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Frequently Asked Questions
What information is needed to get a car insurance quote?
You will be asked to provide information about the vehicle including the registration and details of any modifications. You will also need to provide information about your driving history including the number of years you have held your licence, details of any points or convictions and your annual mileage.
Can I get a quote if I don't know the vehicle registration?
It's easier to get a quote if you can provide the vehicle registration. Insurers can use the number plate to fetch all of the vehicle details and provide a quote quickly. If you don't know the registration, you can get a quote by entering the make, model and year instead.
How can I check if a vehicle is insured?
You can check if a vehicle is insured using the askMID service. You can check your own vehicle for free. You will need to pay a fee to check if someone else's vehicle is insured, for example, in the event an accident.
Can I drive my vehicle with no insurance?
It is illegal to drive without valid insurance on the road. This includes all public spaces, for example, car parks. You must have at least third-party insurance cover in place unless you have a valid Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN).
What happens if I drive an uninsured vehicle?
The fixed penalty for driving without insurance is £300 and 6 points on your licence. Even if the vehicle is insured, you could be penalised if you don't have the correct level of cover in place. You could also receive an unlimited fine and be disqualified from driving if the case goes to court.
How can I get proof of my no-claims bonus?
Your insurer should usually provide this at the end of your policy term. You can also request this directly by contacting your insurer via phone, email or online.
Getting a Quote
You'll need the following information to get a quote:
- The vehicle registration
- Details of any modifications
- Your annual mileage
- Details of your driving history including penalty points and no claims bonus
You can check if your vehicle has valid insurance by using the askMID service.
Check Car InsuranceLevels of Insurance Cover
To drive your vehicle in the UK, you need to have one of the following types of insurance cover in place:
- Third-party
- Third-party, fire & theft
- Fully comprehensive
You can check if your vehicle has valid insurance by using the askMID service.
Third-party insurance is the minimum level of cover required in the UK. Third-party policies only provide cover for damage or injury to others. Damage to your own vehicle is not covered.
Third-party, fire & theft insurance includes third-party cover. Additionally, you're also insured if your vehicle is stolen or damaged by fire.
Fully comprehensive insurance includes third-party, fire & theft cover. Additionally, you're also covered for damage to your own vehicle. Legal cover and other options can also be included in comprehensive policies.
Driving With No Insurance
Driving a vehicle without insurance could result in a fixed penalty of £300 and 6 points on your licence.
If the case goes to court, you could also be disqualified or face an unlimited fine.
Under continuous insurance enforcement rules, vehicles need to be insured at all times unless stored off the road. You will still need to register your vehicle as off the road (SORN).
As the registered keeper of a vehicle, you could be liable regardless of who is driving, resulting in:
- A fixed penalty of £100
- Your vehicle could be clamped, impounded or destroyed.
- You could face court action and a possible fine of up to £1,000
View the vehicle insurance requirements for vehicles in the UK.