Motor insurance question

rab60bit · 17th July 2022, 20:03

In the past it's usually been a simple process to add a temporary driver to my insurance - a bit pricey but straightforward. Anyone had issues with doing it recently because eg Stirling Insurance won't entertain it! Could be just them or the comprehensive policy I've currently got but it's causing us problems and just wondered if it's general change of policy.

AndyN01 · 18th July 2022, 06:38

Haven't done it very recently but LV were brilliant.

Basically just run through the usual question as if asking for a quote, name, date of birth, accidents, convictions etc. etc. and that's it. And they held the details on file so if you wanted the person on again it was really, really easy.

Very reasonable pricing too.

I'll be interested to hear any recent experiences.

edwardmk · 18th July 2022, 08:44

Never had a problem with changes including adding drivers with Admiral multicar, but they usually charged an admin fee. I've just switched to NFU since they came highly recommended and it seems very easy to make changes with them as well. I just removed a ZTT 190 and added a Rover 2.5 and got a £50 rebate from NFU which was a pleasant surprise.

Robson Rover Repair · 19th July 2022, 19:38

Unfortunately it's this kinda stuff people forget to ask when buying a policy now. So many are firmly rigid and won't change at all now. Again insurance is a con, at least Richard Turpin wore a mask!

BRG75 · 20th July 2022, 06:08

I've been with NFU for about 5 years now, never had to make a claim (with NFU, or any other motor policy for that matter) and certainly find them easy to deal with.

Whilst no claims, I put our daughter on one car for a month, and have changed fixed mileage, which cars covered etc. a good few times, no issue at all.

Certainly not the cheapest; middle of the pack, whenever I've compared, but there you go.

Regards

Mike

rab60bit · 20th July 2022, 14:53

My daughter-in-law (in Canada) got it sorted a couple of days back with her mothers insurers Sterling but I've no idea what the initial problem she had was. Cost her £100 for two weeks plus a £45 admin. fee - which I thought was a bit steep!

17th July 2022, 20:03	#1
rab60bit Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 1,513 Thanks: 433 Thanked 301 Times in 212 Posts	Motor insurance question In the past it's usually been a simple process to add a temporary driver to my insurance - a bit pricey but straightforward. Anyone had issues with doing it recently because eg Stirling Insurance won't entertain it! Could be just them or the comprehensive policy I've currently got but it's causing us problems and just wondered if it's general change of policy.

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AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,075 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	Haven't done it very recently but LV were brilliant. Basically just run through the usual question as if asking for a quote, name, date of birth, accidents, convictions etc. etc. and that's it. And they held the details on file so if you wanted the person on again it was really, really easy. Very reasonable pricing too. I'll be interested to hear any recent experiences. __________________ Andy. http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/

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BRG75 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer, 9th & 10th Rovers Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sevenoaks Posts: 975 Thanks: 670 Thanked 290 Times in 195 Posts	I've been with NFU for about 5 years now, never had to make a claim (with NFU, or any other motor policy for that matter) and certainly find them easy to deal with. Whilst no claims, I put our daughter on one car for a month, and have changed fixed mileage, which cars covered etc. a good few times, no issue at all. Certainly not the cheapest; middle of the pack, whenever I've compared, but there you go. Regards Mike __________________ Presently 2004 75 CDTi auto Connoisseur Tourer - White Gold 2001 75 2.5 auto Connoisseur Saloon - White Gold Previously 2002 75 1.8 auto Club SE, 2000 75 1.8 auto Classic SE (Company Car) 1997 420 (Company Car) 1996 216 cabriolet, 198? 213 VDP 1986 SD1 V8 VDP, 1968 2000TC, 1966 2000.

18th July 2022, 08:44	#3
edwardmk Gets stuck in MG ZT 260, Rover 75 Connie SE auto Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Redruth Posts: 984 Thanks: 1,324 Thanked 399 Times in 271 Posts	Never had a problem with changes including adding drivers with Admiral multicar, but they usually charged an admin fee. I've just switched to NFU since they came highly recommended and it seems very easy to make changes with them as well. I just removed a ZTT 190 and added a Rover 2.5 and got a £50 rebate from NFU which was a pleasant surprise.

20th July 2022, 14:53	#6
rab60bit Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 1,513 Thanks: 433 Thanked 301 Times in 212 Posts	My daughter-in-law (in Canada) got it sorted a couple of days back with her mothers insurers Sterling but I've no idea what the initial problem she had was. Cost her £100 for two weeks plus a £45 admin. fee - which I thought was a bit steep!