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Mehdi Punjwani

Mehdi Punjwani is an editor with several years of experience in the financial services industry. After completing a master’s degree in English and Creative Writing and writing for various insurance and financial institutions, including The AA and Equifax, he joined MoneySuperMarket Group in 2018. He is now the content specialist and editor for Motor, Home and Van Insurance.

Mehdi cares deeply about helping people save money and is a strong supporter of bringing financial education into schools. He is also passionate about wildlife and the environment, an advocate of green energy, and loves a bit of marmite on toast.

Mehdi says:

"Our job is to help you save money on your household bills – and we’re passionate about making sure everyone can get the best deal available for them. Comparing your options is the best and easiest way!"

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  • A guide to microchipping your pet Microchipping your pet can help protect them and give you peace of mind. Learn about microchipping, from the average cost of microchipping a cat in the UK to its impact on pet insurance.
  • Solid wall insulation Solid wall insulation can save up to £710* a year on your gas and electricity bills, according to the Energy Saving Trust. So, it could it make a saving with your home? Find out with our guide
  • How To Read Your Electricity And Gas Meters Find out what you need to know about the different types of energy meters, and how to read them
  • M&S Car Insurance Read our guide to find out what type of car insurance cover is offered by M&S
  • Home insulation Read our guide to find out how insulating your home could save you money
  • Understanding bills Confused by your energy bills? Our helpful guide explains all
  • Fuel Direct If you are struggling to pay your energy bills and you are in receipt of certain benefits, you can arrange to have a fixed amount deducted directly from your benefits payments to go towards your bills.
  • Writing your will Although it’s an unpleasant reality to face, writing a will is something we all have to do to ensure our belongings end up in the right hands when we die
  • Solar power Find out how solar power can help save you money on your energy bills, as well as helping the environment
  • Loft insulation Insulating your loft will almost certainly save you a packet – often within a couple of years
  • Fuel Poverty If you're struggling to pay your energy bills this winter, there are ways to improve your situation
  • Monthly Variable Direct Debit Energy bills are among our most costly household outgoings and knowing which payment method to choose can be confusing. Get some clarity with our full guide.
  • The Warm Home Discount explained If you're claiming certain benefits, you may be entitled to money off your energy bills in the winter. Here's what you need to know, and how to claim.
  • The Green Deal Our guide tells you all you need to know about the Green Deal scheme
  • Energy Social Tariffs Struggling to manage your energy bills? Our guide walks you through your options.
  • Energy payment methods Our guide tells you all you need to know about the various ways you can pay your energy bills
  • Energy performance certificates You’ll need an Energy Performance certificate to sell or rent your property
  • Find my energy supplier Getting to grips with where your energy comes from is the perfect first step to understanding your bill, using less power, and switching to the best supplier and tariff.
  • Energy tariffs Money-saving deals are hard to come by right now. So what should you do if your tariff is ending imminently? Get up to speed with this guide.
  • Motorbike warranty Motorbike warranties are a good way to protect your bike in case it suffers a mechanical breakdown – learn how it differs from motorbike insurance
  • Fully Comprehensive Motorbike Insurance Fully comprehensive motorbike insurance is the highest level of cover available. Read more to understand what it covers and whether it’s right option for you.
  • Motorcycle Breakdown Cover Breaking down on a motorbike can be extra tough, with no roof over your head and no one to keep you company. This is why motorcycle breakdown cover is essential.
  • Life insurance for smokers Being a smoker can increase your life insurance premiums by more than half. Discover more about life insurance for smokers in this handy guide.
  • Admiral Loans Initially only offering car insurance, Admiral now also offers financial products such as car finance and personal loans
  • Burst pipe and water leak insurance A burst water pipe or leak can leave an expensive mess to clear up – here’s how home insurance can protect you and your wallet
  • Stay warm this winter Tips and tricks to stay warm while keeping on top of your energy bills.
  • Multi-bike insurance Owning a motorbike is as much a lifestyle choice as it is a transport choice and so, if you are a motorcycle owner, there’s a good chance you’ll be pretty passionate about your chosen machine.
