All news on the topic: Car insurance

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Little-known parking error could dramatically hike car insurance this winter
It turns out that keeping your car parking in most drivers would consider a secure location could be causing your insurance to surge in price - so it's worth considering this winter
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Warning drivers still charged 'hundreds more' despite insurance loyalty ban
Research conducted by the consumer group Which? found that existing customers are still being disadvantaged compared to new ones with their car insurance deals - often by hundreds of pounds
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UK's rat crisis now so bad starving rodents have started eating cars and vans
The tide of furry vandals is so severe that the RAC has said breakdowns caused by animals munching on our vehicles are now at record levels - with hundreds of cars and vans destroyed this year
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Driver warning as certain parking spots could ramp up cost of insurance by £100
Research conducted by the price comparison site GoCompare revealed that car insurance policies are an average of £54 more expensive for those who park in a garage
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Drivers issued £658 warning as key cost jumps 50% in just one year
The average cost of cover for young drivers has risen by £658 year-on-year, with car insurance for young drivers now costing £1,929 typically, compared to £1,271 in 2022
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'I work for Evri - here's what it's really like and what we actually get paid'
An Evri delivery driver has lifted the lid on what it's really like to work for the 'UK's worst delivery company' and how much she rakes in working part time while studying
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Households hammered by record surge in home insurance with prices up 36%
The average of the five cheapest quotes for a buildings and contents policy now stands at £227 - and damage from Storms Babet and Ciara is likely to mean more increases
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More than one in 10 young adults expect their parents to help them financially
Over a third of millennials and Gen Z adults still rely on the bank of mum and dad to pay certain bills for them - receiving over £550 a year from their parents
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Woman who moved into RV on course to become millionaire by 45
Carly DeFelice shared that her annual cost-of-living is $25,000, which is apparently "super low" as she has no debt, and uses the remainder of her salary to invest and save
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'Abbie's right - the cost of living with Rishi Sunak is just too high'
A tearful Tiktok rant about the cost of her food shop sent Abbie Palmer viral for all the wrong reasons, said Fleet Street Fox. Just imagine if it was Rishi Sunak instead
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Car insurance customers moved to new firm after announcement from major provider
More Than customers with a policy that is set to auto-renew will be moved automatically to Swinton Insurance - but if you don't want to go to Swinton, you need to act now
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DVLA rules that older drivers must follow and when to reapply for licences
This is a topic of ongoing debate, with some suggesting stricter criteria or even a retest for older drivers over safety concerns and as the UK's population ages, this discussion is set to heat up
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Warning over common Christmas driving mistakes that could see you fined £2,500
Blaring Wham! or Mariah Carey out and stuffing a Christmas tree into your car could land you in hot water if you're not careful - and there's plenty of rules to pay attention to
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Labour would prioritise tax cuts for workers over handouts for rich, says Reeves
As Tory Jeremy Hunt reportedly plots slashing benefits and cutting inheritance tax, Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled Labour's plan to save working families up to £3,000 a year
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Range Rover owners struggling to get car insurance as thefts soar
Soaring thefts mean firms are declining to cover the SUVs – nicknamed Chelsea tractors – in some areas. New Range Rovers cost from £34,000 to more than £170,000
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Martin Lewis issues 'worst thing you can do' warning that could cost you £100s
Martin Lewis addressed soaring insurance prices and explained how car insurance prices are up 61% on average, while home insurance prices have increased by 33%
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Martin Lewis shares exact date to take out car insurance and save you hundreds
The Martin Lewis Money Show returned to screen this evening and tonight's episode focused on the rising cost of both home and car insurance premiums
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'I refuse to pay more rent until I'm married - my boyfriend is manipulating me'
When one person in a relationship earns more than the other, how should you split the bills? One woman has revealed she thinks it's unfair to pay more than her partner unless they're married
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My car insurance renewal went up by just £1 this year - here's how I did it
Motoring writer Gareth Butterfield offers up some tips on how to bring down the soaring costs of car insurance
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Experts issue emergency advice for drivers facing flooded roads
Storm Babet has led to a dangerous deluge, which is turning roads into rivers, and motorists taking on essential journeys are being advised to take extreme care
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Drivers warned they could get £50 fine for making common mistake at roundabouts
According to the Highway Code, six million drivers could be at risk of landing a £50 on-the-spot fine but a survey shows roundabouts are often confusing for motorists
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Labour will end car insurance rip-offs where drivers in some areas pay more
Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh pledged to ensure motorists are not paying over the odds to insure their vehicles in a speech to Labour Party conference
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Disqualified driver gave police best friend's details after crashing into car
Charlotte Evans had used her close friend's name to take out car insurance, as well as giving the name and date of birth of Chloe Cavell to police following a collision
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Drivers must report 10 'surprising' medical conditions or risk void insurance
The DVLA has compiled a list of medical conditions, medication and even operations undergone which can seriously impact a person's driving ability
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Warning issued to all UK drivers as car insurance database goes down
Anyone wanting to check the insurance status of a vehicle - including their own - might be left feeling very concerned if they venture onto askMID, as it appears the website has a major fault