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car insurance for International licence now UK licence

nzpod
nzpod Posts: 78 Forumite
in Insurance & life assurance
Hi all,

First post in the forum.

I am from New Zealand and just sent in my drivers licence to get changed to a UK licence. I have had my full licence in nz for 10 years.

Now when I access these comparison website to get quotes for can insurance, when asked how long have you had your licence for what do I put in?

a) 1 month--> quote is terribly expensive
b) 10 years-->quote is much more reasonable

I presume i put in option a unfortunately as NZ licence is not the same as a UK licence...

Anyway advice from anyone, especially expats from AU, NZ, Canada etc will be greatly appreciates.

Thanks!

Comments

  • huckster
    huckster Posts: 5,599 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Use an Insurance broker, which you will find easier.

    http://www.biba.org.uk/ConsumerHome.aspx

    For New Zealand, they should allow you the number of years of similar driving experience and not penalise you for the short amount of time with a UK licence.
    The comments I post are personal opinion. Always refer to official information sources before relying on internet forums. If you have a problem with any organisation, enter into their official complaints process at the earliest opportunity, as sometimes complaints have to be started within a certain time frame.
  • nzpod
    nzpod Posts: 78 Forumite
    Cheers buddy!
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