Florida Car Insurance
Jun 11th 2013, 11:22 pm
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Re: Florida Car Insurance
Yep, what Ray says. You will see agents everywhere. Most have small offices in strip malls, next to supermarkets etc etc. Maybe if you share which area/city you are moving to someone here may know of a local agent they use that they can give you the phone number for.
I once got someone in touch with my local agent in NC. I gave them her telephone number and they called her from the UK.
I once got someone in touch with my local agent in NC. I gave them her telephone number and they called her from the UK.
I am either going to be in Boca Raton area or Orlando / Davenport. Depends on which job I take. Still to be decided but leaning towards Orlando/Davenport area as so much better value than Boca Raton it seems.
Jun 11th 2013, 11:27 pm
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Yup you have to do your tests within 30 days. It was when renewing after 6 months it went up, with the reason given as having a US license!
Jun 11th 2013, 11:52 pm
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How strange! I am just keen to know how high this is going to go when i ask for quotes on some exotic cars. Going to be interesting!
Jun 12th 2013, 2:54 pm
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Hi All,
I am planning on emmigratng to Florida later in the ear and putting together some budgets.
I cannot find any car nsurance company over there willing to quote for car insurance. I understand i need to change to a Florida licence after 30 days but I cannot find ou how much it will cost for the insurance.
Does anyonwpe knw a friendly broker or any tips?
Thanks
Paul
I am planning on emmigratng to Florida later in the ear and putting together some budgets.
I cannot find any car nsurance company over there willing to quote for car insurance. I understand i need to change to a Florida licence after 30 days but I cannot find ou how much it will cost for the insurance.
Does anyonwpe knw a friendly broker or any tips?
Thanks
Paul
I went to all state insurance with 15 years no claims from England ,had all paperwork they asked for and they still would not give me any discounts.
I ended up with progressive for the first 6 months costing me $1200 full coverage, I shopped around on my second six months and paid $777 for the same coverage through einsurance this is on a 2007 ford focus owned outright, apparently it makes a difference if you own it or make payments on it.
Hope this helps
Jun 12th 2013, 7:37 pm
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Take a look at einsurance, they are a comparison web site, although geico won't insure you because of no credit history. I am on my second six months and they still won't quote me.
I went to all state insurance with 15 years no claims from England ,had all paperwork they asked for and they still would not give me any discounts.
I ended up with progressive for the first 6 months costing me $1200 full coverage, I shopped around on my second six months and paid $777 for the same coverage through einsurance this is on a 2007 ford focus owned outright, apparently it makes a difference if you own it or make payments on it.
Hope this helps
I went to all state insurance with 15 years no claims from England ,had all paperwork they asked for and they still would not give me any discounts.
I ended up with progressive for the first 6 months costing me $1200 full coverage, I shopped around on my second six months and paid $777 for the same coverage through einsurance this is on a 2007 ford focus owned outright, apparently it makes a difference if you own it or make payments on it.
Hope this helps
So odd about the credit history thing - i just don't see how a lack of credit history makes any difference to these companies. Managing ones finances sensibly without the use of credit seems to penalise?
Jun 12th 2013, 7:42 pm
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Aye, but they don't care. Everything seems to evolve around your credit history. Daft as it is.
Jun 12th 2013, 7:56 pm
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Reiters which I mentioned earlier insured me with a company and a couple of months down the road they realised I did not have a SSN, therefore no credit history and no previous car ownership. They binned me straight away but Progressive took me on.
What a crazy system. I only went to Amica because they were a little cheaper.
What a crazy system. I only went to Amica because they were a little cheaper.
Jun 13th 2013, 8:56 pm
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I guess it will be a year or two of pain and hopefully it will be sensible then.
I will just build it in to the whole relocation cost so not that bothered.
Will give the suggestions a call at the weekend.
My concern is if I go for something really powerful they will just want a stupid amount so keen to find out a price to put my mind at rest.
Will let everyone know how I get on and thanks for the help!
I will just build it in to the whole relocation cost so not that bothered.
Will give the suggestions a call at the weekend.
My concern is if I go for something really powerful they will just want a stupid amount so keen to find out a price to put my mind at rest.
Will let everyone know how I get on and thanks for the help!
Jun 13th 2013, 9:19 pm
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You keep talking about "powerful," etc., why don't you just give us a clue as to what you are thinking of, so that those with similar vehicles can advise you from their experience (and let you know if you'll ever get it out of second gear in the US). Maserati? Lamborghini? Souped-up Mini?
Jun 13th 2013, 10:13 pm
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You keep talking about "powerful," etc., why don't you just give us a clue as to what you are thinking of, so that those with similar vehicles can advise you from their experience (and let you know if you'll ever get it out of second gear in the US). Maserati? Lamborghini? Souped-up Mini?
I like classics too so might lean that way instead E30 M3 cab is very tempting.
If I pay 5 grand for insurance though it might be be a Civic though!
Re getting it out of 2nd gear there are plenty of long straight roads
Jun 14th 2013, 1:30 am
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Not decided yet. A Hemi Jeep, 911 / convertible, Range Rover / Sport, 500SL, H2 Hummer, Hemi Challenger ....
I like classics too so might lean that way instead E30 M3 cab is very tempting.
If I pay 5 grand for insurance though it might be be a Civic though!
Re getting it out of 2nd gear there are plenty of long straight roads
I like classics too so might lean that way instead E30 M3 cab is very tempting.
If I pay 5 grand for insurance though it might be be a Civic though!
Re getting it out of 2nd gear there are plenty of long straight roads
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Jun 14th 2013, 11:36 am
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Be aware, to insure some classics EVERYONE with a drivers license in the household is required to have their own car. We have a 65 Mustang and a Dodge Journey. They won't insure the Mustang as a classic unless we have another car for the wife. Even though she doesn't actually drive either car. We currently pay +-$300 for the Mustang and about $600 for the Dodge. If we did get another car, the Mustang would be around $250 for the year.
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Its hard to find something large for a family which at the same time is well built and fun to drive. I might have a look at a Cadillac Escalade but they look pretty cheap inside?
I really should sort my priorities out and cars should be further down the list?
It the fun bits though that make this move worthwhile.Just to ask - how long have you had a US licence to get those sort of quotes out of interest? Thanks!