swerv555 said:
f£cking shower of fookers , axa direct gave me a quote earlier of 695 at 1pm rang back just now to take it and they cant find it . Got car going this evening first time , absolutely gutted . Biggest issue seems to be my full no claims bonus has lapsed and since i ve only been named for 2 years im starting afresh .
If you dont mind me asking swerv, how old are you? Oh and I was told Liberty might be a good alternative.
I was just on the phone with 123.IE... (summarized)
These were my answers to questions they ask...
3 years, no fault claims - "excellent"
31 y.o. - "just out of high risk range, so very good"
Licensed driver since 15 y.o. - "HUH?"
Told them I was American... - "ohhh, okay"
Asked how long I was in Ireland so far, = 5 months total... - "I've disappointing news for you... We cannot insure you until you've been here for THREE YEARS!"
I say, "I think I'm going to buy an Impreza WRX STi." - "That'll cost you serious money, even if you were pre-qualified with your record..."
I then say, "So if a 2.0L car is pricey here... If I brought over my 5.9L from America???" -"Insurance would be lethal, not to mention petrol..."
He then mentioned a few other companies that would likely be able to help me out, "AXA and Liberty are easier to work with"
At least he was helpful and polite, half the of the agents in America are massive d***heads...