Shocking new research has revealed that drivers may be finding it harder to get a cheap car insurance quote because the number of fraudsters is on the rise. It seems that motorists should be aware of organised crime focused on making fraudulent car insurance claims against innocent drivers.
The Association of British Insurers has warned drivers that there has been a spate of 'accidents' in Yorkshire where gangs of fraudsters disconnect their brake lights and deliberately brake hard at roundabouts causing the driver behind to drive into them. When the driver at the rear drives into the back of another car it is usually assumed that they are at fault and the fraudster attempts to make a motor insurance claim from the victim's insurer.
The best way to avoid an accident of this kind is to maintain a safe distance from the car in front; however this is not always possible. Car insurance companies are extremely concerned as fraudulent activity costs policy holders £1.5 billion per year. Each motorist will pay an extra £15 per year to cover the cost of criminal behaviour such as causing accidents deliberately.
Drivers looking for a cheap car insurance quote should bear in mind that they are covering the cost of dishonest drivers when they buy a car insurance policy. They should shop around to get the best bargain they can as many motorists can save as much as £140 by looking for the best deal. It is possible to get a cheap car insurance quote.