Trying to get insurance but registration number not recognised!

[pcmaczone]

Well the DS3 is due for delivery Thursday however, I have been trying to sort out insurance but when I put the reg number in it's not recognised by any of the comparison sites. It's also not recognised on the DVLA site. I figured it's because it's so new but then how have all you guys who have also got new contract hire cars managed to sort insurance ? Need to sort this out quickly!

[fatmcgav]

I had a similar issue when I started looking for insurance for my new DS3...

I got around it by putting the make and model in, which you can do on most comparison sites... That way it should give you an accurate quote...
Once I decided on an insurance company, I gave them a call to go through the policy, and gave them the reg over the phone. They confirmed it wasn't on their system yet, but didnt cause any issues for the policy...

HTH.
Gav

[pcmaczone]

Thanks for that. Yeah I can get a quote no problem however the one I wanted to go with, Quote Me Happy, don't have a phone number. Everything is done online

[Dangerousfish]

http://www.quotemehappy.com/about-us/contact-us

So, if you need to get in touch with us, we're available 24/7 by email and will aim to get back to you with an answer within one working day.

http://www.quotemehappy.com/email-us

Alternatively, try and locate a number for Aviva and ask them as they're the main broker.

[mattds3sport]

itll b because its not registered yet i had to do same as above

[pcmaczone]

But if a registration number has been issued how can it not be registered?

[chiefnerd]

takes a little why for the main registry to get your reg details is all...keep trying and all of a sudden it'll appear

[Arlow]

Do Citroen still offer the 7 days free insurance with a new car, you should be able to get it covered for the first week & give you time to arrange your own policy whilst enjoying the car. When I got my Racing last year I arranged my insurance whilst I was at the dealers sorting out the paperwork and payment the day before I picked her up, even used the dealers phone to do it

[Dangerousfish]

Do Citroen still offer the 7 days free insurance with a new car, you should be able to get it covered for the first week & give you time to arrange your own policy whilst enjoying the car. When I got my Racing last year I arranged my insurance whilst I was at the dealers sorting out the paperwork and payment the day before I picked her up, even used the dealers phone to do it

Ugh, I got told the brokers Citroen use couldn't insure me when I tried this

[Arlow]

Ugh, I got told the brokers Citroen use couldn't insure me when I tried this

Your reputation obviously preceded you

[Dangerousfish]

Your reputation obviously preceded you

Something like that lol. I bought the car when I was 21. 0 no claims due to being on a bike before that.

[pcmaczone]

Our quotes are hovering around the £300 mark but I do have my wife on there also so I guess it's not so bad. 9 years no claims though and full car/bike license with no points or convictions for the last 30 year. Never seems to go much lower than £300 no matter what I do Still not sorted the insurance by the way. Need to nail it tomorrow in time for cars arrival on Thursday morning.

[Arlow]

Something like that lol. I bought the car when I was 21. 0 no claims due to being on a bike before that.

Know where your coming from, had bikes for several years before taking my car test & then buying a car, after 5 months driving a crappy old 1300 Escort I bought an Escort RS Turbo, first years insurance on it was £1400 & that was when £1400 was worth something :rolleyes:

[charliechap]

hi, yeah as said above just ring the insurance company up & tell them its brand new & just been registered 7 that will do the trick!! Look on the net for their phone number & im sure you will find it quickly! Charlie

[Bigfeet]

But if a registration number has been issued how can it not be registered?

Just because the dealer has given you a number doesn't mean the car is registered at the DVLA, in fact it can't be until you have given your dealer an insurance cover note!

When insuring a new car you just need to tell the broker/agent that fact and all shall be fine. Most online sites allow you fill in details of a new car when filling in the forms.