Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

one day insurance help

  • 12-06-2011 3:03pm
    #1
    cor1.3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26 ✭


    just bought a car but cant afford insurance for another few weeks.

    need to pick up the car in a few days.

    is there such a thing as gettin insured for one day in order to do this?

    what would be the average price? (i know i have to take into account age, engine size etc for this but just need a rough estimate.)


Comments

  • #2
    Shelli2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 928 ✭✭✭Shelli2


    Could you ask someone who already has insurance to collect it for you? Most people who have their own fully comp insurance would be insured under their own policy to drive other cars.


  • #3
    MugMugs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,875 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    cor1.3 wrote: »
    just bought a car but cant afford insurance for another few weeks.

    need to pick up the car in a few days.

    is there such a thing as gettin insured for one day in order to do this?

    what would be the average price? (i know i have to take into account age, engine size etc for this but just need a rough estimate.)

    Hi OP

    You could insure the vehicle and then the next day "lay the vehicle up"

    This means that would be covered under RTA to bring the vehicle home and when it is at home then you have it laid up and it is still insured for fire and theft if parked in a driveway. You will also receive a general amount of your premium back for doing this as the risk is MUCH lower.

    Another option is to incept a policy online, drive the car home and cancel the policy. You'd be down about E25 as they would probably charge this on an administration fee.


  • #4
    Jack_Elle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15 ✭Jack_Elle


    No such thing as insuring a vehicle for one day unless you do as previously advised - set up the policy and then cancel it the next day. Probably easier to see if someone you know could drive it home for you..


  • #5
    Our man in Havana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,473 ✭✭✭✭Our man in Havana


    Irish insurance companies need to move with the times and offer such 1 day solutions.


  • #6
    si_guru
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,347 ✭✭✭si_guru


    Shelli2 wrote: »
    Could you ask someone who already has insurance to collect it for you? Most people who have their own fully comp insurance would be insured under their own policy to drive other cars.

    but wouldn't that car have to be insured by the owner anyway?


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    Our man in Havana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,473 ✭✭✭✭Our man in Havana


    No. A common misconception. Check your insurance policy.


  • #8
    Esel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,084 ✭✭✭✭Esel
    Not Your Ornery Onager


    Our man in Havana wrote: »
    Maybe, but often not. A common misconception. Check your insurance policy.
    FYP :D

    Not your ornery onager



Advertisement