LONDON, August 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ —

Used car buyers are continuing to downsize, seeking out smaller cars and their associated reduced running costs in a bid to save money. However, savvy drivers should also make a point to visit price comparison sites, such as comparethemarket.com, to ensure they’ve got the best deal on insurance for their second-hand cars.

The latest figures from the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) show that smaller cars remain popular, with five-door cars the most widely sought after due to their increased practicality.^[1]

Those who are downsizing their car may also find that they’re able to downsize their car insurance costs, depending on the car they choose and their personal circumstances. Therefore, buyers of used cars are looking to websites like comparethemarket.com to compare quotes from different car insurance providers to ensure they find the best deals on the market.

Simon McCulloch, Director of Insurance at comparethemarket.com said: “Savings-conscious car buyers need to be aware that they can also save money on their car insurance. comparethemarket.com offers drivers an easy way to compare car insurance quotes from across the market, helping them to find the best prices and the right insurance policy for their needs. ”

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.

^[1]http://www.vehicle-remarketing.co.uk/news.php?id=441

About comparethemarket.com

• comparethemarket.com was launched in 2006 and has grown rapidly over the past six years to become one of the UK’s leading price comparison websites.
• comparethemarket.com provides customers with an easy way to make the right choice for them on a wide range of products including motor, home, life, travel and pet insurance as well as utilities and money products such as, credit cards and loans.
• comparethemarket.com actively selects its brand partners, working with the best and most trusted organisations to ensure quality service to consumers.

comparethemarket.com is a trading name of BISL Limited. BISL Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

Registered Address: Pegasus House, Bakewell Road, Orton Southgate, Peterborough, PE2 6YS. Registered in England number 3231094.

SOURCE comparethemarket.com