Car insurance

  • MWTV

    Car insurance has never been so expensive. But Moneywise has some tips to shave hundreds off your bill.

  • Is the premium for insuring your car spiralling out of control? Here are some little-known ways to help you keep it down.

  • car crash

    More and more people are scamming insurance companies for thousands by faking injuries in car collisions. Esther Rantzen explains how she became a victim of the 'crash for cash' con that is sweeping the country.

  • potholes

    Following the big thaw motor insurers are bracing themselves for a spike in pothole-related car claims. Protect your car and yourself with our tips.

  • upside down car

    Motor insurance is becoming more expensive, so don't let insurers cash in on your inertia – we show you how to get the cheapest car insurance deal without putting yourself at risk.

  • Couple with car

    With car insurance premiums on the up, it's important you make sure you know exactly how to make a successful claim should something go wrong. Read Moneywise's top tips.

  • Car under shield

    Everyone with a car knows that car insurance is more expensive than ever. Premiums rose by 40% over the year to the end of March 2011. They have dropped by 0.3% since then but the average annual premium still stands at a whopping £921.

  • MWTV

    Car insurance premiums are rising sharply so it's more important than ever to choose your policy carefully. But it's not just a case of picking the cheapest one. Let Moneywise help with our Buyers' Guide.

  • Car insurance is one of the few
    types of insurance policy that is compulsory. If you own a vehicle, you
    must have insurance; if you don't you can risk having your car
    confiscated by the police, and you may find it difficult to acquire
    insurance in the future.

  • Car insurance has long been something that we’ve begrudgingly had to fork out for. Covering your beloved motor can cost you a small fortune, and to add to this you used to have to endure the pain-staking experience of hanging on the end of a phone to an insurer, just to give them more of your hard-earned cash. This no longer has to be the case, though, as if you head online you can make the process of renewing your car insurance policy much quicker, smoother and most importantly, less costly.