  • Courtesy car insurance A courtesy car can come in handy if your car is being repaired and if you need a courtesy car with your breakdown cover. Here’s how being insured to get a courtesy car can help you stay on the road.
  • Non-standard home insurance
  • Storage insurance If you’re keeping your belongings in a storage unit, you’ll want to make sure they’re safe. Storage insurance can help keep your possessions covered
  • Unoccupied property home insurance Whether you’re on holiday or planning to sell, here’s how to cover your home when it’s unoccupied
  • Named driver car insurance Adding an experienced driver to your car insurance policy can help you get cheaper cover, but it might not be useful for everyone
  • Cancelling car insurance You can cancel your car insurance at any time but you may incur a fee to do so. New regulation came into place in 2022 that should make it easier to cancel your current insurance policy. Read on to find out more.
  • Travel Insurance to Brazil Read our tips for an unforgettable adventure in the Amazon. Just make sure you’re protected before you head off!
  • Home emergency cover Burst pipe, broken boiler or blocked drains? Home emergency cover can cover the cost of getting the problems fixed
  • How is car insurance calculated Use our guide to work out how much you should be paying for your car insurance and why
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  • How to get cheaper car insurance Use our money-saving tips to find the right car insurance policy at the right price and cut the cost of your premium.
  • Car insurance renewals Don’t leave renewing your car insurance until the last minute – you could save as much as 17% by being prepared
  • European car insurance Are you planning to drive in Europe? You’ll be happy to know that it is easy for UK motorists to cruise through European countries. That said, it is important to make sure you are covered in the event of any unwanted mishaps along the way. In this handy guide, MoneySuperMarket explores all you need to know about European car insurance. This will allow you to enjoy your road trip with well-deserved peace of mind.
  • Car insurance: MOT Checklist If your car is due its MOT and you're not sure how much it will cost or what's covered in the test, here's all you need to know…
  • Car insurance and parking definitions Your car insurance premiums are affected by factors including where you park your car – see where the best and worst spots are
  • Winter fuel payment The government’s winter fuel payment can help you with the cost of your energy bills
  • Warm Home Discount Vulnerable households at risk of fuel poverty are able to claim some help towards heating costs from the government this winter
  • Cold Weather Payment
  • Car insurance for international drivers in the UK You need car insurance to drive in the UK, wherever you come from. Find out more with our guide to car insurance for foreign drivers
  • Holiday home insurance If you’re lucky enough to own a second home, holiday home insurance can keep your property protected – even when you’re not there
  • Convicted drivers’ van insurance If you’ve been convicted of a criminal offence, related to motoring or not, it can be harder to find an affordable quote for van insurance, but there are steps you can take to help
  • Bits and bytes: know the difference Knowing your bits from your bytes is useful for picking out a good broadband provider – here’s the important info.
  • Impounded car insurance If your car’s been impounded, your current policy might not cover its retrieval – in which case you’ll need specialist cover
  • Car insurance and penalty points Penalty points, also known as driving endorsements, can cause your premiums to go up – find out how they work and how long they stay on your record
  • Car Insurance for Teenagers Teenagers often pay more than most for car insurance, but there are ways to cut the cost of cover – read our guide to learn more before you compare quotes
  • One Call Car Insurance Find out more on what type of car insurance cover is offered by One Call
  • Car insurance: MOT due date How to find out when your MOT is due, and whether you can drive without a valid MOT.
  • Cheapest cars to insure Ever wonder which cars were cheapest to insure? What about for younger drivers, or for those over 50? Here’s what the MoneySuperMarket data tells us…
  • Everyday Loans Everyday Loans is a high street lender that’s been running for nearly 15 years – and it could be a lifeline if you’ve got poor credit
  • Hitachi Personal Finance Loans Active for over 30 years in the UK, Hitachi offer personal loans in a range of amounts over varying term lengths
  • Funeral Costs With funeral costs on the rise, taking out a life insurance policy to cover the costs of your own is a great way to take the burden off your grieving family
  • Sainsbury’s Bank Loans Sainsbury’s Bank provides a range of financial services, including loans, credit cards, mortgages and insurance
  • Buy-to-let stamp duty Stamp duty on buy-to-let properties changed in July 2020 as part of the Chancellor’s plan to stimulate the economy. How have the changes affected current and potential buy-to-let landlords?
