Hi everyone,
My partner and I are looking into the finances of owning a car here in Scotland. One (very expensive!) stumbling block seems to be car insurance. I am an American, with 9 years of driving experience in the USA. I have a UK residence permit on a partner visa.
I am currently taking driving lessons so I can pass the test and obtain a UK license. My partner is Scottish, but has only been driving for 2 years in the UK. We have received a very high quote from Direct Line, as they are not taking my years of driving experience in the US into account. Just wondering if anyone else has experience this? Have any Americans out there found a company that would consider US driving experience (or who would be persuaded by a clean insurance record from the states!?)?
We would very much appreciate any advice!
Thanks,
Sammi