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Do broadband providers offer better deals to new customers?

Some broadband providers offer exclusive deals, offers and gifts to new customers. Gifts can include anything from hardware, wine, vouchers or reward cards. Some deals offer cheaper monthly rates for the first six months of your contract or come with free installation or delivery.

Some of our favourite broadband deals for new customers are from BT; the Full Fibre 500 and Full Fibre 900 deals come with six or 12 months of Xbox Game Pass at no extra cost, which represents a value of up to £144.

Make sure you compare these incentives when looking for a new broadband provider to ensure you’re finding the best deal and the best benefits for your needs.

How can I save money when switching broadband deals?

Switching broadband providers is one of the best ways to save money on your broadband contract.

When your broadband contract ends, it usually comes with a hefty price hike. This happens even if you stay with the same deal and is in addition to the yearly price jump from the consumer price index (CPI).

We looked into the out-of-contract rates for each provider that offers that information. Community Fibre has the best out-of-contract prices, with the cost rising by £4 per month for every package when the contract ends. BT raises the price of all its packages by just £5 per month, while Virgin Media has some of the steepest price hikes as some of its packages more than double in price out of contract.

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How much does car insurance cost, and how much can I save when I compare?

Average cost per year £651
Cost for 17-19 year olds £1268.54
Cost for 50-64 year olds £483.40

How much does car insurance cost?

The average cost of an annual comprehensive car insurance policy is £651[3], based on policies purchased through MoneySuperMarket between October and December 2023.

However, the cost of car insurance can vary dramatically, depending on your age. For example, in January 2024, inexperienced younger drivers between 17 and 19 years old paid £1,724.37, more than four times the £396.40 paid by drivers over the age of 60[4].

How much can I save?

There are about 200 car insurance companies in the UK, each offering a range of policies. Therefore it’s important to shop around, not only to get the right cover for your needs, but to do so at the best price available.

How much you can save will depend on your driving profile, and how much you are quoted by your existing provider in the first place.

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What affects the cost of my car insurance quote?

Understanding how much each factor affects your premium can help you get cheaper car insurance. That’s why we manually run hundreds of quotes every month using our three customer profiles: a 21-year-old driver, a 41-year-old driver, and a 61-year-old driver.[6] These bespoke profiles are designed to capture a snapshot of the average UK driver, across three points in their life.

What optional extras can I add on to my car insurance policy?

If you feel like you need a bit of extra cover outside of what is offered by your policy, you can look into an insurer’s optional extras.

Breakdown cover

Provides you with roadside assistance if your car breaks down. Levels of cover will vary between insurers and can include anything from vehicle recovery to onward travel cover.

Car keys cover

This covers the costs of replacing and reprogramming lost or stolen car keys.

Courtesy car

Courtesy car insurance will see your insurer provide you with a car to drive if your car is being repaired following an accident.

Driving abroad

Provides cover for driving your car in countries outside of the UK.

Electric car insurance

Some insurers sell specialist electric car insurance. These policies cover things like damage to the car’s battery and cover for portable charging cables.

Legal expenses

Offers financial protection against legal fees if you’re involved in an accident that’s not your fault. This may include personal injury, excess recovery and loss of earnings.

Misfuelling cover

This covers the cost of draining and cleaning your tank, or the cost of repairs, if you put the wrong fuel in your car.

No-claims discount protection

An optional cover which protects your no-claims discount (NCD) from one (or more) ‘at fault’ claim each year.

Personal belongings

Provides cover for lost, stolen or damaged personal belongings left in the car.

Windscreen cover

Covers damages to your car’s windscreen, including repairing chips and cracks as well as full replacements.

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