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

Whether you're looking for savings products or M&S Money loans, credit cards or Buildings Insurance - besides a number of other insurance products, M&S Money 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 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 Marks and Spencers insurance products in document format 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 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 Mark's & Spencer, through its M&S 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.

There are lots of ways to save money using M&S Money. Not least of these is Marks & Spenser Standard Car Insurance. With M&S Money you can keep the cost of your Car 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 Car Insurance cover from M&S Money, which also has other features.

Nonetheless, many features are standard to both the Premier and the Standard Car Insurance policies on offer from Marks and Spencers, 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 Car Insurance from M&S Money Direct, you get more, and you pay less.

Meursault 2007 - Case of 6, at Marks and Spenser
Style: Dry Grape variety: Chardonnay 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

Easycare Long Sleeve Check Shirt, at Marks and Spencer
Smart and stylish, this easycare shirt makes a practical choice for everyday wear

4 Star Cube Hair Bands, at Marks & Spenser
Tie back those tresses in style with these funky cube design hair bands

Autograph Leather Ruched Knee High Boots, at Marks and Spencers
Round toe Stitch detail Ruched feature Knee high Mid heel Heel height: 60mm Comes in sizes 3-8, including half sizes

Short Sleeve Deep V-Neck Stripe Cardigan, at Marks and Spencer
Fashionable and flattering, this cardigan features two front pockets. Stylish, practical and fashionable

Floral Foil Cousin Birthday Card, at Marks n Spencer
Cover text: Happy Birthday Cousin Inside message: Blank for your own message Approx size: 150 x 150 mm

Pure Cotton Satin Rose Pillowcase, at Marks & Spencers
Rouched floral panel Slim pleat trim, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

The Floral Collection Magnolia Mini Gift Set, at M&S
Pack of 3 Moisturising hand and body lotion 50ml Guest soap 25g Moisture rich hand wash 50ml

Older Boys' Triple Riptape Strap Trainers, at Marks & Spenser
Round toe Stitch detail Triple straps with riptape fastening Grip sole

Pure Cotton Bib Front Dress, at Marks and Spencer
Delicate and pretty, this flattering cover up dress is designed in the latest shape. The ultimate in poolside glamour

Black & Ivory Die Cut Rose Wedding Card, at Marks and Spencer
Cover text: Wedding Inside message: Blank for your own message Approx size: 230 x 114mm

Embroidered Turtle Swimshorts, at Marks and Spencer
Fun and fashionable, these lined shorts fit comfortably and securely. A turtle embroidered design adds a fab finishing touch

Bursa Pencil Pleat Curtains, at Marks & Spencer
Pencil pleat Trailing flower design Lined Comes in standard 168cm/66'' (STD) and wider 219cm/86'' (WDR) widths Also comes in three drop lengths: short (137cm/54''), medium (183cm/72''), long (229cm/90'') How to measure for window dressings: Click here for a guide to measuring for curtains, pelmets and roman blinds., Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Nan Tiny Fairies Teacup Birthday Card, at Marks & Spencer
Cover text: A Lovely Birthday for a very Lovely Nan A lovely Nan like you Deserves a special day Because you are so wonderful In each and every way! Inside message: Happy Birthday Approx size: 230mm x 114mm

Per Una Waterfall Front Cap Sleeve Blouse, at MarksandSpencer
A stylish scoop neck blouse featuring waterfall front design and a camisole

Autograph Asymmetric Pocket Jeans, at Marks and Spencer
New to the Autograph denim range, we use special whiskering and baking techniques on these jeans to ensure that no two pairs are exactly alike. They're available in a classic bootleg fit, so they go with just about everything and make for a comfortable addition to your casual wardrobe

Nature Beaded Napkin Ring, at Marks and Spencer
Mixed bead design Diam 5.5cm x W4cm, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Pure Silk Mini Dot Tie, at Marks and Spencer
Add a luxurious finishing touch with this contemporary mini dot tie in pure silk

Patch Jacquard Throw, at Marks and Spenser
Jacquard design Tasselled trim, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Silk Rich Spot Bow Tie & Cummerbund, at Marks & Spencer
Stylish and sophisticated, this luxurious silk rich set adds an elegant finishing touch

