One in six drivers 'has no car insurance'

As many as one in six motorists in the UK do not have car insurance or an alternative policy to cover them in the event of an accident, new research has shown.

According to a study by price comparison site moneysupermarket.com, seven per cent of Britons have also got behind the wheel of someone else's vehicle without the appropriate cover.

Pete Harrison, car insurance expert at the firm, warned drivers that this is illegal and said the willingness of motorists to travel without a policy protecting them and others is a "huge concern".

"Should you be involved in a crash when not insured you could face thousands of pounds in liability, a conviction including six points on your license as well as charges of up to £5,000," he commented.

This comes after the same expert observed that making small modifications to a vehicle could have a significant impact on modified car insurance premiums.

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