Insurance in Ireland

[GreenMachine 10]

Hi,

Iv been ringing around and so far no luck in finding an insurance company that will touch me. I have a UK registered C and want to take it to Rep of Ireland. The problem is that I dont know how long I will be there (but more than the 90 days thats usually covered in Europe). The other issue is that I will be undertaking paid employment whilst there, which appears to be another issue. I have also spoken to an Irish insurance provider and they will not touch a UK registered car in Ireland. I do not want to re-register the car on Irish plates as I wont be there for more than 6 months, and it costs a small fortune.

 

Any advice? Or will the C have to stay in the UK

[davebirl 0]

Did you contact a northern Ireland insurance company? I wouldnt see any issue with them insuring it.

[leon263 0]

Anyone I know in N. Ireland with a classic car uses the company below and I have always found them to be very helpful. Give them a shout, they can only say 'no'.

 

 

http://www.autoline.co.uk/Contact-Us/Coleraine

[GreenMachine 10]

Autoline will only issue if main residence is NI. Still no good I'm afraid, it was worth a try, cheers

[paddy26 3]

If your working in Ireland for more than a month your supposed to VRT your car. Customs can seize it if you don't.

Will your wages be in a uk or Irish bank?

since you'll have a uk driving license they may let you off.

My insurance company were fine insuring my audi on English plates, until I paid the VRT and got irish plates.

 

You should try axa (€175 for classic insurance):

http://www.axa.ie/car-insurance/classic-car/

 

I'll get the name of another company for you tomorrow who offer unlimited mileage on classic car policy.

 

\Paddy

[GreenMachine 10]

I think its standard that a Rep Ireland insurer will cover the car for 21 days until the car has been re-registered on Irish plates. I Don't want to pay the VRT as I will be returning to the UK within 6 months. Its looking like Ill have to leave the C at home