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How to cancel your car insurance policy - Uswitch

Find everything you need to know about cancelling your car insurance policy, cancellation fees, no claims discount and the 14-day cooling off period in our guide.

Car insurance for people with criminal convictions - Uswitch

Car insurance costs can rise for drivers with criminal convictions. Read our guide to saving on car insurance for convicted drivers and compare quotes here.

Car insurance for drivers with at-fault claims

Car insurance for drivers with at-fault insurance claims - Uswitch

An at-fault car insurance claim can have a big impact on your premium. If you've made an at-fault claim, find out how to reduce the cost of your car insurance renewal here.

Car insurance for students - Uswitch

Our guide explains how to save money on student car insurance. Compare insurance quotes here.

Car insurance for drink drivers - Uswitch

Learn how to cut the cost of car insurance after a driving ban with our informative guide, and compare car insurance quotes from specialist providers.

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Car insurance for drivers with previous claims - Uswitch

Car insurance can be more expensive for drivers with previous claims. Read our guide for tips on reducing your car insurance costs if you've made a claim.

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What are the cheapest and best first cars for new drivers? - Uswitch

Once you've passed your driving test, you'll need a car - but what are the cheapest and best first cars for new drivers? Find out how to make your decision here.

Car insurance for provisional drivers - how much does it cost?

How to add a learner driver to car insurance - Uswitch

Find out how to add a learner driver to your existing car insurance policy, what it might cost and more in our guide.

How the surge in summer caravan sales could impact safety on the roads

Top 10 tips for summer driving

You may know the risks of driving in winter, but summer driving carries its own dangers. Read our top 10 tips on making long journeys in the summer months.

Low mileage car insurance

Do you know what effect your annual mileage could have on your car insurance premium? Find out more about the different types of low mileage car insurance.

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Car Warranty | Used and Extended Car Warranties

While car insurance can cover the cost of repairing your vehicle after an accident, car warranty could be a useful extra for when something goes wrong.

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What is GAP Insurance & Is it worth it? - Get a Quote Online

When you buy a new car, gap insurance is an extra level of cover you may want to consider getting a quote for. But what is gap insurance, and is it worth it? Read to find out.

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What is SORN? | How to SORN a Car

What is SORN and how do you SORN a car. Find out how to make a statutory off road notification to declare your car as off the road.

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What to do when your car is declared a write off

All you need to know about insurance write-off categories. Find out what happens when your insurer considers your car too damaged to repair economically.

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How to buy a new car

Our guide explains the steps of buying a new car, from choosing how to finance your purchase to getting the right level of insurance for your new car.

How to claim on your car insurance for storm damage

How to claim on your car insurance for storm damage - Uswitch

Can you claim on your car insurance if your car has been damaged by extreme weather? Read our guide to learn how to claim if you've been affected.

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How to use the Uswitch insurance comparison service

Our guide can walk you through the process of comparing insurance quotes with Uswitch. See frequently asked questions and answers for getting quotes online.

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5 steps to finding van insurance using Uswitch

Based on the details you provide, we'll get van insurance quotes from the UK's leading insurance providers and provide a list of van insurance policies.

Car insurance extras and add-ons explained

Do you know what extras you can add on to your car insurance policy and what they include? Our guide explains common add-ons and what they cover.

Search for cheap car insurance with Uswitch

Cheap car insurance guide - find cheap car quotes

Compare car insurance quotes from leading insurance brands. Find out what different factors affect your car insurance quotes. There are factors you can control to get cheaper insurance, for instance, your excess and the level of cover. There also are factors you can't control - such as your age.

Black box insurance FAQs

Black Box Car Insurance FAQs | Uswitch

Read our frequently asked questions on black box insurance to find out more about how telematics insurance policies work and whether it's right for you.

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Insurance law reform - what it means for you

An insurance law providing consumers with better protection arrived on 6 April 2017 - we look at how it works and what it could mean for you.

Reduce Insurance Costs with Technology

Can technology have any effect on the cost of car insurance? A whole new range of technology is changing the way we drive. We look at the cost savings.

