The UK's 34 million car-owners could save a combined total of £1.9 billion a year on their
car insurance premiums if they shopped around online, it has been claimed.
Swiftcover.com reports that with the busiest day of the year in terms of car sales approaching, it is important to make sure insurance costs are kept down.
Car dealerships are expecting that March 1st will see more used and new car sales than any other day.
Tina Shortle, Marketing Director of the firm, comments: "Smart consumers know that an online insurance company is likely to be cheaper because it doesn't have to pay hundreds of call centre staff and can pass on the savings to its customers."
Swiftcover.com offers a number of tips for those looking to lower the costs of their
car insurance premiums, including opting for a car that is in a lower insurance band.
The firm also advises people to make sure they aren't paying for features they won't be using.
Online car advisory service Netcars.co.uk also states that money can be saved if security devices are installed in vehicles
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