Car insurance
Cheapest cars to insure in the UK 2022

Cheapest cars to insure in the UK 2022
Looking for a car that’s cheap to insure? We’ve listed cars with the cheapest insurance group ratings on sale in the UK today
27 May 2022
Insurance write-off categories explained: what are Cat N and Cat S cars? 

Insurance write-off categories explained: what are Cat N and Cat S cars?
New Cat S and Cat N insurance write-off classifications have replaced the old Cat C and Cat D groups; we explain all.
29 Nov 2021
Cheap car insurance for young drivers: top tips

Cheap car insurance for young drivers: top tips
Our guide on car insurance for teenage drivers that could help save hundreds on your annual bill
12 Oct 2021
Illegal car modification hotspots revealed

Illegal car modification hotspots revealed
Gloucestershire has the highest proportion of illegal car modifications, with altered number plates the most common breach
14 Jun 2021
Free car insurance for people getting vaccine

Free car insurance for people getting vaccine
Three hours’ temporary insurance cover given away; drivers need only email a picture of the vaccination card to redeem offer
7 Jun 2021
What is car GAP insurance?

What is car GAP insurance?
We explain GAP and finance GAP insurance for cars, and ask whether you really need it
20 May 2021
Cost of car insurance falls by highest rate in six years

Cost of car insurance falls by highest rate in six years
Data from price comparison website shows 14 per cent decrease in cost of insurance cover, with average policy coming in at £538
20 Apr 2021
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Cat D and Cat C write-offs

Cat D and Cat C write-offs
A new write-off system has been introduced, but Cat C and D cars are still on the used market. We explain all.
11 Mar 2021
Motorists pay £71.5m a year in car insurance cancellation fees

Motorists pay £71.5m a year in car insurance cancellation fees
Drivers in the UK cancel 1.3 million car insurance policies each year, paying an average fee of £55 to do so
9 Mar 2021
BMW, Mercedes and Tesla owners could be at risk of higher insurance premiums

BMW, Mercedes and Tesla owners could be at risk of higher insurance premiums
Raw, uncapped insurance group rating data could be used by insurers to increase premiums on various high-end cars
19 Jan 2021
How to check if a car is taxed, MoT’d and insured

How to check if a car is taxed, MoT’d and insured
The government offers a free tax and insurance checker to make sure a vehicle is legally allowed on UK roads. Here’s how to use it...
22 Oct 2020
Car insurance claims spike as rusty drivers return to roads

Car insurance claims spike as rusty drivers return to roads
The easing of lockdown in England saw a jump in claims, with the biggest leap occurring in south-central England
5 Jun 2020
What is a no claims bonus?

What is a no claims bonus?
For many drivers a no claims bonus is the ticket to cheaper car insurance. We explain what it is and how to earn it
5 Jun 2020
What is temporary car insurance?

What is temporary car insurance?
Temporary car insurance is handy if you need immediate, short-term insurance cover on a car. Here we explain what it is and how to get it.
4 Jun 2020
Can you trust car insurance comparison sites?

Can you trust car insurance comparison sites?
Follow our guide to get the best cheap car insurance using price comparison websites
1 Jun 2020
Car insurance firms must waive fees and allow delayed payments, says watchdog 

Car insurance firms must waive fees and allow delayed payments, says watchdog
The Financial Conduct Authority instructs car insurers to try and save customers money and allow deferred payments
15 May 2020
Admiral to issue £25 refund on all car insurance premiums

Admiral to issue £25 refund on all car insurance premiums
The insurer is passing on the savings it’s making as a result of less claims being made during the coronavirus lockdown
22 Apr 2020
Black Box car insurance: everything you need to know

Black Box car insurance: everything you need to know
Is telematics tech a solution for safer, cheaper driving? We speak to young drivers with first-hand experience of black box car insurance
1 Jan 2020