What do I need when applying for car insurance?

We have compiled a checklist that will help when applying for car insurance:

• Car manufacturer and model
• Registration number but not always needed
• Full address with post code
• No claims discount information
• Where the car is usually kept e.g. garage, on the road, driveway, etc
• Car usage – social, domestic and pleasure etc
• Type of cover needed – third party, third party fire and theft or fully comprehensive
• Estimated annual mileage
• Other drivers details
• All past claims and convictions
• Driver license

When you apply for car insurance please have this checklist handy as it will save you a lot of time as these are the basic questions that a car insurance provider may ask you when applying for car insurance.

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