How to save money on insurance 02 July 2008 Email this page Zoom The 10 best ways to help you save money on insurance From clever comparison to checking monthly payments Just switching your insurance company could save £100s Tweet It is tempting just to stick with your existing insurance company when it's time to renew your cover - there's no hassle after all and well, better the devil you know... But switching your insurance could save you hundreds of pounds and it doesn't have to be that taxing. Set aside a lunch hour to get a better deal. Here's ten top tips to help you get cheaper car insurance: Clever comparisonDon't just shop around; shop around smartly Buying new? See what the dealer can offerWhen it pays to take advantage of incentives Don’t forget the basicsWhy honesty really could be the best policy Play the job title name gameDescribe your job differently to save Add a named driver… or twoWhy an extra person can mean cheaper cover Added extras mean added costBe careful of policy add-ons Paying monthly? Don’t get caught outYou could end up paying more than you should Go direct to the insurer’s site to save moreCutting out the middle man cuts costs Choose the right time to phoneTime your call to and pocket big rewards Be savvy when it comes to paymentHow to squeeze the last penny from your insurance More like this Car road tax up for all but the greenest cars Biofuels Q&A Ten greenest large 4x4s Ten greenest people carriers Ten greenest small family cars