New research has found that more than 11 million drivers would lie to their car insurance provider in order to ensure a payout.

A survey by price comparison site Moneysupermarket.com asked motorists what course of action they would take if their car was stolen after they had failed to secure it properly.

More than a third said they would tell their insurer the truth, while 33 per cent said they would not tell them.

A further 31 per cent said they were unsure as to whether they would tell the truth in such an instance.

Richard Mason, director of insurance at Moneysupermarket.com, says that while a small fib may seem like nothing serious, it could end up costing careful motorists who have done nothing wrong by way of higher premiums.

"If claims are regularly being paid out to drivers who don't deserve it, the honest motorist loses out and could see future premiums increase. I urge all drivers to tell the full truth, but even more importantly, secure their cars," he said.

Last year, the Association of British Insurers claimed that around one in 11 claims were false.

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