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Drivers urged to be aware of what is covered by insurance policies

By Tom Farley, Tue 24 Jan 2012 - Published in Car Insurance

Motorists are being advised to check what is covered by their "fully comprehensive" car insurance policy.

The comparison site Moneysupermarket.com has urged drivers to read their protection plan carefully and check the small print for what they are covered for. Officials at the company have said that different policies have varying levels of insurance and motorists need to be fully aware of this.

Research by the AA's British Index Premium Index found that the cost of car insurance premiums had increased by a total of 15.3 per cent for the entirety of 2011 and warned that many companies could raise their prices in the coming year.

Moneysupermarket.com found that insurers may not cover against occurrences such as medical treatment, car replacement or emergency accommodation. It was also found that many do not cover legal fees but it could be added for £25 to £30.

Pete Harrison, car insurance expert at Moneysupermarket, said: "For those drivers looking to take out a new car insurance policy and seeking peace of mind, checking the small print is essential to ensure they opt for a policy that ticks all the necessary boxes."