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Frequently asked car insurance questions

Do you have questions about car insurance? We've put together this handy list of answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Need help? Try our car insurance guides

Perhaps you need a little more help finding the cheapest car insurance quotes - that's fine, we've compiled a library of guides to help you make sense of it all and get cheap car insurance cover.

If you want to get the best car insurance quotes it helps to have an understanding of how UK insurance companies work, and how they set your premiums. These guides will show you how your personal circumstances relate to how much you pay for cover, so that you can take steps to lower the cost.

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• Pay as you go car insurance

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• Multi-car insurance

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• Short-term insurance

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• Weekly cover policies

  Compare short term weekly car insurance deals

  

• One day car insurance

  Get motoring cover for just one day online

  

• Car insurance check

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• Extended car warranty

  Get a longer warranty period on your vehicle

  

• Convicted driver insurance

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• Third party only

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• Fully comprehensive cover

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Must-have tips for cheap car insurance quotes

Motor insurance prices are calculated based on the statistical likelihood of the policy holder making a claim. Take advantage of our money saving tips, which provide advice on how you can reduce this perceived risk and secure cheaper car insurance quotes. 

Read our money saving tips

Compare car insurance quotes by vehicle make

Bought a new car or got your eye on one? Select the manufacturer from the list below to compare cheap car insurance quotes. With more than 134 UK insurance companies you can be sure to get the best price for the cover you need, then simply buy car insurance online or over the phone.

• Alfa Romeo
• Audi
• BMW
• Citroen
• Fiat
• Ford
• Honda
• Hyundai
• Jaguar
• Jeep
• Kia
• Land Rover
• Lexus
• Mazda
• Mercedes Benz
• MG
• Mini
• Mitsubishi
• Nissan
• Peugeot
• Porsche
• Renault
• Rover
• Saab
• Seat
• Skoda
• Smart
• Subaru
• Suzuki
• Toyota
• Vauxhall
• Volkswagen
• Volvo

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Compare prices from leading UK car insurance companies

We compare prices from more than 134 UK car insurance companies, saving you time and money by giving you a broad view of the market in just a few clicks.

We have guides on all the UK's leading car insurers, including the likes of RAC, Admiral and Swinton. Get peace of mind by learning more about these companies before searching for quotes.

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Read car insurance reviews from our customers

What better way to decide if an insurer is for you than to read reviews from its existing customers? These independent reviews from MoneySupermarket customers will make your decision easy.

Read our car insurance reviews

Join our car insurance community

Join our community of friendly and helpful users to get answers to your car insurance questions. You'll also find new, features, videos and insight from our team of experts aimed at helping you find the cheapest online quotes.

Watch and learn with our car insurance videos

Read enough for now? Sometimes the best way to learn is by watching, so why not take a look through our library of car insurance videos?

Here you'll find short, informative clips explaining everything from motor insurance premiums and claims to winter driving and telematics insurance.

Check out our car insurance infographics

A picture is worth a thousand words, but these snazzy motoring infographics are packed with both - breaking down complex and interesting data into something a little easier on the eye.

Check them out, learn something new and share them with your friends.

Why compare car insurance at MoneySupermarket.com?

Times are tough for many of us, which means it's more important than ever to make sure you're getting the best car insurance deal available to you.

The MoneySupermarket.com car insurance comparison site will compare deals available through more than 134 UK insurers, which means you'll get a broad view of the market and won't be left wondering if there's a better deal elsewhere.

Whether you've been driving for years and simply want to know if you could be getting a better deal or you're a new driver and want to fight back against high premiums, MoneySupermarket is the only place you need to go to compare the cheapest policies available.

With just a few clicks you'll be able to compare quotes from dozens of the UK's leading insurers, all in a matter of minutes, saving you time as well as money.

We'll ask you a few questions about yourself and your vehicle to make sure we're bringing you the most competitive car insurance quotes on the cover you need.

Even if you have driving convictions or you've made a claim in recent years, our service will help you get a fair price for cover.

So whether it's coming up to renewal time, you've bought a new car or you're looking to buy, our simple and free service will help you find the best deals available. 

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