Collezione Wide Fit Twin Toe Cap Lace-Up Shoes, at Marks & Spensers
These collezione toe cap shoes are smart and sophisticated, they use a beautifully constructed leather upper, leather lining and leather sole to create shoes that are ideal for the office

Angel Cotton Rich Stripe First Bra & Shorts Set, at MarksandSpencer
This simply styled great value bra set is ideal for everyday wear. It's made with stretchy cotton for a supportive and comfortable fit and the non-wired design is the best choice for first bras

Floral Boot and Handbag Multipack of Cards, at Marks and Spencer
Cover text: Design 1: with love, Design 2: blank, Design 3: just to say... Inside message: All designs: blank for your own message Pack contains: 8 cards, 3 designs Approx size: Design 1 & 2: 95 x 80mm, Design 3: 200 x 80mm

Pure Cotton Bird All-In-One with Pram Shoes Gift Set, at Marks and Spencers
2 piece set Long sleeve popper fastening all-in-one with bird motif and spot print Round toe slip on bird motif pram shoes

Pure Cotton 3/4 Sleeve Scoop Neck Top, at Marks & Spencer
Chic and modern, this 3/4 sleeve top is made from cool comfortable cotton and features a scoop neck

M&S 32'' HD Ready LCD TV, at M & S
HD Ready: This TV is able to display sharper, clearer and more vibrant High Definition images when connected to an HD compatible device Display: 32 inch flatscreen display with 1366 x 768 pixels Contrast Ratio: 7500:1 Integrated Digital Tuner: Gives you access to all Freeview™ terrestrial digital TV channels and all digital radio stations (subject to coverage in your area) Dimensions: H58 x W80 x D24cm Sound: Nicam stereo Connectors 1 x HDMI input, 1 x Scart socket 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: 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 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 Use wall mount

Sprung-Edge Divan on Legs & M400 Mattress - Firm, at MarksandSpencer
Single mattress (3ft): W90 x L190cm Double mattress (4ft 6in): W135 x L190 cm King size mattress (5ft): W150 x L200cm Super king size mattress (6ft): W180 x L200cm Single divan (3ft): W90 x L190cm Double divan (4ft 6in): W135 x L190cm King size divan (5ft): W150 x L200cm Super king size divan (6ft): W180 x L200cm Mattress depth: 24cm Divan height: 31cm Mattress filling made from resilient foam and polyester fibre Further filling layers of cotton and lambs wool keeps you warm in summer and cool in winter Two rows of hand side-stitching give the mattress edge-to-edge support. This allows you full use of the sleeping surface Individually pocketed springs Pocket sprung mattresses give a flexible feel Mattress spring count: 1054 Sprung-edge divan can be used with any mattress All mattresses and divans are anti-allergy protected Mattress does not require turning All mattresses and divans are manufactured in the UK A sample mattress is subjected to 3 rigorous tests to ensure it remains comfortable. Surface fabric is rubbed 15,000 times against a hard surface to test resistance to wear. Mattress is pounded by a machine 80,000 times to replicate the movements of a human torso and subjected to 20,000 rolls of a roller machine to simulate the rolling motion of a sleeping person 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 , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Satin Spot Print Shirt with Belt, at MarksandSpencer
This fab short sleeve shirt features a stunning spot and empire line design. A sophisticated new look, perfect for this season

Terrasota Rosé Rioja 2008 - Case of 12, at Marks & Spencer
Style: Dry Grape variety: Garnacha Country of origin: Spain Closure: Natural cork Suitable for vegetarians Bottle: 12 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

Spots and Stripes Large Gift Bag, at Marks & Spencers
Pack Contains: 1 gift bag Approx Size: H: 420 mm, W: 300 mm, D: 100 mm

When you're shopping at Mark's & 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 Money. Offering everything from savings accounts and credit cards, to Buildings Insurance and Car Insurance, there's a lot more going on at M+S than you might imagine.

In particular, if you're thinking of travelling soon, then consider Travel Insurance from M&S Money. 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 Money, you would have been in good hands; within just a short time of the volcanic ash disruptions, visitors to the M&S Money 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."