UK Car Insurance query

[dj322]

Hey all,

So I am a UK citizen who is living in BC as a Permanent Resident. I exchanged my UK driver's licence for a BC one recently. I happened to be in the UK last week and wanted to drive in the UK so my brother was going to add me to his car insurance. However, he was told I could be added for 22 pounds a day but my excess would be 800 pounds, which is bonkers! I guess I am trying to find out how can I drive in the UK without potentially being liable for ludicrous fees. Is it a good idea to get an international licence and if so, how do I go about doing this?

 

[Dr_Midnite]

Hey all,

So I am a UK citizen who is living in BC as a Permanent Resident. I exchanged my UK driver's licence for a BC one recently. I happened to be in the UK last week and wanted to drive in the UK so my brother was going to add me to his car insurance. However, he was told I could be added for 22 pounds a day but my excess would be 800 pounds, which is bonkers! I guess I am trying to find out how can I drive in the UK without potentially being liable for ludicrous fees. Is it a good idea to get an international licence and if so, how do I go about doing this?

Hi

We still hold a UK license for such eventualities.

Although you had it it if you license is due to expire and you renew it with a registered UK address it will be issued by DVLA.

Same as if it is reported lost.

Thx

A

 

[Chevy23]

Hi

We still hold a UK license for such eventualities.

Although you had it it if you license is due to expire and you renew it with a registered UK address it will be issued by DVLA.

Same as if it is reported lost.

Thx

A

Yep I renewed mine as lost and gave my mums home uk address

You don't need an international driving license

I could also get added to my aunts insurance for 17£ a day and her excess (150) I think

 

[taffy7]

I did the same i renewed my licence used my mums address. On another note check your U.k stamp for pensions . You can pay into it and collect full pension when you retire .