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OWNING A CAR is expensive, and one big reason for this is the cost of insurance. But the good news is that premiums have fallen each quarter this year and are now an average of £56 cheaper than they w

Q My daughter wants to start driving. How much does it cost to get on the road? AWhile this can vary significantly, research by Go.Compare found it cost new drivers £6,692 on average to get on the roa

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