driving partners car...........

FTBLondon_2

hi all,

I have just moved into my flat with my partner and we was looking to save some extra cash and I was thinking about giving up my car, as I live under 1mile away from work and do not really have to commute anywhere far at the weekends. My main question is can i drive my partners car with her in the passenger seat, she is 24 and fully comp?? sorry if this question is a bit stupid as i am only a new driver myself!!

thanks everyone :money:

davetrousers

You need to be insured! Get her to add you as a named driver.

WestonDave

You would need to be a named driver on her policy - that may cost but probably not as much as running your car and insuring it seperately, especially if you can make it clear that you will only be driving occasionally. Contact the insurer and ask how much it would cost to add you.

suisidevw

It will be a minimal cost, notify the insurers

ormus

not if youre a new driver and young?
some companies will add some names for nowt, mine did for my eldest DD.
but shes 32 and been driving for 12 yrs.

phill99

If you drive without insurance its a mandatory 6 points on your licence. If you have been driving for less than two years that means you will have to take a retest. Additionally, your partner will be committing an offence in that she allowed you to drive her car without insurance, so you would both get a nick!