Comparing breakdown cover can save you money

It has been revealed that drivers who take the time to compare breakdown cover with different insurance companies are able to save more money in the long run than those that just automatically take the cover offered to them by their car insurance provider or simply go for the first breakdown cover plan they come across.

Over recent years an increasing number of people have started to take on vehicle breakdown cover plans, with more and more of them realising just how valuable this cover can be in the event of a breakdown either at home or whilst out and about. There are different levels of cover available, including plan that include home start, where someone will come out to you even if you break down in your own home.

There are now more vehicle breakdown providers than ever, as demand for these services has resulted in a surge in the number of companies that are offering cover. This means that drivers now have far greater choice, and can find a breakdown cover plan that offers them the level of cover that they need for a price that is highly competitive.

A study was recently carried out, and the results showed that people that took the time to compare different breakdown cover plans and providers were far more likely to get affordable breakdown cover than those that did not compare the different options available.

One industry official said: “The cost of breakdown cover plans can vary quite widely between different providers, and you may end up paying far more for your cover with one company than you would for exactly the same level of cover with another provider. This is why it is so important to browse and compare a number of plans and providers before you commit.”

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Congestion charge behind increase in motorcycle registrations

The increase in motorcycle and moped registrations could be attributed to commuters leaving the car at home in a bid to avoid the congestion charge, one insurance expert has claimed.

According to a spokesperson for insurance provider Churchill, the driving force behind the
increase in moped and motorcycle registrations during 2007 could be “due to people commuting by bike rather than car and congestion charging.”

Motorbike insurance policies can vary from insurer to insurer in terms of what factors they take into account and may depend on personal circumstances such as driving history and area postcode, said the firm.

Although people can buy motorbike insurance specifically for women, as with cars, Churchill said it offers the same insurance for both male and female motorists.

According to the Motorcycle Industry Association SMART guide, scooters cut journey times in London by an average of 48 per cent.

New figures also show that more than 3.5 million people are now licensed to ride a bike.

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Younger drivers ‘pay more for insurance’

Revealing that one in three male drivers writes off a car in the first year after passing their test, car insurance provider Direct Line has warned young males that they will always have to pay higher premiums because they pose a greater risk.

A spokeswoman for the insurer explained: “Young drivers present a greater risk than experienced drivers, and, as insurance is based on risk, they will pay a higher premium. They are much more likely to have an accident. Those who present higher risk pay a higher premium.”

She explained that newer drivers would always suffer higher premiums because of their inexperience on the road, but advised those looking to minimise the financial damages to invest in a smaller car and take advantage of the Pass Plus advanced driving scheme.

“It is a government run initiative and it is six one-hour sessions and it costs around £100 to take and you can do this and get 35 per cent off,” she added.

A recent survey from Churchill Car Insurance revealed it is not just new drivers who pose a risk on the roads. More than one million infrequent drivers suffer from “rusty driver syndrome” and forget basic rules of the road, the insurer found.

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5 Ways To Reduce Your Student Car Insurance Policy Payments

One in every five students in higher education in the UK either owns their own car or has access to a car that they can drive to university. If we take it as given that higher education students have very tight budgets to live on, the following are five ways to help reduce your student car insurance policy payments and help you to save money: Read more

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