Car insurance
Chinese EV brand, GWM Ora responds to insurability woes with new battery scheme
Chinese EV brand, GWM Ora responds to insurability woes with new battery scheme
Ora’s technical team will advise workshops on required repairs, and refurbish batteries in house to manufacturer specs
16 Apr 2024
‘Greedy’ UK car insurers blamed as soaring premiums far exceed rise in payouts
‘Greedy’ UK car insurers blamed as soaring premiums far exceed rise in payouts
Do modest price rises abroad - as low as 2 per cent in France - prove car insurance companies are ripping-off British drivers?
8 Apr 2024
No full inquiry into UK car insurance costs but regulator will ‘assess state of the market’
No full inquiry into UK car insurance costs but regulator will ‘assess state of the market’
The Financial Conduct Authority maintains that the insurance market is ‘competitive’, in spite of driver fury over price hikes
14 Mar 2024
Why is car insurance so expensive? The truth about the rising cost of insuring your car
Why is car insurance so expensive? The truth about the rising cost of insuring your car
We take an exclusive look behind the rising cost of new car insurance policies and renewals in the UK, discovering the causes and suggesting some solu…
8 Mar 2024
Cheapest cars to insure in the UK 2024
Cheapest cars to insure in the UK 2024
Looking for a car that’s cheap to insure? We’ve listed the cars with the cheapest insurance group ratings on sale in the UK today
8 Mar 2024
Exclusive: Some Chinese cars ‘almost uninsurable’ as parts and repair support falters
Exclusive: Some Chinese cars ‘almost uninsurable’ as parts and repair support falters
Parts shortages and a lack of technical support are giving insurance underwriters the jitters when it comes to the new wave of Chinese cars hitting th…
8 Mar 2024
Old Cat C and Cat D insurance write-off categories explained
Old Cat C and Cat D insurance write-off categories explained
A new write-off category system was introduced in 2017, but plenty of Cat C and Cat D cars are still on the used market. We explain what these categor…
9 Feb 2024
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Car insurance write-off categories explained: what are Cat N and Cat S cars?
Car insurance write-off categories explained: what are Cat N and Cat S cars?
Cat S and Cat N insurance write-off classifications replaced the old Cat C and Cat D groups in 2017; but what do they mean and how do they work?
6 Feb 2024
UK car insurance groups explained
UK car insurance groups explained
The Association of British Insurers decides your car’s insurance group, from 1 to 50. Here’s what it means for you…
19 Jan 2024
Average cost of UK car insurance nudges £1,000 - a 58% increase in 12 months
Average cost of UK car insurance nudges £1,000 - a 58% increase in 12 months
A leading insurance comparison site says the average driver must now cough up £995 for cover
16 Jan 2024
Land Rover insurance problems mount as owners are refused in-house cover
Land Rover insurance problems mount as owners are refused in-house cover
Land Rover’s insurance scheme has recently been relaunched, but some customers are being refused cover
10 Jan 2024
‘Keys left in car’ thefts rise by 141% in December
‘Keys left in car’ thefts rise by 141% in December
Don’t warm your car up by leaving the engine running on the drive, warns Admiral car insurance
7 Dec 2023
UK car thefts hit an all-time high with keyless car tech to blame
UK car thefts hit an all-time high with keyless car tech to blame
Car theft is at record levels in the UK according to data from LV insurance
4 Dec 2023
Why is electric car insurance so expensive? EV vs ICE cost analysis
Why is electric car insurance so expensive? EV vs ICE cost analysis
We look into claims that electric cars face higher insurance premiums than ICE equivalents
22 Nov 2023
‘It’s about time car insurance prices were lowered’
‘It’s about time car insurance prices were lowered’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler was shocked to find his car insurance premium had risen 44 per cent at renewal time
8 Nov 2023
'High Insurance premiums are forcing owners to scrap their cars'
'High Insurance premiums are forcing owners to scrap their cars'
Mike Rutherford is stunned that car insurance premiums have risen by an average 61 per cent in the past 12 months
5 Nov 2023
Car insurance at record high as average premium reaches £924
Car insurance at record high as average premium reaches £924
Year-on-year rises reach 61 per cent in London, while insurers protect profit margins at the expense of drivers
17 Oct 2023
Best GAP insurance 2023
Best GAP insurance 2023
Which is best if you want to mind the GAP?
5 Oct 2023
How to check if a car is taxed and insured
How to check if a car is taxed and insured
Your car needs to be taxed and insured to be legally allowed on UK roads. Here’s how to check that you’re covered…
2 Oct 2023
‘Chop shop’ police raids double as UK stolen car parts trade booms
‘Chop shop’ police raids double as UK stolen car parts trade booms
New data highlights a surge in criminal activity as thieves widen their stolen car parts net from Range Rovers to Fiestas
7 Sep 2023
UK car insurance costs hit new record as labour and repair fees rise
UK car insurance costs hit new record as labour and repair fees rise
Motor insurance costs continue to soar in the second quarter of 2023, with the average cost of a premium for ‘fully comp’ cover reaching £511
11 Aug 2023
What are voluntary and compulsory excess on your car insurance?
What are voluntary and compulsory excess on your car insurance?
The excess charges, both voluntary and compulsory, are a key part of your car insurance policy. Here’s how they work…
22 May 2023
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
8 Sep 2022
Electric car insurance: how to insure your EV
Electric car insurance: how to insure your EV
You might think that electric car insurance works much like any other car insurance. It does, but with some important differences…
9 Aug 2022
Learner driver car insurance explained
Learner driver car insurance explained
If you want to learn to drive in your own, or a parent’s, car you’ll need to get the right learner driver car insurance cover
1 Aug 2022
Car leasing with insurance: what is it and how does it work?
Car leasing with insurance: what is it and how does it work?
Leasing a car with insurance as part of the deal is a good way to keep things simple, but might not be the cheapest way to insure your car
14 Apr 2022
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
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
Best free insurance car deals
Best free insurance car deals
Free car insurance on a new car could help make that driving dream a reality, especially if you’re a young driver
1 Feb 2021
What is third-party car insurance?
What is third-party car insurance?
Our straightforward guide to third-party car insurance has everything you need to know
22 Jan 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