If you are looking for car insurance and you plan to search online, then there are pros and cons to consider.

Firstly of all, you have made a great decision, because you will probably find the cheapest quotes by searching online, and you will also find that searching online should be quicker too, but you have to be careful not to get too bogged down, because there is an awful lot you could go through if you want to leave no stone unturned.

It is better to take a slightly different approach to your search, and make sure that you only search the companies that you are actually going to be prepared to be insured through. The key thing to remember is that it is not all about price. It obviously plays a part, but you have to want to find a company who have a great record for customer service and dealing with claims. You need a great company who can give you an affordable car insurance policy. These companies do exist, it is just a matter of doing your research.

You also have to make sure that you only compare quotes side by side if they include the same things. It is all very well finding a cheap quote from a company who will not give you a courtesy car in the event of a claim, but you have to consider how much more their quote would be if this was included. Look for well known firms like Hastings to make sure you end up with a great deal.