instructions are included Free eco-friendly home delivery. Our crews will unpack, assemble and position the item This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more Free swatch service: Order up to 6 free swatch samples of any fabric to help you choose your upholstery by calling 0845 603 1 603 Please note: Images displayed here act as a guide and may not be representative of the finished item. Fabrics are overlayed onto model images, so actual seams and pattern match may differ from what is shown. Leather furniture, in particular, has more seams than fabric upholstery due to the nature of the material, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

5 Floral Embroidered Full Briefs, at M&S
These floral embroidered cotton rich full briefs are perfect for everyday wear. Added stretch gives a comfortable fit and shape retention

Paua Shell Pear Necklace and Earring Set, at Marks & Spencers
2 piece set Pear shaped polished shell earrings Multi pear shaped polished shell pendants

Easycare Poplin Long Sleeve Shirt, at M+S
This easycare shirt is so easy to look after, it can be washed and worn regularly while keeping a pristine appearance

Limited Collection Clutch Bag, at M+S
Fashionable and fabulous, this clutch bag is designed in one of this season's key shapes. It's a practical as well as trend-conscious accessory. Get the latest look!

Pink Pencil Pleat Curtains, at Marks and Spencer
Plain Pencil pleat top Dimout coated Comes in 54 and 72 inch drop How to measure for window dressings: Click here for a guide to measuring for curtains, pelmets and roman blinds., Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Olivia Sunglasses, at Marks & Spencers
These elegantly understated sunglasses will never go out of style. A fabulously versatile summer essential

Girls' Night Out Card, at Marks & Spensers
Cover text: Girls night out 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: 230 x 114mm

Sony CMT-LX401 Micro Hi-Fi, at Marks and Spencer
AM/FM/DAB radio 2 x 5w (RMS) power output CD+ -R/CD+ -RW playback Digital input 4 graphic equaliser presets Enables you to operate your equipment from a remote handset Hi-Fi unit dimensions: D20.5 x H22.1 x W20cm Weight: 8.6kg This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more 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

Beer Keyring, at Mark's & Spencer
You'll never lose your keys again with this eye-catching keyring and it's beer design

3/4 Sleeve Contrast Knit Cardigan, at Marks & Spencers
Modern and stylish, this cardigan features a chunky knit. A versatile, easywear style

Wood Photo Frame 10 x 15cm (4 x 6"), at Marks & Spenser
Rectangular frame Removeable mount card H24.5 x W19cm Aperture: 10 x 15cm (4 x 6"), Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Autograph Pure Cotton Straight Leg Trousers, at M+S
Fashionable and contemporary, these straight leg trousers are part of our exclusive Autograph collection. A great design, superior fabric and careful attention to detail make them exceptionally stylish and comfortable

Ashbourne Recliner, at Marks & Spencer
H99 x W112 x D105cm (Reclines to L173cm) Seat H49cm (all dimensions are approximate) Seat cushions filled with shape-retaining foam - superior quality foam with a high density for added comfort and support Other cushions filled with polyester fibre. Gives a soft sit with a lived-in look, which will soften and relax even further with use. Fibre is sewn into channels within the interior to prevent settlement in one area of the cushion Fabric options feature reversible cushions Manual recline model Frame made from solid hardwood. All main joints are glued and screwed to give the frame strength Frames are rigorously tested with 95kg weight equivalent and exceed standards set for heavy domestic use Solid birch feet with a dark finish All of our fabrics are treated with Stain-Defence™ - a stain resistant finish - at no extra cost. Fabrics are tested for resistance to wear and fading Detailed care instructions are included Free eco-friendly home delivery. Our crews will unpack, assemble and position the item This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more Free swatch service: Order up to 6 free swatch samples of any fabric to help you choose your upholstery by calling 08457 624 624 Please note: Images displayed here act as a guide and may not be representative of the finished item. Fabrics are overlayed onto model images, so actual seams and pattern match may differ from what is shown. Leather furniture, in particular, has more seams that fabric upholstery due to the nature of the material, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Per Una Pure Linen Slick Sailor Trousers, at Marks & Spencer
A relaxed pair of wide leg trousers in pure linen featuring an on the waist design and twin button detail

M&S Financial Services 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 M&S Financial Services 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 & 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 M&S Financial Services UK and European Breakdown Cover, since it covers you as a passenger too.