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Switching Car Insurance

The market for car insurance is an extremely competitive one, but many people in the UK fail to shop around when the time comes to renew their policy, unaware that they could literally be wasting a small fortune in the process.

Not only could you be wasting money, you could be paying for a policy that’s simply inefficient for your motoring needs. Perhaps your vehicle is worth considerably less since you took out the policy, or perhaps you don’t travel so many miles anymore. By shopping around for car insurance you’ll find a plan more suited to your individual needs.

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There are hundreds of car insurance providers out there, from standard car insurance providers to more specialist ones. Depending on your needs, you can be sure that there is a car insurance provider out there for you.

Moneyfacts can help you compare care insurance from all leading insurers to help find the perfect car insurance policy for you

Before you start, make sure you have all the following information to hand:

• Your personal details
• Details of your licence, and how long you’ve held it
• If you need to insure any other drivers
• Any claims and convictions you may have
• Your vehicles details – make and model, year of manufacture,
• How many miles you travel, and what you use your vehicle for
• Where your vehicle is kept overnight
• If you have any security features installed in the car
  

Once you’ve filled in the details of the insurance policy you need, you’ll be presented with a comprehensive list of all the insurers who would be willing to insure you, listed in terms of price. We search all major insurers and it’s completely independent and impartial, putting your needs first.

Once you’re happy with your preferred quote, you can apply online with the insurer, saving you time and money in the process.