What Car Insurance Should I Buy?
Jason Barker • June 1, 2023
There are multiple types of car insurance policies available, each offering different levels of cover. Usually, the cost of cover increases with the level of protection offered and any associated risk.
You should consider which of the following levels of cover is appropriate for you:
- Fully Comprehensive – This is the highest level of car insurance coverage, often referred to as ‘fully comp’. With this type of policy, you are usually covered for third-party damage to another vehicle or person, as well as damage, fire or theft of your own vehicle – regardless of who is at fault. You may also be covered for damage caused by flooding.
Typically, you will not be covered for damage or injury caused by driving when under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or driving without a license.
Your insurance provider may offer extra policy features for an additional cost. These include, but are not limited to, breakdown cover, windscreen cover and car key cover.
- Third Party, Fire and Theft – This policy type covers you for theft of your vehicle or fire damage, as well as any damage you cause to other people and their property.
It’s important to note that this type of insurance policy will not cover any damage to your own car (unless it occurred as a result of fire or attempted theft). This means that you will have to pay for any car repairs directly.
- Third Party Only – This is the minimum level of cover you can legally hold if you intend to use your vehicle on UK roads. This type of policy covers the costs of damage you cause to someone else’s vehicle, as well as any injuries you may cause to a third party. There is no cover if your own car is damaged or stolen.
Regardless of the chosen policy type, your insurer may choose to limit any claims or even cancel your policy if you fail provide accurate information when the policy is purchased. It is also important to update your insurer with any information that may affect the policy during its term.
Things that may affect your policy may include claims, convictions, vehicle modifications or even keeping your vehicle at a different address from the one provided to the insurer.
Visit our blog ‘How do I choose the right insurance company for me?’ or give us a call for further information.
Does Buying a Used Car from a Business That Also Carries Out Accident Repairs Mean It Has Been Accident Damaged?
We’re incredibly proud to announce that CARS of Grimsby has been shortlisted in three categories at the Greener Bodyshop Awards 2026
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Here at Select Vehicle Sales by CARS of Grimsby, we pride ourselves on the service received by our customers. Each vehicle we sell meets our quality standards; each customer journey is seamless and stress-free.
Most people buying a used car look at the mileage, service history and overall condition. We look much deeper. Years of repairing accident damaged vehicles has trained our eyes to spot things that many people would never notice. Subtle differences in paint finish, panel gaps, replacement panels, poor welding or signs of previous structural repairs can all reveal a vehicle's past, even when that damage has never appeared on an insurance database or history check.
When you work with vehicles every day, you quickly learn what separates a great used car from a poor one.
For many years, CARS of Grimsby has supported motorists with trusted accident repair and vehicle care services. As a family owned and run business, we have always believed that great service comes down to doing the job to the best of our ability, communicating honestly and treating every customer as an individual. Those values have helped us build strong relationships with motorists, insurers and businesses, and they remain just as important to us today. Now, we are preparing to begin an exciting new chapter. Decades of Accident Repair Experience in Grimsby CARS of Grimsby is best known as an established and multi-award-winning accident repair centre, helping customers get back on the road following everything from minor bumps to more significant damage. That work has given our team a detailed and thorough understanding of vehicles and their condition. When you spend years repairing bodywork, checking panel alignment and assessing previous damage, you learn to notice the details that may not always be obvious at first glance. You also learn how important quality, safety and honesty are to motorists. Our team has developed this knowledge through experience, ongoing training and working with a wide range of vehicles over many years. It is experience we are proud of, and it will remain at the heart of the next chapter of CARS of Grimsby.
Had an accident and not sure what happens next? You’re not alone.
At CARS of Grimsby, our friendly team are on hand to offer honest advice and guidance throughout the insurance claims process. We’ll help you understand your options, and explain what you do (and don’t) have to do after an accident.
In May, the team attended the Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards, organised by the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce. The CARS team was awarded the Forrester Boyd Business Excellence Award.
CARS of Grimsby celebrates three Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards nominations, recognising leadership, business growth and employee success in 2025.
