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Del Boy’s plans to become a millionaire this time next year could be thwarted by his extortionate motor insurance premiums, according to Confused.com.
Cardiff, UK (PRWEB) November 18, 2008 -- Despite owning a modest Reliant Robin, Del Boy’s Peckham address drives his motor insurance up to a whopping annual average of £623.60, rising to as much as £928.50 in one instance. Del Boy is almost twice (182%) as risky to insure as fearless archaeologist, Tomb Raider’s Lara Croft. In fact, international man of mystery James Bond only pays £21 more, on average, per month than Del Boy, despite the fact that he drives a brand new, swanky Aston Martin DBS.*
Action diva Croft faces annual average motor insurance costs of a mere £341.82, and could save even more money by insuring her Landrover Defender 110 with Sheila’s Wheels for a reasonable £325.99. Chelsea neighbour, James Bond - despite his propensity for high-speed car chases and gunfights - could end up paying £885.65 for his car insurance by insuring his DBS with Bell, compared with the £928.50 which Del Boy could end up paying if he fails to shop around and ends up insuring his vehicle with the most expensive insurer.
Will Thomas, head of car insurance at Confused.com, says: "This time next year, he may well be a millionaire but until then, opportunist market trader - and our favourite entrepreneur - Derek Trotter, stands to be one of the people who could benefit the most from searching on Confused.com for insurance for his trusty Reliant Robin. The massive £556.44 difference, between the best and worst car insurance quotes, gives some indication of the savings which could be made by Del Boy, if he decided to shop around.
"With an increasing amount of people feeling the financial squeeze, as a result of the credit crunch, it is more important than ever to search for the best car insurance deals. In fact, Confused.com found that the average driver saves £208 per year by shopping around on the website for a policy.** Comparison sites offer a one-stop-shop for consumers who are able to compare a wide-range of providers, in order to find the best deal for their needs, in a matter of minutes.
"So, whether you’ve got a licence to kill or just a licence to drive, finding cheaper motor insurance on Confused.com is quick, simple, and you don’t have to be Agent M to fathom the technology. Del Boy may not be able to save the world, but he can definitely make some cushty savings on his motor insurance!"
- Quote based on the Aston Martin DBS - the car which James Bond drives in his new film, the Quantum of Solace.
Data provided by Confused.com - correct as of October 2008
** Customers can save up to on average £208. It also has a panel of 53 for home insurance, and customers who use Confused.com for home insurance can expect to save up to £186 (Based on average savings January - July 2008)
For further information please contact:
Caroline Spindlove / Anna Bowes
Confused.com
02920 434 398
Gug Kyriacou/ Joanna Harte
Polhill Communications
020 7655 0550
Notes to editors
About Confused.com:
Confused.com is one of the UK’s biggest and most popular price comparison services. Launched in 2002, it generates over one million quotes per month. It has expanded its range of comparison products over the last couple of years to include home insurance, travel insurance, pet insurance, van insurance, motorbike insurance, breakdown cover and energy, as well as financial services products including credit cards, loans, mortgages and life insurance.
Confused.com has 77 motor insurance partners, and customers can save up to on average £208. It also has a panel of 53 for home insurance, and customers who use Confused.com for home insurance can expect to save up to £186 (Based on average savings January - July 2008)
Confused.com is not a supplier, insurance company or broker. It provides a free, objective and unbiased comparison service. By using cutting-edge technology, it has developed a series of intelligent web-based solutions that evaluate a number of risk factors to help customers with their decision-making, subsequently finding them great deals on a wide-range of insurance products, financial services, utilities and more. Confused.com’s service is based on the most up-to-date information provided by UK suppliers and industry regulators.
Confused.com is owned by the Admiral Group plc. Admiral listed on the London Stock Exchange in September 2004. Confused.com is regulated by the FSA.
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