Insurance

Regardless of where you want a car insurance quote from, make sure you have the following information to hand before you apply:

· Car make and model

· Registration number (sometimes giving the registration number helps pre-fill in an online application form in terms of the make and model of the car)

· Full post code

· Number of years of no-claims discount and with whom

· Where the car is normally kept - street, garage, etc. By the way, don’t be tempted to say your car is garaged if it isn’t. In the event of a theft outside your home your claim could be declined.

· Details of other drivers - name, date of birth, licence type, residency in UK and occupation

· What the car will be used for – social, domestic and pleasure; or business

· Estimated annual mileage

· Type of cover - comprehensive, third party fire and theft, or third party only

· Full details of claims or convictions in the last three years. This will be on your driving licence.