Can I drive my car while waiting for Black Box?
Can I drive my car before the black box is fitted? Yes, you can drive your car as soon as your policy has started. However, its important to get your black box fitted straight away as your policy may be cancelled if it is not fitted within the first 14 days of buying your insurance cover.
Do you have to return black box?
Unless the box itself is factory-fitted, yes it does. Before the car changes hands, it’s up to you to arrange for the device to be uninstalled and returned. The cost of uninstalling hard-install devices is usually covered by the company who installed the device, but you may need to cover the cost of postage.
How long does a black box stay on your car?
Black box car insurance policies generally last for 12 months – after which you can renew, or compare prices again to find a better deal.
What happens to black box when policy ends?
If you don’t want to continue your policy, we simply deactivate the device so it doesn’t record your driving anymore. The black box can stay attached to your car with no problems, or requirement to be removed.
Can you drive after 10 with a black box?
It also offers no curfews which means you’re free to drive whenever and wherever you like, however you may be penalised for late-night driving.
What is a telematics policy?
Telematics policies primarily use GPS technology to measure how a vehicle is being driven, which insurers then use to make decisions about risk based on driving performance. This information is then considered together with other traditional risk factors, such as the drivers’ age and where they live, to set premiums.
What does a telematics device do?
What is a telematics or OBD II device, and what is it for? Perhaps the most well-known among them is the OBD device that a driver installs in their car which will monitor and record information about their driving behavior, such as speed, distance driven and instances of harsh braking.
Does the black box track where you are?
Black box technology uses GPS tracking to monitor the roads you use and the speed limits, but we would never monitor your location in real time unless you ask us to. Once activated, we can pass on the GPS details about your car’s location to the police who can attempt to recover the vehicle for you.
Do you get discount for using telematics app?
Keep track of all your journeys and scores on our telematics app. If you drive safely you may be eligible for a discount at renewal. A small plug-in that’s easy to set up yourself.
Why do you need to use driveplus telematics?
DrivePlus is our comprehensive car insurance, which uses telematics to help young drivers get on the road for less. You’ll get an upfront discount and our smartphone app will tell us if you’ve been driving safely, which could mean you save money when you renew. Reasons to choose DrivePlus
How to contact direct line mode of Transportation?
Call us on 0345 878 6374 or email [email protected] The app will auto tag your journey with a mode of transportation it thinks is most likely. Following a journey, you have up to 72 hours to edit the mode of transportation tag, after which the journey is submitted and can’t be edited.
Which is the best telematics insurance for young drivers?
Telematics insurance for younger drivers. You could save money now and when you renew, thanks to our DrivePlus telematics app. What’s DrivePlus telematics insurance? DrivePlus is our comprehensive car insurance, which uses telematics to help young drivers get on the road for less.