Warning over car insurance lies

Mon, 30 Jun 2008

People should not lie about their driving history in order to get cheaper car insurance, one expert has warned.

Zena James, head of PR at Insurancewide.com, explained that while the credit crunch might increase the attractiveness of lower car insurance premiums obtained through misinformation, doing so is not a good idea.

She said: "Avoid the temptation to skimp on cover by not telling the truth about driving history or modifications to secure lower premium prices. Use comparison sites to help you reduce premiums."

People might also want to consider switching to a vehicle which is in a lower car insurance band, she added.

Last week, a study by YouGov on behalf of accountancy firm Deloitte, found that 18 per cent of consumers will be looking to reduce their car insurance from comprehensive to third-party only .

However, David Rush, insurance partner at Deloitte, warned that people cutting back their insurance cover could end up paying more in the long run if they have an accident.
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