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Online car buying websites: Lockdown warning on packaged breakdown cover and temporary insurance
With the likes of Cinch and Cazoo omni-present on lockdown TV screens, GoCompare looks at the insurance cover provided as part of the deal
Consumers warned against committing Covid insurance fraud
- Every day last year, insurers detected 2,000 dishonest insurance applications and 300 fraudulent claims1.
- Insurance cons including lies, exaggeration and deception have serious consequences – from having a policy cancelled, a claim refused to imprisonment.
- Switching is the most effective way to save money on your insurances.
9.7m households facing Christmas on reduced income
- New research2 reveals 35% of UK households have seen their income fall compared with this time last year.
- Over a third (34%) of households will spend less celebrating Christmas this year.
- 18 to 24-year olds have been the hardest hit by the Covid recession with 49% seeing a cut in income.
MOT extension – Millions of drivers warned to keep their car road-legal this winter
- Lockdown has resulted in millions of MOTs being deferred – but drivers must keep their cars properly maintained regardless of MOT status
- Motorists warned to check their car is winter ready - simple tasks include checks to tyres, lights, windscreens, and anti-freeze levels.
- Drivers can be prosecuted for driving a car which is unsafe or not roadworthy.
- GoCompare Car Insurance shares five tasks to keep your car road-legal this winter.
Motorists warned to lookout for new lockdown car-related scams
- New lockdown rules coupled with economic uncertainty, create perfect conditions for fraudulent activity.
- Motorists urged to guard against fake vehicle sales, insurance broker fraud, DVLA scams and staged car accident fraud.
- GoCompare shares tips to help people avoid falling victim to fraudsters.
Buying a Green car? Compare insurers on electric cars or you may be in for a shock!
EV car insurance costs more and premiums vary widely, warns GoCompare
- September new registrations show new ‘Green’ cars sales up 166% on a year ago.1
- GoCompare research finds that the average annual premium for a VW e-Golf is 26% higher than the equivalent diesel model, the 1.6 TDI.
- Insurer appetite and pricing for electric models varies widely – EV drivers must shop around!
GoCompare celebrates mascot Gio Compario’s 80th TV appearance with new advert
New ads focus on the voice behind GoCompare’s brand icon
Car crime leaves Brits broken hearted
- Two in five (42%) British drivers admit feeling more stress and heartache following a car theft, than being dumped (33%) or even losing a pet (39%)
- A fifth (20%) claim having your car stolen is one of the worst things in life that you can experience
- Security expert, Michael Fraser and GoCompare have shared top tips to protect yourself against keyless car theft - the latest trick of tech-savvy criminals
“Flight to Quality” - Brits shun cheap and cheerful travel cover for extra protection
Figures from GoCompare reveal that 55% of travel insurance sales are now 4 or 5 star Defaqto rated products
- Over 40% of travellers specifically choosing policies with extended Covid cover
- Despite move to more comprehensive cover, year on year premiums only up 7.4%
- Most popular destinations currently Turkey and Greece, followed by Italy, Portugal and Spain.