Pandemic-stricken vehicle mileage sees biggest drop since 1994 - ACSO

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The consumer body is urging insurers to ‘cut the cost of car and van insurance for UK motorists and treat their customers fairly’

Vehicle mileage dropped by 27% during the pandemic, which has therefore put pressure on insurers to reduce premiums. Now, the insurance industry “should immediately make good [on] its promise of cutting average premiums by £35 in return for the [whiplash reform] changes”, says consumer body executive director.

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