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Car Insurance - how to save?
brummiekid
Posts: 47 Forumite
in Motoring
Hi
My son is about to buy his first car and as expected the amount of insurance is off the Richter scale!
He is technically a student but on a schollarship with a local football team (newly relegated - no jokes please!), he has passed his coaching badge and coaches younger players. He also has a part time job as a food waiter and occasionally helps me in my IT job. (Busy lad!)
My question to those in the know is....which is the best profession to state when requesting a quote? If it makes a big diference he could even find a job with lots of diferent local tradespeople (if you know what I mean!;) )
My aim is not to cheat but to be a bit more savvy when requesting a quote.
Any help or advice would be appreciated.
Cheers
Mark F
My son is about to buy his first car and as expected the amount of insurance is off the Richter scale!
He is technically a student but on a schollarship with a local football team (newly relegated - no jokes please!), he has passed his coaching badge and coaches younger players. He also has a part time job as a food waiter and occasionally helps me in my IT job. (Busy lad!)
My question to those in the know is....which is the best profession to state when requesting a quote? If it makes a big diference he could even find a job with lots of diferent local tradespeople (if you know what I mean!;) )
My aim is not to cheat but to be a bit more savvy when requesting a quote.
Any help or advice would be appreciated.
Cheers
Mark F
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I've tried that too! Luckily I had a friend at a local insurance broker who let me try a number of combinations, but I suspect most high street brokers would be reasonably accomodating. Then just use the knowledge found to shop around again.
I ended up staying with my original job description in the end as everything else pushed it up!0 -
'Professional' is always a good starting point;)
I've found the following insurance companies to be very good for the 'younger generation'
DirectLine
Admiral
Chruchill
Tesco
Usually quoting/buying online saves you 10% also!
Best of luck:DNew car (not even 2months old) up for sale:-
Ford Focus Sport 1.8TDCi 5dr '06' plate
Sea Grey
2600miles
P.M for more details0 -
He can save a fortune if he takes a 'passplus' course.~A mind is a terrible thing to waste on housework~0
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