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Young provisional driver insurance

  • 05-04-2017 6:40pm
    #1
    Hunter101
    Closed Accounts Posts: 102 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    My partners son has just passed his theory test and wants to start driving, but the quotes we are getting on a 1.4 petrol 04 Bora are up on 6 and 7 grand, any tips on how to get the cheapest possible insurance?

    Tia


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  • #2
    SureWhyNotNow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭SureWhyNotNow


    I've tried back when I had my provisional at 17 and the cheapest quotes I got from my local broker were 4300 on a 1.0l Yaris, MY2016.

    With my full license 3200 on the same car was the best (only) quote I could get. Other cars that I got for that same price were new Twingo, Suzuki Swift and Mitusbishi mirage.

    Best for him to curb his enthusiasm. Can't say if going for a full is worth it, ended up as a 400 euro plastic card to get into the pub for me

    a 100-125cc moped might be an option if you really need transport. One of my mates are paying 400 a year for his and he's 19.


  • #3
    AudreyHepburn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,673 ✭✭✭AudreyHepburn


    What age is he and does he having previous driving experience at all?

    It's not just about the car and I cannot understand why people can't or won't see that.

    OP his best bet starting off is to go as a Named Driver on his Father's or your own car if possible and build up Named Driving Experience that way.

    If he does this for a year or two, combined with being a few years older, he will notice his prices dropping somewhat. He should also look to getting his Full Licence asap. That said even with all that he would probably still be looking in the region of €2500 - €3500.


  • #4
    beechwood55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 532 ✭✭✭beechwood55


    Is the Bora his own car?


  • #5
    Sue Pa Key Pa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,060 ✭✭✭Sue Pa Key Pa


    Well, I'm working on a quote for my niece. 19, learners permit '11 Kia 1 litre. Looking at €3,500, so you can tell it will be more than that


  • #6
    Hunter101
    Closed Accounts Posts: 102 ✭✭Hunter101


    Sorry for not saying in the original post, he's 19, no lessons or experience either and just passed the theory test last week.

    P.S. He also owns the car himself


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  • #7
    Cows Go µ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 902 ✭✭✭Cows Go µ


    Try adding a parent to the policy, for most companies it will bring the quote down


  • #8
    beechwood55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 532 ✭✭✭beechwood55


    Cows Go µ wrote: »
    Try adding a parent to the policy, for most companies it will bring the quote down

    That's the only thing I can think of too. Obviously the age of the car is a factor too but there is nothing he can do about that.


  • #9
    mgbgt1978
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,261 ✭✭✭mgbgt1978


    It doesn't have to be a Parent...or even a relative.
    Anybody with their own Car (and insurance) aged between 25/30 and 60 with a clean licence brings down the Premium with 'most' Insurers when added as a named Driver.


  • #10
    theoneeyedman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,789 ✭✭✭theoneeyedman


    mgbgt1978 wrote: »
    It doesn't have to be a Parent...or even a relative.
    Anybody with their own Car (and insurance) aged between 25/30 and 60 with a clean licence brings down the Premium with 'most' Insurers when added as a named Driver.

    My lad is turning 17 and looking to get onto my insurance. I'm with aviva, and they do a 'deal' for 500e. Includes 13 lessons, but m I re important it includes 6 months ("free") insurance on my car. Don't think it's limited to just aviva policy holders. Might not suit, but might be an option, especially if he can pass his test before having to renew again. AFAIK you need to take 12 lessons to be allowed take the test anymore anyway.


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