Car insurance warning over rural spots

Wed, 19 Nov 2008

Drivers in East Sussex are most likely to claim on their car insurance because their vehicle has been stolen, according to new research.

A study by Moneysupermarket.com reveals that more than four per cent of motorists in the village of Winchelsea have made a claim on their car insurance for theft in the last five years.

In second and third place for such car insurance claims were Saltburn-by-the-sea in Cleveland and Godstone in Surrey respectively.

Andy Leadbetter, head of insurance at the price comparison website stated this it was a "shock" to see rural villages at the top of the list for car crime .

"My advice to motorists is to always be alert when it comes to the security of your vehicle; parking safely for example, in a garage if possible," he said.

People should make sure they do not leave any valuables on display, Mr Leadbetter added.

Yesterday, RIAS announced it has launched a car insurance add-on which allows people to recoup their excess if they have to make a claim on their main policy.
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