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Getting the best deal on your car insurance could save you hundreds or even thousands of pounds. The Car Expert is here to help.

Unfortunately, events can happen to cause damage to or loss of your car – regardless of whether or not it’s your fault. That’s where car insurance comes in. Car insurance is also important for making sure you are covered if your car causes damage to someone else or their property.

It’s obviously pretty important to have insurance to take care of these expenses if they do happen, so you don’t have to pay huge sums out of your own pocket, but it’s important to be aware of all the factors that increase or decrease your insurance costs. With our award-winning advice to guide you, you’ll end up with a much better chance of getting the right car insurance cover for the right price.

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