Car Insurance

Custom paintwork adds £338 to cost of car insurance

Adding cosmetic modifications, even something as simple as stickers, can have a substantial impact on your car insurance premium.

AI ‘price optimiser’ aims to save you money on car insurance

The new AI tool from MoneySuperMarket identifies which part of your car insurance quote could be making it expensive.

9 surprising ways to cut the cost of car insurance

Some of the less obvious ways to reduce the cost of your car insurance include registering to vote and not parking your car in a garage.

Toyota offers three years of car insurance for a fixed price

Available for new Toyota models, the car insurance deal lets customers fix their policy cost at the time of purchase.

Car insurance auto-renewal costs drivers £560m a year

Almost half of British motorists still let their car insurance renew automatically, but their loyalty often goes unrewarded.

EVs are no longer a ‘niche risk’ for car insurance

Car insurance companies are responding to the growing number of electric cars in the UK with more products and greater competition.

GAP motor insurance payouts triple in just three years

Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) payouts have almost tripled since 2021, partly thanks to EV depreciation and a surge in vehicle thefts.

Car insurance: compulsory and voluntary excess explained

Excesses are among the most misunderstood elements of car insurance. Our short guide explains the two main types you need to understand.

Could wrapping a car invalidate your insurance?

If your car has been wrapped and you don't declare the change, your insurance policy could be invalid. We explain the rules.

Car insurance write-offs: what do categories A, B, S and N mean?

This expert guide explains what the UK's car insurance write-off categories – A, B, S and N – mean when it comes to buying a used car.