We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide
High Car Insurance Quotes for New UK License Holders (but experienced EU driver)
DustD1980
Posts: 1 Newbie
Hi all
Would really be grateful for some advice on behalf of a friend.
She moved to the UK in 2014 to live and work and has just obtained a full-UK driving license (February 2018). She works full time for the council. Previous to this, she has driven in Italy for approximately 15 years with a clean license and no accidents that were her fault. She can provide documentation (in Italian) to prove this.
She is trying to insure a 1.0 litre vehicle, but is being quoted over £700 because none of the insurance companies she has spoken to take into account her Italian driving history despite having documentary evidence. They seem to focus only on her UK history - only 2 months, and 0 years no-claims.
Are there any companies out there that would consider her Italian driving history and charge a lower premium?
Many thanks.
Would really be grateful for some advice on behalf of a friend.
She moved to the UK in 2014 to live and work and has just obtained a full-UK driving license (February 2018). She works full time for the council. Previous to this, she has driven in Italy for approximately 15 years with a clean license and no accidents that were her fault. She can provide documentation (in Italian) to prove this.
She is trying to insure a 1.0 litre vehicle, but is being quoted over £700 because none of the insurance companies she has spoken to take into account her Italian driving history despite having documentary evidence. They seem to focus only on her UK history - only 2 months, and 0 years no-claims.
Are there any companies out there that would consider her Italian driving history and charge a lower premium?
Many thanks.
0
Comments
-
£700 for a driver with no ncb sounds about right. Full 9 years ncb would drop that to around £200 to £250.0
-
Even if she was a UK citizen in a similar situation (not driven for 3 or 4 years) they would be getting similar quotes.0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 353.5K Banking & Borrowing
- 254.2K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 455K Spending & Discounts
- 246.6K Work, Benefits & Business
- 602.9K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 178.1K Life & Family
- 260.6K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards