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Do you need supplementary car insurance driving a EU-insured car in Jersey?
I am thinking about bringing my EU registered car for a day-trip in Jersey, Channel Islands.
My Green Card has coverage for the UK, does that apply to the Channel Islands as well?
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How can I get insured to drive any car in any country without owning a car?
I have a UK driving licence and travel outside Europe often, including to the US and Australia. I do not, however, own a car.
How can I get insured to drive other people's cars in other countries, ...
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Car insurance for borrowed car
My friend lives in the US and he has offered me the use of his car while he is away for a couple of months.
I was already interested in the model of his vehicle so I’m thinking of accepting his offer. ...
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Canadians U.S. Roadtrips using parent’s car. What do we need to prepare?
Five of my friends and I are going on a New England roadtrip.
We’re from New Brunswick, Canada and we’ll be using my mom’s 8-passenger SUV.
I know that a notarized letter of permission will be helpful ...
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Is it possible for a citizen (but non-resident) to buy and insure an RV/Camper Van in Europe?
I have Italian citizenship but my "residence" is in Canada. It's where my driver's licence is based. I'm however planning to return to Europe on a long-term basis and am considering buying ...
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Buying a left-hand drive car in the UK for long European road trips
I live in the UK and have family in Salzburg, Austria. Whenever I see a cheap flight to Munich or Salzburg (before covid) I fly across the weekend and rent a car. I'm adding up my rental costs over ...
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Short-term insurance Ontario, Canada (buying car before moving out of province)
I’m currently living in Toronto, ON but I’m planning to move to central BC in a few weeks. I’m planning on buying a new car and driving it from Ontario to BC and making a trip out of it. However, I ...
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Renting a car in the US without a US credit card
Consider the following scenario.
A group of five people needs to rent a car (in California) for two weeks. Four people live outside the US (they came on a B1/B2 visa) and the fifth (temporarily) ...
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Car insurance covering UK kit car for travel in Italy, France and Spain [closed]
My wife and I are travelling to the UK to collect a car we bought with travel to Italy, France and Spain, for about a year. We both have good clean drivers licenses. I am 71 driving 54 years 1 ...
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Car rental prices different for foreigners
I am traveling to Florida from Europe in a few weeks and wanted to rent a car. I found the prices at Budget to be the best for what I want. But something seems off about the offer.
I select the dates,...
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Driving into a country potentially disqualified by credit card insurance
I've seen credit cards that prohibit using their automatic car insurance on cars rented in Italy—for example, American Express*. In this case, are there any issues with renting a car in, say, Austria (...
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Recommended car insurance for driving Iceland golden circle in Winter?
I was originally going to be visiting Iceland in October but my trip has been delayed to January/February timeframe, which would be mid Winter.
Iceland car insurance has a dizzying array of options. ...
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Jamaica Auto Rental Insurance
I made a reservation through Expedia for thrifty.com auto rentals in MBJ (Montego Bay, Jamaica airport). I bought rental car insurance from Expedia and read the insurer's fine print. There was a ...
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Liability car insurance when visiting Europe from the US
I am visiting England soon and renting a car. I'm very confused as to car insurance while vacationing. I live in the United States and have car insurance and credit cards.
I am covered for "Collision ...
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Foreigner borrowing a car from a friend in the UK. Insurance?
I go to the UK, and a friend offers to let me borrow his car for 4 weeks, free of charge.
The the friend lives in the UK, it's his car, the car has a UK license and insurance. I am a foreigner in the ...
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Can my friend legally drive my car in Canada?
I am currently in Michigan, I have auto coverage with Progressive, and I'm planning on taking a trip to Toronto with a friend.
My insurance agent tells me that they need to issue me a Canadian ID ...
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Can you drive to the US on temporary Canadian plates?
I am British, living in Canada. I have been approved for a long-term visa to the US, moving early 2018. Moving should hopefully see me drive to my new home with my life in the back of the car. However,...
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Can I buy, insure and register a car as a foreigner in Nevada in 1 day? [duplicate]
I'm planning to fly to Las Vegas on holiday and drive to Toronto in a used car. I live in the UK and am unfamiliar with licensing laws in Nevada (and the rest of the US!) - though from what I ...
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How to buy a car for a road trip in the United States?
For tourists coming to the US, getting a car is a great way to get around, especially if you want to see the national parks. Rental, especially for younger drivers, can be very expensive, so buying a ...
