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Over-80s with car insurance are being handed a financial boost as the cost of premiums drops . Data from Compare the Market shows older drivers aged between 65 and 79 were paying an average of £388 for car insurance coverage last August.

However, this has now fallen by £63, with most road users paying just £325 to use the roads. Many insurers cover people over 80, though others might have restrictions in place.

Age Co offers Car Insurance, provided by LV=, which has an age limit of up to 110. This means more people over the age of 80 can find protection, according to Age UK.

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The charity says: "The cost of car insurance is based on many factors, including: your age, car model, and where you live. D

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