# Car insurance: older cars more often involved in claims but less costly

> An analysis by online insurer Leocare on 2025-2026 claims shows that vehicles over 11 years old account for 44% of claims but only 25% of costs, with newer models costing more to repair.

**In brief**: Economy event (severity: info) nationwide, first detected on 12 November 2026 at 05:32. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 12 November 2026 at 05:32.

- Category: Economy
- Severity: Info
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 12 November 2026 at 05:32
- Updated: 12 November 2026 at 05:32
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/18141-car-insurance-older-cars-more-often-involved-in-claims-but-less-costly

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Assurance auto : les vieilles voitures ont plus d’accidents, les récentes coûtent plus cher](https://www.breizh-info.com/2026/11/12/265389/assurance-auto-les-vieilles-voitures-ont-plus-daccidents-les-recentes-coutent-plus-cher/) — Breizh-Info, 12 November 2026 at 05:32

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Cite as: Acturadar, “Car insurance: older cars more often involved in claims but less costly”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/18141-car-insurance-older-cars-more-often-involved-in-claims-but-less-costly
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