The cost of keeping a vehicle on the road is already becoming unmanageable for many drivers, given the high cost of petrol and the soaring cost of insurance cover. However, those caught using their mobile phones whilst driving their vehicle could be in for an even bigger financial shock, as this offence could now end up costing them an additional £200 on their annual premium. Read the rest of this entry »

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Consumers in the UK are paying a fortune to car insurance firms simply for making some necessary alterations to their policies, according to a recent report. Consumers seem to be stuck in a catch 22 situation, where making changes to their policy will cost them a significant price in some cases, but failing to make these alterations could result in the insurance policy becoming invalid. Read the rest of this entry »

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Confused.com, the insurance specialist, has claimed that despite the company’s claims Direct Line is not the most competitive car insurance company, and around 90% of customers may be able to get a better deal on their cover elsewhere. Recently, Direct Line has been launching a campaign, with marketing materials that claim ‘Direct Line is the UK’s most competitive major insurer’. Read the rest of this entry »

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A recent report has shown that many drivers in the UK do not shop around for car insurance, and many may be paying over the odds on their premiums as a result of this. The research was conducted by Sainsbury’s and shows that large number of consumers in the UK will simply go with the first quote that they receive for their car insurance rather than taking the time to shop around. Experts state that the rising cost of car insurance premiums makes it all the more important to compare deals before purchasing insurance cover. Read the rest of this entry »

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One vehicle insurance company that specialises in finding affordable car insurance cover for younger drivers has been providing tips on just how simple it can be for younger drivers to save a small fortune on the cost of their insurance cover. Officials from Young Marmalade have stated that by investing a little extra in a safer car in the first place parents of new drivers – or the drivers themselves – can both increase health and safety, and cut down on the cost of insurance cover. Read the rest of this entry »

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Police forces across the UK are getting tougher on drivers that have no vehicle insurance in place, and for those caught this offence could mean much more than a few points and a smacked wrist. Drivers caught without insurance could face losing their vehicle altogether, as they car will be crushed if the driver does not pay hefty fines and sort out car insurance cover in order to claim it back. Read the rest of this entry »

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