u/WhyteShadows

​Hey lads,

​Quick sanity check on my renewal quote.

​Me: 31M, Dublin. 10 years full license, 5 years NCB (my own name).

​Car: 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid (Jap Import) - 2018 facelift LE spec.

​AXA just quoted me €697 fully comp. I rang them and they refused to budge; it's their absolute bottom price.

​It feels steep. Back in 2015, I was paying just €450 for an Audi A3 that was also a Jap import, and I had way less experience back then. I know the market has changed and Jap imports can be tricky here, but has anyone around my age gotten a better deal lately?

​Do I just bite their hand off and pay the €697, or is it worth spending the day ringing brokers?

Hi everyone,

​I’m an Irish citizen living in Dublin with my partner (non-EU) for the past 2 years (cohabiting for 1 year). My partner holds a valid Stamp 1 Irish Residence Permit (IRP). We are planning a short trip to the Netherlands soon.

​I’ve been researching visa requirements and want to confirm the best approach for her application given our situation. Since I am an Irish citizen exercising my right to free movement by traveling with her, I believe she qualifies for "visa facilitation" under the EU Free Movement Directive.