14 July 2008
Drivers have been advised not to avoid taking car insurance as the cost of owning a car continues to rise. According to Rias, the price of road tax and petrol may be increasing considerably but it is no excuse not to renew one's car insurance premium. Janet Connor, the managing director of Rias, stated: "There is no question that driving without insurance is both unlawful and ill-advised. "If you are worried about the cost of insurance, it is worth talking to your insurance provider to check whether there are any savings to be made." The company quoted figures from the Motor Insurance Bureau that estimate the cost of uninsured drivers to motorists that stay within the law is £500 million each year. Ashton Berkhauer, insurance expert at uSwitch.com, recently suggested that government proposals to reform road tax will mean many motorists will lose out.