Do your homework when selecting car insurance

A number of cheap insurance options could appeal to motorists who are keen to manage their car expenditure more effectively.

Consumers who are looking to compare savings when assessing their car insurance options could consider the advice of one writer.

A recent Mirror.co.uk article by Graham Hiscott noted that having a vehicle with a small engine size will cost less to insure than larger models.

Checking that suppliers hold the right details about mileage can also prove to be of assistance to those looking for a competitive British insurance deal.

In addition, drivers who urged to not simply accept the renewal quote offered to them by their existing insurance provider, as taking the time to shop around for cover can generate significant savings.

"Do go back to your original provider once you’ve compared prices to see if they will offer a better deal - they may reduce the cost to keep your business," he states.

Elsewhere, Serena Cowdy recently noted an article on lovemoney.com in which it was suggested that consumers can make significant savings by scouring for the most competitive insurance deal.

By Joe Letts