Car MOT: How to check MOT history and get reminders

eCall: Could your car save your life?

Under the eCall, every car sold in the European Union is set to come equipped with a device that can send alerts to the emergency services if needed.

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Motoring trends to look out for in 2018

Find out about the motoring trends you can expect to see in 2018

Black box mythbuster

According to recent Uswitch research, a fifth of people would never consider taking out a black box policy. We look at common myths and reveal the truth.

The costs of learning to drive a car in the UK

What is provisional driver insurance?

Learn about the insurance requirements for learner drivers and discover how to reduce the cost of provisional driver insurance.

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How to Save Money on your Car Insurance Renewal

If there's still some time until your car insurance policy ends, there are ways you can prepare to give you the best chance of saving money on your renewal.

Car insurance: Is your old banger actually a classic?

Can I get classic car insurance?

Some insurers define a classic car as anything over 10 years of age, so your old banger could be considered a classic! Read our guide to insuring it.

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Black Box Car Insurance for Students

Black box insurance is a great option for students to keep the cost of car insurance down. Find out more about student telematics car insurance.

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Driverless cars: The future is here

The UK is one of the countries leading the way for autonomous driving technology — find out how the country is getting ready for driverless cars.

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Safest Cars to Buy | Safest Small Cars UK 2020

Safety is one of the most important considerations for many people. We've rounded up a list of the safest new cars you can buy in the UK in 2020.

Top 10 car security tips from Uswitch

From where to park to special gadgets, these 10 tips can help to keep your car safe, and could help to cut your insurance premiums too.

The most expensive cars to insure

Which are the Most Expensive Cars to Insure?

Which are the most expensive cars to insure? See the top 10 most expensive cars to insure with Uswitch.com and then find out which are cheapest to insure.

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Motoring trends to look out for in 2018

Find out about the motoring trends you can expect to see in 2018

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Drug driving law: driving on medication and related penalties

Most people would not consider driving under the influence of drugs, but you might be surprised by the types of medication that can constitute drug driving.

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How to save money on student car insurance

Read our guide for a range of simple tips for reducing the cost of student car insurance, and compare student car insurance quotes from leading providers.

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Car insurance for students leaving their car at home

Find out how to save money on your car insurance if you're a student staying at home to study. Compare car insurance quotes with Uswitch today.

Car insurance for provisional drivers - how much does it cost?

The cost of car insurance for provisional drivers - Uswitch

Learning to drive can be expensive, and car insurance for provisional drivers only adds to the expense. Find out how to keep the costs down.

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Bank Holiday driving tips

Avoid Bank Holiday gridlock with our guide. Find out how to prepare for a Bank Holiday getaway, from essential car checks to insurance when driving abroad.

Car insurance for grey imports

Car insurance for grey imports

Read our guide and find out how to get car insurance for a grey import. Learn more about imports and compare quotes from specialist insurers with Uswitch.

Car insurance for parallel imports

Car insurance for parallel imports

Read our guide to learn about car insurance costs for parallel imports. Find out how a parallel import differs from a grey import and compare quotes now. Screen reader support enabled.

Driving in the UK on a non-UK licence

The car insurance jargon buster - Uswitch.com

Don't be left confused by complicated terminology - read our car insurance jargon buster. From black boxes to underwriters, our guide simplifies key terms.

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Car Insurance for Personal Imports

Find out how to bring a car into the UK as a personal import, and the impact this will have on your car insurance costs.

Car insurance for drivers with speeding offences

Car insurance for drivers with speeding offences

Find out how a speeding offence could affect your car insurance costs, and compare quotes from specialist insurance providers with Uswitch.

Car MOT: How to check MOT history and get reminders

Keyless Car Theft - How to Prevent it?

Keyless start and entry systems are a common feature of modern cars. Savvy criminals have discovered how easy it can be to steal keyless cars.

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Dos and don’ts to keep your car safe in cold weather

Read our top five winter driving dos and don'ts to learn how to keep your car safe this winter, while avoiding crashes, breakdowns and insurance problems