In the UK, car insurance is required by law, so drivers must have a policy to cover their liability to other people on the road.
The Road Traffic Act says that all drivers must be covered by insurance in case they hurt someone (including a passenger) or damage someone else's property while driving on a road or other public place. It is against the law to drive or let other people drive your car without insurance.
It can be hard to find the right policy and the cheapest insurance coverage. Drivers use the Internet, the phone, magazines, and TV ads to find out about discounts and deals on car insurance.
When you own and drive a car, you put yourself and others at risk in many ways. When a traffic accident happens, you and others may get hurt, lose something, or have damage done to them. Your things could also get broken or lost. There could also be a risk of fire, theft, vandalism, or a natural disaster.
Auto insurance protects drivers and car owners from being sued if they cause an accident. It can also cover the car that the driver drives.
There are many different types of coverage, from third-party coverage, which protects people from being sued if they hurt or damage someone else's vehicle or property, but doesn't cover the person's own vehicle or property, to comprehensive coverage, which can protect against liability as well as accidental damage, theft, and fire damage. To drive a car in the UK, you must have at least Third Party Only insurance.
Follow these 5 steps to find the best deal:
STEP ONE: EXCESS
Voluntary excess Accepting a higher voluntary excess is the easiest way to lower your insurance premiums. The standard excess for an insurer may be GBP100, but if you pay the first GBP250 of any claim, your premium will go down. This is because you are more of a risk, so your insurance company gives you a discount. This is a risk, though, and the insurance company should be aware that they may have to pay to fix a broken window after a failed theft attempt and then pay to fix body damage after a car park crash.
STEP TWO: PROTECTION
Putting in a security device is one way to get your insurance rates to go down. Many insurers tell their clients to use security equipment with a Thatcham rating, which is usually at least an alarm. If you live in an area with a lot of car thefts, you might want to add an extra security measure like a steering lock. When it's time to renew your insurance, this will save you money and give you more peace of mind.
Step 3: Name the drivers
If you add a named driver to your policy, their age, gender, and driving record can either raise or lower your premiums. When you add a young driver, your premiums will go up, especially if they have a short or bad driving record. But adding a driver over 30 who has been driving for a long time and has a clean record can lower premiums, especially if the named driver is a woman.
STEP FOUR: ANNUAL MILEAGE
If you drive less than 5,000 miles a year, ask your insurance company if they offer discounts for agreed mileage limits. Some companies do offer discounts for agreed mileage limits. But many insurers won't offer this option by default, but if you ask, they might give you a discount.
STEP 5 - SHOP AROUND FOR GOOD RATES
Shopping around is the best way to save the most money. With the rise of the internet, this has become much easier. The cheapest and most expensive car insurance quotes for the same car and driver can be very different (s).
