A recent survey produced by insurance company Swinton has revealed that Britons take into account the possible insurance premiums when purchasing a new car.

As well as thought over the amount of petrol your new vehicle may produce and the general price, Britons also take into account the amount they may need to shell out on insurance.

Steve Chelton, Insurer Development Manager for Swinton motor insurance, said: "With the current financial climate, people are thinking long and hard before committing themselves to buying a new or used car.

He added, "There are many things to consider before buying a vehicle, and being able to find cheap yet good value car insurance is one of them. We'd advise anyone who's buying a car to get a quote a car insurance quote before making a purchase to avoid becoming trapped with costly monthly premiums."