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Industry UK: Paying for insurance up front

UK: Paying for insurance up front "could save drivers £65 a year"

CompareTheMarket.com says prices are rising more rapidly for those who pay monthly.
By James Fossdyke 10 March 2023
Lifestyle One in three UK drivers struggled with the cost of motoring last month

One in three UK drivers struggled with the cost of motoring last month

Price comparison site fears some will go into debt to stay on the road as cost-of-living crisis bites.
By Hyundai 22 November 2022
Industry UK: Seven in 10 youngsters need parents' financial support to stay on road

UK: Seven in 10 youngsters need parents' financial support to stay on road

Those who receive help from the Bank of Mum and Dad get an average of almost £800.
By James Fossdyke 14 September 2022
Industry Average cost of UK car insurance tops £700 in second quarter of 2022

Average cost of UK car insurance tops £700 in second quarter of 2022

But drivers can still save an average of more than £100 by switching provider.
By James Fossdyke 02 September 2022
Industry UK car insurance premiums up by £100 for most popular models

UK car insurance premiums up by £100 for most popular models

CompareTheMarket.com says rises are down to increases in the price of used cars and rising parts prices.
By James Fossdyke 12 July 2022
Industry UK: Three in four don't feel confident with ANY car maintenance tasks

UK: Three in four don't feel confident with ANY car maintenance tasks

Study suggests older drivers have more confidence in their abilities.
By James Fossdyke 27 June 2022
Lifestyle One in four UK drivers struggling to afford cost of motoring

One in four UK drivers struggling to afford cost of motoring

A study suggests a third (33 percent) are worried they will struggle to meet the cost of driving in the coming weeks and months.
By James Fossdyke 24 May 2022
Industry UK average annual car running costs hit £1,860

UK average annual car running costs hit £1,860

The price has been driven up by growing insurance and fuel costs.
By James Fossdyke 30 March 2022
Industry Young drivers' running costs rise by more than £160 in six months

Young drivers' running costs rise by more than £160 in six months

Price comparison site says insurance and fuel costs are driving the increase.
By James Fossdyke 18 March 2022
Industry UK insurance prices up £76 in first two weeks of February

UK insurance prices up £76 in first two weeks of February

It comes amid new rules designed to make insurance pricing fairer.
By James Fossdyke 03 March 2022
Industry UK insurance premiums up £64 compared with 2020 after rule change

UK insurance premiums up £64 compared with 2020 after rule change

The average premium stands at £700 in January, according to research from CompareTheMarket.com.
By James Fossdyke 26 January 2022
Industry UK car insurance prices rise by £43 after new rules arrive

UK car insurance prices rise by £43 after new rules arrive

The new rules are supposed to make pricing fairer for customers.
By James Fossdyke 13 January 2022
Industry UK insurance prices hit seven-year low at tail end of 2021

UK insurance prices hit seven-year low at tail end of 2021

Figures show the average annual premium was £640.
By James Fossdyke 06 January 2022
Corporate / Financial Study shows insurance 'loyalty trap' costing UK households £450 a year

Study shows insurance 'loyalty trap' costing UK households £450 a year

The news comes ahead of regulation changes designed to stop loyal customers being fleeced.
By James Fossdyke 15 December 2021
Industry UK electric car insurance premiums fall by almost £100 a year

UK electric car insurance premiums fall by almost £100 a year

But the average petrol or diesel car premium is still lower.
By James Fossdyke 24 November 2021
Industry Insurance prices continue to fall after lockdown cut accident rates

Insurance prices continue to fall after lockdown cut accident rates

The average premium is now seven percent lower than at this time last year.
By James Fossdyke 09 November 2021
Industry UK insurance prices continue to fall despite traffic returning

UK insurance prices continue to fall despite traffic returning

CompareTheMarket.com says shopping around could now save you up to £100 a year.
By James Fossdyke 11 October 2021
Industry Young drivers' car running costs fall by more than £500

Young drivers' car running costs fall by more than £500

Cheaper fuel and insurance have caused the reduction.
By James Fossdyke 01 September 2021
Industry Insurance claims up premiums by almost £200, study suggests

Insurance claims up premiums by almost £200, study suggests

But the research also shows premiums fall quickly if you don't claim again.
By James Fossdyke 05 August 2021
Industry UK: Average insurance premium drops to six-year low in spring 2021

UK: Average insurance premium drops to six-year low in spring 2021

The average cost of a year's car insurance was down £74 on the same period last year.
By James Fossdyke 06 July 2021
Safety Motorists fear 'rusty' drivers as traffic levels return to normal

Motorists fear 'rusty' drivers as traffic levels return to normal

Three-quarters worry about other drivers' competence after lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 16 June 2021
Industry Car insurance premiums rise as travel restrictions are lifted

Car insurance premiums rise as travel restrictions are lifted

It follows months of lockdown-related price drops.
By James Fossdyke 27 May 2021
Green Electric car insurance prices fall in first quarter of 2021

Electric car insurance prices fall in first quarter of 2021

Figures suggest electric cars are £45 cheaper to cover than petrol or diesel equivalents.
By James Fossdyke 10 May 2021
Industry Owners of old cars reap the benefits of lower insurance prices

Owners of old cars reap the benefits of lower insurance prices

While new cars are becoming more expensive to cover.
By James Fossdyke 29 April 2021
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