Mamatukwas:
Na Wa for this country oh! I thought that after I pass my driving test,my Insurance should go down. Instead our Providers are claiming that as a New driver I’m a high risk driver and want to add £400 to our existing insurance for our previous car and this one that we want to do, they are costing at over £900. So should we just kuku lie and keep renewing with Intl Driver’s license. I’m confused.

I’m Updating this because I know a lot of migrants come here to read and learn and I learnt from this experience.... So we have 2 cars. One’s insurance was expiring and they gave us a renewal at £900+. My husband called the insurers of the other vehicle hoping to get a bette quote that’s where gbege burst! That since I now have a ‘New’ full license, his existing insurance with them will increase by £400 and we hadn’t even started talking about the new one which is the reason why we called. Talk about tired.com.

So after you Guys Here adviced me, I went on comparison sites, put in the truth and got a quote of £421 from our Old Insurers who were quoting £900+ for renewal (via mail) Called them on the phone, didn’t tell them at 1st that I had a quote but told them I had a new drivers license, Alas the bross told me it will now be £1k plus! Thunder!!
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Long story short, after I pulled out my online reference number for the quote I have, they passed me around for a while but we’re forced to honor it. Also quickly insured our 2nd car with them and got a discount for multi car as the other folks said my husband must pay the £400+ addition or they will cancel. So we will cancel it and focus on 1 provider.
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Lessons learnt. This Insurance is a pricing something.... The more you look, the less you see. The call center guys are NOT YOUR friends. Their job is to fleece you. Stick to comparison sites and try to be as truthful as possible. I sha finally got insurance at £421 with my New license so it’s not too bad. Hope this helps someone down the line.

Thanks to everyone who commented and encouraged me. I was pissed at first but decided to dig in small after talking with you guys. Plenty Sense for All Ya’ll.

Mamatukwas:


Because I carry 3 small kids all day err day... the Corsa and Aygo is to small for my needs! Anyway I found solution sha. Updating original post shortly.

The Aygo would happily take 4 customers.........

Please I will be traveling to the UK in a week time and I don't have any contact there in the UK. Is there any help or solution /suggestion on how I can go about it..

KingMira:
Please I will be traveling to the UK in a week time and I don't have any contact there in the UK. Is there any help or solution /suggestion on how I can go about it..

What do you need help with?

Lexusgs430:


The Aygo would happily take 4 customers.........

It would but not joyfully That car is tiny. My Latvian friend with her 1 son here drives it so I know

Mamatukwas:


It would but not joyfully That car is tiny. My Latvian friend with her 1 son here drives it so I know

But your pocket would be joyfully pleased, £0 on road tax or £20 for older versions, cheap insurance etc etc...... You wanted to save money nah..............

Mamatukwas:



Lessons learnt. This Insurance is a pricing something.... The more you look, the less you see. The call center guys are NOT YOUR friends. Their job is to fleece you. Stick to comparison sites and try to be as truthful as possible. I sha finally got insurance at £421 with my New license so it’s not too bad. Hope this helps someone down the line.

Thanks to everyone who commented and encouraged me. I was pissed at first but decided to dig in small after talking with you guys. Plenty Sense for All Ya’ll.

Insurance is one big scam but as it mandatory there nothing we can do but put in our budget pay and move on

I have 8 years no claim bonus but still paying 600 in insurance. Last year Nov i had a strange accident which is a story for another. Ran into a packed car / shocked man who was sitting jejely in his car why i ran into that car i will never know. Begged the man let settle it outside insurance he said no. He brought 1500 car repairs and 1000 bill in car rental and put it through insurance. It was a minor damage but He brought that bill

Insurance slashed my no claim to 3 years and my renewal flew from 600 to 1200.... i couldnt catch it I tried shopping around but all came to that price. Just gave up and had to pay . All the years i had no claims they choped my 600 doing nothing. One small accident my payment is double. Just a rip off jare

dustydee:

What do you need help with?

KingMira:
Please I will be traveling to the UK in a week time and I don't have any contact there in the UK. Is there any help or solution /suggestion on how I can go about it..

Exactly........

LagosismyHome:


Insurance is one big scam but as it mandatory there nothing we can do but put in our budget pay and move on

I have 8 years no claim bonus but still paying 600 in insurance. Last year Nov i had a strange accident which is a story for another. Ran into a shocked man who was sitting jejely in his carm why i ran into that car i will never know. Begged the man let settle it outside insurance he said no. He brought 1500 car repairs and 1000 bill in car rental and put it through insurance

Insurance slashed my no claim to 3 years and my renewal flew from 600 to 1200. I tried shopping around but all came to that price. Just gave up and had to pay . All the years i had no claims they choped my 600 doing nothing. One small accident my payment is double. Just a rip off jare

Always protect your no claims bonus..........

Lexusgs430:


Always protect your no claims bonus..........