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Car rental in foreign country question
I am renting a car for a trip to England. The car rental agency offers insurance for damage to their car. My personal auto insurance company doesn't cover me in England and doesn't offer any ...
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Car Rental Insurance
We are U.S. expats visiting the U.S. for a few months. What is the most reasonable way to obtain car rental insurance other than buying the insurance through the car rental company?
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Where in Europe can I purchase a car without residency?
I am not a resident anywhere and plan to travel for the foreseeable future, mostly in Europe. My country has good visa-free access to most of Europe, so it is conceivable I could remain without any ...
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Car or Motorbike Insurance in UK for Business Visa visitor from India
What kind of insurance do I need to drive/drive a car/motorbike in UK if I am visiting on Business Visa?
I have International Driving license from India.
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What extra insurances are sensible for car rental
I'm looking to rent a car for a short trip and find that the price displayed comes with only a very basic insurance. Insurance upgrades are then offered for a typically hefty fee.
What insurance is ...
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UK car short term insurance of a non-UK car
I want to borrow a car of a friend in the UK on a regular, but only daily basis for traveling. I searched the internet for possible short term insurances. The car is registered in a EU country (...
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Options for Mexican car insurance? [closed]
What are some of my options for obtaining Mexican car insurance? I know that as you approach the border, every other store seems to sell it but I have never stopped in to ask about rates. I also found ...
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Renting a car in europe while living on a working visa in the US and having a European drivers license
I both have a European and an US drivers license and I'm currently living and working in the US, I still have my European passport. I would like to rent a car during the holidays back in Europe, can I ...
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Auto insurance for visitors? (Washington state, US)
If I have a visitor from abroad, do I need to add them on my auto insurance policy temporarily for them to be able to drive in Washington state?
I'll double check with the insurer, but I would like ...
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Guatemalan car in the U.S
We are U.S./Americans, living in Guatemala...we want to vacation in the U.S. this time by DRIVING up through Mexico and then to the U.S. We have Guatemalan D.L. and current insurance. Mexico ...
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Foreign car insurance for Kosovo?
I might need to drive through Kosovo in the next couple of weeks. I have checked my car insurance policy and there it is stated that in Serbia only the parts under control of the Serbian Government ...
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Assuming I have Irish car insurance, do I need to buy extra coverage when renting a car in Portugal?
I live in Ireland. I want to hire a car on holiday in Portugal in August. Do i have to take out the insurance from the hire company or will my car insurance from Ireland cover me in a hire car?
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Car insurance in France for 100 days
We are travelling to France for an extended stay which is over 90 days (~100). Our motor insurance only covers for 90 days out of UK and have told us they cannot extend this period. Could I cancel ...
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Third Party Transit Insurance - Aussie Registered Car Travelling Via Singapore, Malaysia Into Thailand
I am planning a one-way trip with my private Aussie registered car shipped to Singapore, then transiting Singapore, Malaysia then imported into Thailand.
The overland trip by car is something I want ...
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Do I need a (European Auto Insurance) Green Card while driving inside the EU?
I purchased a new car and have registered it in Germany. I want to use it to travel to the Czech Republic, but I haven't received the Green Card from my car insurance company.
Would this be a ...
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UK to Iran by car - insurance question
My husband and I are Australians who want to buy a car in the UK and drive it to Iran through Europe (incl. Eastern Europe), Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan etc. We want to leave ASAP once we have the ...
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Breaking down with car during trip - multiple country breakdown service?
I'm making a trip from Hungary to UK, crossing a few countries. Making this trip with an old car, It could very much happen that the car breaks down during the trip.
If that happens, I want to have ...
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What u.s. car insurance is there for my British Land Rover with British plates?
I need U.S. car insurance for my British Land Rover. It is a 1988 model with British plates. I need short term insurance 6 months or so and am 75 years old and will be traveling in the California area....
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Foreign car insurance for Canada and/or the U.S
Still working on my plan to Ship my car from Europe to Canada or the U.S. We're planning on leaving early January.
Shipping turns out not to be the problem. However, the next hurdle is: car insurance....
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Insurance for campervan in NZ
I am traveling to New Zealand in May 2012 (I am a US citizen). I have been looking for a campervan to rent. Unfortunately, insurance seems to be quite expensive (or not very good. Some liability is up ...
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What should I look for in a vehicle insurance policy for taking my US vehicle into Mexico?
I have been told that driving my private vehicle from California into Mexico is no big deal EXCEPT that I must have Mexican insurance. I am looking for specific recommendations about what to look for ...
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