London, 23rd January, 2007: Consumers are advised to conduct proper research instead of blindly renewing car insurance policies. Many online deals can ensure that Britons can make major savings on their car insurance. Not only do they provide better policies, they can also reassess your cover every year in case your driver profile has changed.

James Harrison, CEO of Insurancewide remarks "Taking the easy option of simply renewing your existing insurance policy could mean you're throwing your money away. Think new car, new policy, or at least do your research online to check whether you could get a better [car finance] deal"

The head of Insurancewide has advised motorists to avoid making modifications to their cars. He also suggested that owners should accept voluntary excess if they are looking to make savings by paying out less for car insurance. He pointed out that drivers can build up a history of no claims and save cash in the long-term if they drive more carefully.