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jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
07-03-2018, 12:27 AM
#1
As strange as it sounds, it's actually cheaper for my Mrs who's on her provisional license to be the main policy holder on the Lex than it is for me.

What are the 'requirements' for being the main policy holder? For example, if I were to let her drive the car once a week - which is about the same amount as I drive the car, would this be OK?

I'm listed as the owner of the car, and the quotes I'm getting are based on this fact. But with all mods declared, the Mrs (with me listed as an additional driver) is getting quotes £200 less than me
jimxms
07-03-2018, 12:27 AM #1

As strange as it sounds, it's actually cheaper for my Mrs who's on her provisional license to be the main policy holder on the Lex than it is for me.

What are the 'requirements' for being the main policy holder? For example, if I were to let her drive the car once a week - which is about the same amount as I drive the car, would this be OK?

I'm listed as the owner of the car, and the quotes I'm getting are based on this fact. But with all mods declared, the Mrs (with me listed as an additional driver) is getting quotes £200 less than me

Moley
Posting Freak
6,230
07-03-2018, 12:36 AM
#2
They just know she is a better driver than you , thats all .

I think you would be ok to have her as the policy holder even though you are the owner

Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
Moley
07-03-2018, 12:36 AM #2

They just know she is a better driver than you , thats all .

I think you would be ok to have her as the policy holder even though you are the owner


Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
07-03-2018, 12:42 AM
#3
Ouch that hurts :p I thought they were required to stop discriminating against male drivers now? But clearly not.

Anyway, here's something even weirder. If I take the policy out in her name, add myself as an additional driver BUT say that I am the main driver, the policy is only £20 more. This is in contrast to the policy being in my name with the Mrs as an additional driver where the policy ends up £200 more!

I think I'm gonna sit here all day and play with all boxes on gocompare to see how low I can get my quote by simply bending the truth :p
jimxms
07-03-2018, 12:42 AM #3

Ouch that hurts :p I thought they were required to stop discriminating against male drivers now? But clearly not.

Anyway, here's something even weirder. If I take the policy out in her name, add myself as an additional driver BUT say that I am the main driver, the policy is only £20 more. This is in contrast to the policy being in my name with the Mrs as an additional driver where the policy ends up £200 more!

I think I'm gonna sit here all day and play with all boxes on gocompare to see how low I can get my quote by simply bending the truth :p

FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
07-03-2018, 02:44 AM
#4
Your job title has a great affect also.
If I put self employed tattooist I pay way more then the current job title I give myself which is Managing Director of a retail business. Its the truth either way you look at it!!

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
07-03-2018, 02:44 AM #4

Your job title has a great affect also.
If I put self employed tattooist I pay way more then the current job title I give myself which is Managing Director of a retail business. Its the truth either way you look at it!!


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

toxo
Posting Freak
4,843
07-03-2018, 02:52 AM
#5
Doctors pay the least, bouncers/bodyguards pay the most. Very difficult to get insurance if you don't have a steady income (actors / actresses suffer from this)
toxo
07-03-2018, 02:52 AM #5

Doctors pay the least, bouncers/bodyguards pay the most. Very difficult to get insurance if you don't have a steady income (actors / actresses suffer from this)

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
07-03-2018, 02:54 AM
#6
Can I pass as a 'Computer Doctor' :p

Chances are that I'm probably on quite a low one as it is being a Company Director anyway?
jimxms
07-03-2018, 02:54 AM #6

Can I pass as a 'Computer Doctor' :p

Chances are that I'm probably on quite a low one as it is being a Company Director anyway?

Lexusboy
Posting Freak
9,267
07-03-2018, 03:05 AM
#7
Whan I buy a car its never in one name but in both mine and the wife name.
Edited 20-04-2011, 08:42 AM by Lexusboy.
Lexusboy
07-03-2018, 03:05 AM #7

Whan I buy a car its never in one name but in both mine and the wife name.

Ynotshi
Junior Member
30
08-03-2018, 03:20 PM
#8
yes iam sure you can do this , but i will warn you that soon as she passes her test her insurance will rise and it most probably be cheaper for you to insure.
Ynotshi
08-03-2018, 03:20 PM #8

yes iam sure you can do this , but i will warn you that soon as she passes her test her insurance will rise and it most probably be cheaper for you to insure.

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