DRIVERS in Bradford have been reminded about the major causes of making car insurance invalid.

Swinton Insurance who have looked into the different causes of car insurance invalidation, expressing the importance of knowing what your policy covers.

The company warns that providing false information could lead to refusal of the claim and having a policy cancelled.

To steer clear of any future insurance claim mishaps, Swinton has put together a list of car insurance invalidation causes drivers ought to avoid:

11 causes of car insurance invalidation:

  • 1. Lying about your primary address
  • 2. Not informing your insurer about any car modifications
  • 3. Not informing your insurance company of minor accidents
  • 4. Young first-time drivers using a low-risk driver such a parent or partner to be the main policy driver and adding themself as a named driver to keep insurance costs down
  • 5. Driving with pets - If you crash with an unsecured pet in the car, your insurance company will likely refuse to pay for your claim
  • 6. Letting other people drive your car
  • 7. Recently changing jobs
  • 8. Wearing high heels or flip flops while driving
  • 9. Leaving your car unlocked
  • 10. Attaching fluffy dice, or another object, to the rear-view mirror
  • 11. Lending your car to a friend or family member