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I'm selling my car privately. The purchaser will want a test drive. What do I need to do about insurance?

Asked on 20 April 2011 by Linclad

Answered by Honest John
Make sure that the potential purchaser is allowed by his policy to drive other insured vehicles not owned by him on a 3rd party basis. Or buy temporary insurance. See:
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