Marks & Spencer may not necessarily be the first name that springs to mind when you're thinking about renewing your Property Insurance or Car Insurance, but Marks and Spenser 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 Direct 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 Direct loans, credit cards or Property Insurance - besides a number of other insurance products, M&S Money Direct 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 Direct insurance products (Property 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 & Spensers insurance products in document format too.

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

• M&S Insurance: M&S Car Insurance, M&S Property 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 & Spensers, it's easy to see that these are good financial products, at value-for-money prices.

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

There are lots of ways to save money using M&S Money Direct. Not least of these is Marks and Spenser Standard Car Insurance. With M&S Money Direct 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 Direct, which also has other features.

Nonetheless, many features are standard to both the Premier and the Standard Car Insurance policies on offer from Marks & Spencer, 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.

Girls Limited Long Sleeve Hooded Fleece, at Marks n Spencer
Part of Girls Limited, a contemporary casual collection in trend-conscious styles and soft comfortable fabrics, designed for easy layering. Perfect for stylish girls who love looking fashionable

Pure Cotton Cargo Shorts with Keyring, at Marks & Spencer
Includes skateboard keyring A smarter take on a casual relaxed look, these pure cotton cargo shorts come with a skateboard keyring. A fashionable, easycare style

Per Una Pure Cotton Embellished Bloom Camisole, at Marks & Spencers
A fashionable top in pure soft cotton with adjustable straps featuring a pretty floral print and crinkle finish

Twinkle Jet Trio Stud Earring Set, at Marks & Spencer
3 pairs Butterfly fastening For hygiene reasons, refunds will only be given in accordance with your legal rights

Portfolio Faux Leopard Skin Bugatti Bag, at Marks n Spencer
Fashionable and practical, this faux leopard skin bugatti bag is a useful accessory with bags of style!

Long Sleeve Funnel Neck Zip-Up Tracksuit Jacket, at Marks and Spencers
Stylish and practical, this warm and cosy zip-up tracksuit jacket is ideal for workouts or relaxed casualwear

Classic Collection Cotton Rich Centre Crease Jeans, at Marks and Spencer
Fashionable and flattering, these straight leg cotton rich jeans are made with added stretch for improved comfort, fit and shape retention.

Formula Energising Body Tonic, at Mark's & Spencer
A zesty, fruity blend of Grapefruit, lemon and lime oils energise, detoxify and rejuvenate Refreshing orange and zingy mandarin stimulate senses Enhanced with balancing Geranium oil to de-stress and uplift emotions Pepper essence helps soothe muscles Grapefruit and mandarin work together to help brighten up dull skin 100ml This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

Soft Vanilla Pot Pourri Bag, at Marks & Spencers
Vanilla scented assortment, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

2" Longer Classic Pleat Long Sleeve Shirt, at Marks and Spencers
Keeping the taller man specifically in mind, this smart shirt features an extra 2" of fabric in the sleeve and body to provide a perfect formal fit

Freshfeet Warm Lined Apron Moccasins, at Marks and Spencer
Round toe Stitch detail Flat sole Slip-on Lined With built in Freshtech™ technology for fresh, odour-free slippers Freshtech™ technology is permanently built in to the slipper and still performs after many washes Freshtech™ technology combats the bacteria that causes bad smells and odours

Star Print Hooded Fleece Jacket, at Marks and Spencer
Soft and warm, this pretty star print hooded fleece jacket will keep her cosy

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

Magic Firm Control Smooth DD-G Body, at M & S
This clever body works like magic with targeted control areas to shape you where you need it most. It's comfortable, breathable and easy to move in and a special finish keeps you cool and dry

Autograph Cotton Rich Long Sleeve Fine Stripe Shirt, at Marks and Spencer
This luxurious shirt is part of our exclusive Autograph collection. Its fine quality and careful attention to detail make it a superior and stylish modern classic

3 Stain-Away™ Short Sleeve Polo Shirts, at Marks & Spensers
A great value 3-pack treated with STAIN-AWAY™, our unique high performance finish which helps prevent everyday stains, and makes them easy to wash out clean. It even works with ink blots!

Peter Rabbit Character Puzzle, at Marks & Spenser
22 Pieces Suitable for ages 12 months to 3 years This product conforms to the EN71 and the Toy Safety Directive Frederick Warne & Co Limited 2008, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

2 Bag Clips, at Marks & Spencers
Set of 2 Bulldog clip, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Fairtrade Organic Cotton Duvet Cover, at Mark's & Spencer
Plain Threadcount: 180 Single (3ft): L198 x W137cm Double (4ft 6in): L198 x W198cm King (5ft): L218 x W228cm Super-King (6ft): L220 x W260cm Easy care finish for easier ironing Available in duvet cover, fitted sheet, flat sheet and pillowcase Click here to view a video about Fairtrade Cotton , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Sister Lily's Spring Flowers Birthday Card, at Marks and Spencers
Cover text: for my Sister Inside message: Wishing you a Wonderful Birthday Approx size: 175 x 125mm

Per Una Pure Cotton Floral Crinkle Top, at Marks and Spencer
A modern top in pure soft cotton, the bead detailing and floral print makes it extra stylish

Beatrix Potter Wrap Pack, at Marks and Spencers
Pack contains: 2 sheets, 2 tags Each sheet: 495 x 695 mm Tags: 80 x 55 mm (folded) Frederick Warne & Co Limited 2008

Viva Console Table, at Marks and Spencer
H75 x W95 x D35cm Made from steel with a nickel finish Shelves are made from safety-tested toughened glass Delivered flatpack due to size. Delivered boxed to your door. No assembly required but you will need to unpack and position the item yourself This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Eyeliner Pencil, at Marks & Spencers
Available in 3 shades 1 gram

Adored Jacquard Lace Trim High Leg Knickers, at Marks & Spenser
Elegant and stylish, these briefs are made from the softest fabric and trims, so they feel blissfully comfortable to wear

Glass Boxed Mirror Photo Frame 13x18cm (5 x 7"), at Mark & Spensers
Plain glass boxed mirror photoframe Aperture: 13x18cm (5x7") H32 x W 26.5cm, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Cotton Rich Lace Detailed Full Slip, at Marks&Spencer
A practical fashion essential you can't do without! This cling resistant slip comes in a variety of lengths. It's a must-have for enhancing the look of your dresses, particularly those that look see-through under light

Pure Cotton Premium Basic Straight Leg Jeans, at Marks and Spencer
Jeans are a wardrobe essential and this straight leg pair make a fashionable and practical choice

Funky Flower Wallpaper, at Marks&Spencer
Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

2 Older Boys' Pure Cotton Gorilla Pyjamas, at Marks and Spencers
Soft and comfy, this 2-pack of pure cotton pyjamas features monkey motifs

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 and Spencers 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 M&S Money Direct 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.