http://www.moneysupermarket.com Car Insurance News from Moneysupermarket.com 15 en-us /newsandcommunity/img/news/ms-logo.gif http://www.moneysupermarket.com <![CDATA[It's a frightening thought that some parts of the country are under eight feet of water and the Cumbrian floods have been described as a once-in-a-thousand-years event. So if you're at risk, what do you need to know?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/floods-everything-you-need-to-know/0007511/ Fri, 20, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/floods-everything-you-need-to-know_0007511.aspx <![CDATA[There is one battle that continues to divide the sexes - the argument about whether men or women are safest on the road.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/why-women-win-with-car-insurance/0007309/ Tue, 10, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/why-women-win-with-car-insurance_0007309.aspx <![CDATA[The nights are drawing in, the autumn leaves are carpeting the ground and the days are becoming chilly.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/heading-off-in-search-of-sun-check-you-are-covered-first/0007214/ Fri, 06, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/heading-off-in-search-of-sun-check-you-are-covered-first_0007214.aspx <![CDATA[Car insurance premiums are now rising at the fastest rate in 15 years, according to The AA, so what's behind the rising cost?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/record-rises-in-car-insurance-costs/0006931/ Thu, 22, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/record-rises-in-car-insurance-costs_0006931.aspx <![CDATA[Do you live in one of the UK's car theft hotspots? We've analysed data from millions of motor insurance queries and identified the 20 hotspots where people are more likely to have been victims of car-related theft.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/the-twenty--top-car-theft-claim-hotspots/0006738/ Thu, 15, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/the-twenty--top-car-theft-claim-hotspots_0006738.aspx <![CDATA[Your age will affect what you pay for insurance. For the over-50s it can mean lower premiums and a wider choice of providers. However, this isn't always the case.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/insurance-more-choice-better-deals/0006589/ Mon, 05, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/insurance-more-choice-better-deals_0006589.aspx <![CDATA[Want a frightening statistic? In some parts of the UK, up to nearly half the vehicles registered don't have insurance, according to research conducted by the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) to mark its Stay Insured campaign.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/is-your-street-safe-from-uninsured-drivers/0006294/ Wed, 23, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/is-your-street-safe-from-uninsured-drivers_0006294.aspx <![CDATA[If you're renewing your car insurance, you probably know that third-party cover is the cheapest and that sticking with your current provider means you get the best deal, right? Wrong. We blow&nbsp;ten car insurance myths out of the water.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/ten-car-insurance-myths-busted/0006175/ Thu, 03, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/ten-car-insurance-myths-busted_0006175.aspx <![CDATA[More than six million motorists don't bother comparing policies when they renew, meaning they are collectively losing an incredible &pound;940million.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/drivers-wasting-hundreds-of-millions-by-failing-to-shop-around/0006133/ Tue, 01, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/drivers-wasting-hundreds-of-millions-by-failing-to-shop-around_0006133.aspx <![CDATA[Worryingly, a staggering 20% of drivers aged between 17 and 20 are on the roads without insurance, according to new statistics from the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB).]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/one-in-five-young-drivers-have-no-car-insurance/0006115/ Wed, 26, Aug 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/one-in-five-young-drivers-have-no-car-insurance_0006115.aspx <![CDATA[Drivers brace yourselves, because at the start of September the cost of filling your tank is going to rise.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/beat-rising-fuel-prices/0006107/ Wed, 26, Aug 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/beat-rising-fuel-prices_0006107.aspx <![CDATA[Saving money is easy if you know how. We've come up with 25 money-saving tips which could literally make you thousands of pounds a year better off... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/simple-steps-that-could-save-you-ten-thousand-pounds/0006044/ Fri, 21, Aug 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/simple-steps-that-could-save-you-ten-thousand-pounds_0006044.aspx <![CDATA[With the new car registration launched in September, it's one of the busiest times of year for insurance renewals. We look at tricks to watch out for and offer tips on how to keep your insurance costs down...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/dont-fall-into-the-reinsurance-trap/0006038/ Fri, 21, Aug 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/dont-fall-into-the-reinsurance-trap_0006038.aspx <![CDATA[The price of insuring a car is rising, so we look at how drivers can find the cover they need at the lowest possible cost.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/how-to-beat-rising-car-insurance-costs/0005797/ Thu, 30, Jul 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/how-to-beat-rising-car-insurance-costs_0005797.aspx <![CDATA[Women may be the butt of many jokes about drivers but when it comes to the cost of car insurance, it appears the joke is definitely at the man's expense.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/why-male-drivers-pay-more/0005450/ Fri, 03, Jul 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/why-male-drivers-pay-more_0005450.aspx <![CDATA[It may be good to be young, but it's not so good to be a young driver. Despite the fact that youngsters (those aged 17-21) make up just 7% of all drivers they collectively pay more than &pound;3billion a year on car insurance - that's 32% of the national bill.