Wed, 20 Apr 2005
Sainsbury's Bank is urging motorists to review their car insurance premiums carefully and shop around for better deals when their renewals arrive.
Research by the bank discovered that 35 per cent of drivers believe that their premiums increased the last time they bought cover despite their circumstances remaining the same.
Further studies by independent research company Consumer Intelligence also highlighted the fact that many insurers have increase their online car insurance quotes.
"Motorists need to keep a close eye on their premiums to make sure that they are competitively priced," said Joanne Mallon, car insurance manager at Sainsbury's Bank.
"Some insurers entice motorists to take out their cover by offering very competitive premiums and then increase them substantially when it is time for the customer to renew their policy - even though their circumstances have not changed"
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