[x986]

Why didn't they tell you about the insurance situation? Because they exist to sell cars. And they want the fewest possible complications.

[CalCarNut]

Originally Posted by cntzl

I don't know which companies you are talking about but I rented cars from Avis, Hertz, and Enterprise when I was under 25. Only catch is that they charge you for under-age fee; however, if your company or school has a special agreement with the rental company, you can even avoid that fee.

^THIS. My daughter has the same issue..under age surcharge (she's 21)...but she can rent them.

[nicknaz]

Originally Posted by __

It used to be very common for dealers to accept proof of full coverage on any car owned by the buyer. That's not quite as common today. Nowadays they frequently want a binder specific to the new car.

Binder on other cars was has been enough for me the last few times here in socal.

OP, just get your own insurance and pick up the car as scheduled

[x986]

Originally Posted by nicknaz

just get your own insurance and pick up the car as scheduled

nick, OP lives in a land far, far away where they drive on the wrong side of the road - where they can't understand our silly rules, and we can't understand theirs.

[Kabrich]

Originally Posted by DispenSingh

Hi guys

Need some advice,

Picking up my 2016 335d x drive on Monday. ..rang up this morning to sort out my 7 day drive away insurance...however only to find out that I am not eligible to be insured on this car as it is BMW policy to be over 30 to be insured on a car with this engine..(I am turning 25 sat 19th March. .where my insurance with direct line kicks in...as my premium drops a few £££...

Genuinely annoyed with this as no dealer once mentioned this as they all know I'm younger than 30...booked a day off work for this and do not want to book or swap any shifts (Currently getting in the good side of line managers of my pharmacy company and don't want to screw it up).

What could I do to with the dealer about this?

Am I just in the wrong for thinking this is the incompetence of the dealer for not knowing this?...wouldn't mind if you had to be 25 to be insured...but 30....taking the biscuit there...

Was planning to get a letter from direct line showing the difference between the premiums when being 24 and 25...and then trying to get BMW to compensate for this as no policy terms and conditions are expressed on the leaflet given to me for this drive away insurance?
Also all temp cover websites do not want to know me...gutted as I have no convictions ..purely my age.


What are my options guys/girls?

Wish i could order a 335d in the USA!

[ft1330]

Originally Posted by wilbur_the_goose

In the USA, under-25's can't even rent a car (even a Ford Fiesta) from most companies.

Sorry to be blunt, but you've just discovered actuarial science.

Of course they can, it's just a lil' more expensive.

[Dave63]

Randomly just came across this and found it weird as I was provided with 7 day insurance for my new 440i by BMW with no issues and I'm 26. That was in April