This level of car insurance is usually a very good way for young drivers to be able to afford better, faster cars while still being able to afford to pay their car insurance. You can usually opt to take a voluntary excess which means you pay an extra amount on top of the mandatory excess. Although a very good way to bring down your premium, it can be very costly if you ever need to make a claim.
The most common question we are asked about this kind of car insurance is: "Am I covered if someone crashes into me?" The answer is yes, but only under their policy, not yours.
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