Moving from US to UK.. Car Ins options.?

Moving from US to UK.. Car Ins options.?

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bridgdav

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4,805 posts

249 months

Sunday 7th February 2016
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A long story..

A good friend of mine is moving to the UK from USA in March. He is actually a British national, with full British passport, although he has also US Citizenship. He moved to the US with his parents as a boy.

He has been here for 20 years or more, so has no financial or insurance history in the UK. I went the other way 5 years ago, so have experience of the US issues.

What can he expect going to UK.. Do Experian and Equifax have a reciprocal agreement with US agencies..?
He does not have a UK driving license, so that will take a while.
He has cash for a car but, what are his options of purchasing a car with a US license and then insuring it..? Should he carry over US insurance proof of no claims..? It wasn't worth anything when I came to USA.

Any advice for someone going US to UK would be most appreciated.

bridgdav

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4,805 posts

249 months

Wednesday 10th February 2016
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Any idea what he can expect as far as insurance premium..?
Will he start as a new driver? No history or bonus.