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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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Buying your home insurance about three weeks ahead of the start date is likely to get you the cheapest price from a comparison site, cutting the cost by over 20%, an MSE investigation reveals.
7 August 2018
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Several insurance companies have admitted they may give different quotes on car insurance depending on which email address you use – but there are more surefire things to check to ensure you save when you renew.
25 January 2018
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Britons are now spending nearly £8 billion a year to park their cars.
6 September 2012
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The public have no faith in politicians when it comes to defending their consumer rights.
12 May 2010
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Energy suppliers will be responsible for installing "smart meters" for gas and electricity in all homes by 2020 under Government plans published today.
2 December 2009

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