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Temporary van insurance

  • 17-12-2011 3:37pm
    #1
    Yorky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,485 ✭✭✭


    The following a is a real fix:

    A van has been given on loan for a few days but it has not been possible to insure it. My private car policy covers the driving of other cars ...but not vans.

    If I was to take out a policy on the van I would need to be the registered keeper which of course I am not.

    The van owner (a garage) cannot add me to their policy as the owner would need to accompany me.

    Has anyone any suggestions to obtain temporary insurance?


Comments

  • #2
    maidhc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,722 ✭✭✭maidhc


    transfer your insurance to the van?


  • #3
    Owen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,683 ✭✭✭✭Owen


    If the van is taxed privately, you can phone your insurance company to temporarily transfer insurance from your car to the van, they might charge you an admin fee. If it's taxed commercially, they will charge you well for it. Last time I enquired for someone who wanted to do it with Insure.ie, it was around 70 Euro.


  • #4
    Yorky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,485 ✭✭✭Yorky


    123.ie won't allow temporary insurance of a commercial vehicle and the policy covers driving of other cars only


  • #5
    undernightfire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭undernightfire


    Hi, im slightly confused and wondered if somone can help me, I just bought a van in london(first time) and i need to insure it for one or two days just to get it to ireland!
    And it seems to be more difficult than i thought. does anyone know where i can get a short term insurance in ireland, or should i just look for it in uk? Im new to this and dont really know where to start or where i can get the best deals. Any help or advice grately appriciated!


  • #6
    Otis Driftwood
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,925 ✭✭✭Otis Driftwood


    Do you have a car insurance policy?

    Your insurer may allow a temporary transfer onto the van however alot of them wont allow temp transfers onto vehicles you own or because its a commercial as opposed to a private vehicle.

    There is no company that Ive ever encountered that will give you cover for a couple of days as a stand alone product.


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


    There is no company that Ive ever encountered that will give you cover for a couple of days as a stand alone product.
    I am surprised there is no one covering this gap in the market.


  • #8
    Otis Driftwood
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,925 ✭✭✭Otis Driftwood


    Far too high a risk tbh.


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