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ARE YOU COVERED, INSURANCE-WISE, DURING THE LOCKDOWN? Car insurance advice from Florence Codjoe, car insurance expert at Uswitch.com Non-essential travel Non-essential car journeys during November could result in a £200 fine. If you have an accident while you’re out, you may find your car insurance policy won’t cover the damage and you could end up paying thousands of pounds for repairs.  If … [Read more...]

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Young drivers could be paying more than they should for car insurance... Robin Roberts tells all... A new report sheds light on the practices price comparison websites are implementing to persuade vulnerable young drivers to part with their hard-earned cash - when they already pay 149% more than national average on their insurance. Earlier this month the Financial Conduct Authority released an … [Read more...]

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