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The Irish Sun
14-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Cheapest new cars to insure in UK are revealed – including £237-a-year hatchback, compact SUV & ‘Tardis on wheels'
CAR insurance has skyrocketed as the cost of living keeps soaring. The average annual premium rose by £284 in 2024 – a 43% increase year-on-year – taking the typical cost to £941. 3 The new Seat Ibiza is one of the cheapest cars to insure Credit: Getty While that figure from is far from affordable for many motorists, there are still several We've pulled together a list of the cheapest new cars to insure, ranked on the most competitive insurance quotes available, using consistent criteria to ensure a fair comparison. Topping the list is the The rest of the rankings are largely made up of superminis and hatchbacks, with a small number of read more on cheap cars Encouragingly, there are signs that premiums may be beginning to ease. Over the past year, average quotes have gradually fallen, with the latest figure standing at around £834. The Skoda Fabia comes with an annual insurance premium of £237.94. Bought new, these nippy little motors will set you back around £19,410. Most read in Motors According to Autocar, the Fabia rides better than some luxury cars do and is kitted out with a user-friendly interior. The downfalls were its hard, scratchy interior plastics. The The annual insurance premium is £240.84, and the car costs £19,795. According to Autocar's road tester, Illya Verpraet, the Seat is a "brilliantly modern compact car". The car boasts impressive technology that helps to make your journeys comfortable. Coming in at third place is the The annual insurance premium is £259.91. It's a Tardis of a car, offering up a surprising amount of space for passengers. It's one of the best city cars available thanks to its size and state-of-the-art technology. 3 The Hyundai i10 is surprisingly roomy Credit: Alamy 3 The Skoda Fabia is the cheapest new car to insure Credit: Alamy
Scottish Sun
14-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Cheapest new cars to insure in UK are revealed – including £237-a-year hatchback, compact SUV & ‘Tardis on wheels'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CAR insurance has skyrocketed as the cost of living keeps soaring. The average annual premium rose by £284 in 2024 – a 43% increase year-on-year – taking the typical cost to £941. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The new Seat Ibiza is one of the cheapest cars to insure Credit: Getty While that figure from is far from affordable for many motorists, there are still several new cars on the market that are relatively inexpensive to insure. We've pulled together a list of the cheapest new cars to insure, ranked on the most competitive insurance quotes available, using consistent criteria to ensure a fair comparison. Topping the list is the Skoda Fabia, currently the cheapest new car to insure in the UK. The rest of the rankings are largely made up of superminis and hatchbacks, with a small number of compact SUVs also making the cut. read more on cheap cars BACK FROM DEAD Cheap 80s hatchback dubbed 'worst car in history' is making dramatic return Encouragingly, there are signs that premiums may be beginning to ease. Over the past year, average quotes have gradually fallen, with the latest figure standing at around £834. The Skoda Fabia comes with an annual insurance premium of £237.94. Bought new, these nippy little motors will set you back around £19,410. According to Autocar, the Fabia rides better than some luxury cars do and is kitted out with a user-friendly interior. The downfalls were its hard, scratchy interior plastics. The Seat Ibiza is second on the list and has remained a firm favourite for drivers since it first launched six years ago. The annual insurance premium is £240.84, and the car costs £19,795. According to Autocar's road tester, Illya Verpraet, the Seat is a "brilliantly modern compact car". The car boasts impressive technology that helps to make your journeys comfortable. Coming in at third place is the Hyundai i10 which is the cheapest of the three at £16,380. The annual insurance premium is £259.91. It's a Tardis of a car, offering up a surprising amount of space for passengers. It's one of the best city cars available thanks to its size and state-of-the-art technology. 3 The Hyundai i10 is surprisingly roomy Credit: Alamy
Scottish Sun
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
10 cheapest new cars to insure in the UK revealed – as one motor could save you hundreds
MOTORING experts have revealed the ten cheapest cars to insure in the UK. The average insurance premium has increased by a whopping 43 per cent year on year from £284 in 2024 to a shocking high of £941. Prices have begun to drop over the past few months but the average quote is now sitting around £834, which is still a huge premium. Experts have now revealed how to get this massive premium down a bit. They've revealed the top ten cheapest cars to insure in the UK to help keep the price of motoring down for everyday Brits. Not only are the motors cheap to insure but they are affordable for anyone looking to pick up a new car. The list consists mostly of hatchbacks and super minis but some SUVs do make an appearance. Skoda Fabia 10 The Fabia has been touted as one of the most comfortable cars to drive Credit: Alamy The Fabia is reportedly the cheapest of all UK motors to insure. The little Czech hatchback only costs around £237 a year to insure and can be bought for an impressively low £19,410. Seat Ibiza 10 The Ibiza has been a favourite for learners for generations Credit: Getty The Ibiza remains a cheap option since the mark one was introduced to the UK market in 1983. At only £240 a year and £19,795 to buy the little hatchback remains one of the UK's best cheap and cheerful models. Dacia Sandero 10 The Sandero is one of the cheapest to buy Costing just £240 a year to insure and a very cheap £13,250 to buy, the Romanian motor offers an excellent option for first time drivers. Only slightly more expensive to insure than the Ibiza the Sandero is a fair sight