Car Insurance archive

Published in December 2011

OFT launches investigation into motor insurance industry

by Simon Ward | Office of Fair Trading to focus on replacement vehicle and repair costs and referral fees following steep rise in premiums.

Published in November 2011

Insurance body wants night-time curfew for young drivers

by Simon Ward | The Association of British Insurers proposes a series of controversial measures to reduce young driver deaths and lower their insurance premiums.

This blunder could void your car insurance

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell investigates how voluntary work affects your car insurance...

Published in October 2011

Your car insurance isn’t as comprehensive as you think

by Robert Powell | No claims discount protection is a vital lifeline for anyone who has been hit by an uninsured driver. But as Robert Powell finds out, the details you have to provide to make a successful claim could, in many cases, render the protection completely useless.

Published in September 2011

Car insurance rip-offs, scams and lies

by Emma Lunn | The Office of Fair Trading has announced it’s looking into why car insurance premiums go up and up each year. But you don’t have to wait for its report to find out the reasons – we can tell you why right now.

Government crackdown on high car insurance premiums

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell reports on recent attempts to tackle the rising cost of car insurance and finds out what you can do to save money on your policy...

The great car insurance rip-off

by Cliff D'Arcy | In some parts of the UK, it costs twice as much to insure your vehicle!

Get £100 cashback for good driving

by Neil Faulkner | One insurer will give you cashback for driving safely and legally.

Published in August 2011

The region with the worst drivers!

by Robert Powell | We reveal the region that plays home to Britain’s most careless drivers...

Published in July 2011

Car insurers are cashing in on your crash!

by Emma Lunn | Have you ever wondered why your car insurance premium seems to go up every year despite you not making any claims?

Published in May 2011

The whiplash scam that’s costing you £££

by Robert Powell | You are paying higher car insurance costs because of fraudulent claims for whiplash injuries...

The best value car insurer in Britain

by Neil Faulkner | Find out which car insurer lovemoney.com readers voted the best value for money - and why.

Why your car might not be there in the morning

by Robert Powell | New rules set to come into force next month could see uninsured cars seized and crushed, even if they’re not being driven

Published in April 2011

The multi-car insurance rip-off!

by Cliff D'Arcy | Insuring two or more vehicles with one company can prove a costly mistake.

The 17 worst car insurance mistakes

by Cliff D'Arcy | Keep your premiums down by avoiding these 17 expensive errors!

10 tips to beat rising car insurance costs

by Rachel Wait | Car insurance premiums are set to go up yet again. Find out how to fight back.

Published in March 2011

The Smartbox: the sneaky gadget that could save you money

by Robert Powell | A new ‘black-box’ tracker could see premiums for careful young motorists driven down by as much as £300. But is this really a ‘revolution’ for the car insurance sector?

Published in February 2011

Car insurance premiums set to go up!

by Robert Powell | Find out why car insurance premiums are about to rise.

Why women should pay more for car insurance

by Robert Powell | Is it fair to take gender into account when setting insurance rates? Robert Powell considers the arguments...