For most car owners, the first insurance cover they buy is the one offered by the car dealer and they do not take the trouble of checking out what else is on offer as many dealers offer this cover virtually free.
These covers are similar to those offered by insurers but are priced in such a [...]
There are a number of reasons why you may wish to rent a car. Your current vehicle may be out of action after an accident or breakdown, or you may wish to rent a car to use on holiday abroad. Travelling can be costly as you venture overseas, but rental car insurance can provide a [...]
Car insurance is something every car owner needs (it is required by law), but car insurance can be an expensive proposition. Depending on your age, driving record, the area you live in, the distance you drive in a given year, and type of car you drive, you could be paying thousands of dollars a year.
As [...]
Car insurance customers who are driving their cars for business use might not have adequate protection.
The comparison website has identified a rise in the number of workers being asked to use their personal cars for business use, without necessarily warning them of the car insurance implications.
Found that 72 per cent of UK workers have used [...]
Insurance quotes can help you make decisions when you are considering where to buy your car insurance. An insurance quote provides an idea of the benefits you can get from a policy and the price you would have to pay. There are websites that offer insurance quotes comparison tools online. You just need to input [...]
Most car insurance premiums cover a 12-month period, but there are certain occasions when drivers may have to consider temporary car insurance.
There are a number of examples of reasons as to why drivers opt for a temporary car insurance policy. The most popular scenario is for couples or families who use an additional vehicle while [...]
Car insurers generally face higher claims numbers at this time of year, as the lengthening evenings and icy roads caused by the winter weather lead to higher accident rates. Conditions have been made even more difficult for the nation’s car insurance customers as typical premium costs have risen considerably over the past year.
Despite this, there [...]
“Crash for cash” scams have contributed to a general rise in insurance fraud, an industry expert suggested today.
Providers are now looking “more closely” at crash-related car insurance claims than they had in the past, technical services manager at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
However, the expert also pointed out that the “vast majority” of these claims [...]
Once you have allowed your insurance policy to lapse, it can be difficult to obtain new car insurance. Depending on the circumstances of the lapse, your insurance company may allow you to purchase a policy on a new car. However, if your credit rating is poor you may have a hard time even getting a [...]
A planned car insurance crackdown from the government will attract strong support among the British public, it has been claimed.
According to a poll from the AA, 69% support the proposals for a new offence to be created for drivers who keep a vehicle without insurance.
The survey found that 75% of women, 64% of men and [...]
