With insurance premiums spiralling across the country, we asked our readers how much extra they paid this year.

Some 28% of respondents said their car or jeep insurance jumped by €200-€299 this year, followed by 21% who saw their premium increase by €100-€199.

A total of 12% said they are paying an extra €300-€399 and a further 11% were quoted an extra €400-€499 this year.

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A luckier 13% of respondents said they were subjected to a rise of less than €100, while 15% paid from €500 to over €1,000 extra.

We also asked if drivers had been refused a quote because their car is over 10 years old. Nineteen percent of respondents said they were rejected on this basis when shopping around for a quote.

Indeed, those with older cars faced greater hikes – 31% paid a further €200-€299. Some 20% were quoted an extra €400-€499 on last year’s premium.

Quotes

  • Less than €100: 13%.
  • €100-€199: 21%.
  • €200-€299: 28%.
  • €300-€399:12%.
  • €400-€499: 11%.
  • €500-€599: 6%.
  • €600-€699: 2%.
  • €700-€799: 1%.
  • €800-€999: 2%.
  • Over €1,000: 4%.

    • Quotes for older cars and jeeps

  • Less than €100: 7%.
  • €100-€199: 18%.
  • €200-€299: 31%.
  • €300-€399: 7%.
  • €400-€499: 20%.
  • €600-€699: 4%.
  • €700-€799: 4%.
  • €800-€999: 4%.
  • Over €1,000: 5%.