1. Member States may choose to certify tools which enable consumers free of charge to compare prices, tariffs and coverage between providers of the compulsory insurance referred to in Article 3 as "motor insurance independent price comparison tools" if the conditions of paragraph 2 are met.

2. A comparison tool within the meaning of paragraph 1 shall:

(a) be operationally independent from the providers of the compulsory insurance referred to in Article 3 and ensure that service providers are given equal treatment in search results;

(b) clearly disclose the identity of the owners and operators of the comparison tool;

(c) set out the clear, objective criteria on which the comparison is based;

(d) use plain and unambiguous language;

(e) provide accurate and up-to-date information and state the time of the last update;