Insuring a french registered car to repatriate to UK

[lowdrag]

As above really. The car was sold to a Frenchman by the uncle. Uncle now passed away and nephew is buying back the car. British insurers won't help, but does anyone here have any ideas?

[rdjohn]

Not really sure what the problem can be. I would have thought the only problem would be with a uk registered car?

I assume you only want a few days cover to repatriate. I use Credit Agricole and they reimburse pro-rata for any unused period.

Alternatively, ship it back on a trailer and uk register upon arrival.

[lowdrag]

1. They don't have a tow bar

2. They would need to rent a trailer.

3. All they want to do is collect the car and drive it home, change the headlamps, MOT it, and get the old plate back. Surely somebody could help? I bank with Credit Agricole so I'll ask there, so thanks for the tip.

[rdjohn]

I was thinking of getting a contractor to move it on a trailer, rather than DIY.

http://www.loadup.co.uk

One of the options on this site is a car trailer, but there are other companies going back and forth with multi vehicle trailers, if you search on the Internet.

Re Credit Agricole, they may need a property address in France, but maybe the deceased had one?

[lowdrag]

I'd have lent them my trailer if they had a tow bar, and it suits because it is wintering in the UK with the XKSS so perfect for them. I have asked my insurer if I can add the car to policy pro tem so we'll see, but thanks for your advice.

[leyorkie]

Do you know any local garage owners to borrow their French trade plates?

[lowdrag]

The panic seems to be over, but thank you all. They have somehow managed to get insurance in the UK. I'd treid here and there but no real joy.