Cars in insurance group 6

What is car insurance group 6?

When it comes to insurance, all vehicles are assigned an insurance group from 1 (cheapest) to 50 (most expensive), and this helps determine the cost of your premiums. The group a particular car model fits into is usually determined by its performance, safety and security features, part replacement and its value.

Group 6 is one of the lower insurance groups, meaning that in general, they are cheaper to insure. The cars that fit in this category usually score well in factors used to determine the group ratings such as having good car safety features, being inexpensive to repair and possessing less powerful engines.

Car makes and models in insurance group 6

These are some of the most popular cars that fall within insurance group 6 in the UK.

Insurance group	Car make/model	Details
6	Vauxhall Corsa	It recently scored 4/5 in the EURO NCAP safety score in 2019 with high adult occupancy ratings and has won the prestigious AUTOBEST “Best Buy Car of Europe 2020”.
6	Ford Fiesta	The Ford Fiesta won three Car of the Year awards from Top Gear, Parkers and Carbuyer, solidifying its status as the UK’s favourite car in 2018.
6	Peugeot 207 Hatchback	The Peugeot 207 is well-known for its comfort, style and good fuel economy. It also has a good level of interior space and the safety features it possesses as standard are strong.
6	Kia Rio	The Kia Rio won AutoTrader’s “Best Value New Car” award in 2018 which was the outcome from a survey of over 40,000 car owners, all of whom rated their car in 16 different areas.
6	Citroen C1	In the UK, you can purchase the popular Citroën C1 from a starting price of approximately £8,500. In terms of accolade, The German Automobile Club places the Citroën C1 at the top of the range for small cars.
6	Fiat 500 Hatchback	The TwinAir received the Best New Engine Award for 2011 and is known for its small compact exterior – perfect for the city.
6	Hyundai i20 Hatchback	The Hyundai i20 has been named “Used Car of the Year” at the FirstCar awards, having also picked up the “Used Car of the Year up to £10,000” award. The Hyundai i20 makes a great purchase for any new driver.

How much does it cost to insure a car in group 6?

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: June 2024 (source: Confused).

Insurance group 6 categories

• 6E: Surpasses the security requirements for this type of car, leading to a lower insurance group rating.
• 6A: Meets the standard security requirements for this type of car.
• 6D: Falls short of security requirements for this type of car, resulting in a higher insurance group rating.
• 6U: Security standard is unacceptable. The insurer might require upgraded aftermarket security before providing coverage.
• 6P: Provisional status. Insufficient data is available at launch for classification. This will likely be updated once Thatcham can evaluate the new car.
• 6G: Grey import. Thatcham tests only officially sold UK cars, so imports are evaluated based on the insurer’s pricing.

Average insurance group 6e cost

To provide you with an idea of how much it may cost you to insure your insurance group 6 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 £63, or an annual sum of £635.

• 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 6 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 6 one of the cheapest?

Cars in insurance group 6 are often cheaper to insure because they score well in a number of factors that determine which group the car will fall under. These factors include:

• Good security and safety features
• Inexpensive to source parts and make repairs
• Low market value
• Smaller engine size
• Low repair times

Which other factors affect your car insurance premium?

Along with your car’s insurance group, these three factors have the biggest impact on the cost of your insurance:

• Engine type and capacity. If your car has a big engine, you are likely to pay more for your insurance. With a smaller engine, you’re likely to be seen as less risk to an insurer and this is usually reflected with a lower premium.
• Driver location. Insurers factor in how likely it is for your car to be stolen or involved in a road accident, and your location has a big impact on this. As an example, a 30-year-old in central London will pay £872 for insurance for a Fiat Panda Waze 1.2 69hp 5d, while the same 30-year-old in Newcastle may only pay £641. With London having a much larger population and a higher crime rate than Newcastle, it poses more of a risk to an insurance provider, and therefore, it comes with a higher premium.
• Driver age. Like location, the age of the driver plays a huge role in determining the cost of your insurance premium. The average 20-year-old driver in London could pay £2,322 for the Ford Fiesta 1.0 Zetec Navigation 3d, while the average 40-year-old Londoner will only pay £779. With younger drivers having less experience and more accidents on average than older drivers, the cost of car insurance is usually significantly more.

However, there are a lot of other factors that can also impact the price of your premiums. These include:

• Your marital status
• Your credit history and job
• Your car’s safety rating, security and anti-theft precautions
• Likelihood of theft
• The model and age of your car
• Your driving activity
• Your driving history
• No claim discount

How can I save on my car insurance premiums?

Choosing a car in insurance group 6 is a great way to reduce the price of your premium. There are also a few other things you can try to reduce the cost of your car insurance, and we’ve listed them below.

• Avoid any driving convictions. It may sound obvious, but having convictions on your record will make your premium more expensive.
• Be economical about your car usage. You could save money on your insurance by being more sparing with your car usage. Opting for public transport or walking when you can will help keep your mileage, and premium, lower.
• Pay annually rather than monthly. By paying annually, you could miss out on paying monthly interest on your instalments!
• Install extra safety precautions. The safer you make your car, the better your premium will be. By investing in extra safety features, your vehicle will be more secure and less of a risk to insure.
• Don’t just accept your renewal quote. When it’s time for renewal, make sure you compare your options – you’ll be surprised at how much you could save.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the lowest insurance group?

  Car insurance groups range from 1-50 with 1 being the cheapest and 50 being the most expensive. Cars in group 6 fall on the cheaper side of the scale when it comes to insurance, so it’s a good place to start if you’re looking for a cheaper premium.

• 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.

• Are cars in insurance group 6 good for younger drivers?

  With car insurance policies for younger drivers usually coming with a hefty price tag, choosing a car in insurance group 6 will definitely help keep the costs down. However, there are many factors other than the insurance group that determine the cost of your car insurance.

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