Drivers Checking Car Insurance to Ensure Bank Holiday Cover

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Mar 07, 2012, 04:00 ET

LONDON, March 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Bank holiday weekends are notorious for traffic chaos and with increased numbers of road users there is an inevitable increase in the likelihood of accidents occurring. According to comparethemarket.com, one of the UK's leading price comparison websites, consumers should check online for the best deals on car insurance to make sure they are properly prepared.

Many people will take advantage of the opportunity of a bank holiday to get away for a long weekend in the UK. The volume of traffic on UK roads increases as people drive to see family and friends over the long weekend, or take advantage of the extra days off work to escape for a domestic mini-break.

David Jackson, Director of Insurance Partnerships at comparethemarket.com said: "With this year's additional bank holidays drivers should be careful to avoid damage to their wallets as well as to their cars. The right car insurance is crucial should the worst happen. At comparethemarket.com, our customers can find great savings by comparing a range of different providers and finding the policy which best suits their circumstances."

Specialising in more than just car insurance, comparethemarket.com provides customers with an easy way to find the right deal on a wide range of insurance and financial products including home insurance, van 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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