Motorists save on insurance by shopping around

Consumers could save over €1,200 on motor insurance by shopping around.

According to a survey on motor insurance by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, the savings that can be made vary depending on the level of cover required and the individual’s circumstances.

For comprehensive cover, the difference in quotes received was found to be €156 to €1,249, while for third- party fire and theft the difference in quotes ranged from €137 to €975.