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Jane
21-04-2010, 08:44 AM
Does anyone know for certain if you have to be the registered keeper of a car that you insure?

I always thought not but a friend has been given the fright of her life by an insurance company saying otherwise .......

Ta.
elnevio
21-04-2010, 08:55 AM
This came up on someone else's thread very recently.

AFAIK, it is not a legal requirement. I am absolutely certain it is not a problem between partners/spouses - when I got the Leggie and we sold Amy's Astra, the V6 was insured in Amy's name, but I remained as registered keeper - a fact which was communicated to the insurance company.

Besides, as the law will tell you, the registered keeper shown at DVLA does not necessarily reflect the *owner* of the car.

Anyway - I have also previously insured (admittedly short term) my friend's Impreza (a couple of years ago).
NevGroom
21-04-2010, 09:52 AM
Nev is dead right - I have insured several vehicles I am not the registered keeper of - It is always wise to let the insurance co know though
Jane
21-04-2010, 01:12 PM
Thanks Nevs - that was my understanding too ....
Rambaud
21-04-2010, 01:22 PM
No, you do not.

But it is often one of the questions on the proposal form. An incorrect answer would be a breach of contract and might lead the insurance company to void the contract in the event of a claim.
miller
21-04-2010, 01:29 PM
The converation going on right now with an Insurance company

''ya i dont own that Toyota...who in their right mind would buy a Toyota''
HJM
21-04-2010, 01:35 PM
The converation going on right now with an Insurance company

''ya i dont own that Toyota...who in their right mind would buy a Toyota''

Oi ! I'll dig that picture out :P
miller
21-04-2010, 01:38 PM
Oi ! I'll dig that picture out :P

wild toyota statement withdrawn /pale
Jane
21-04-2010, 01:41 PM
wild toyota statement withdrawn /pale


PMSL!! Mike, I am actually starting to feel a bit sorry for you :D
Atik
21-04-2010, 04:14 PM
Oi ! I'll dig that picture out :P
Go on Heath. We need a Japfest teeshirt for this year :elf:
miller
21-04-2010, 04:15 PM
Go on Heath. We need a Japfest teeshirt for this year :elf:

NO you dont! Get down primark for a funny T-Shirt:rabbit:
Atik
21-04-2010, 04:20 PM
:p

It'll be fun