True... i never really looked into this. However it would have still doubled i think. Once u have a claim there no catching the way the price runs up
Even my husband insurance has almost double just because i am a name driver on his policy

Wawu!! These folks are not loyal oh Didn’t even know you can protect your NCB. I will google it. Good to know. Pele jare @Lagosismyhome... You prolly were just distracted that day.

Lexusgs430:


But your pocket would be joyfully pleased, £0 on road tax or £20 for older versions, cheap insurance etc etc...... You wanted to save money nah..............

Yes. Save money but never at the expense of suffer head plis ... I’m trying already in this country as it is. No need to be hustling untop car that has no business being 4 door.

Mamatukwas:
Wawu!! These folks are not loyal oh Didn’t even know you can protect your NCB. I will google it. Good to know. Pele jare @Lagosismyhome... You prolly were just distracted that day.

Thanks

Clear case of village thing . Went to work , space full everywhere but instead i was parking and ran into a stationary car. Car i been diving for 2 years seems so big all of a sudden that i couldnt gauge the distance. I was so disoriented ...

definitely remote control pressing things

LagosismyHome:


Thank

Clear case of village thing . Went to work , space full everywhere but instead i was parking and ran into a stationary car. Car i been diving for 2 years seems so big all of a sudden that i couldnt gauge the distance. I was so disoriented ...

definitely remote control pressing things

I definitely thought it was your village people on overtime but didn’t want to say it before I’m hounded Thank God you can laugh about it now.

A snapshot of what a general election might bring.............

dustydee:

What do you need help with?

I need someone in the UK that can receive/accommodate me for a week or two, cos the initial contact person I was hoping to use is not responding well...

KingMira:
I need someone in the UK that can receive/accommodate me for a week or two, cos the initial contact person I was hoping to use is not responding well...

This would be a very long shot...... Might be best you explore AirBnB options.............

KingMira:
I need someone in the UK that can receive/accommodate me for a week or two, cos the initial contact person I was hoping to use is not responding well...

Where are you coming to? You can't expect anyone to offer, if at all, if they do not know where you are coming to in the UK. You can't expect someone in Edinburgh to house you if you are going to Grimsby.

dustydee:

Where are you coming to? You can't expect anyone to offer, if at all, if they do not know where you are coming to in the UK. You can't expect someone in Edinburgh to house you if you are going to Grimsby.

I am coming to Windsor.

KingMira:
I am coming to Windsor.

Prince Harry on speed dial bro, Omoguo things

The Queen has a couple of council houses in Windsor.........

DisGuy:


Prince Harry on speed dial bro, Omoguo things

Hin be Duke of Sussex nah......

Lexusgs430:
A snapshot of what a general election might bring.............

Think the main election will throw up something different, the main parties have been ripped apart by the brexit issue, BP and Farage are a one trick pony- for a group that dont want to be in the EU, participating in the EU election is a big joke! They are just hunting for their 5 minute of fame and few perks of the same group they claim to want to get rid off.

Once the main issues are put to scrutiny then they will fall aside as usual

DisGuy:


Prince Harry on speed dial bro, Omoguo things

Lexusgs430:
A snapshot of what a general election might bring.............

Looks like the british people really want Brexit.....

KingMira:
I am coming to Windsor.

Airbnb might be your best bet.

LagosismyHome:


Looks like the british people really want Brexit.....

Democracy on trial..... Germany, France, Greece etc etc, also felt this heated movements..........

dustydee:

Airbnb might be your best bet.

OK, thanks bro.. I have checked it out

LagosismyHome:

lol this guy sef

DisGuy:


Think the main election will throw up something different, the main parties have been ripped apart by the brexit issue, BP and Farage are a one trick pony- for a group that dont want to be in the EU, participating in the EU election is a big joke! They are just hunting for their 5 minute of fame and few perks of the same group they claim to want to get rid off.

Once the main issues are put to scrutiny then they will fall aside as usual

But that 5 minutes of fame, is shaking the established party structure.........

You call it one trick pony........ Wait for the results of the Peterborough by-elections...... You would fully understand this shift.......

Labour and Conservatives have held Peterborough for over 100 years (sharing)....

That is changing in Peterborough soonest.......... The 2 trick ponies are...... Conservative & Labour Party......

that Peterborough situation is just an oppotunity to cash in on Madam Speedy Pastor, their hold wont last for long, won't even last 2 elections-
Apart from brexit they are not offering much- NHS, immigration, Social care etc etc

All in all its a good thing, the main parties should get their acts together, finish this brexit thing make we see road. China and US are doing tit for tat with global economy and UK party in power is squibbling amongst themselves- Labour is also lost with Ché Corbyn

3 good years in limbo..no wonder everyone is jumping ship to the Brexit party

sajid javid announces his intention to run for PM.

Black blood in Windsor, and an Indian at number 10?

i detest the royals and the tories, but I'm definitely here for this abeg.