Car insurance group 7

What is insurance group 7?

There are 50 insurance “groups” that have been created to help car insurance companies set reasonable premiums. These groups are based on how costly it should be to insure a vehicle, from group 1 (cheapest) to group 50 (most expensive).

A number of factors are considered, including a car’s performance, safety features, security features and the cost of replacing parts.

Cars in insurance group 7 are among the cheapest to insure, although those in 1-6 will be cheaper to cover. The cars in this group are likely to possess less powerful engines and be inexpensive to repair in general.

Car makes and models in insurance group 7

You might notice some familiar names in insurance group 7. That’s because cheaper cars are among the most commonly bought in the UK.

Cars in insurance group 7 and the average cost by driver’s age

Using the table below, you can look out for the make and model of your car, and work out how much you’re likely to pay for your car insurance based on your age.

• How we got these rates

  These rates are based on the average cost of cover for cars in the insurance groups shown, for drivers of different ages with a Newcastle (NE1) postcode, which our research suggests represents an average for insurance rates in the UK. Updated: April 2024 (source: Confused).

Insurance group 7 categories

• 7E: Surpasses the security requirements for this type of car, leading to a lower insurance group rating.
• 7A: Meets the standard security requirements for this type of car.
• 7D: Falls short of security requirements for this type of car, resulting in a higher insurance group rating.
• 7U: Security standard is unacceptable. The insurer might require upgraded aftermarket security before providing coverage.
• 7P: Provisional status. Insufficient data is available at launch for classification. This will likely be updated once Thatcham can evaluate the new car.
• 7G: Grey import. Thatcham tests only officially sold UK cars, so imports are evaluated based on the insurer’s pricing.

Average insurance group 7e cost

To provide you with an idea of how much it may cost you to insure your insurance group 7 car, we ran several quotes to find an average figure. Based on our results, on average, you could insure your car with a comprehensive policy for the monthly price of £67.43, or an annual sum of £682.

• How we calculated this price

  We generated these quotes using the following assumptions about the vehicle and the driver.

  The vehicle is/has:

  • Insurance group 7 model
  • Factory fitted alarm system
  • Not modified
  • Used for social, domestic and commuting purposes
  • 10,000 mileage per year
  • Parked in a work car park during the day
  • Parked on a driveway at night

  The driver is/has:

  • A 30-year-old, single teacher from London
  • A homeowner
  • Five years no-claims discount
  • No driving or other convictions in the last 5 years

Why are cars in group 7 one of the cheapest?

The main reason that cars in insurance group 7 are cheap to insure is that they score well for the following factors:

• It’s cheap to source parts and make repairs
• The cars have low market value
• Smaller engines
• Quick repair times

Which other factors affect your car insurance premium?

Here are some other key factors that impact your car insurance:

• Engine type and capacity. The larger your engine, the more you’ll probably pay to insure your car. With a smaller engine, you’ll be perceived as a lower risk to insurers. In most cases, they’ll reflect this lower risk by offering a lower premium.
• Driver location. Your location is used to estimate the likelihood of your car being stolen or involved in an accident. For example, a 30-year-old in central London will pay £892 for insurance for a Citroen C1 1.0i Platinum 3d, while the same 30-year-old in Newcastle may only pay £682.
• Driver age. The age of the driver also plays a big role in determining the cost of your insurance premium. This is because the youngest and oldest drivers are statistically more likely to make car insurance claims. The average 20-year-old driver in London could pay £3,257 for the Nissan Note 1.2 N-Tec 5d, while the average 40-year-old Londoner will only pay £797.

Other factors impacting the price of your premiums include:

• Marital status
• Your occupation and credit history
• The likelihood of theft based on the car and your area
• The age of your car
• Your driving history and driving activity
• Your no claims discount

How can I save on my car insurance premiums?

Choosing a cheap car, such as those listed in insurance group 7, is a clever way to reduce the cost of your car insurance premium.

Here are some other things you can do to reduce your car insurance premium:

• Avoid driving convictions. Any convictions on your record will make your premium more expensive.
• Be economical about your car usage. The fewer miles you drive, the more your premium could drop. This is because you’re less likely to claim if your car usage is low.
• Pay annually rather than monthly. By paying annually, you won’t be charged monthly interest on your premium.
• Install extra safety precautions. The safer your car, the lower the risk put on the insurer.
• Don’t just accept your renewal quote. When it’s time to renew your car insurance policy, always shop around. In most cases, you could save a lot by assessing your options.

Frequently asked questions

• Is insurance group 7 expensive

  The cars in this group are among the cheapest. After all, car insurance groups range from 1 (cheapest) to 50 (most expensive).

• What does Thatcham Research analyse?

  Thatcham Research analyses a number of criteria to calculate a car’s group rating. One of its key tests is a 15km/h crash impact assessment, based on an internationally recognised insurance standard. Following the crash, Thatcham’s engineers work out the cost of the time and parts to return the car to its pre-accident condition. The group rating also takes into account new car values, car performance (including top speed and acceleration time), parts pricing, safety and security features, and the alignment and structure of a car’s bumpers.

Written by

Danny Butler

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