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According to a leading insurer, drivers looking to buy a new vehicle should secure a car insurance quote before signing any contracts.

esure has said that doing this will help to prevent people paying more for insurance than they had originally intended to. It will also allow drivers to judge if they can afford the premiums, if, for example, they opt to buy a higher-performance vehicle or upgrade on their previous model.

The advice was issued after the car insurance company said now is an ideal time to purchase a new vehicle, due to the fact many dealerships are cutting prices in a bid to increase new car sales.

esure, s head of risk and underwriting, Mike Pickard commented: "With a recent fall in demand for new cars crippling the car manufacturing industry and a slide in the value of the used car market, now could be one of the best times to buy a car."

He also underlined the importance of comparing the market to find the best price, both in terms of car finance and insurance.

" … whether it's bargaining on the forecourt or shopping around for the right finance and insurance deal, spending an hour or two researching the options available could make a real difference to your wallet - particularly in such a strong buyers' market. "