According to uSwitch.com, Association of British Insurers (ABI) data shows that more than 43,000 car insurance claims are rejected annually. With the average insurance claim at £2,671, motorists could be losing as much as £114.85 million from claims being rejected each year.
“We know the British public are increasingly time poor, so it’s unsurprising that motorists can be forgetful when it comes to locking up their cars or renewing their car MOT and taxes on time,” said uSwitch.com insurance expert Rod Jones.
He added: “With claims now running into the thousands of pounds, people can’t afford to make a careless mistake that could invalidate their cover and leave them out of pocket.”
See below if you’re guilty of committing at least one of these costly mistakes.
Top 10 mistakes drivers make that may invalidate car insurance% of UK drivers
1 Wearing high heels or flip flops while driving25%
2 Leaving car unlocked24%
3 Putting off car maintenance when required21%
4 Forgetting to renew their car MOT on time16%
5 Letting pet(s) roam free in the car15%
6 Lent car to a friend or family member14%
7 Not updated details after changing jobs9%
8 Attached fluffy dice, or another object, to rear-view mirror9%
9 Forgotten to renew vehicle tax on time9%
10 Underestimated mileage travelled everyday8%
Source: uSwitch.com research July 2017
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