Our Guides To Buying Car Insurance
Shopping for car insurance can be confusing and, at times, daunting. To help you get the best deal on your motor insurance, read our car insurance guides - covering everything from finding the right policy to suit you, to lowering your premiums with our top tips.
4x4 insurance- If you are struggling to cope with the running costs of your 4x4 it doesn’t mean that you have to give up the vehicle. Take a few moments to compare policy prices
American Car Insurance- It can be difficult to find a UK insurance company that will provide cover for your American car. Read our guide to finding specialist cover for your vehicle at a good price
Are you Paying Too Much for Car Insurance?- With the increase cost of motoring over recent years, ensure you aren't paying over the odds for your car insurance
Black Box Insurance- Black box car insurance could be a cheaper option for young drivers or people with convictions. Find out if black box insurance would be cheaper for you.
Business Car Insurance- If your job requires you to drive your own car, then you will need business car insurance. Read our guide to business cover and learn about the protection and features available to you
Car Insurance Advice- Read our guide to help you understand some of the key elements of car insurance policies
Car Insurance Articles- Have a read of our weird and wonderful car insurance articles for ideas on how to save on your insurance
Car Insurance Brokers- If you want to shop around for your insurance but don’t have the time, a car insurance broker might be the right solution for you
Car insurance calculator- Find out how your car insurance premiums are worked out
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Car Insurance Claims- Find out what steps you should take should you become involved in an accident.
Car Insurance For 17 Year Olds- Car insurance is probably most expensive after you have just passed your test. For many of us this means buying cover at the tender age of 17. Read our guide to car insurance for 17 year olds, including our money-saving tips.
- Car insurance for 18 year olds
- Young drivers are often hit the hardest by insurance premiums. Find out how to lower the cost of your cover by reading our guide
- Car insurance for 19 year olds
- Car insurance for young drivers is notoriously expensive. Read our guide and find out how you can bring down the cost of your premium
- Car insurance for 21 year olds
- Turning 21 is an event usually celebrated. Read our guide to find out how to stop the cost of your car insurance premiums putting a dampener on things.
Car insurance for 25 year olds- You may find that your car insurance becomes less expensive once you reach 25 but it will still likely be a significant expense. Ensure you find the best deal for you by using our online comparison tool.
Car Insurance For New Drivers- Buying car insurance for the first time? Read our guide to new driver insurance for help finding the right policy.
- Car Insurance For The Unemployed
- If you are unemployed and struggling to find cheap car insurance, our guide gives you tips on how to reduce your premium
- Car Insurance For Young Drivers
- Young drivers generally attract high car insurance premiums. Read the moneysupermarket.com guide to car insurance for young drivers to learn how to lower the cost, both now and for the years ahead
Car insurance for young females- Your male friends will never admit it, but statistics show that women are better drivers than men. Make sure you benefit from this by comparing prices online to get the best deal.
- Car insurance for young male drivers
- It's an often unfair fact that men usually pay more for their car insurance than women. Read our guide to find out how you can cut the cost of your premiums
- Car Insurance Glossary
- Some of the terms used by car insurance companies can be difficult to understand. Our glossary helps cut through the jargon.
- Car Insurance Groups
- Read our guide to car insurance groups to see how they affect the price of your cover and what steps you can take to keep costs to a minimum.
- Car Insurance Guide
- A comprehensive guide to car insurance, in which you can learn how car insurance works, what factors affect your premiums and how to get the best policy to suit you.
Car Insurance Infographics- Check out our set of car insurance infographics that cut through the industry jargon
Car Insurance Information - Whether you are looking for information about buying a policy or an explanation of key terms, you’ll find all the motor insurance information at moneysupermarket.com
- Car Insurance Policy Types
- Select the right level of car insurance for you. Choose from third party only, third party, fire and theft and fully comprehensive.
- Car Insurance Tips
- Looking to save money on your car insurance? Why not try these money-saving tips to getting a cheaper car insurance quote
Classic Car Insurance- Read our guide to classic car insurance for advice on finding appropriate cover and competitive quotes when insuring a vintage vehicle.
Convicted Driver Insurance- A driving conviction can have a negative impact on your car insurance cost. Find out how you can lower your premiums...
Cosmetic insurance- Cosmetic car insurance allows you to fix minor scratches or dents on your car without affecting your no claims discount. Read our guide to find out more
Electric car- Read more about the benefits of driving an electric car
European Car Insurance- Driving on the Continent requires specific car insurance cover. To learn more about the cover you would need, read our guide to European car insurance
Excess Insurance- Find out how excess insurance can save you money if you have to make a claim on your insurance policy.
Extended Car Warranty- Get some peace of mind by protecting against the costs of parts, labour and repairs with an extended car warranty. Learn more in this guide.
First car insurance- High insurance premiums can take the excitement out of buying your first car. Find out how to get the best deals for your first car.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Find answers to frequently asked questions
- Fully Comprehensive Car Insurance
- Read our guide to fully comprehensive car insurance and learn more and the policy options available to you. Choose the right level of cover for your personal circumstances and then compare quotes.
- Gap Insurance
- Gap insurance (or car value protection) covers the gap between your insurance payout and the value of the car at the time you bought the policy.
Green insurance- Owners of environmentally friendly cars may be offered discounts on car insurance from some providers. We can help you find the right green policy for you.
- Ideal family car
- The size of your family will affect the type of car that you need. Our guide explains what you should be looking for when buying your family car
- Imported Car Insurance
- Imported cars may cost more to insure if they don’t meet European safety requirements. To find out more about imported car insurance, read this guide
- Instant Car Insurance
- Governement guidlines now in force mean that continuous coverage is now a must. Ensure you get the best deal as soon as your renewal is due by comparing policies online.
