Why did a Speed Awareness Course increase my insurance premium?
I selected and paid for my car insurance via a comparison website, but I was later contacted and asked if I had been on a Speed Awareness Course. I said that I had. The premium went up by £53. This was later refunded after I complained, but the company said that I would have to declare on future renewals. On the website the only relevant question was "Have you had any Motoring Convictions in the last five years?"
Asked on 19 October 2012 by CD, Swansea
Answered by
Honest John
Do not re-insure with any insurer that penalises you for taking a speed awareness course instead of points unless, of course, you cannot do better than their premium with the penalty added.
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