Best car insurance comparison websites
Shopping for car insurance can be a tedious task – with so many different policies and providers out there today, it’s sometimes difficult to know if you’re getting the best deal.
As the price of owning a vehicle continues to rise, more and more drivers are looking for ways to cut down their costs.
While some expenses can’t be adjusted – the cost of tax, for example – there are other areas that could help save money, and car insurance is one of them.
In recent years, price comparison sites have exploded in popularity for this very reason. These tools make it easy to receive a quote from dozens of different providers in just a few clicks, and cut out the hard work of researching each individual supplier.
You can compare each policy and provider against one another and even purchase your policy online to keep fuss at a minimum.
Things to consider while you compare car insurance options
Price comparison websites make it easy to focus on the bottom line, and when you’re trying to save money it’s tempting to think the cheapest option is best.
Always read policies carefully before you buy – the last thing you want is to purchase a policy and then realise it doesn’t offer the cover you need further down the line.
Many insurers offer the bare minimum in car insurance cover in order to offer such a low price, so try not to be tempted by the lowest deal. It’s always worthwhile going directly to an insurance provider to compare what they can offer as well.
Think carefully about what type of insurance you need – consider how often you drive, whether anyone else needs to be insured, and what kind of vehicle you drive.
These factors will all impact the policy and price, and if you’re clear in your mind on exactly what you’re looking for before you begin searching you can avoid wasting time pursuing policies that won’t work for you.
Most popular car insurance comparison websites
There are dozens of price comparison websites to choose from when you’re ready to shop around.
Many of them will collate deals from the same providers, so you can choose to focus on using one service or try a few if you want to be as thorough as possible.
The most popular price comparison sites are easy to navigate and provide lots of additional information and buyers’ guides to help you through the process.
When you’re ready to get started, it’s time to choose a price comparison site for your car insurance. Some of the most popular include:
To get a quote, each site will direct you to fill out a profile with all the relevant information.
In general, expect to be asked your age, address, information about your car’s make and model, as well as questions like whether your car is parked securely or on the street overnight.
Using this information, the comparison site will retrieve relevant policies and show you a list. You’ll be able to see the price of each policy, as well as additional information about the provider and any terms and conditions.
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