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liladams1

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My first car Fiat 126 ( not bought yet)
« on: March 09, 2016, 04:20:40 PM »
Hello guys i am 19 years old currently have a 125 scooter however i want to swap to a 4 wheeler. I have a provisional at the moment however I will go to have a test in the next 4 weeks, so finding a fiat 126 for cheap is rare per ebay, found a project car which ends in 4 days or I could import from Hungary where I am from originally

My scooter a Gilera runner 125 i also imported however with a car i dont know if i have to change anything or pay tax ( bike was for free)

and if I pass my test how can i insure it? checked insurance with footjames and couldnt give me a quote i rang them they said my license is not being held for 1 year
( i put as 1 months) so my question is, can a fiat 126 be a good first car and also affordable and how and with who i can insure it?

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Re: My first car Fiat 126 ( not bought yet)
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2016, 12:03:17 AM »
Sadly getting insurance for people in your position is not "user friendly" in the UK, so be prepared to make a lot of phone calls. Your situation has been faced by many others on this Forum - young, no UK driving history, unusual car, old car, imported car etc. - so I am sure you will find lots of helpful support and specific advice from those who have faced and overcome the same challenges. Converting KPH speedos springs to mind  ;D

For my contribution, I point you to this thread: http://club126uk.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=9886.msg73269#msg73269 where you will find a list of insurance companies to call. You also need to add to the list Lancaster. Don't forget to mention Club126UK - you are a member now, and this helps to reassure insurance firms that you are serious about your cars.

Also have a read through this thread: http://club126uk.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=10160.0
It starts about a car for sale, but the reason it's for sale is the owner cannot get insurance at a fair price. So there is a lot of discussion and advice about how to solve this problem.

Oh, and lastly (but most importantly!!).......     :welcome

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Re: My first car Fiat 126 ( not bought yet)
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2016, 12:48:08 AM »
126 is a great car!! super cheap to run and maintain.. park anywhere :)

as for insurance.. not sure of UK rates but if you are young with little driving experience  - why not insure  and plate the car back in HU if you can?  i'm thinking they have much cheaper road fees etc

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Re: My first car Fiat 126 ( not bought yet)
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2016, 09:45:13 PM »
What year is your gilera runner? What are you going to do with your scooter when you get your 126?


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