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Almost one-quarter of parents of young drivers could be committing insurance fraud
- Research from Go.Compare reveals that 22% of parents of young drivers have insured their child’s car in their own name, also known as fronting
- Parents in London and Yorkshire and the Humber were most likely to have a child’s car insurance policy in their name
- 65% of parents said that the cost of car insurance was one of their biggest concerns
Go.Compare launches first ever short term car insurance comparison service
The new service is powered by long-term partner Comparison Creator
Councils spend millions on pothole damage claims every year*
New data shows that councils in England and Wales have spent £5.6 million since 2020 on pothole claims
New research reveals the top motoring concerns for 2023
Fuel costs, unforeseen repair bills and potholes are driving us all mad
New data shows the best day to buy car insurance
27 days before your renewal is due could be the best day make car insurance savings
Back to black: nation’s favourite car colours revealed
- UK drivers like black cars the best, with almost 1 in 5 cars being black
- White cars come in second, with silver a close third
- Cream, pink, and multi-coloured cars are the LEAST popular
Young drivers face rising costs of getting on the road
The average cost of buying and insuring a first car is now £6,574 in 2022
Scooting for points: comparison site warns against illegal e-scooter usage
- Summer scooter craze is on with a 147% increase in online searches in the last six months
- E-scooters are illegal on pavements, public roads, cycle paths and public spaces, unless they are used as part of a city rental scheme
- Drivers face a £300 fine and six penalty points on their licence for using a private e-scooter on public roads, cycle lanes or pavements, as they can’t be insured.