Insuring myself on my sons car.

sufc1964

Hi all. I have recently purchased a car for my son who is nearing his driving test. I thought that i would be able to drive this car on my own insurance for my own car. This is not the case as my company doesnt allow me to drive other cars. Although my son has his own learner insurance can I take out a seperate policy to drive his car if the need should arise? Many thanks in advance for any help.

Nodding_Donkey

Can't he put you as a named driver on his insurance?

Car_54

I'd have thought the cheaper option would be to get yourself added as a named driver on your son's insurance.

sufc1964

Hi, his policy is with a specialist learner driver comany called Collingwood. I'll check with them to see if its possible. Thank you.

forgotmyname

Is that the one where only a learner can be covered? I seem to remember getting a quote from a company that would not add drivers with a full licence.

You can take out another policy but you wont be able to use your current no claims so maybe costly.

Zandoni

If you are teaching your son I would of thought you have to be insured to drive the car.

CP123

i cant insure my son as second driver, he passed in 19.06.2015, i want to know why

BeenThroughItAll

CP123 wrote: »

i cant insure my son as second driver, he passed in 19.06.2015, i want to know why

Eh?

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LandyAndy

CP123 wrote: »

i cant insure my son as second driver, he passed in 19.06.2015, i want to know why

Because your insurer doesn't cover young drivers? My policies won't accept my sons.

I bought my sons their own cars and put me as a named driver.

angel_of_dartford

Oooh, shouty.

Have you asked the insurance company ?

Car_54

Zandoni wrote: »

If you are teaching your son I would of thought you have to be insured to drive the car.

No. But it's a good idea, in case son wants to give up in mid-lesson.