Car insurance

Renewing your car insurance? Don't get complacent. Even if your price hasn't gone up, you can usually find a better deal elsewhere, as MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live.

If you bought (or just got quotes for) car or home insurance on Friday 19 July, it's possible you didn't see some of the cheapest deals, as some insurers were unable to offer quotes due to widespread IT problems. It means you may have been offered fewer options and/or higher prices than normal. Here's what you need to know.

If you're a More Than car insurance customer with auto-renewal turned on, you should look out for a letter explaining that you'll be switched to Swinton Insurance. Meanwhile, if you're not on auto-renewal, you'll need to arrange new cover when your policy ends as More Than is pulling out of the market.

You could HALVE the cost of your car and home insurance just by getting renewal quotes on the right day. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shared the tip and explained why it works on ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live.

If you've renewed your Churchill, Direct Line or Privilege home or car insurance since 1 January 2022 you may be owed a refund. This comes after Direct Line Group, which all three brands come under, flouted rules designed to prevent loyal customers from being charged more than new users. 

The Financial Conduct Authority's executive director of strategy and competition Christopher Woolard explains why the regulator is examining how insurance firms set prices. Views do not necessarily reflect those of MoneySavingExpert.com.

Ethnic minorities pay more than white people for car insurance, research from Citizens Advice has shown, with the charity arguing that the price differences are a result of an "ethnicity penalty".

Even if your car and home insurance is not up for renewal, everyone should get quotes now as in just a couple of days new rules may mean costs will spike.

Motorists may be able to save on their insurance by using a new app that rewards good driving with discounts on car insurance premiums. The 'DriveScore' app, built by credit reference agency ClearScore, can offer double-digit discounts to those who drive carefully. Here's what you need to know. 

On 1 January 2022, regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) brings in new insurance rules. They primarily apply to vehicle insurance (car, motorbike, van) and home insurance (buildings & contents), but it's a monumental shake-up - the biggest I remember.