Car insurance companies say prices drop – but for whom?

You may not believe it when you hear it, but car insurance companies say that the average cost of a comprehensive motor car insurance policy has actually begun to decline for the first time in four years.

Policy holders tire of ‘exorbitant’ renewal fees

Holders of so-called cheap car insurance policies are growing tired of being charged fees for renewing their cover or making minor alterations to their motor car insurance policy, with some consumer watchdogs calling the charges ‘exorbitant.’

Protecting our no-claims bonus may not be best

If you do the maths, it may not make financial sense to protect your no-claims bonus, as your car insurance rates can still increase significantly in the event of an accident.

Ministers vow uninsured driver clampdown, encourage telematics

Government ministers have come forward with renewed vows to clampdown on drivers getting behind the wheel without first taking out at least cheap car insurance, and have also taken steps to encourage telematics-based motor car insurance policies as a way to control the costs of motoring in the UK, experts say.

Controversial telematics tech growing in popularity

While some have seen the proliferation of ‘black box’ motor car insurance as the latest way the government is trying to invade the privacy of Brits and turn the UK into a surveillance state, telematics-based technology is growing in popularity despite its controversial nature.

Mazda UK brings cheap car insurance to its customers

The UK branch of one major motor manufacturer has entered into a relationship with Equity Insurance Partnerships in order to provide cheap car insurance to its customers, experts recently said.

Mother victimised by scammers after staged accident

An accident staged by criminals in order to defraud car insurance companies has resulted in a 29 year old mother from Tandridge becoming victimised, cheap car insurance experts recently reported.

Potholes ravaged UK roads this winter

The winter weather has ravaged roads across the UK, leading to a record number of potholes that could end up causing the kinds of damage to vehicles that could necessitate a motor car insurance claim, the Department for Transport warned.

Think your car insurance is enough to cover your caravan?

Many Brits who own caravans may think that their motor car insurance offers enough protection in the event of having to make a claim, yet the temptation to not bother with taking out separate cover should be resisted, according to a recently conducted research study.

Car insurance rates falling, yet some still pay more

While car insurance rates are going down overall after years upon years of massive increases, some motorists – such as young men – are being quoted more than £5,000 for an annual insurance policy, experts say.