cheaper to buy than most of the alternatives. Volkswagen Polo 10 The Polo has been a favourite in the UK for decades with the VW brand one of the most popular in Britain Credit: heycar The German made Volkswagen Polo is up next with an insurance premium of around £247. A favourite among first time drivers in the UK the Polo costs just £21,210 to buy. Volkswagen T-Cross 10 One of two SUVs on the list the T-cross offers more space and size than the rest of the motors Credit: vw Surprisingly the SUV style Volkswagen T-Cross came in next, despite being large it can be insured for just £248. A Volkswagen T-Cross could be purchased for around £24,895 and offers the most space on the list, perfect for families. Hyundai i10 10 The i10 is one of the most technologically advanced on the list Credit: heycar The first Japanese car on the list, the Hyundai i10, can be insured for only £259 and purchased for a modest £16,380. The most technologically advanced of the motors on this list the i10 offers a slew of futuristic features not available with some of the other options. Kia Picanto 10 The Picanto offers a compact package at a fairly average buy price and insurance premium Credit: Getty The tiny Kia Picanto can be insured for just £250 and bought for only £18,945. One of the smallest motors on the list the quick little car is a perfect option for the city, learners or first time motorists. Kia Stonic 10 One of the larger motors on the list the Stonic offers a great deal more space than most of the others Credit: Adam Warner Another Kia, the Stonic, though much larger than the hatchback Picanto, can be insured for around the same at £260. Buying one is a fair bit pricier though costing motorists around £20,265. Hyundai i20 10 The i20 offers slightly more power than some of the other motors on the list Credit: Handout Not to be confused with the much more powerful i20N the Hyundai i20 can be insured for just £282 and purchased for £20,880. A little larger and more powerful than some other entries on the list the i20 offers a bit of a step up in performance for a bit of a step up in cost. Toyota Aygo X 10 Being one of the newer motors on the list the Aygo X is one of the more expensive to buy and isnure Credit: PA Scraping in at the bottom of the list the Toyota Aygo X can be insured for £307, the only motor on the list to break the £300 mark. It remains relatively cheap to buy however at around £16,515.
The Irish Sun
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
10 cheapest new cars to insure in the UK revealed – as one motor could save you hundreds
MOTORING experts have revealed the ten cheapest cars to insure in the UK. The average insurance premium has increased by a whopping 43 per cent year on year from £284 in 2024 to a shocking high of £941. Advertisement Prices have begun to drop over the past few months but the average quote is now sitting around £834, which is still a huge premium. Experts have now revealed how to get this They've revealed the top ten cheapest cars to insure in the UK to help keep the price of motoring down for everyday Brits. Not only are the motors cheap to insure but they are affordable for anyone looking to pick up a new car. Advertisement Read more in Motors The list consists mostly of Skoda Fabia 10 The Fabia has been touted as one of the most comfortable cars to drive Credit: Alamy The Fabia is reportedly the cheapest of all UK motors to insure. The little Advertisement Seat Ibiza 10 The Ibiza has been a favourite for learners for generations Credit: Getty The Ibiza remains a cheap option since the mark one was introduced to the Most read in Motors At only £240 a year and £19,795 to buy the little hatchback remains one of the UK's best cheap and cheerful models. Dacia Sandero 10 The Sandero is one of the cheapest to buy Advertisement Costing just £240 a year to insure and a very cheap £13,250 to buy, the Romanian motor offers an excellent option for Only slightly more expensive to insure than the Ibiza the Sandero is a fair sight cheaper to buy than most of the alternatives. Volkswagen Polo 10 The Polo has been a favourite in the UK for decades with the VW brand one of the most popular in Britain Credit: heycar The German made Volkswagen Polo is up next with an insurance premium of around £247. Advertisement A favourite among first time drivers in the UK the Volkswagen T-Cross 10 One of two SUVs on the list the T-cross offers more space and size than the rest of the motors Credit: vw Surprisingly the SUV style Volkswagen T-Cross came in next, despite being large it can be insured for just £248. A Advertisement Hyundai i10 10 The i10 is one of the most technologically advanced on the list Credit: heycar The first Japanese car on the list, the The most technologically advanced of the motors on this list the i10 offers a slew of futuristic features not available with some of the other options. Kia Picanto 10 The Picanto offers a compact package at a fairly average buy price and insurance premium Credit: Getty Advertisement The tiny Kia Picanto can be insured for just £250 and bought for only £18,945. One of the smallest Kia Stonic 10 One of the larger motors on the list the Stonic offers a great deal more space than most of the others Credit: Adam Warner Another Kia, the Stonic, though much larger than the hatchback Advertisement Buying one is a fair bit pricier though costing motorists around £20,265. Hyundai i20 10 The i20 offers slightly more power than some of the other motors on the list Credit: Handout Not to be confused with the much more powerful i20N the A little larger and more powerful than some other entries on the list the i20 offers a bit of a step up in performance for a bit of a step up in cost. Advertisement Toyota Aygo X 10 Being one of the newer motors on the list the Aygo X is one of the more expensive to buy and isnure Credit: PA Scraping in at the bottom of the list the It remains relatively cheap to buy however at around £16,515. How to get cheap car insurance CAR insurance is an essential cost that you hope to never use but will need to cover the costs of theft or damage to your vehicle. It's a legal requirement to have car insurance, and going without