Motorists 'tell lies for cheap insurance'

Fri 18 Apr 2008 - Published in Car Insurance

A total of one-quarter of British motorists have lied on their application for car insurance, new research suggests.

A new study has revealed that the nation's drivers tell a range of lies when applying for insurance in order to reduce the cost of their premium - a move that could lead to their car insurance being void.

Steve Grainger, head of insurance.co.uk - the firm that carried out the study - said: "Many motorists would never dream of illegally driving without insurance, but they seem to be blissfully unaware that entering inaccurate information on a motor insurance application could make their policy worthless."

He added that it was natural to want to get the cheapest quote, but that this should never be done by putting cover at risk.

The research found that younger drivers committed more offences than older motorists, with one in five telling lies about where they keep their vehicle overnight.

A recent study by the AA found that motor insurance premiums have not increased as a result of the flooding that took place last summer.

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