Leading insurer reveals the cheapest cars to cover in Britain as the cost of driving soars – is yours on the list?
MOTORISTS in Britain are feeling the pinch as the costs associated with driving soar.
Inflation, chip shortages and fuel price rises all contribute today, but insurance has long been a significant cost for drivers.
When it comes to the most popular cars in Britain, the Nissan Qashqai is the cheapest to cover with an average premium of £594.
For those looking at an EV, the MG MG4 is the cheapest electric car with an average premium of £509.
Meanwhile, the Ford Puma is the cheapest small SUV with an average premium of £385.
Age remains a huge factor when it comes to how expensive your insurance premium is.
Admiral’s data revealed the youngest drivers have the highest premiums across all age groups, with the average premium for 17-18-year-olds coming in at £1,207.
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This is 68% more than the national average of £719, and more than double the average premium of £594 for over 65s.
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Admiral reckons the Volkswagen Up! is the cheapest car for 17-year-olds with an average premium of £1,046.73.
Clare Egan, head of motor product at Admiral said: “There are things that you can do to help keep premiums down, such as considering the type of car you drive, being accurate with your mileage, increasing your excess and paying annually.
"One of the most effective methods for lowering insurance costs for young drivers is telematics or black box insurance.
"These small devices measure how you drive and reward safe drivers with discounted insurance.”