Elise insurance for Non UK resident.
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I have an Elise in the UK that is registered in my name at my mums UK address.
The problem is, I can't insure it as they all say I need to live in the country for 6 months per year.
Ok, I thought, I will get a very good friend of mine to insure it but, the companies tell him, if it is not his, they can't insure the car.
The other thing is, the DVLA are just changing the private plate on the car so I don't have the V5 at present.
My thoughts were to just give the V5 to my friend and he could use it during the summer but not changing the name.
Can anyone help?
The problem is, I can't insure it as they all say I need to live in the country for 6 months per year.
Ok, I thought, I will get a very good friend of mine to insure it but, the companies tell him, if it is not his, they can't insure the car.
The other thing is, the DVLA are just changing the private plate on the car so I don't have the V5 at present.
My thoughts were to just give the V5 to my friend and he could use it during the summer but not changing the name.
Can anyone help?
Every insurance company tells me I cannot insure it as I do not live there; I must reside in the UK for 6 months.
Get this, I cannot even be on my friends insurance because I am a non UK resident. And yes, I am British, was born there aswell as all my family tree!
I am not wanting to move the car abroad at this time.
Still no solution other than signing it over to my friend!
Get this, I cannot even be on my friends insurance because I am a non UK resident. And yes, I am British, was born there aswell as all my family tree!
I am not wanting to move the car abroad at this time.
Still no solution other than signing it over to my friend!
I have found an insurer that will do it. It is for non UK residents and I can keep the car in my name and have named drivers.
A few of you say that you have friends on your insurance or you go on your dad's insurance whilst being a non UK res. but, have you asked them if it is a problem that you are not in the UK for 6 months a year, i.e. you are an expat?!
I just want things in order so there is no question of problems waiting to bit me.
Thanks for the help in anycase. I am sorted now.
Roy
A few of you say that you have friends on your insurance or you go on your dad's insurance whilst being a non UK res. but, have you asked them if it is a problem that you are not in the UK for 6 months a year, i.e. you are an expat?!
I just want things in order so there is no question of problems waiting to bit me.
Thanks for the help in anycase. I am sorted now.
Roy
Send me a u2u, and maybe we can talk about it. Would be interested where you live out here.
I have the insurance sorted, not really expensive and covers me and 2 friends to drive it all over europe. But I suggest you contact me for all the options
Roy
I have the insurance sorted, not really expensive and covers me and 2 friends to drive it all over europe. But I suggest you contact me for all the options
Roy
Ruairidh said:
Hi - I am in the same position, (UK national with UK registered RHD Lotus Elise, but currently living in France, in my case I want to avoid transfering the car to french plates, as it will be re-sold in the UK once a buyer is found)
I see in the post that Francelise has solved the problem and found a suitable insurer.
I'd be very grateful to know which insurer was used.
Thank you
Sean, SW France
I see in the post that Francelise has solved the problem and found a suitable insurer.
I'd be very grateful to know which insurer was used.
Thank you
Sean, SW France
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