  • Pet insurance for older cats Cats are part of the family and as they age have medical needs like all of us. Taking out pet insurance for your older cat can give you the peace of mind that you’re covered and avoid the financial sting of a pricy vet’s bill
  • Churchill Home Insurance With over 25-years’ experience selling home insurance, Churchill provide contents and building insurance, as well as combined cover for both.
  • Shared home contents insurance Contents insurance can be trickier to work out if you live in shared housing – here's what you need to know
  • Green Network Green Network Energy has now stopped trading, find out more below
  • Trekking and hiking travel insurance If you’re looking to go hiking or trekking on your break, it’s important you have travel insurance in place – but is a standard policy enough or do you need specialist cover?
  • Travel insurance: Schengen If you’re travelling to the Schengen area and you aren’t a UK citizen, you’ll need a Schengen visa – and you’ll also need travel insurance
  • Green Homes Grant The Government’s green initiative is aimed at making our homes more energy efficient and saving you some cash in the process. But how does the scheme work and will you be able to benefit?
  • Life insurance and your health Looking after your health can cut the cost of life insurance. Read on to find out more about how your lifestyle choices affect life insurance premiums
  • The Perfect Boiler If you have central heating, around 60% of what you spend on your energy bills goes towards running your boiler.
  • Tonik Energy Tonik Energy has stopped trading - find out more below
  • Eon Eon is part of the Big Six, read more about its tariffs and contact details.
  • EDF Energy One of the Big Six, find out more about EDF's tariffs and contact details
  • I’m changing my car… How do I change my car insurance? If you’re replacing your car with a new model, it’s important to make sure you keep your insurer up to speed.
  • Tesco Bank Loans Tesco Bank offers personal loans to suit a variety of purposes as well as other banking and insurance services
  • Flat insurance If you own a house, you will have considered taking out home insurance to cover both the building and your personal belongings. While it isn’t much different when you live in a flat, there are a few extra things to consider
  • Remortgage Q&A When buying a new home most of us take out a mortgage that allows us to borrow enough money to make the purchase
  • SSE One of the Big Six, find out more about SSE's tariffs and contact details
  • Combined contents and buildings insurance We look at the different types of home insurance policies to see if getting combined contents and buildings cover is right for you.
  • Annual vs monthly home insurance All you need to know about any extra payments on monthly home insurance
  • MONTHLY DIRECT DEBIT Find out how paying your energy bills by direct debit could save you money.
  • Pure Planet Pure Planet has ceased trading. Find out more below.
  • Igloo Green Network Energy has now stopped trading. Find out more below.
  • AA Loans The AA has been helping motorists for over a century – but could they also help you with a great rate on a personal loan?
  • 118 118 Loans Simple and fast loans – see if 118 118 can help you cover costs
  • Npower A Big Six supplier, learn more about Npower's tariffs and contact details
  • ENGIE Energy ENGIE Energy Tariffs & Contact Details
  • Physiotherapy health insurance While it’s often necessary to recover properly from an injury, physiotherapy is an expensive proposition. Private health insurance can help with the load
  • HSBC Loans One of the world’s biggest banks, HSBC lends money in 65 countries worldwide. See if a personal loan from HSBC could suit your needs
  • Cavity Wall Insulation Insulating your home is a good way to keep the heat in, but it can also save you money too - here's how.
