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Temporary Car Insurance in UK with a P2 Australian Probationary Licence

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Eastnec
Eastnec Posts: 5 Forumite
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My son passed his driving test in Australia in June 2025 and has a P2 Australian Probationary licence. I want to add him temporarily to my car insurance policy when he visits this month  but Viva Zero does not allow this. I cannot find any insurers who will give cover (up to 4 weeks). The issue seems to be a combination of being under 25 (he is 24.5) and has recently passed his test in Australia (one month). Any recommendations for brokers ? (I have tried the following brokers without success : Sterling/HIC, Keith Michaels, Prudent Plus, Veygo and Cuvva and the BIBA website). Very frustrating as most policies are website only with no telephone support. I don't want to hire a car which has been suggested to me.  My car is a volkswagen sports van (i.e. a VW golf) which is automatic.  Any suggestions welcome - thanks. 

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  • Eastnec
    Eastnec Posts: 5 Forumite
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    My son is born in the UK and I live in London 
  • SiliconChip
    SiliconChip Posts: 1,808 Forumite
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    I'd have thought that if a number of brokers have been unable to find anything you might be out of luck. Does he have a UK provisional licence? If so then you might be able to add him to your own policy but obviously he wouldn't be able to drive without supervision which I guess is not what he wants. And I doubt if hiring a car would be feasible as the same issues will apply.
  • Hoenir
    Hoenir Posts: 7,489 Forumite
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    Eastnec said:
    My son is born in the UK and I live in London 
    Irrelevant and an added risk factor. 
  • Eastnec
    Eastnec Posts: 5 Forumite
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    I'd have thought that if a number of brokers have been unable to find anything you might be out of luck. Does he have a UK provisional licence? If so then you might be able to add him to your own policy but obviously he wouldn't be able to drive without supervision which I guess is not what he wants. And I doubt if hiring a car would be feasible as the same issues will apply.
    Yes my son has a UK provisional licence over 7 Years. I can get temporary separate standalone learner insurance for a short period (my car insurance provider Aviva Zero does not allow provisional drivers). I can consider this if I cannot get cover for his Australian probationary licence. Thank you for the tip.
  • Eastnec
    Eastnec Posts: 5 Forumite
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    Any recommendations for niche car brokers in the west london area gratefully received. 
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