Friday, 18 February 2011

Still busy, and car insurance

Again I've been too busy to have time for a long post. But a quickie about car insurance. In the UK car insurance is mandatory and costs upwards of a thousand pounds for young male drivers. I heard recently that the EU had ruled it was discrimination to give women cheaper car insurance, so I hope this will lower my insurance premium in future. At least you can get a swift car insurance quote off the comparison sites - whose adverts we all hate - and find the cheapest. Still, my car insurance this year cost a lot of money I'd rather have. End of rant.
Posted by Stuff that matters, stuff that don't at 15:13

40 comments:

  1. Chris C.18 February 2011 at 15:40

    Yep, that sounds like how it is here in the states. It can sure get expensive fast.

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  2. Sidewayz18 February 2011 at 15:43

    I live in the states but in a state that makes car insurance compulsuary so i feel your pain.

    damn crooks

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  3. LiveTheBoss18 February 2011 at 15:54

    Car insurance is a necessary evil. Doesn't make it any easier to pay, though.

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  4. Astronomy Pirate18 February 2011 at 15:59

    Most states have compulsory car insurance. It's a pain, and ain't cheap. There is little pay off for when you need it, and the insurance companies know that. I tend to drive pretty carefully, and when I do have problems, I would rather call AAA.

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  5. Ziggy18 February 2011 at 16:14

    Car insurance costs alot everywhere :/

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  6. Styron18 February 2011 at 16:18

    That's really expensive! my car insurance costs 400 euros

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  7. Sean18 February 2011 at 16:18

    Yeah, apparently when you turn 25, they mail you your maturity and your rates go down... At least, that's my understanding! Not cheap but cheaper than totaling your car and being stuck with the bill!!

    http://garagezoku.blogspot.com

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  8. Blake18 February 2011 at 16:33

    Makes me want to ride my bike rather than pay what they charge young drivers.

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  9. eFed News18 February 2011 at 16:43

    I love public transport for this very reason.

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  10. Dr. Grim18 February 2011 at 16:54

    car insurance is high everywhere in the world...

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  11. Anonymous18 February 2011 at 16:56

    My head hurts when I hear something about banks, insurances and sunch, I just dont wanna know anything about them!

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  12. Unknown18 February 2011 at 17:08

    It's mandatory where I live as well, so I feel you. But you know, when some idiot rear-ends you, it suddenly becomes worth it...

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  13. Garth18 February 2011 at 17:26

    mandatory here in the states. Young males are also charged more. It was brought up once in class. My teacher is some snobby ultra-feminist. she said it was ok to charge males more because there were facts that prove males are more dangerous. Very hypocritical of here.

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  14. Teal18 February 2011 at 17:29

    its the same as the states but i dout it will lower the costs for you it will most likely just raze the price for women lol

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  15. Das Auto!18 February 2011 at 18:02

    how is it discriminatory? i was almost hit by a woman driver today... and this happens frequently.

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  16. Panache18 February 2011 at 18:15

    So glad I dont have a car, so I dont have to buy Car Insurance!!!!

    Following with Supports!!!

    Pieces of Karp: Global BushFire!!!!

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  17. Red1318 February 2011 at 19:10

    definitly not fair

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  18. Shutterbug18 February 2011 at 19:14

    I just take the bus. :)

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  19. Uklaxer3818 February 2011 at 20:42

    Yeah insurance suckksss

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  20. Anonymous18 February 2011 at 20:51

    Cars are a pain in the ass all around. I really need to move somewhere that I can walk or take public transportation.

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  21. Body119 February 2011 at 00:45

    Hello man !!!

    Nice post!!

    I wait on my blog $upporting!!

    nice weekend BRO!!

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  22. Me19 February 2011 at 01:23

    clearly this is all a scam to benefit the insurance industry

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  23. Anonymous.19 February 2011 at 01:45

    In the UK car insurance is ridiculous. Often it costs more than the car itself.

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  24. Every Day19 February 2011 at 02:02

    equality went too far. don't women get into more accidents? maybe the major ones usually happens to male.

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  25. Igneel2119 February 2011 at 04:07

    and once again, this is why i walk everywhere

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  26. Weirdwhirl19 February 2011 at 04:28

    Bikes rule!!

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  27. G19 February 2011 at 06:09

    yep car insurance is a necessary evil

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  28. kkazzamm19 February 2011 at 06:33

    The state I live in here in the US (Alabama) requires auto insurance as well. I beleive most states are the same.

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  29. Anonymous19 February 2011 at 07:32

    Car insurance is a pain in the ass in Portugal too, but what can we do...

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  30. differenxe19 February 2011 at 08:19

    Seeing all those bad women drivers makes me think that different insurance policies are well justified.

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  31. D.B.19 February 2011 at 09:22

    ye those companies legaly steal from the people, and no1 does a thing about this

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  32. Vegatron19 February 2011 at 09:37

    It makes me want to buy bicycle...

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  33. lovebloggin19 February 2011 at 09:54

    that's so much! i get full coverage for $90 a month. my mom is best friends with our insurance agent

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  34. Filipe Ferreira19 February 2011 at 11:01

    car insurance is a pain in the a**

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  35. Leviuqse19 February 2011 at 11:49

    there are some good car insurance here in USA, but they cost a fortune!

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  36. Alex Knight19 February 2011 at 11:53

    This is why I ride a bike

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  37. Anonymouse19 February 2011 at 12:22

    i live in the states but take advantage of a little known loophole that lets me post a bond with the secretary of transportation in my state, so i never have to pay for insurance again, the bond will cover any trouble i get into.

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  38. Paranormal Explorer19 February 2011 at 13:53

    I hate the insurance. Quotes are never right too. My first insurer said £700 a year. I had to pay £80 per month...serious maths fail there.

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  39. Bassislv19 February 2011 at 14:33

    bus bro, take a bus : )

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  40. DK19 February 2011 at 21:25

    cheaper for females?!! wtf

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