Motorists advised to shop around for insurance

CASH-STRAPPED motorists could save hundreds of euro a year on car insurance by researching offers from different companies before deciding on a policy, according to a new price survey.

The National Consumer Agency (NCA) also advised motorists to consider switching provider as a means of saving money, after the survey found considerable cost differences between insurance providers across five separate categories of drivers.

Using the different driver profiles, the NCA also found that penalty points can have a dramatic effect on the potential cost of car insurance.