Besides Marks and Spencer Car Insurance, M&S Finance Credit Cards and other financial products, M&S Finance Home Insurance deserves particular mention, with it being particularly good value for money, and providing extra insurance cover that many UK insurance companies either don't provide at all, or would charge extra for.

With M&S Finance Premier Contents policy, for example, student's belongings are not only covered at home, but also at college or university. Additionally, dependent relatives are also covered if their belongings happen to be in a nursing home. Even better still, your Marks & Spencers purchases are also protected while you take them home.

Also, on both M&S Finance Premier Home Insurance and Standard Home Insurance policies, you can choose to include Contents Away From Home. This option would then provide valuable cover all of your personal belongings on a worldwide basis.

Marks & Spensers 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 n 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 Finance 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 Finance loans, credit cards or Home Insurance - besides a number of other insurance products, M&S Finance 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 Finance 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 Mark & Spencers insurance products in document format too.

M&S Finance 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 Finance 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 & 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, Sainsbury's, 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 Finance UK and European Breakdown Cover, since it covers you as a passenger too.

Lion Rug, at Marks & Spencer
Hand woven Luxuriously deep pile Super soft Small: L140 x W80cm Medium: L180 x W120cm Large: L230 x W160cm, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Leather Flip Toe Lace-Up Shoes, at M+S
Square flip toe design Stitch detail Lace-up Block heel

5 Pairs of Assorted Stripe & Block Socks, at Marks & Spencer
Comfortable, practical and fashionable, this 5 pack of socks makes a great way to stock up on style

Textured Single Breasted 2 Button Piped Jacket, at M & S
Chic and stylish, this single breasted jacket makes a great choice for work or smart occasions. It's machine washable for added convenience

Classic Collection Wide Leg Jersey Trousers, at Marks n Spencer
An ideal choice for casual everyday wear, these wide leg trousers are finished with a flattering cut. They look stylish worn with knitwear or casual tops in complementary colours

M&S 6-Bottle Wine Chiller/Warmer, at Mark & Spensers
6 bottle chiller and warmer Stores red or white wine Temperature range 7 C to 18 C Includes 12V car adaptor Dimensions: H44 x W41 x D28cm 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

Secret Support™ Floral Bow Mule Slippers, at M&S
Luxurious and fashionable, these bow detail slippers are made from soft suede. Relax in style and comfort!

Pure Cotton Belted Knee Dart Jeans, at Marks and Spenser
Comes with belt shown in image These straight leg jeans in pure cotton are great value. A practical, easycare style

Farmyard Animals Puzzle, at Marks and Spencer
Suitable for ages 1-3 years 20 pieces Helps with hand-eye coordination and problem solving This product conforms to the EN71 and the Toy Safety Directive, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Pure Cotton Embroidered Lace Detail Top, at Marks & Spencer
This 3/4 sleeve top will make a useful addition to your wardrobe. It features pretty embroidered lace detail for a stylish casual look

Ultrafit Plain Sports Top, at Marks and Spencer
This innovative Ultra Fit Sport top keeps you dry and fresh. The technology is built in so it will always work as effectively no matter how many times you wash them. Soft fabric with 8-way stretch gives maximum comfort and support. Ideal for sports wear and the gym, comfy enough for relaxed everyday wear

Nectarine & Orange Infusion Sticks, at Marks n Spencer
Fragranced liquid in glass bottle diffused by wood sticks into your room Nectarine and orange scented, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Younger Girls' Permair™ Widefit School Shoes, at Mark & Spensers
Round toe Bow feature Single ankle strap with rip tape fastening Flat sole Scallop trim Scuff resistant Widefit Permair™ micro porous coating makes the shoes scuff and water-resistant and easy to clean, while allowing feet to breathe

Handcrafted Pink Blossoms Large Mother's Day Card, at Marks & Spensers
Cover text: To a Special Mum Inside message: Just to say how special you are to me Approx size: Unfolded: 220 x 220mm

Adjustable Task Collection - Table Lamp with Green Shade, at M&S
Antique-effect brass finish Adjustable height Conical shade, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Clear Mantlepiece Clock, at Marks & Spensers
Clear body Brass effect finish Dimensions: L12 x W12cm, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Autograph Hair & Body Wash, at Marks and Spencer
200ml

