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Insurance for Returning Ex-Pat

  • 12-09-2021 2:49pm
    #1
    TheClubMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 269 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    Ive recently returned from Australia having spent 3 years there. Unfortunately, my no claims bonus for my car insurance is no more and the price of insurance for me now is ridiculous. I bought a 2009 car with a 1.8 diesel engine, I have a full clean driving license for 11 years, never had an accident, both my parents as named drivers and the best I can get is €1750 per year!


    Can anyone recommend an insurance company that will give me an appropriate and cheaper quote to reflect my experience?


    Thanks.

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  • #2
    Markus Antonius
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,495 ✭✭✭Markus Antonius


    I wouldn't mind an answer to this too. I have 13 years no claims in ireland, low mileage and getting 3rd party quotes of 500+.

    Are there any insurance companies outside of ireland that people use? I've heard of insurers in the netherlands giving much better quotes but would have to look into it more



  • #3
    zg3409
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,030 ✭✭✭zg3409


    Average insurance costs is around 800 euro.


    You should have bought a car with a smaller engine and get an insurance quote with the exact registration number before you buy the car.


    You don't mention if quote is fully comprehensive, or third party. I suggest ringing brokers and companies direct and your 1750 may be fair with zero no claims history. In a year's time it may drop significantly. You don't mention age, km per year, all of which factor into quote.



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