Motor cover news
11/03/2011
Cheap car insurance and the advance of phone apps
Drivers who are looking for cheap car insurance may soon be able to do so using their iPhone.
There is now an application provided by a top car insurance company which allows its customers to search for and protect their cars with free iPhone and Android apps.
The technology could make life more convenient for motorists by giving them access to a handful of useful tools. With the benefit of GPS, the applications allow the driver to find the nearest service station, tyre centres, car parks as well as MOT stations throughout Britain.
Further benefits of this technology include being able to register motor cover renewal dates for a vehicle, as well as being able to store policy and personal information.
The head of direct customer marketing for a large insurance firm has spoken about capitalising on the fast-growing appeal of the Smartphone, which already has users numbering in the millions.
This newly developed easy to use app provides customers with far more motor-based tools than simply being able to shop for motor cover.
With the large variety of benefits available, from regular vehicle checks, to safe-driving advice and vehicular maintenance, the insurance company behind the app is hoping its new technology will save all of its customers a lot of hassle. However, for some drivers seeking cheap car insurance the internet will always be the tool of choice.