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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Laura Whateley

Insurers accused of using ‘excessive excesses’ to disguise car cover costs

A black Range Rover Evoque on a production line
An insurance renewal quote soared when a London driver swapped her blue Range Rover Evoque for a black model. Photograph: Aly Song/Reuters

Motorists on the hunt for more affordable car insurance are being warned to watch out for a marketing trick that makes deals look cheaper than they are.

With the cost of cover having soared over the last year or so, insurers have been accused of charging excessive excesses in a bid to propel their quotes to the top of the rankings on price comparison sites.

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