What is a car insurance group rating?
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In short: A 1–50 scale indicating repair costs, performance and security — group 1 is cheapest to insure, group 50 most expensive. Check a car's group before buying if insurance cost matters.
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Thatcham Research administers the grouping system used by UK insurers.
Electric cars may sit in higher groups due to battery repair costs — compare quotes for the exact model.
See car insurance groups guide.
Primary source: gov.uk/vehicle-insurance
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