Car insurance acceptance criteria
In order to obtain an online quotation you must be able to satisfy all of the following criteria.
- You and all additional drivers are permanently resident in England, Scotland or Wales (we regret we cannot offer quotations for residents of Northern Ireland, or the Channel Islands).
- You, your Spouse or Civil Partner are the main user of the car.
- Your car is registered in the UK, and must be a UK model or built to UK specifications.
- Your vehicle is usually kept overnight at your home address.
- Your car is not Q plated or a car derived van.
- You and all additional drivers have advised the DVLA of any notifiable condition and the DVLA have agreed to the issue of a licence.
- You and all additional drivers hold the appropriate car licence for the car you drive or intend to drive.
- No driver has had any criminal convictions, been refused car insurance or had any special terms imposed.
- No driver will require business use in relation to a driving occupation e.g. courier, fast food delivery, motor trade or any other involving hire and reward or commercial travelling.
- No driver is a professional sports person, actor, actress, tv/radio broadcaster, model, circus/fairground worker or street trader.
- Your car is the manufacturer's original specification with no modifications that enhance appearance or performance.
- Between all drivers named on the policy there are no more than 5 accidents, claims or losses in the last 5 years on any Motor Vehicle, or more than 5 motoring convictions or endorsements (including fixed penalties) in the last 5 years including any prosecutions pending on any Motor Vehicle.
- If you are claiming No Claim Discount, it is only acceptable if:
- it has been earned in the UK on a Private car policy in your own name, within the last 2 years, and
- it is not being used on another policy.
If you're unable to meet any of the above criteria, please call us on 0800 99 1066 where our advisors may be able to assist you further with your quote enquiry.