TomTom GO 540 Live Satellite Navigation System with LIVE Services, at Marks & Spencer
Access TomTom LIVE services A real-time connection to the latest traffic information straight to your device. Automatic updates also provide real-time safety camera alerts, fuel prices, weather, and Google search for local shops and businesses. Updates are sent directly to the SIM card of your TomTom device - no need to activate anything or connect a mobile phone Maps: Full door to door maps of the UK & ROI are pre-loaded Display: 4.3" widescreen 16:9 format LCD (WQVGA: 480 x 272 pixels) LIVE Services: Your navigation experience got even smarter! You are connected to real-time information with premium services like HD Traffic, Safety Alerts, Local Search with Google and Fuel Prices so you always have access to useful and relevant information en route IQ Routes™ technology: Calculates your routes based on the real average speeds measured on roads. This will always provide you with the smartest route hour-by-hour, day-by-day, saving you time, money and fuel Voice command and control The latest in speech recognition technology lets you control your TomTom GO using voice commands. From planning a route to making a call, over 100 tasks are easily activated by voice, making your drive smoother and safe TomTom Map Share™ technology: Make corrections to your own map and benefit from thousands of corrections made by TomTom users every day - free of charge Latest map guarantee: Your device houses our best maps and our latest map guarantee makes you right up to date. If we release a new version of your device's map within 30 days of your purchase, you can download that map for free via TomTom HOME Active Dock: Gives you easy docking and charging to optimise your TomTom GO for daily use Plug & Go: No installation needed, works straight out of the box Battery: High quality lithium-polymer battery giving upto 3 hours autonomous battery life Sound: Echo cancellation and noise reduction give you excellent sound quality when calling hands-free. The high quality speaker Get voice instructions and enjoy songs and hands-free phone calls with remarkable sound quality at the volume that you want Extra Features: QuickGPSfix™, TomTom HOME desktop software, Bluetooth remote control (optional), 1GB internal flash memory and a microSD card socket compatible with microSD cards Dimensions: W127 x H85 x D23mm Weight: 224g 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 Please note: TomTom LIVE Services is a subscription service. A free 3 month trial is included TomTom Ticket 2 Drive savings when you purchase this product before 30th September 2009. Click here for more information

Centre Crease Slim Leg Trousers, at Marks & Spensers
Slim and stylish, these trousers are cut to fit and flatter for a sleek modern look. Added stretch gives the perfect fit

Capstan Stud Waist Belt, at Mark & Spensers
Define your waistline with this fashionable capstan stud waist belt

Classic Bear Christening Card, at M&S
Cover text: Christening, Sent with love on your special day... Inside message: Blank for your own message Approx size: 150 x 150mm

Stitch Detail Single Button Jacket, at Marks & Spensers
Fashionable and modern, this tailored single breasted jacket features contrast stitching. A smart and stylish choice

Harvard Body Spray, at Mark's & Spencer
150 ml This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

Wisteria Small Rollercase, at Marks and Spencer
Smart and practical, this rollercase is made from hardwearing fabric and is fully lined. It features lock trolley system and comes with a padlock for security

Pure Cotton Contrast Trim Stripe Shirt, at Mark's & Spencer
Smart and stylish, this stripe shirt is made from cool comfortable cotton and features contrast trim

Large Brunette Doll, at M+S
Not recommended for babies under 12 months Suitable for ages 1-3 years Bow detail Floral frill dress Button detail This product conforms to EN71 and the Toy Safety Directive, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Double Layer Check Shirt & Short Sleeve T-Shirt Set, at Marks & Spencer
This fashionable layered look is a 2 piece set - a short sleeve t-shirt and a full sleeve shirt in soft comfortable fabric. Stylish, practical and easycare

Autograph Illusions Dark Circle Concealer, at Marks & Spencer
Formulated with Haloxyl™ to help reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffiness This concealer also helps reduce the appearance of fine lines Hypo-allergenic Available in 3 shades

Clear Crook Umbrella, at Marks and Spencers
This stylish umbrella features a wide canopy for extra protection from the elements, keeping you drier

Sparkle Cherry Reversible Bedset, at Marks & Spencer
Set includes single duvet cover and pillowcase Cherry and spot print, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

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 & Spencer 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 MarksandSpencer, through its M&S Finance website, offer a range of financial products which would not look out of place in many banks, including M&S Car Insurance, M&S Home Insurance, M&S Travel Insurance, M&S Pet Insurance, savings products, M&S Credit Cards, M&S Loans, and much more besides.