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Procedure for Refunding a Car insurance payment-1 year, but only using 8 months

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Got 1 years car insurance, it is now 8 months, and don't need the rest of the 4 months / as the car wont be used.

so this money can be rebated/refunded can't it? (for the 4 months left)

What is the procedure for cancelling the car insurance, at 8 months into it? (so a refund is given for the remaining 4 months).


are there forms to fill in?

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  • motorguy
    motorguy Posts: 22,611 Forumite
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    Jane_gs wrote: »
    Got 1 years car insurance, it is now 8 months, and don't need the rest of the 4 months / as the car wont be used.

    so this money can be rebated/refunded can't it? (for the 4 months left)

    What is the procedure for cancelling the car insurance, at 8 months into it? (so a refund is given for the remaining 4 months).


    are there forms to fill in?

    Ring up your insurance company. I dont think they will necessarily give you back the remainder pro rata. You'll get something back, but you bought 1 years insurance, so you've no immediate right to the remainder back, just because you dont need it.

    Sorry.
  • photome
    photome Posts: 16,657 Forumite
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    edited 30 September 2012 at 11:56AM
    Doubt you will get much back (if anything) after admin charges.

    have a look at your policy wording and call the company

    EDIT

    would be surprised if the OP returns with thanks or comments though
  • Might be worth not cancelling, depending on the accrued NCB situation.
  • rxbren
    rxbren Posts: 413 Forumite
    Cheaper in the long run to just keep the insurance youll have an extra years no claims bonus you have already paid the money so its not a monthly cost so its a no brainer
  • londonTiger
    londonTiger Posts: 4,903 Forumite
    no way does one year ncb give you 1/3 the cost of first years insurance. unless you're 18 or something.

    you'll get hit with admin charges for the cancellation. the low end the insurer the more you pay,
  • Foxy-Stoat_3
    Foxy-Stoat_3 Posts: 2,980 Forumite
    They might not of had any NCD 1 year = 30%

    Keep it going and wait for the renewal, you wont get much back, unless your premium was £1000+
    "Dream World" by The B Sharps....describes a lot of the posts in the Loans and Mortgage sections !!!
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