Did you know fuel type affects car insurance premiums?
Several things influence car insurance premiums. These things include the cubic capacity of the engine, the type & length of cover you purchase, the price of the car, your place of residence, your driving record, so on, and so forth! However, one other thing that has a significant impact on car insurance premiums is the fuel type of your vehicle. Yes, petrol, diesel, CNG & battery-powered vehicles will all have different premiums rates! Read on to find out why. Petrol & diesel: Petrol cars rule the roost in the private vehicle segment. This is because petrol engines are considered to be longer-lasting and more refined than their diesel counterparts. On the other hand, diesel engines promise better mileage and lower running costs. However, there is a significant price gap between these two types of cars. Diesel cars are more expensive and hence have a higher IDV, leading to costlier premium rates. Diesel cars are also considered as high-usage vehicles. Therefore, they a...