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/how-young-drivers-can-put-brakes-on-insurance-costs/0005055/ Thu, 28, May 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/how-young-drivers-can-put-brakes-on-insurance-costs_0005055.aspx <![CDATA[Motorists planning a trip to continental Europe this Bank Holiday could be hit with a double whammy if they are involved in an accident.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/is-your-car-insured-abroad/0004953/ Fri, 15, May 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/is-your-car-insured-abroad_0004953.aspx <![CDATA[Father-of-two Paul Bell is like countless other parents right now - playing constant catch-up with his monthly finances.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/money-makeover-we-save-the-bell-family-2000-pounds/0004679/ Thu, 23, Apr 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/money-makeover-we-save-the-bell-family-2000-pounds_0004679.aspx <![CDATA[Do you shop around for car insurance when your policy is up for renewal or do you just renew with your existing provider? If it's the latter, you're not alone but it's time to change your habit.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/slash-pounds-off-your-car-insurance/0004545/ Wed, 08, Apr 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/slash-pounds-off-your-car-insurance_0004545.aspx <![CDATA[Moneysupermarket.com has enhanced its motor and home insurance propositions by adding Churchill, Privilege and Virgin Money to its panel of insurers.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/moneysupermarket-now-compares-more-insurers/0004343/ Tue, 17, Mar 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/moneysupermarket-now-compares-more-insurers_0004343.aspx <![CDATA[We're coming up to one of the busiest times of the year for buying car insurance. However, most drivers will fail to shop around for cover and as a result, will end up paying over the odds. Motorists can make an average saving of &pound;152 a year by taking the time to shop around and compare premiums.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/car-insurance-dont-pay-more-than-you-need/0004100/ Thu, 19, Feb 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/car-insurance-dont-pay-more-than-you-need_0004100.aspx <![CDATA[Insurance companies are bracing themselves for a huge surge in the number of motor insurance claims as Britain is hit by the heaviest snow fall in 20 years. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/advice-for-motorists-as-the-big-freeze-bites/0004008/ Mon, 02, Feb 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/advice-for-motorists-as-the-big-freeze-bites_0004008.aspx <![CDATA[We may have thawed out after the recent big freeze but further cold snaps can't be ruled out. Home and motor insurance claims soar following bouts of extreme weather so how can you protect yourself in case the country is plunged into ice-cold temperatures again?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/how-to-protect-your-home-and-car-from-winter-perils/0003867/ Fri, 16, Jan 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/how-to-protect-your-home-and-car-from-winter-perils_0003867.aspx <![CDATA[If you're in the money saving mood this January then don't ignore your insurance. Whether it's motor, home, travel, life or income protection insurance there are simple ways of minimising the amount you pay without sacrificing the level of cover you receive.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/ten-top-tips-to-cut-insurance-costs/0003854/ Fri, 09, Jan 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/ten-top-tips-to-cut-insurance-costs_0003854.aspx <![CDATA[Comparison sites are a great way of getting a better deal on all your finances. Independent consumer champion and and freelance journalist, Mike Naylor, reviews six of the biggest car insurance comparison websites and shares his opinion... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/which-car-insurance-comparison-site-is-the-best/0003815/ Thu, 18, Dec 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/which-car-insurance-comparison-site-is-the-best_0003815.aspx <![CDATA[The average car insurance premium is now a whopping &pound;724.28, according to the AA British Insurance Premium Index. But don't be tempted to cut corners on your cover, as you can get the right policy at the right price - as long as you know how.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/car-insurance---cover-not-cost/0003745/ Fri, 28, Nov 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/car-insurance---cover-not-cost_0003745.aspx <![CDATA[With petrol prices falling, there is at last some good news for motorists but unfortunately cheaper fuel doesn't answer all the prayers of car drivers. The cost of driving and running a car continues to rise with recent research from Sainsbury's Bank having revealed that drivers have seen annual motoring costs rise to an average of &pound;2,543.85.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/20-tips-to-cut-the-cost-of-car-insurance/0003707/ Fri, 14, Nov 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/20-tips-to-cut-the-cost-of-car-insurance_0003707.aspx <![CDATA[Motorists are more likely to have an accident driving home from work in the dark in the week after the clocks go back, according to car insurer Direct Line.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/accidents-up-as-clocks-go-back/0003088/ Thu, 23, Oct 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/accidents-up-as-clocks-go-back_0003088.aspx <![CDATA[Most drivers do not realise that traffic convictions may affect their car insurance, according to a survey by online insurance company swiftcover.