it could land you with a £300 fine, six penalty points on your licence and even a criminal conviction. But there are several ways to slash your premiums. Pay upfront Insurers give you the choice of paying for insurance monthly or upfront. Paying monthly spreads the cost of your cover but the insurer adds interest charges which means the average motorist pays around ten per cent more overall. If you pay for your car insurance annually you don't pay any interest. A typical motorist can save up to £225 a year by paying in one go, according to comparison site MoneySuperMarket. Increase your excess The excess is what you agree to pay each time you need to make a claim on your policy. You can usually choose your own excess when setting up a policy and it can be as low as £100 and as high as £500 or more. The higher your excess, the lower your premium and vice versa. This means you could bring the cost of your insurance down by agreeing to pay more if you do need to make a claim. But before you hike your excess, make sure you would be able to pay in the event that you do need to make a claim. Tweak your job Certain jobs are seen as more risky than others for insurance purposes. Making small but accurate changes to your job title can save you money. For example, swapping your role from "chef" to "caterer" can save you £20, comparison site GoCompare found. And changing your role from "fast food delivery driver" to "delivery driver" could save you £40. But lying about your job could invalidate your policy so make sure any changes are legitimate and accurate. Shop around Not all comparison sites have the same range of insurers so to get the best price it's a good idea to check two or three from Go Compare, Comparethemarket, MoneySupermarket and Insurer Direct Line is also not on comparison sites so check its prices directly. You can also get a free cash bonus by going via a cashback site such as Topcashback or Quidco. Save the date Renewing your car insurance sooner rather than later could save you some cash. New cover becomes more expensive the closer you get to the renewal date. But you can buy your car insurance up to 29 days before the policy start date and 'lock in' the price you're quoted on that day. A typical driver can save up to £265 buying new cover at least 27 days before their current policy ends, according to Go Compare.
Scotsman
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Amazon customers can now choose their new CAR on the retail giant's website
Choose a car, and book a test drive - all from the Amazon website | Skoda This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. The online retailer has joined forces with Skoda to offer a clever new "click to drive" service Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... It's fair to say you can buy pretty much anything on Amazon these days. From garden furniture to groceries, and from beauty products to bouncy castles - it's all listed. But a new venture with Skoda has seen a line of consumer goods added to the Amazon listings that many might not have expected - a range of family cars. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The new "Amazon showroom" is an innovative extension to the increasingly popular online car shopping experience, with more customers than ever choosing to browse car ranges online, rather than travel to a dealership to kick the tyres. It means buyers can browse the model range, calculate finance options, book a test drive, or even check out stock levels, before darkening a dealer's doorstep. All the latest Skoda models are listed | Skoda Once the right Skoda has caught someone's eye, they will know exactly what the costs will be, what trim levels they can afford, and even which colour takes their fancy before they book a test drive and start talking to their local retailer. Amazon will serve up a simple online form which allows people to request a call back to discuss their chosen car with a specialist Skoda retailer, and then the dealer will set them up with a convenient time to visit and a test drive. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Skoda says this online booking system combines the convenience of online research, with the personal touch only a retailer can provide, and new cars can be driven home in as little as two weeks. The clever tools car buyers can now use on Amazon Browse and check real-time local stock availability (with cars ready within 2-4 weeks) Request a test drive Explore and calculate finance options Compare models Importantly, make the purchase in person with a Škoda retailer Skoda UK director Matthew Bowden said: 'Online browsing and research are part of everyday life, which is why we're so excited to launch the Škoda showroom at Amazon. "It gives prospective customers more opportunities to find their next car and see where it's available, all from the comfort of their home.' The online Škoda showroom showcases the brand's complete model range, from the compact Fabia supermini, to the multi award-winning Kodiaq family SUV, as well as Škoda's fully electric models, including the new Elroq and Enyaq. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Just remember that even Amazon Prime customers shouldn't expect next-day delivery. To try out the "click to drive" experience, click here to visit the new Skoda showroom on Amazon. Selling your car? Here's the fastest way to get cash – and how it compares to rivals Thinking of selling your car this summer? It all starts with a valuation – and you can get one in under a minute with WeBuyAnyCar. With over 500 branches across the UK and same-day payment available, it's one of the quickest ways to find out what your vehicle is worth and get the cash if you're ready to sell. Used car prices have stayed surprisingly strong, especially for economical hatchbacks and SUVs. Whether you're upgrading for road trips or switching to a hybrid, a fast online quote can give you a solid starting point – even if you're still weighing up your options. To see how WeBuyAnyCar stacks up against other top car-selling platforms like Motorway, Carwow and Auto Trader, read our full article comparing the UK's most popular car sales sites here.
