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Is it possible to claim back insurance payments?

I’ve recently been helping my Dad with his money and it’s a mess. His girlfriend was meant to be in charge of it all.  He was paying for so many things needlessly. 

Just one of the direct debits is for car insurance for a car he sold 3 years ago 😳 

Is there any way of claiming any of it back? I’m assuming not as it’s his mistake but I would really appreciate any advice. 

He’s 62, recently retired, and of sound mind, if that makes any difference. 

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  • Sandtree
    Sandtree Posts: 10,628 Forumite
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    He needs to contact the insurers and let them know, if he has proof that he sold the car 3 years ago the chances are better of getting something... hopefully at a minimum they'll waive the cancellation fees and a good outcome would be getting this years premiums returned. Anything more is probably overly optimistic. 
  • TELLIT01
    TELLIT01 Posts: 18,607 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper PPI Party Pooper
    Until he asks he won't know.  Some are more customer focussed than others.
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