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Will my new stereo and sound equipment invalidate my car insurance?

Installing a new stereo and sound system alone won’t invalidate your car insurance – but not telling your insurance provider about it could. 

The most sensible thing is to talk to your insurance provider before investing in an audio system. They’ll be able to tell you how much it will affect your premium by. It may be as much as 10-15%. 

In some circumstances, an insurance provider won’t cover the extra equipment. In that case, you may want to re-consider your purchase, or shop around to find someone else who will provide the cover you need. 

How can I reduce my car insurance premium?

Investing in an approved security system, building up a no claims discount with safe driving and increasing your voluntary excess are just some of the things that could lower the cost of car insurance. Check out our top tips for cheap car insurance for more information. 

But don’t just settle for the first quote. Simply start your search today and compare car insurance quotes from more than 90 insurance providers. By comparing with us, you could save up to £219** on your premium. 

**Based on Online independent research by Consumer Intelligence during February 2019 50% of customers could save up to £219 on their car insurance premium.