Can you buy legal cover separately?

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Do I need motor legal protection Martin Lewis?

Strictly speaking, you don't need legal protection – as it's not a requirement of the law. However, since motor legal cover is usually a very low cost add on to your policy, it could save you a lot of money if you find yourself in a vehicle-related legal dispute.

What is motor legal expenses cover?

Motor legal expenses provide cover in the event of a motor prosecution, or a court case resulting from an incident or claim. It covers uninsured losses, so things like loss of earnings and policy excess, but there needs to be more than a 50% chance of success.

Is protecting no claims worth it?

If you have five years' no claims discount, it will significantly cut the cost of your car insurance. You could lose all that for just one accident. ... By protecting your no claims discount, you'll be locking in that discount. You'll continue to pay less on your premium even if you have an accident.

What is a courtesy car?

A courtesy car is a temporary vehicle offered by a garage for use while your car is being repaired. Courtesy cars are often included as part of insurance depending on your level of cover.

What does family legal protection cover mean?

What is Family Legal Protection? Family Legal Protection will protect you and your family if you find yourselves in a difficult situation. Issues such as property or employment disputes, personal injury and personal identity theft are all covered, as long as the event happens after your policy has started.

What is the legal minimum insurance cover?

Explanation: The minimum insurance required by law is third-party cover. This covers your liability to others involved in a collision but not damage to your vehicle. Basic third-party insurance also won't cover theft or fire damage.

What is family legal Guard?

Family Legal Guard provides you and your family with up to £100,000 of cover for legal expenses associated with personal injury claims, contract disputes, property disputes, employment disputes, tax protection, inheritance, legal defence as an employee and motoring prosecution.

Is free motor legal legitimate?

Free Motor Legal

But you don't need motor legal protection. Free Motor Legal offers free membership to its service for life; the £30 per vehicle, per year savings are available each year. Members do not need to renew each year once they have joined and it does not matter how many cars or vans or motorcycles they own.

Do I need personal accident cover?

Personal accident cover isn't mandatory, and it does often cost a little extra – but you can't put a price on peace of mind. If you get in a serious accident, you might need expensive rehab, or you could even lose your work – but personal accident cover can help you recoup those costs.

Does Admiral cover uninsured drivers?

With Admiral, however, we have an uninsured driver benefit – if you're hit by an uninsured driver and you successfully claim through the Motor Insurance Bureau, your NCB will remain untouched. If you've been involved in an incident or need to make a claim, you can contact us online or by phone.

Can you protect 1 years no claims bonus?

Once you've built up a few years' no claim bonus, you can “protect” it with an optional extra fee. This means your no claim bonus will be safe-guarded, even if you make an at-fault claim.

Will my insurance go up if I have protected no claims?

If you've protected your no claims discount, then making a claim shouldn't affect the number of years that contribute to your NCD. However, if you've had an accident, the basic cost of your premium is likely to go up.

How many years no claims before you can protect it?

Normally you need to have at least five years No Claims Discount to qualify for No Claims Protection, however we have three insurers who do offer this benefit on a lower amount of No Claims Discount.

What does breakdown cover mean?

Breakdown cover is a type of cover that can help you out if your vehicle breaks down. For example when your car battery dies or your tyres puncture, breakdown cover can provide assistance so you and your vehicle won't be left stranded on the roadside.

Do you have to pay voluntary excess?

Voluntary excess is a non-obligatory amount that you choose to pay on top of the compulsory excess. When you receive a car insurance quote, we suggest that you look at how changing the voluntary excess affects your monthly premiums. * Remember to choose a voluntary excess amount that you're comfortable with.

How can I save money on motoring?

Is RAC or AA better?

AA scored 82% for customer satisfaction. They were given 5 stars (out of 5) for arriving within an hour and 4 stars for vehicles repaired at the side of the road. A total score of 81%. RAC scored 73% for customer satisfaction.

Is Green Flag better than AA?

On Trustpilot, RAC Breakdown Cover has a 4.3 out of 5 score; the AA scores 4.4/5 and Green Flag also scored 4.4. Car magazine Auto Express put together a ranking of breakdown cover providers, based on readers' experiences, which you can read here. It put Green Flag in 2rd place, RAC in 4th place and AA in 5th.

Is LV breakdown cover any good?

LV= Britannia Rescue emerged as the UK's best breakdown provider, with consistently strong scores in both areas.