[steamship]

Originally Posted by tintin

This might be a bit lateral and inappropriate (and I've just woken up…) but do you need to have both the A4 and A8 with concurrent active policies? If you can live without driving the 8 whilst selling the 4, you could transfer your policy to the 4 temporarily, assuming you can put the 8 somewhere safe for the duration of that transfer..

Never thought of that. Had just thought of insuring it long enough to get it MOTed and taxed. However, not so sure after reading what mannyo had to say:

Originally Posted by mannyo

Problem is then you'll have to declare the 8 SORN as you cannot now legally own a taxed but uninsured car. Well you can but you'll get a fine from the DVLA.

Originally Posted by HPsauce

Why is that a problem? If it's not insured it can't be used (or even parked) on a public road.
Bit of admin and a possible tax refund.

Originally Posted by mannyo

I know its stupid, came in last year I think.

http://www.mib.org.uk/Motor+Insuranc...nt/default.htm

I wonder if the insurance companies are aware of this, as it was never mentioned when I transferred the insurance from the A4 to the A8 when the A4 died on me last year.

Going to call Admiral in the morning to see what they can come up with for a quote for the two cars, or even if they can get anywhere near my current one.

My renewal note from current insurer 2 weeks ago was for £368. Called them and asked about discount for having a dashcam and now have a quote for £330. Out of curiosity, I called Post Office car insurance today, and the best they could do was £1,400.