What do you need to get a drive away insurance quote?
When you get a quote through us, you need to tell us some things about you and the car you’ll be driving:
Personal details:
- Your name and address
- What type of driving licence you have
- How long you've held that licence
Car details:
- The registration of the car, or the make and model
- Its estimated value
- When you wish the cover to start
- How long you need the cover for
- When you wish the cover to start
- How long you need the cover for
We'll ask you 'what's your reason for cover?' For drive away insurance, please select 'buying or test driving a vehicle'.
Insurers' eligibility criteria for drive away insurance can vary, but usually, you need to:
- Be aged between 18 and 80
- Have held a driving license for a minimum of 6 months
- Have been a UK resident for at least 60 months
- Have had no more than 1 car insurance fault claim or any claims pending within the last 3 years
What our car insurance expert says
Buying a 12-month car insurance policy at short notice can be expensive. But when you're buying a new car you might feel pressured into making a decision. That's where drive away insurance can help. With cover from as little as 1 hour up to 28 days it means you can legally drive your car home and still have time to properly research your insurance options.
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