Drivers warned that festive car decorations could cost them £1,000s – here’s why and how to avoid it

DRIVERS have been warned that festive car decorations could cost them £1,000s.

With Christmas on the way, many drivers will be thinking of decorating their cars with lights or stickers.

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But car experts at Uswitch have urged motorists not to decorate their vehicles this year because their car insurance could be invalidated.

This comes after more than 3,240 Brits searched in Google for ‘car reindeer antlers’, while 10,320 have been looking for ‘Christmas car decorations’.

Christmas car decorations may add some festive cheer to your motor.

However, insurance companies may refuse to pay out claims if you’re involved in an accident.

This is because decorating a car could be considered a vehicle modification.

Insurance companies can also invalidate your cover because upgrading the aesthetics of a vehicle can make the car more attractive to thieves.

Anything from snowflake stickers to tinsel could cause the agreement to be compromised.

Speaking to the newspaper, Daily Echo, a spokesperson from the Asociation of British Insurers said: “Insurers don’t want to play Scrooge, and the odd bit of tinsel in your car is not going to going to invalidate your motor insurance.

“But don’t go overboard and do anything that could impact your safety, such as decorations that could obstruct your vision.

“Always make sure that any decorations comply with the law.

“If unsure about any modifications, then check with your insurer.”

If your view of the road is obstructed, you could be fined up to £1,000 and get three points if caught.

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