Motorists are being urged to follow nine crucial rules to avoid a triple hike in car insurance as millions of drivers face massive increases in their car insurance premiums , with some seeing their costs double or even triple compared to the previous year.

The Association of British Insurers revealed that in the first quarter of 2024, the average price of comprehensive motor insurance rose by around 33 per cent, or £157, compared to the same period in 2023.

The average cost paid in the first quarter of 2024 was £635, according to ABI, but many have reported much larger increases .

One member of BirminghamLive's Cost of Living group stated that their car insurance had risen by £300 annually, with the cheapest quote they could find on comparison sites being £1,300.

Another found that their annual cost had increased by £500, and several others reported their premiums doubling .