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A driver who got the date of her speeding fine wrong when doing a quick price check on a comparison site was shocked to see the premium on her existing policy jump by almost £50 after her insurer was automatically told. Her story shows why you should NEVER 'guesstimate' your info when comparing insurance quotes, even if you're just checking prices and don't plan to buy a policy.
17 August 2018
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Changing a name, address or job title on a car or home insurance policy, or cancelling it completely, can result in costly administration fees of up to £55, but you should challenge excessive fees if you think they're unfair.
21 May 2015
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Past and present Direct Line, Churchill or Tesco customers who've cancelled car insurance or breakdown policies could be in line for a refund after a system error was discovered.
3 February 2014
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Car insurance premiums are too high and should be cut through a number of "far-reaching reforms", the competition watchdog says.
17 December 2013
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Many leading banks, insurers and energy companies are making existing customers pay to phone them while offering free numbers to new customers, consumer group Which? has found.
21 June 2012
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Motor insurance providers could stop offering third party insurance cover which is often wrongly thought of as a cheap option.
15 April 2011
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Consumers have been urged to contest rising fees levied by insurers for policy changes that can add up to £110 a go.
28 September 2010
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Thousands of holidaymakers face further travel chaos following an overwhelming vote for strike action by workers at BAA airports in a dispute over pay.
12 August 2010
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Most insurers will refuse a payout if your future travel plans are disrupted by the volcanic ash cloud from Iceland.
21 May 2010

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