Johna5701
American expat in Ireland
Forum posts
7
About me
American
Lives in Bray
Registration: 20 October 2014
best location near Dublin for family
Look into Bray good bus and DART service to Dublin. Also Shankill Read More
Insuring a car in Ireland without an Irish licence by amandaelaine
Hi, I am looking to insure a car I just bought here in Ireland, but am now realizing that it's pretty difficult without an Irish licence! I have a full Canadian licence (from British Columbia) and a Canadian International Licence. I have ...
I was told by several sources including my insurance agent and Immigration Officer that my US and International licenses would be good for one year. After that I would need an Irish license. Read More
Insuring a car in Ireland without an Irish licence by amandaelaine
Hi, I am looking to insure a car I just bought here in Ireland, but am now realizing that it's pretty difficult without an Irish licence! I have a full Canadian licence (from British Columbia) and a Canadian International Licence. I have ...
I had the same problem only with a U.S. & International license and found insurance at AXA. I went into one of their offices and walked out with insurance on the car I just bought. It's expensive but but I got it. Read More
Buying a car in Ireland
I reciently purchased a used car in Dublin and can highly recomend Ultimate Cars, Killeen Road, Dublin 10, 086 258 0981. They gave me a 12 month guarantee and have stood behind it, fixing a couple of minor problems. My car is a 9 year old Honda ... Read More
Car insurance
Thanks for the reply but I did find insurance with my US license. Yes it was very expensive, about 1,750 euro for the year on my 2005 Honda. I got it direct from AXA insurance. Read More
Car insurance
I will only be in Ireland for one year but want to buy a car and need insurance. I have a US license. The US does not have a "no claims bonus" system but I have no citations or accidents charged against me. I did have a claim when a deer ... Read More
Disabled expat in Dublin, can't get a car insured!! by ArthurInIreland
Dear readers and fellow-expat (or expats to-be!), Exactly one week ago I moved to Ireland from my home country (The Netherlands) due to a great career opportunity. I am only 22 years of age but bursting with ambition, confidence and general ...
Have you found insurance yet? I am a US citizen with a US drivers license for the past 50 years and am having trouble finding insurance for a car I wang to buy. I am currently living in co. Wicklow. Any ideas? John Read More