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Dealing with an accident: a quick guide

Accidents happen – even to the best drivers – so it's important to know what the law and your car insurance require you to do if you have a crash...

Car insurance for drink drivers: a quick guide

Have you been convicted of drink driving in the past 5 years? See how it might affect your car insurance with our quick guide.

Buying a brand new car

Buying a new car can seem a daunting process, especially with so many cars to choose from. Listed below is some essential information you may want to be aware of before purchasing a car.

Convertible Insurance

Seeing a convertible car on the UK roads used to be a rare event but trends over recent years have made these vehicles a common everyday occurrence.

Know your car insurance

While browsing for car insurance it is easy to be blinded by the attractive prices and forget exactly what you want from your car insurance.

Old Car Insurance

Here at comparethemarket.com we provide car insurance quotes for cars dating back to 1970.

Car Insurance for Young People

As a young person looking for car insurance, shopping around and comparing policies and prices may be a good idea.

Used Car Insurance

How can you avoid the pitfalls and where should you look when purchasing insurance for your used car?

Young Male Car Insurance

If you are a young male, there are a few tips for reducing the cost of your car insurance.

University Student Car Insurance

Finding the right cover for your car could save you money, and may help make your student loan go further.

Additional drivers

Adding other people to your car insurance policy can either push up the premium or reduce it: our guide will help you make the right choice.

Uninsured drivers

Find out what to do if you are in an accident with an uninsured driver.

Car insurance excess

When you make a claim, you will normally have to pay some of the costs yourself. This is called the excess, and choosing the right amount can help make sure you get the best deal.

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Car insurance groups

Finding out the insurance group of your car before you buy can help save you money on your insurance. This quick guide shows you how.

Car choices

Whether you drive a Lexus or a Lada, insuring your car is a legal requirement. But the policy you choose depends on how much your car is worth, what you want to protect against and what you can afford.

No claims bonus

Motorists who have been with a car insurance company for a period of time without making a claim may be entitled to receive a car insurance No Claims Bonus or No Claims Discount (NCB or NCD).

Protected no claims discount

If you have built up 4 years or more No Claims Discount (Bonus), you may be able to protect it. Our guide explains how to compare car insurance quotes with No Claims Discount Protection added.

Motor legal protection

With comparethemarket.com you can compare car insurance with motor legal protection added as an optional extra. Read our quick guide for more about motor legal protection and how to compare quotes with it added.

Low mileage car insurance

The amount of mileage that you drive in a year can have an impact on the amount you pay on your car insurance. Read our quick guide on how to compare low mileage car insurance.

Quick car insurance quote

Comparing with comparethemarket.com enables you to get the right price for you and a quick car insurance quote.

Family car insurance

Having the right family car insurance is really important, you need to make sure you are covered for every eventuality so that you and your family don’t end up stranded or with escalating repair bills.

Teenage car insurance

Teenage car insurance is unfortunately almost always going to cost more than your average more experienced driver but comparing car insurance with comparethemarket.com can enable you to find deals that could save you money.

Any driver insurance

Here at comparethemarket.com we pride ourselves on being able to quote for almost everyone.

European car insurance

Many of us take our cars with us when we travel abroad. Here is our quick guide to European car insurance.

Comprehensive car insurance

Knowing the best type of cover to have on your car insurance policy can be a confusing and difficult task. There are so many different varieties to choose from including comprehensive car insurance. Here is our quick guide to comprehensive car cover.

Business car insurance

Many of us use a vehicle for business use so we need a car insurance policy which caters for all our business driving needs. Here at comparethemarket.com you can compare car insurance quotes that are specified for business use in minutes and all from the comfort of your own home or office!

Driving convictions

Some drivers may be unaware that they could face an increase in their car insurance premiums when they acquire drving convictions.

Advanced driving courses

Advanced Driving Courses can help lower your car insurance premium. If you're a recently qualified driver consider joining advanced driving courses to reduce your car insurance premiums.

Car recovery

When looking to compare breakdown assistance it is always important to check the level of car recovery included in your cover.

Performance car insurance

Here at comparethemarket.com we do not think you should have to pay over the odds for your car insurance, we will strive to help you find the best performance car insurance policy.

Specialist car insurance

Have a look at how much you could save and compare specialist car insurance with comparethemarket.com today!

Modified car insurance

If your car has been modified it does not mean you cannot find a good deal. By comparing car insurance with comparethemarket.com you can view some of the best prices available on the market today!

Breakdown insurance

Some car insurance policies may include provision for breakdown recovery but many deals do not, meaning a number of motorists may find themselves needing to take out breakdown insurance.

Breakdown cover for cars

All you need to do is fill in one form and take 4 minutes of your time then you could compare breakdown cover from some of the markets leading providers to find the quote that’s right for you that could save you money!

What is gap insurance?

Forget fuel and servicing, depreciation is your biggest motoring expense! Find out more about what gap insurance is.

Monthly car insurance

A large majority of car drivers pay monthly for their car insurance. Find out more about this method of paying for this cover.

New driver car insurance

Just passed your driving test? Things to consider when looking for new driver car insurance.

Motor insurance quotes

Looking for motor insurance quotes? It's worth taking the time to decide what type of deal is most suitable for you before committing to a policy.

18 year old car insurance

Let comparethemarket.com prices to bring you some of the best 18 year old car insurance quotes the market has to offer.

Under 25 car insurance

See how much you could save and compare under 25 car insurance with comparethemarket.com today!

Over 30 car insurance

What to look for when comparing car insurance for over 30's.

Over 50 car insurance

What to look for when comparing car insurance for over 50's.

