How quickly do you need to grab a car insurance quote? Well now you don't even have to wait for your laptop or PC to load up, thanks to the launch of a new mobile car insurance service.
Swiftcover, which has already been declared the cheapest car insurer provider in the UK according to a comparison website, has launched a service that allows drivers to pick up quotes through their mobile internet connection. By sending a text message to the provider's number, and entering straightforward details including your name, postcode, date of birth, car registration and claims history, you will receive a quote within 60 seconds.
The advantage of this service is that it can save time, particularly when you need a quote in a hurry - such as if you're at a dealership negotiating a tie-in car insurance product with a dealer.
At the moment, Swiftcover has the distinction of being the only 100 percent online car insurance provider in the UK, which means it can save money on call centres and paper billing and pass these savings on to consumers through cheaper quotes.
However, Swiftcover is not alone in providing cheap car insurance policies. For example, Kwik-Fit car insurance tied with Swiftcover as the cheapest provider overall in a recent survey by a comparison website. The level of cover offered may also be basic, so it's important to search the market thoroughly to ensure you're getting a policy for your needs - for example, does it offer a courtesy car, breakdown cover, or repairs at a garage of your choice?
Though the service by Swiftcover is to be welcomed as an innovation, customers are better off shopping around.
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