A woman has explained how she saved £288 when her car insurance was up for renewal. The Martin Lewis fan used a five-minute internet check to get her quote down from £650 to £361.08.
Known only as Sarah, the woman used the MoneySavingExpert car insurance tool to make the huge saving, the MirrorOnline report s. Car insurance can be one of the biggest outgoings for drivers, so it is always worth comparing prices when your renewal date is approaching.
She said: "I was really happy to be quoted £361.08 for comprehensive cover, including breakdown, with my partner as a named driver.
“With the cost of living going through the roof, I really appreciate the input from everyone at MSE."
The cost of filling up a typical family car with petrol has now broken the £100 barrier for the first time. The average price of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts reached a new record of 183.2p on Thursday, according to data firm Experian and the average price of a litre of diesel on Thursday was a record 188.8p.
A car insurance comparison website will check the prices of dozens of different provides to give you the best quotes. You'll normally need to enter your number plate and details about yourself and your driving history to bring up the best price.
MoneySavingExpert has previously revealed the cheapest day to check for car insurance quotes. Looking for prices exactly 23 days before your current policy runs out could see you cut your price in half.
The amount you could save does depend on your individual circumstances and if you have made any claims in the last year. Not all car insurance providers are listed on comparison websites - one of the biggest ones being Direct Line - so always check directly with companies as well when looking for quotes.
You could also try haggling your existing provider down in price. This isn't guaranteed to work, but it doesn't cost to ask.