Over 60 car insurance

Looking for car insurance for over 60's? Read our quick guide.

Over 70 car insurance

Are you over 70? Compare car insurance with comparethemarket.com.

Over 80 car insurance

Are you over 80 and paying too much for your car insurance? We want you to make the most of your money and making a saving on your car insurance is a good place to start.

Young drivers car insurance

As a young driver attempting to find cheap and affordable car insurance can be a challenge that lies ahead.

Car insurance for Learner Drivers

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) states that on average, learner drivers need 40 hours of professional driving tuition in addition to after-lesson practice sessions with their friends or relatives to aid them with passing their test.

Car insurance guide

Car insurance is compulsory if you wish to drive on the roads in the United Kingdom, some of us see car insurance as an expensive monthly direct debit we could do without.

Value car insurance

Lots of different variables can affect the price of your car insurance, read our quick guide for more details.

Car insurance for under 21

Are you under 21 and looking for car insurance? Read our quick guide

Breakdown car insurance guide

Here at comparethemarket.com we provide comparisons of a wide range of car breakdown cover solutions which include European breakdown cover.

Breakdown cover benefits

All you need to do is fill out a few details about the age of your car and the breakdown cover benefits you would like to be included in your policy and you could compare breakdown cover from some of the markets leading providers.

Breakdown car insurance exclusions

Every breakdown cover policy and every provider is different but there are certain things to look out for on your breakdown policy, we've highlighted the most common ones in our guide.

Car insurance for girls

How does being a girl make a difference when looking for car insurance?

European breakdown insurance

All you need to do is fill out one form and you could compare European breakdown cover from some of the markets leading providers to find the quote that’s right for you and one that could save you money!

Car insurance companies

HAll you need to do is fill out one form and you could compare European breakdown insurance from some of the markets leading providers to find the quote that's right for you and one that could save you money!

Short period car insurance

Looking for car insurance cover for just 1 day, 1 week or 1 month. Read our guide to short period car insurance for details.

Temporary car insurance: a quick guide

Temporary car insurance is a policy taken out which will offer the customer up to 28 days car insurance cover.

New car insurance

Have you just brought yourself a new car? Having a shiny new car is a great feeling, the smell of fresh interior and the gleam of fresh paint. You'll want to look after your new car and having the right insurance policy is part of the job done.

Vintage car insurance

You have finally got your classic car restored and you want to get it out on the road, where to start on insurance?

Heritage car insurance

Old cars can be timeless classics, a piece of the British heritage, a mirage of the past.

Wedding car insurance

Have a look at how much you could save today and find a great quote on your wedding car insurance.

Drivers with criminal convictions and claims history

If you, like many people have had motor accidents in the last 5 years or been convicted of a road offence, you may be worrying about the price of your car insurance premium. Read our guide for more details.

3 day car insurance

Many of us get confused when told what band our car falls under when it comes to car insurance.

Car insurance checker

Use our comparison service to check if you’re paying over the odds on your car insurance.

Car insurance calculator

Tired of having to calculate the cost of your car insurance? Fed up of having to fill out endless forms and visiting different websites trying to calculate the cost of your car insurance?

American car insurance

Finding insurance for your American car can be a difficult task and can be quite expensive.

Car insurance for teachers

Many of us get confused when told what band our car falls under when it comes to car insurance.

Emergency car insurance

Sometimes we need car insurance for only a limited period and it can be frustrating to need to take out an annual car insurance policy only to cancel it again once you’re done.There is an easier way.

Fleet car insurance

If your business requires the use of fleet cars you may find yourselves paying over the odds for your fleet car insurance.

3 day car insurance

Car insurance from 1-28 days, you can purchase your 3 day car insurance immediately and fill in one simple form online.

TVR insurance

If you own a TVR then you will want to look after it and having the right insurance is half the job done.

Car insurance for the unemployed

Being unemployed can sometimes be expensive when seeking the best possible car insurance. So what can the unemployed do to keep the cost of their car insurance low?

Kit car insurance

Finding insurance for your kit car can be a difficult task and can be quite expensive.

Car insurance bands

Many of us get confused when told what band our car falls under when it comes to car insurance.

Scotland car insurance

We search the market on your behalf, providing you with a range of quotes from which to choose from. See how much you could save on your Scotland car insurance today.

London car insurance

If you live in the UK capital, see how much you could save on London car insurance today.

Manchester car insurance

Driving through Manchester, motorists can encounter the same problems as any other city, bus lanes, one way systems, on street parking and congestion. See how much you could save on your Manchester car insurance today with comparethemarket.com.

Graduate car insurance

Now that you have graduated from university the last thing you probably want to think about is finding graduate car insurance. Insurance that provides you with the right cover and at a price suited to you

What to do in the event of an accident

Whether you are at fault or not and no matter how good your driving is, accidents on the road do happen. So what should you do if you cause or are involved in an accident?

City car insurance

We can provide you with a wide range of quotes from a selected panel of car insurance providers. This choice allows you to compare and choose the right city car insurance quote for you.

Best car insurance

Find out about getting the best insurance for your requirements.

Petrol vs Diesel

Choosing the right kind of fuel is essential when you’re buying a car but what makes one better than the other?

Getting a good deal

Car insurance: getting a good deal

You want the best car insurance deal, but how do you find it? Our buyer's guide will help you keep it simple.

Buying a new car guide

UK Scrappage Scheme

How does the new Scrappage scheme work? What are the conditions? Read the comparethemarket.com guide.

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Car maintenance advice & driving guides

Do you know how to change a tyre or how to change your car battery? Our driving, car care, repair and maintenance guides give you a few handy tips.