Short term car insurance...
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I am getting a new next week but selling my current car privately. My current insurance company won't provide temporary cover for BMWs so I need to find short term cover for my old car whilst I sell it privately.
Can anyone recommend a company to use for this?
There seem to be so many but if anyone has had a good experience with one I'd like to hear.
Cheers
Can anyone recommend a company to use for this?
There seem to be so many but if anyone has had a good experience with one I'd like to hear.
Cheers
I had the same problem earlier this year.
RAC Insurance wouldn't cover both cars for even half an hour!
I went to the local A Plan office; they got me a policy for the new car that was cheaper than RAC were quoting, and they got a full NCD on the new policy on the understanding that I would cancel the policy with RAC on the car I was selling within a month. I sold it with 3/4 days to spare.
You may be able to get a similar arrangement with a proper broker, but I the internet / offshore call centres will be about as useful as a chocolate teapot!
RAC Insurance wouldn't cover both cars for even half an hour!
I went to the local A Plan office; they got me a policy for the new car that was cheaper than RAC were quoting, and they got a full NCD on the new policy on the understanding that I would cancel the policy with RAC on the car I was selling within a month. I sold it with 3/4 days to spare.
You may be able to get a similar arrangement with a proper broker, but I the internet / offshore call centres will be about as useful as a chocolate teapot!
+ 1 for TempCover
I've used them twice now, both times to buy a car. First when I was 17, second time I was 18. Prices ranged from £36 a day for a 1.8 Corsa, and when I was 17 it was £42.
No hassle at all, easy to get a quotes, documents sent via E-MAIL within minutes. Absolutely great if you need to insure a car quickly after buying it!
I've used them twice now, both times to buy a car. First when I was 17, second time I was 18. Prices ranged from £36 a day for a 1.8 Corsa, and when I was 17 it was £42.
No hassle at all, easy to get a quotes, documents sent via E-MAIL within minutes. Absolutely great if you need to insure a car quickly after buying it!
I have been wondering the same regarding short term cover. I was hoping to insure a second car for around 2 weeks so the normal short term places would be quite expensive
My insurer will only do a week for around £35 onto my current policy. I can get an annual policy for around £300.
Is my best option to just take out a year policy and cancel on day 13 during the cooling off period?
My insurer will only do a week for around £35 onto my current policy. I can get an annual policy for around £300.
Is my best option to just take out a year policy and cancel on day 13 during the cooling off period?
Snollygoster said:
Jimboka said:
I found it easier to insure for a year but pay monthly. I was able to cancel after a month with no penalty . Was far cheaper than short term cover ...
Seconded. Amused I was not. But just a timely reminder that insurers are out to rob you at any opportunity. Be sure you check exactly what, if any, cancellation fees there will be.
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