Reality TV star Katie Price has shared the hefty price tag she faces for car insurance due to her history of driving bans. The star explained on a podcast that obtaining insurance has become a major challenge, with companies demanding significant deposits and monthly premiums.
Katie Price has disclosed the exorbitant cost she received for her car insurance after accumulating six driving bans . The 46-year-old celebrity has been subject to multiple driving suspensions throughout her career, most recently returning to driving last October following an 18-month ban stemming from a drink driving offense. In a recent interview, Price explained that obtaining car insurance has become a financial burden due to her past driving record.
She attributes her predicament to both her reputation and her history of driving offenses, stating, 'I can’t get insured on a nice car because of my driving bans and that. And because of who I am.'Price elaborated on her experience while appearing on Rob Moore’s Disruptors podcast, revealing that insurance companies are reluctant to insure her due to her public image. She shared, 'No insurance company will insure me, because of who I am. I put down ‘author’ but they see the name Katie Price and they’re like “oh,” then they make you phone them back.’ The reality TV personality expressed her belief that this situation constitutes 'discrimination' against her, highlighting the substantial premiums quoted by various insurance providers. 'They want £150,000 down, and £8,000 a month,’ she disclosed, shocking the podcast host.Moore questioned the logic of such exorbitant costs for a car valued at £20,000, to which Price responded affirmatively. While acknowledging that her past driving convictions might contribute to the high premiums, Price asserted that she often evaded paparazzi while engaging in reckless driving. As a result of her insurance challenges, Price now relies on rental cars for transportation. She stated, 'It’s all legit, I rent the car, it’s a 40 grand car automatic, black, ok I’m not a snob but I’m used to nice cars. But I got into the car, all the dash, all digital and I thought, “So you know what Kate, this grounds you”.’ Despite the inconvenience, Price expressed a degree of contentment with her current situation. She concluded by stating, 'I’m chuffed’ even though my Range Rover has to now sit on my driveway not being used.Price further revealed her preference for a more understated lifestyle, stating, 'I’d rather look poor and have s**t loads of money. Because I think that’s more endearing.’ This preference reflects her recent financial struggles, which included an arrest at Heathrow Airport last year for skipping a bankruptcy court hearing to pursue cosmetic procedures in Turkey with her boyfriend, JJ Slater. However, there are signs of a financial turnaround for Price, as recent reports indicate she is 'set for a huge joint TV show' after moving in with former Atomic Kitten singer Kerry Katona following their successful collaboration in a pantomime performance during the holiday season
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