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'My car's been written off, so why am I still paying for the insurance?"
21+ hour, 6+ min ago (454+ words) Bill deals with a range of areas, from staying safe from scams to insurance, benefits, care and equity release. He is passionate about improving people's financial wellbeing. My car was written off just one month after I took out my…...
Many car and home insurers still charging over 25% APR to pay monthly
3+ week, 6+ day ago (874+ words) Dean is an award-winning personal finance writer who’s spent over 15 years helping consumers navigate the tangled and fascinating world of insurance. Around 23m car and home insurance policies are paid for monthly, according to figures from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)....
Cheapest cars to insure in 2026 – and what our expert makes of the list
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (855+ words) From decoding money topics to curating gift guides, Ravi’s writing helps readers save money - and pick the perfect present. Some cars are far cheaper to insure than others, with Go.Compare data showing annual premiums starting from just £263 for certain…...
The car insurance add-ons worth paying for – and the ones you can skip
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (615+ words) Buy a gift membership From decoding money topics to curating gift guides, Ravi’s writing helps readers save money - and pick the perfect present. As insurance premiums rise, more drivers are cutting back on optional extras. But research by Close Brothers…...
'Will claiming for a chipped windscreen make my car insurance cost more?"
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (450+ words) Simon has worked in Financial Services for over 40 years. He covers a wide range of topics such as banking, mortgages, borrowing, care and insurance. If I claim to get a small chip in a car windscreen fixed, I know it…...
7 car insurance myths that could cost you
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (934+ words) From decoding money topics to curating gift guides, Ravi’s writing helps readers save money - and pick the perfect present. Car insurance premiums have edged up for the first time in a year, with drivers paying an average of £559 in the…...
Does your car insurance really cover stolen possessions?
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (566+ words) In the year to September 2025, there were 399,000 thefts from vehicles in England and Wales, according to Office for National Statistics figures. If you come back to your car to find a smashed window and your bag or laptop gone, will…...
Potholes can wreck your car – and your insurance
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (813+ words) If your car hits a pothole, it can mean paying hundreds in repair costs. And pothole damage is at its peak from January to April, according to insurers. If you're staring at a bill for damaged shock absorbers or broken…...
The best car insurance policies you won’t find on comparison sites
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (793+ words) From decoding money topics to curating gift guides, Ravi’s writing helps readers save money - and pick the perfect present. Price comparison websites are a popular and useful way to shop for car insurance. But they don’t show every insurer or…...
Winter pothole surge: should you claim on your car insurance for damage?
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (961+ words) Matthew is an award-winning journalist, specialising in savings, tax and insurance. Freezing and wet weather can crack and crater roads, and new data from Admiral shows almost half of pothole-related claims in 2025 were made between January and April. Despite the…...