  • Octopus Energy Contact Octopus Energy and find out about its tariffs
  • E Tariffs & Contact Details Prepayment tariffs from E (Gas and Electricity) can help you save money, read on to find out more
  • Bulb Contact Bulb and find out more about its tariffs
  • Travel insurance and Defaqto ratings Defaqto ratings indicate the quality of the travel insurance policy you take out when you compare with MoneySuperMarket
  • Private Van Insurance If you only use your van for social or domestic reasons, you’ll need private van insurance
  • Home insurance and excess Excess payments are a standard aspect of all insurance policies – here’s what they are, why insurers have them and how they can affect your premiums
  • Cycling holiday insurance When you’re on holiday, it’s always wise to take out travel insurance – and cycling holidays are no different
  • Powershop Find out more about Powershop’s tariffs and contact details
  • Co-operative Energy Learn about Co-Operative Energy's tariffs and contact details
  • Paying your energy bill Lots of people have switched to electronic payments, but most energy companies will still accept older forms of payment
  • Utility Warehouse Read more about Utility Warehouse, including its tariffs and contact details
  • Spark energy Find out more about Spark Energy
  • Sainsbury’s Energy A household name for groceries, can it help you save on energy? Learn about its tariffs and how to contact
  • M&S Energy A household name, but could M&S save you money on your energy bills? Read about their tariffs below
  • Daligas Daligas has ceased trading. Find out more below.
  • Bristol Energy Bristol Energy has stopped trading. Find out more below.
  • Who are Avro Energy? Avro Energy has now stopped trading. Find out more below
  • Joint private health insurance Around 11% of the UK population has private medical insurance. Some people buy insurance themselves, while others enjoy it as part of their workplace remuneration.
  • Santander Bank Loans Santander has been banking since the 1800s, and today it offers a range of financial services including loans, mortgages, and credit cards
  • Norwich and Peterborough Mortgages Norwich & Peterborough Building Society has now merged with Yorkshire Building Society.
  • Shell Energy Shell Energy could save you money on energy, find out more about its tariffs
  • How much mobile data do I need? Mobile internet has come a long way in the last few years, and more data is available to customers than ever. Here’s how much you’ll need and how find the right phone tariff
  • Green Star Energy Read on to find out about Green Star Energy's tariffs and contact details
  • Short-term bike insurance Short-term motorcycle insurance is useful if you only need cover for a short while. Here’s what to look for when you compare quotes.
  • Third-party only motorbike insurance Third-party motorbike insurance is the minimum legal requirement for motorcycle owners – here’s how to get a cheaper quote
  • PFP Energy PFP Energy has now stopped trading. Find out more below
  • Smart Thermostats Read our guide to find out more about smart thermostats
  • Specialist van insurance Specialist van insurance can cover you for things a standard policy won’t, such as using your van for business or driving after a conviction – here’s how
  • Electric cars Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the savings and subsidies on offer for electric cars and other vehicles
  • 5 ways to pay for home improvements If you’re planning to carry out some home improvements this spring, we take a look at some of the ways to pay for them.
  • How to pay for your summer holiday Summer holidays abroad can be expensive, so it’s important to consider carefully how you’re going to pay for your trip away.
  • Intelligent Insurance Find out more about the types of policies offered by Intelligent Insurance.
  • Van Insurance Groups Van insurance groups work in a similar way to car groups – here’s how they can affect the cost of covering your van
  • Can you settle your car finance early? If you’re buying a car with a finance deal, it’s well worth getting to grips with the different options.
  • What to Look for In a Buy-To-Let Property Choosing a buy-to-let property is an important decision that could make a considerable difference in the value of your investment. Here’s our guide to finding the right one.
  • Home Business Insurance It’s important to ensure that your business activities, even if conducted at home, are adequately covered by an insurance policy that is tailored to your profession.
  • Clydesdale Bank Mortgages Clydesdale Bank has mortgages for first-time buyers, home movers, remortgagers and borrowers looking to switch to a new mortgage deal.
  • Chelsea Building Society Mortgages Chelsea Building Society offers a wide range of tracker, offset and fixed rate mortgages for home movers and mortgage switchers.
  • Motorbike Insurance For Young Riders Young motorbike riders will often have to pay higher insurance costs because they’re new to the road and haven’t managed to get much experience. But there are some things you can do to help keep the cost of bike insurance as low as possible.
  • Sport on TV There isn’t much better than kicking back on the weekend and watching a day of adrenaline-pumping action. Whether you’re a fan of the Premier League or the Challenge Cup, you’ll need to know exactly where they’ll be on – here’s the lowdown on what’s being offered.
  • Payment Card Find out how energy payment cards work with our dedicated guide.
  • Post Office Mortgages Post Office Money mortgages are available to first-time buyers, home movers, remortgagers and buy-to-let borrowers.