Posts Tagged ‘Car Insurance’

Lloyds TSB car insurance transfer put my premiums up 475%

January 12th, 2012 by Laura Young

My car insurance renewed automatically at the end of November. It was with Lloyds TSB the previous year, and I had been told via letters that they were changing to a company called BISL. I could not believe it when my December direct debit came out of my account and, compared to the £40 I’d been paying, it had shot up to a whopping £230.

I called BISL today and yes, apparently my premium has jumped to more than £2,500. I had been sent no correspondence about the change in my premium and was given no chance to refuse such a hefty price. I

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Moneysupermarket.com car insurance – consumer app of the week

December 2nd, 2011 by Laura Young

App: Moneysupermarket.com Car Insurance

By: Created by Mobile Interactive Group for Moneysupermarket.com

Price: Free

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, (Android tbc)

What is it?

An app to compare quotes and purchase car insurance.

What does it promise?

“Compare accurate quotes from a huge range of car insurance providers and then purchase straight from your phone – all in a matter of minutes. You can switch your insurance in just 3 taps.”

How does it work?

When you first use the app you need to make more than three taps as you need to register your personal details. T

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7 little-known facts everyone should learn before buying car insurance

November 11th, 2010 by Kevin Davis

When it comes to purchasing car insurance, it’s important to get the best deal you can. There’s also a great deal of fine print involved, so you need to understand just what you’re getting with your policy. Here are 8 little-known facts that could save you money:

1. You’ll pay less if you have good credit When we think of car insurance, we don’t often think of credit scores. However, your credit score can affect what you pay for auto insurance. Many home

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