Selling a car, need short term insurance, best approach

foxy-stoat

£25 for a days insurance then SORN it, to get the most money from the sale.  The money goes into your Fathers Estate though or to your Mother.  Will you take money out of the sale for your time, transport and fuel?  If it breaks down on the way home it could get very costly.  As its only a few thousand it may not be worth the hassle.  Can your Mother handle the sale or do you need to sort that out for her?

colman12

I will need to sort it out really. Need to speak to WBAC to see what they do around cars without insurance, if they do pick up. 

colman12

Although WBAC doesn't do pick up as I read their FAQ, so i would have to either get the car transported or buy daily insurance and drive it down, which would probably be the answer.

foxy-stoat

You need to own the car for 3 months if you want WBAC to buy it from you.  Not sure about your "Father's Estate" selling to them, they may be ok with that.  You will have to ask them though.

Car_54

AdrianC said:

colman12 said:

It is taxed

Umm, it's illegal to have an uninsured car unless it's SORNed. You need to either insure it or SORN it, sharpish.

That’s true, but the offence is only committed by the RK. The OP shouldn’t rush to become the RK.

marlot

colman12 said:

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2) insure for days / month, but temp insurance v.expensive and look to sell privately
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AvivaPlus claims to be genuinely monthly - ie. pay as you go.  Might be worth a look.

mgfvvc

Ask your insurance what they would charge for a temporary addition to your policy.