AA: More people choosing small cars for cheaper insurance

May 28, 2008 by admin  
Filed under News, News-Insurance

More drivers are opting for smaller cars in an effort to secure cheaper car insurance premiums, AA Insurance has said.

Ian Crowder, public relations manager at the insurer, said that smaller cars are also becoming popular because they are more fuel-efficient and environmentally-friendly.

Drivers thinking about buying car insurance have been advised to check that it covers them for driving in a foreign, country, especially with the summer holidays coming up and people planning road trips to Europe.

Research company Defaqto found that more than one in five policies do not provide cover for driving in another country.

Mike Powell, consultant for General Insurance at Defaqto, said: “You need to check with your insurer to confirm cover is provided before you travel. Even if cover is given, policyholders should always inform their insurer of a trip abroad as this often forms part of the policy terms and conditions”.

However, the study also found that 46 per cent of policies do provide insurance abroad for up to 90 days at no extra cost.

Tags: trip, More people, General, policy, public relations, Financial economics, cheaper car insurance premiums

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