WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO PARK YOUR CAR?

If you have a large enough garage and a drive and can park on the road, you have choices, so use them. Get a car insurance quote based on all three parking options and select whichever is best.

Don't forget to run the same checks each time you need a new policy, as insurers may have reevaluated their risk profile for your area, and your current parking preference may no longer be best.

Of course, if you don't have a garage or a drive, you may think the decision is made for you. However, you still have choices.

You may be able to save a little money by parking your car just a few streets away from your front door if your road is considered as high risk by insurers (such as a main road or one where lots of thefts have been reported).

If you live close to your place of work, and it has a car park, you could park there, provided you have permission from your boss.

Many drivers underestimate the impact of their parking choices on car insurance costs. But it's a critical factor insurers consider when assessing risk. Parking on a busy street, as opposed to a secure garage, can bring a higher risk of theft or damage, often reflected in...