DIY Home Removals Spur Spike in Van Insurance Comparisons

LONDON, August 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Traditionally the busiest time of year for relocation, many people have resorted to DIY removals in a bid to save money, often by borrowing friends' vans and strong-arming their nearest and dearest into helping out. However, it's important to make sure that the right insurance cover is in place for additional drivers by comparing policies on websites such as comparethemarket.com.

Van drivers may need to update their cover, looking at websites like comparethemarket.com to research the market quickly and find the right policy for their needs. By using comparethemarket.com, drivers can compare quotes from different providers from across the market, accessing the latest deals and offers.

Simon McCulloch, Director of Insurance at comparethemarket.com said: "DIY furniture removal can be a great way to save money. However, drivers should be aware of potential pitfalls, such as ensuring they are insured to drive the vehicle and that they understand the details, such as increased excess amounts. By using comparethemarket.com's van insurance comparison service, drivers can find competitive quotes from a range of providers. With just the click of a mouse, visitors to our site will be able to find the right insurance to suit their needs at a great price. Furthermore, if you're moving home it's worth using comparethemarket.com to look at home insurance policies, as some policies also offer cover for your contents whilst moving."

Specialising in more than just van insurance, comparethemarket.com provides customers with an easy way to find the right deal on a wide range of insurance and financial products including car insurance, home insurance, bike insurance, life insurance, pet insurance and credit cards.  It also offers comparisons for a range of household utilities including electricity, gas, phone, broadband and digital TV.

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About comparethemarket.com

• comparethemarket.com was launched in 2006 and has grown rapidly over the past six years to become one of the UK's leading price comparison websites.  
• comparethemarket.com provides customers with an easy way to make the right choice for them on a wide range of products including motor, home, life, travel and pet insurance as well as utilities and money products such as, credit cards and loans.
• comparethemarket.com actively selects its brand partners, working with the best and most trusted organisations to ensure quality service to consumers.

comparethemarket.com is a trading name of BISL Limited.  BISL Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

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SOURCE comparethemarket.com