Go.Compare comments on the latest ABI car insurance figures
Tom Banks, motoring expert at Go.Compare car insurance comments on the latest ABI tracker out today (5th August) which shows that:
- The average cost of comprehensive car insurance is now £622, falling 2% between April and June compared to the first quarter of 2024.
- Repair costs remain high - over the last 12 months, they are 28% higher than the 12 months prior, totalling £1.9 billion for the industry.
“It’s great news that the ABI’s latest figures show car insurance costs are coming down. This is going to be really welcome news for customers - and our own price index for car insurance showed that the average cost of premiums fell £18 between Q4 of 2023 and Q1 of 2024.*
“At the same time, though, the Go.Compare car insurance index revealed that while costs were falling, the average policy is still £100 more than it was a year before, meaning that car insurance is still a significant cost for motorists and continues to add pressure while we are in a cost-of-living crisis. This means that it’s just as important for policyholders to make sure that they are getting the best deal on their policy.
“We recently published research that revealed that around 4 million motorists (almost 10 percent) are letting their annual premiums automatically renew without shopping around, potentially missing out on significant savings.** If you are one of these motorists and feel like there is little you can do to change the cost of your policy, comparing the options available to you is a great place to start saving. It’s important to remember that there is a wide range of factors that insurers will take into consideration when calculating the cost of your premium so there are a few simple changes you can make when looking around.
“To this end, Go.Compare has compiled 21 tips on how to get cheaper car insurance, some of these include:
- When you renew: New research revealed that buying your car insurance 26 days before your renewal is due could save you money. They could cost 55% less on average than those bought on the same start date so it’s worth starting your car insurance search in advance.***
- Pay Annually: Those paying monthly rather than annually for their car insurance policy could be paying £249 more every year for the same cover on their vehicle. So, if you can afford to pay all in one go, it could save you some money.
- Watching your mileage: Data shows that the more you drive the more likely you are to have an accident - if you drive 10,000 miles a year, your car insurance will likely cost more than if you drive 6,000 miles a year. Make sure you estimate your mileage as accurately as possible, but it’s good to know that simply driving less could lower the cost of your premiums.”
For more tips on cheaper car insurance visit here: https://www.gocompare.com/car-insurance/guide/top-tips-for-cheaper-car-insurance/
To read Go.Compare’s report on the “Cost of car insurance”, please visit: https://www.gocompare.com/car-insurance/guide/how-much-does-car-insurance-cost/
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Rubie Barker
Notes to editors
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Notes to editors
*Cost of car insurance by quarter. Median premium paid by all customers of all ages, for annual payments all car insurance policies bought through Go.Compare. More information can be found here: https://www.gocompare.com/car-insurance/guide/how-much-does-car-insurance-cost/
** Number taken from - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/plan-for-drivers/the-plan-for-drivers#responding-to-drivers-priorities
Here, it says that there are 50 million people with a driving licence in Great Britain and around 40 million licensed vehicles across Great Britain. 10% of those who took part in the survey said they auto-renewed their policy – 10% of 40 million vehicles = 4 million.
***Based on Comprehensive Car Sales purchased through Go.Compare between 01 May 2023 and 30 April 2024. Excludes NTUs, Test Quotes and Quotes where no premium was returned. Premiums relate to policies where the customer chose to pay Annually only. Limited to policies where the proposer was the main driver and was aged 18+. Price Paid between £35 and £12000.
For further information please contact:
Lynsey Walden on lynsey.walden@Gocompare.com, or Kath Chadwick on Kathryn.chadwick@Gocompare.com.
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When it launched in 2006, it was the first comparison site to focus on displaying policy details rather than just listing prices, with the aim of helping people to make better-informed decisions when buying their insurance. It is this approach to comparing products that secured the company an invitation to join the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) in 2008, and it is still the only comparison site to be a member of this organisation.
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