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PAYG Car Insurance (no fixed term contract)

Afternoon all,

This is my first post on the site, so I'll start with a commendation to Martin and rest of you who provide the information to make this such a valuable resource.

I have a simple problem for whic I can't find a reasonably priced solution; my car insurance expires in April and I need insurance for 3 months only as I'm leaving the country. All insurers offer a pay monthly option but this is just financing a 12 month packages.

The only solutions I can find are eCar who want to charge £103/month (my current policy is £45/month) or the Norwich Union pay as you drive (satellite tracked) option which I'm a bit reticent of given I don't want to install a massive unit in the car - they quote about £30/month.

Has anyone got any experience on this front or know of a better way I can get insurance for a short period?

Thanks, Gav

Comments

  • maclean2
    maclean2 Posts: 709 Forumite
    Hi - suggest you try computerquote insurance in Portsmouth on 0800 389 9949.Their website explains their flexible PAYG scheme.No personal dealings but are well established and they have several branches in the area.

    HTH
  • simplicity
    simplicity Posts: 107 Forumite
    Hi there

    I've been with Norwich Union PAYD, to be honest it isn't a massive unit. It's all hidden so not an eyesore either.

    30 a month seems fair but don't forget you'll have to pay the cancellation charge which is 30.45 I believe. sorry i can't help further.
  • maclean2 wrote: »
    Hi - suggest you try computerquote insurance in Portsmouth on 0800 389 9949.Their website explains their flexible PAYG scheme.No personal dealings but are well established and they have several branches in the area.

    HTH

    I gave them a call, no dice: their policy is monthly direct debit of the annual scheme.

    Thanks for the tip though!
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