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/insurance-shock-for-errant-drivers/0003224/ Tue, 02, Sep 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/insurance-shock-for-errant-drivers_0003224.aspx <![CDATA[An increasing number of insurers are renewing motor insurance policies automatically unless the customer specifically asks for the cover to be cancelled. The result is that millions of drivers could be paying more for their insurance than they need.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/dont-get-caught-out-by-your-insurer/0002924/ Thu, 21, Aug 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/dont-get-caught-out-by-your-insurer_0002924.aspx <![CDATA[Car insurance claims have been put down to such diverse reasons as a kicking camel, a naked pedestrian and a nut-throwing squirrel, it has been has revealed.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/weird-and-wonderful-insurance-claims/0003183/ Tue, 19, Aug 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/weird-and-wonderful-insurance-claims_0003183.aspx <![CDATA[Motorists could slash their car insurance costs in half by using moneysupermarket.com according to independent research group, Consumer Intelligence.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/save-up-to-50-per-cent-on-your-motor-insurance-with-moneysupermarket/0003181/ Mon, 18, Aug 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/save-up-to-50-per-cent-on-your-motor-insurance-with-moneysupermarket_0003181.aspx <![CDATA[The impact of bad weather on UK roads has led to an 18% rise in motor insurance claims, according to a British insurance firm.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/claims-rise-blamed-on-wet-weather/0003227/ Wed, 13, Aug 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/claims-rise-blamed-on-wet-weather_0003227.aspx <![CDATA[It's good to be young&nbsp;- unless you're a motorist. All of that burgeoning enthusiasm for driving when you hit the age of 17 quickly hits the brakes when you're presented with your first car insurance premium, which could well cost more than the first vehicle you drive.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/motor-costs-soar-for-young-drivers/0003212/ Thu, 07, Aug 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/motor-costs-soar-for-young-drivers_0003212.aspx <![CDATA[Petrol and diesel prices have started to drop back, but the relief for motorists could be short-lived as those needing to reinsure their car are likely to find they will have to pay more for cover than they did last year. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/motor-premiums-continue-to-soar/0002921/ Thu, 24, Jul 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/motor-premiums-continue-to-soar_0002921.aspx <![CDATA[Over the next few months thousands of motorists will take their cars over to the Continent, yet many won't realise they don't have the same level of insurance cover they enjoy in this country. And it's not only when they're abroad that motorists are being caught out.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/is-your-car-fully-insured/0002995/ Thu, 03, Jul 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/is-your-car-fully-insured_0002995.aspx <![CDATA[Legally, you might be able to learn to drive when you reach the age of 17, but for many teenagers it may be financially prohibitive. Not only is there the cost of lessons and at least one driving test to factor in, but the price of insurance for young drivers can be astronomical.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/insurance-for-young-drivers/0003242/ Tue, 06, May 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/insurance-for-young-drivers_0003242.aspx <![CDATA[Millions of motorists stick with the same insurer year after year despite the fact they could save money by switching provider.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/how-do-motor-insurers-really-compare/0003247/ Thu, 17, Apr 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/how-do-motor-insurers-really-compare_0003247.aspx <![CDATA[Moneysupermarket.com has been confirmed as the best comparison site for motor insurance.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/moneysupermarket.com-crowned-best-for-car-insurance/0003305/ Mon, 10, Mar 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/moneysupermarket.com-crowned-best-for-car-insurance_0003305.aspx <![CDATA[As cars with the latest '08' registration plates hit the forecourts, motorists who have bought cars at this time in previous years could be in for an unwelcome shock in the form of a steep rise in insurance costs...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/put-the-brakes-on-rising-car-insurance-premiums/0003301/ Thu, 28, Feb 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/put-the-brakes-on-rising-car-insurance-premiums_0003301.aspx <![CDATA[When it comes to insurance many of us are creatures of habit...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/does-it-pay-to-be-loyal/0003338/ Thu, 14, Feb 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/does-it-pay-to-be-loyal_0003338.aspx <![CDATA[Several car insurance companies are refusing to offer quotes to 17-year-olds. How can they find cheap car insurance now?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/insurers-put-the-brakes-on-young-drivers/0002962/ Thu, 31, Jan 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/insurers-put-the-brakes-on-young-drivers_0002962.aspx <![CDATA[Swiftcover, the cheapest car insurer in the UK, is offering an exclusive deal to Rate Alert readers - you can earn &pound;30 cashback as long as you apply through our price comparison tool. It's an offer you won't find anywhere else so grab it now... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/cheaper-car-insurance-than-anywhere-else/0003315/ Thu, 17, Jan 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/cheaper-car-insurance-than-anywhere-else_0003315.aspx <![CDATA[Make your finances more manageable in 2008 and think twice before sticking with your current car insurance provider... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/rss/start-your-engines-for-cashback/0003054/ Thu, 03, Jan 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/rss/start-your-engines-for-cashback_0003054.aspx