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Go.Compare cautions motorists that insurance cover for personal possessions will vary across policies

Go.Compare reveals the cost of taking to the road, as the comparison site celebrates its own 17^th birthday

• 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

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New data shows that councils in England and Wales have spent £5.6 million since 2020 on pothole claims

Fuel costs, unforeseen repair bills and potholes are driving us all mad

27 days before your renewal is due could be the best day make car insurance savings

• 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

The average cost of buying and insuring a first car is now £6,574 in 2022

• 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.