Where to get online car insurance

There are a vast amount of online insurers that only deal with car insurance online and it is with one of these that you can get the cheapest deal when it comes to paying out your premium. By making a comprehensive search online - or by using a specialist online broker - you are able to quickly and easily compare quotes from many companies, however you should make sure that when you search for the best deal you take into account what is included in the policy.

Policies do vary in what they offer and many online companies offer incentives to get you with them, this is when you can take advantage and make the biggest savings on your premium. Never just jump for the cheapest policy before reading the small print, while a policy might seem cheap if you take into account that you would have to add on to the policy this of course will boost up the cost of your premium.

To start your search online use one of the popular search engines for car insurance, there are a lot out there and the majority of them will allow you to make a comparison for just one site by simply typing in a few details.

Of course the first thing you will have to decide is the type of insurance that you require for your needs, the most popular types include third party or fully comprehensive. Which you choose to take will depend on many factors such as your age, the type of car you are driving, the age of the car and the amount of cover that you require.

There are many add-ons that you can include in your car insurance, for example damage liability, breakdown cover and medical cover. While some companies will entice you by throwing in basic components others will charge you extra for adding these, so look around before buying.

Once you have decided which type of cover you want and any extras you might choose then the majority of sites will let you fill in the application online. Filling in an application online is the easiest and quickest way to get your cover, of course you will have to answer questions for the company to base their quote on and it is essential that you give them honest answers. If you have points on your license then it is essential that you tell them this.

Besides providing car insurance the majority of sites give plenty of excellent free advice when it comes to what policies involve and many explain the coverage within the policy, so you should always read this. However be aware also that many often hide exclusions and limitations within the small print so check this out too.

Louis Rix is a Director of NetCars, one of the UK's leading motoring websites. First established in January 2000, it provides used cars . NetCars also provide finance, loans and insurance.