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Temporary car insurance for 3-4 months

Hi all

I'm needing insurance on my car for only 3-4 months (fully comp). I've done some comparison sites and quotes and if i want a rolling 28 day insurance I have been quoted £457 per month. I've also been quoted £180 per month committed to 3 months. This is very expensive considering a whole years insurance is only £600.

Any ideas on how i can get this down? Should i commit to 12 months then cancel when i don't need it? Any inusurers offer better cancellation terms than the others?

Any info greatly received.

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  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 32,994 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Buy a whole years insurance. Cancel what you dont use.

    And yes to the question.
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  • garth549
    garth549 Posts: 486 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts
    Just look for annual policies and factor in the cancellation charge into the quote. Usually between £30-£50
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