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Am I covered to drive in the UK with Irish car insurance?

Driving | driving
June 20th, 2024

Yes, your AXA car insurance policy will cover you to drive in the UK provided you hold the appropriate licence to drive in the UK.

The cover provided in your AXA car insurance policy applies in the Republic of Ireland and the UK, unless stated otherwise in different sections within your policy. Some sections within your policy may also apply within Europe and some may only apply within the Republic of Ireland. So, it’s important to read your AXA insurance policy so that you understand exactly what you are covered for.

Once you have your Irish insurance disc displayed in your car, this will be accepted by the UK legal authorities as proof of insurance.

Drive in UK on Irish car insurance

What insurance coverage do I have while driving in the UK?

While driving in the UK you may be covered for things like misfuelling, liability to others, car and key rescue, fire and theft, broken glass etc. Reading your specific policy documents will help you understand the level of insurance coverage you have while driving in the UK.

Car insurance cover abroad

AXA car insurance policies provide you with 90 days cover to drive anywhere within Europe. However, it’s important to read your policy to understand exactly what you are covered for when driving abroad, you may not have cover for certain sections of your policy when driving abroad.

Have questions about driving abroad?

If you have any questions about what you will be covered for under your car insurance while driving abroad, feel free to contact our team on 0818 7 365 24 or call into your local AXA branch.

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