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INSURANCE GROUPS: How can I find the insurance group for a car? (FAQs)
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CONTINUOUS INSURANCE: What is it and how does it affect me? (FAQs)
Continuous Insurance becomes compulsory from June 2011. It compels the owner to insure his car continuously even if it is temporarily unused. The new vehicle insurance law means that the registered keeper of a vehicle must keep it insured unless they've made a SORN (Statutory Off -
INSURANCE IN FRANCE: I have heard that the car is insured, rather then the driver. Is that true? (FAQs)
The main difference between car insurance in France, and the UK is that in France, you insure the car rather than the driver. Once your car is insured, anyone who has your permission can drive it. You must always have evidence of insurance on the car. When you receive -
MULTI CAR INSURANCE: Can I insure more than one car on the same insurance policy? (FAQs)
Yes. Brokers www.primoplc.com make a speciality of packaging a client's cars, motorbikes, campervans, classic cars etc. under a single policy with a single insurer. They also offer home and contents, and even yacht, caravan, holiday home -
GAP INSURANCE: What is GAP insurance and do I really need it? (FAQs)
Gap insurance covers the difference between the initial purchase price of your car and what you may get as an insurance payout. Many insurance companies offer policies that include ‘new car replacement’ during the first year of ownership, but after this date you may find that if your -
YOUNG DRIVERS INSURANCE: Where can I find cheap insurance for younger drivers? (FAQs)
Citroen C1, FIAT Panda 1.1 Active, Nissan Pixo, Peugeot 107, Suzuki Alto, Toyota Aygo. From £2,500 used. From £6,000 new via drivethedea l and via some dealers. Group 1 insurance. 4 star NCAP crash safety rating. Under 120g/km -
INSURANCE WRITE OFFS: What do different insurance write off categories mean? (FAQs)
FAQ last updated 29-09-2017: From 1-10-2017 there are four new, more specific categories of insurance damage write off: A = must be crushed. B = can be broken for salvage of parts; cannot be put back on the road. S = structurally damaged but can -
CAR HIRE INSURANCE: What do I need to know about insuring hire cars? (FAQs)
of comparison the coverage I have is $2 Million here and we don't sue a tenth as much plus there are caps on a lot of minor ailments and things that "victims" will try to milk out of insurance. So I have 20X the cover in a country with 10% of the risk. CDW is insurance to eliminate -
CREDIT HIRE: What is it and how can it affect me if I am involved in a crash? (FAQs)
a non-fault accident. Rather than paying for the hire of the vehicle at the time of hire, the credit hire company will attempt to recover the costs of hire from the at-fault driver's insurer once the claim is settled. Credit hire may be available to any non-fault vehicle owner whatever their own -
TAXING A CAR YOU HAVE BOUGHT: How do I legally drive home a car I have bought privately? (FAQs)
You need to both insure and tax the car, which you can do online.. This is the official version: "From 1 October 2014, when you buy a vehicle, the vehicle tax will no longer be transferred with the vehicle. You will need to get new vehicle tax before you can use the vehicle. You can -
BROKERS: Which brokers should I consider if buying a new or used car? (FAQs)
for an offence under section 43C of the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 (as amended) or that a claim made against a car insurance policy might be prejudiced by the commercial practice. "It was held that there was a risk that a driver might be prosecuted for an offence under section 43C -
INSURANCE: Which are the cheapest new cars to insure? (FAQs)
Low Insurance Group Cars – all in the ABI Group 1 Chevrolet Matiz 5dr Hat 0.8 S 08 Chevrolet Matiz 5dr Hat 0.8 Se Au 08 Citroen C1 3dr Hat 1.0i 68 Code 08A Citroen C1 3dr Hat 1.0i Rhythm 08A Citroen C1 3dr Hat 1.0i Vibe -
SMART REPAIRS: Who repairs minor damage to my car, its trim and wheels? (FAQs)
Alloy Wheel Insurance Alloy Wheel Repair Plan offered in the North East of England. The plan covers any kerb damage to new / nearly new cars. The plan covers 4 repairs over a 12 month period for only £89. Website -
IMPORTING A CAR: I want to import a car to the UK - what do I need to know? (FAQs)
date for your car. g. Once the dealer gives you a delivery date, ask him to arrange temporary insurance for you to drive the car back (this insurance will be Third Party only). A new EU rule now requires you to insure the car in the country of purchase. But if you want to arrange -
FINDING AN OLD CAR: How can I find a car I owned years ago? (FAQs)
property.) You can find out if it is insured here: http://www.askmid.com You can check the MoT history here: https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history Final port of call is the relevant car club, which you can Google. -
PASS PLUS: What is Pass Plus and will it reduce my insurance?  (FAQs)
drivers for discounts of up to 20% on their first year’s insurance premium. By Far The Best Pass Plus Course www.mbdrivingacademy.com Councils Sponsoring PASS PLUS -
WINTER TYRES: Should I use different tyres for the winter? (FAQs)
discs and callipers, and be sure to inform your insurer of this 'modification' in order to meet the rules on disclosure. If you fit steel wheels in place of alloys you will probably need a different set of shouldered wheel nuts or bolts. I can testify from experience that Pirelli Scotto Zero -
ENGINE ECU: Where can I have the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of my car re-mapped? (FAQs)
Please note If you alter the specification of your car in any way you must inform your insurer or your insurance could be void. Highly Recommended ECU Repair Service Blue Streak Europe Ltd, Lingford Street, Huchnall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire -
STORING A CAR: How should I prepare my car for long term storage? (FAQs)
Firstly, from June 2011, a car has to be continuously insured unless it is stored off the road and a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) made. Link to how to SORN a car -
HIRING A CAR: Where can I hire a car in the UK and abroad? (FAQs)
(new) - £2800 (only £100 per day) Conditions for Hire Prices are based on PICK UP ONLY and include fully comprehensive insurance for 2 named drivers. Drivers may be subject to acceptance on Insurance Proposal Form. All prices exclude VAT (20%). Minimum