- Is My Car Insured?
- Following the introduction of Continuous Insurance Enforcement laws, find out if you are a law abiding motorist by conducting a car insurance check
- Kit Car Insurance
- Specialist insurance cover is required for kit cars. Learn about how kit car insurance differs from standard car insurance in this guide
- Learner Driver Insurance
- As a learner driver, your insurance will be costly – but there are a number of things you can do no matter your experience level to keep your car insurance premium low
- Modified Car Insurance
- Making modifications to your vehicle can result in higher insurance costs. Read our guide to modified car insurance to learn how modifications affect your premium and how to find a cheaper motor insurance quote.
Moneysupermarket Car Insurance Monitor- This quarterly report delves into the factors which impact on car insurance premiums such as gender, location and more.
- Moneysupermarket Car Insurance Monitor - September 2012
- The Spring edition of this quarterly report looking into the trends of car insurance pricing
Most fuel efficient cars- The cost of petrol and diesel has been a constant cause for concern over the past few years. Find out which cars could save you money on fuel
- MOT Checklist
- Make sure you are prepared by utilising our car MOT checklist
Multi-Car Insurance- Do you have more than one car in your household? Read our guide to multi-car insurance to learn how this type of cover works and see if insuring multiple vehicles under a single policy is right for you.
- Named Driver Car Insurance
- Read our guide to adding named drivers to your car insurance policy. Find out what your options are and how this type of cover affects your premium
- New Car Insurance
- As with any insurance policy, there are steps you can take to lower the premium on your new car. Read our tips to finding a good deal
No Claims Discount- See how building up a no claims discount can lower the cost of your motor insurance. Read our guide to discount car insurance to understand how to use your no claims bonus to get cheaper premiums.
- No Deposit Car Insurance
- Although car insurance is generally cheaper if you pay the full amount up front, no deposit car insurance can be a good way to pay for your policy if you cannot afford a large one-off payment or up-front deposit.
- Northern Ireland
- Read our guide to find out how you can reduce the cost of your premiums in Northern Ireland
One day car insurance- In situations where you only need car insurance for one day, an annual policy is far too expensive. We can help you find a great deal on your one day car insurance
- Over 50s Car Insurance
- If you are over 50 then you are statistically less likely to make a car insurance claim. Make sure your premiums reflect this by comparing prices online for your car insurance
Over 60s car insurance- Check out our guide for tips on how to find cheap car insurance for the over 60s
Over 70s Car Insurance- Find out how to get cheaper car insurance premiums for drivers over 70
- Over 80s Car Insurance
- Read our tips for ways to find cheap car insurance for the over 80s
Pass plus insurance- Passing your driving test is a milestone in most peoples' life. But can you afford the car insurance? Reduce your premiums by taking the Pass-Plus course.
- Pay as you go car insurance
- Have a say in the amount you spend on car insurance premiums by reading our guide on pay as you go insurance
- Performance Car Insurance
- If you own a high performance car, you are likely to pay more for your insurance than with a standard car. Read our guide to finding affordable insurance for performance vehicles.
- Petrol Vs Diesel
- Is diesel really the cheaper option for the majority of drivers?
- Provisional Licence
- Finding cheap car insurance without holding a full licence is not easy. Read our guide to find out what you can do to lower your premiums whilst learning to drive
Sorn notification- If you are not covered by insurance because your car is off the road, then you must inform the DVLA. Read more in our guide
Specialist Insurance- Whether you drive a 30-year-old classic, an American import, a hot hatch or are simply a young driver looking for cheaper insurance, use our comparison tool to compare prices from over 100 companies.
- Sports Car Insurance
- Insurance premiums for sports car owners can be high. Read our guide to sports car insurance and learn how to lower the cost of cover while still getting the right level of protection for your motoring needs.
Student Car Insurance- For many students price is an important factor in most purchases. Read our guide to car insurance for students for tips on finding cheaper motor insurance that includes all the features you need from a policy.
Taxi insurance- Insuring a car for private hire use can be a little more difficult that insuring your car for personal use. Read our guide for tips to consider and get a great quote.
- Teenage Car Insurance
- Passing your test is the easy bit; getting a good price on your car insurance if you're a teenager is another thing. Our guide explains how you can get a good deal if you shop around
- Telematics Insurance
- Read more about telematics car insurance policies and find out whether they could help save you money
- Temporary Car Insurance
- If you only need cover for a short period of time read our guide to short term car insurance. Learn more about the temporary car insurance options available to you and how to find the best deals on daily and monthly cover.
- Third Party Car Insurance
- Read our guide to third party only car insurance and learn more and the policy options available to you. Choose the right level of cover for your personal circumstances and then compare quotes.
- Third Party, Fire & Theft Car Insurance
- Read our guide to third party, fire and theft car insurance and learn more and the policy options available to you. Choose the right level of cover for your personal circumstances and then compare quotes.
Weekly Insurance- Occasionally, you may need to drive a car other than your own. Taking out weekly car insurance could be a cheaper option than being added to an annual policy
- What are the best tax free cars available?
- Find out which tax free cars are best with our guide
- What is black box insurance?
- New or young drivers can often face astronomical premiums for car insurance. Find out how to reduce the cost of your policy by installing a 'pay-as-you-go' device
- Why is car insurance so expensive?
- Find out why car insurance can be so expensive with our guide to car insurance premiums.
Women's Car Insurance- Research tends to suggest that women are safer drivers than men. Women can use this to their advantage to get a better deal on their car insurance. Read this guide to find out how.
