Best Places for a Free Car Insurance Quote in the UK

The burden of purchasing a car can be reduced by knowing the best places for a free car insurance quote in the UK. With many car insurance companies competing with each other, it is in their best interest to provide competitive quotes so it is fairly common to obtain them for free by contacting the insurance companies through various means.

Check with Existing Insurer

If you are seeking a quote for a new car that is to replace another car, obtain a quote from your existing motor insurer in respect of cover for the new car. In order to retain your business, they are likely to be happy to offer a quote free of charge in order to amend the existing policy and provide cover for the new vehicle.

In the event that you have never previously insured a vehicle, contact your home and/or buildings insurers to determine whether they also provide car insurance. They should have no problem in providing a free quote. Remember to ask whether they can improve on the quote due to the existing home and/or buildings policy.

Get on the Line

Many insurance companies have call centers available that are dedicated to providing quotes for car insurance cover. Telephone numbers specifically for these departments are found in directories as well as from television radio and Internet advertising and some insurance companies may provide free phone telephone numbers.

The telephone operators will be in a position to take enough information to immediately provide a quote and will often offer to forward it in writing. Though the quotation is free, the insurance company is likely to contact you with a reminder of the quotation if it is not taken up.

Get Online

It is possible to avoid speaking to an operator by making use of the Internet. Many insurance companies have websites that can provide a free and instant quote for car insurance. This will involve completing an online form in response to specific questions and a quote will be provided on the basis of the information you have given being correct. Sometimes, it may need to be validated if you opt to purchase a policy in light of a particular quote.

Alternatively, insurance quote comparison websites can provide free quotes from many insurance companies at the same time after completing the relevant details on one occasion. Check the results carefully to ensure that you are being offered the type of cover you require.

Talk to Others

Ask friends and family members whether they could recommend a car insurance company that they had a good experience with.  

Some insurance companies may even offer their valued policyholders a bonus payment within the terms of a "recommend a friend" scheme. To receive the bonus sum, the policyholder is required to encourage another party to obtain a quote and, eventually, purchase a policy. Where a quote for car insurance is sought in this manner, an insurance company will not charge for providing it.