1 in 10 drivers will choose next model based on car insurance costs

Tue, 15 Feb 2011

Many motorists are willing to change the type of car that they drive in order to lower their insurance costs, a survey has revealed.

Asked by moneysupermarket.com if rising fuel and insurance prices would affect their next choice of car, 11 per cent said they would choose a vehicle that is cheaper to insure than their current model.

According to the comparison website, average car insurance premiums rose 44p per day in 2010 - or by 31 per cent overall.

Furthermore, 48 per cent of motorists said they will choose a more fuel efficient model next time they buy a new car as fuel prices continue to rise.

Pete Harrison, car insurance expert at moneysupermarket.com, commented: "With escalating fuel prices hitting motorists hard in the pocket, I'm not surprised most are looking for ways to drive down the cost of getting behind the wheel - especially when the cost of insurance cover is on the rise too."

Earlier this week, Sainsburys Car Insurance urged policyholders to carry out regular maintenance checks on their vehicles after a survey revealed many fail to do so.
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