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 Marks & Spencers Money. Offering everything from savings accounts and credit cards, to Property Insurance and Car Insurance, there's a lot more going on at Marks and Spencer than you might imagine.

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

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 Marks & 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 Car Insurance, M&S Property 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 Marks & Spencers Money. Not least of these is Marks and Spencer Standard Car Insurance. With Marks & Spencers 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 Marks & Spencers 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 Finance, you get more, and you pay less.

Silver Wedding Anniversary Script Heart Card, at Mark's & Spencer
Cover text: Congratulations on your Silver Anniversary Inside message: blank for your own message This card is made with material from FSC certified sustainable forests. Protecting the worlds forests for the future 175 x 125 mm

Petite Pure Cotton Ruffle Front Stripe Shirt, at Marks and Spenser
Chic and modern, this stripe shirt is made from cool comfortable cotton and features a ruffle front. Specially designed and perfectly proportioned for the petite frame.

2 Underwired Plain DD-G Bras, at Marks & Spencer
Soft and comfortable, these bras are specially designed for fuller busts. It's underwired and structured to give great support and a flattering enhanced shape

Machine Washable Circle Pattern Tie, at Marks and Spencer
No more trips to the drycleaners! This smart circle pattern tie is machine washable

Classic Collection Ruffle Rugby Top, at M & S
Ruffle front detail gives this soft cotton rugby top a stylish twist. It's fashionable, comfortable and designed for a flattering, feminine fit

Double Breasted 4 Button Stretch Jacket, at M&S
Chic and stylish, this double breasted jacket makes a great choice for work or smart occasions. It's machine washable for added convenience

Padded Stitch Free Bra, at Marks and Spencer
This smooth streamlined bra is stitch free and bonded for a no-show look under clothes. Light padding and underwiring give an enhanced natural shape

Autograph Diamanté Key & Lock Keyring, at Marks & Spencer
Clasp fastening Key and lock pendants Diamant detail

Chalk and Cheese Fun Character Multipack of Mini Cards, at Mark's & Spencer
Cover text: Design 1: thank you, Design 2: surprise, Design 3: Thanks, Design 4: for you Inside message: Blank for your own message Approx. size: 95 x 80mm

Older Boys' Pure Cotton Straight Leg Jeans, at M&S
Comes with belt shown in image These contemporary jeans with matching belt are great for wearing casually and are made of comfortable cotton

Artificial Crystal Twig in Glass Tank, at Mark's & Spencer
Artificial crystal twigs Glass tank No watering required therefore easy care Fresh looking throughout the year Height: 72cm, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Oval Shell Jewellery Set, at Marks & Spencer
3 part set Hook fastening drop earrings Stretch bracelet Clasp fastening necklace Oval shell design Necklace lengths: 43cm, extendable by 7cm For hygiene reasons, refunds will only be given in accordance with your legal rights

Classic Collection Long Sleeve Lambswool Cardigan, at Marks & Spensers
Stylish and comfortable, this feminine cardigan in soft, warm lambswool has practical pockets. It looks lovely worn with pull-on trousers for effortless elegance

Short Sleeve 3 Button Jacket, at M & S
Chic and stylish, this short sleeve jacket makes a great choice for work or smart occasions. It's machine washable for added convenience

Signature - NAT C PLUG IN, at Mark & Spencers
Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Limited Collection Single Breasted Bound Edge Jacket, at Marks and Spenser
Chic and stylish, this single breasted jacket makes a great choice for work or smart occasions. It's machine washable for added convenience

Collezione Wool Blend Double Collar Coat, at M+S
Casual sophisticated and contemporary, this double collar coat is inspired by Italian tailoring

Younger Boys' Cotton Rich Night Flight Pyjamas, at Marks n Spencer
Soft and comfy, these pure cotton pyjamas are outstanding value

2 Piece Pure Cotton Patch Dungaree Outfit, at Marks and Spencer
Soft fabrics, fashionable designs and cute finishing touches make our babywear range outstanding. This high quality, great value 2 piece outfit is designed to keep baby looking adorable and feeling comfy and happy

Bridal Party Outfits Wedding Card, at Mark & Spencers
Cover text: Wedding day Inside message: Blank for your own message Approx. size: 178 x 126 mm

Linen Blend Multi Button Trousers, at Marks and Spencers
Fashionable and fabulous, bootcuts flatter curves and make legs look longer. This pair sits on the waist and is designed to give a shapely feminine silhouette. A look that's always in style

Collezione Single Breast Linen Jacket, at Marks & Spencers
Italian tailoring is renowned for its sophisticated style. Each collezione suit is designed with that same passion. Inspired by Italian flair, we've lavished time and care on this garment to give you a feeling of luxury like no other

Autograph Bone China Dinner Plate, at Marks and Spencer
Plain Diameter: 27cm, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Pure Wool Single Breasted 2 Button House Check Jacket, at Marks and Spencer
Beautifully tailored and finished with careful attention to detail, this luxurious jacket is made from pure wool

Embroidered Short Sleeve Kaftan, at Mark & Spensers
Fresh and feminine, this flattering kaftan is designed in the latest shape. The ultimate in poolside glamour

Karen Shoe Jewellery Holder, at Marks & Spencer
Shoe design Multiple hooks and hoops Corsage detail H9"

Love and Marriage Photo Wedding Card, at M&S
Cover text: Love & Marriage Inside message: Blank for your own message Approx. size: 150 x 150 mm

Official England FA File Book, at Marks & Spencer
Stay on the ball and be on top of your game with this fun football file! Record all your favourite footy stuff and check out profiles of your top England players. Get organised with your cool footy scrapbook and official calendar, so you don't forget those all-important match dates. Share your football adventures with the team and become a true England hero by creating your own dream squad. With this file in hand, you'll be a real England team player

Wentworth Armchair, at Marks&Spencer
H96 x W74 x D100cm Seat H50cm (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 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 Feet are castors All of our fabrics are treated with Stain-Defence& trade; - 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

Royal Jelly & Pure Honey Bath Oil, at Mark & Spencers
Pour under warm, running water to create a luxurious foaming bath 400ml

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 Spencers 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:

• 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.