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My grandfather recently purchased a 1994 GMC Sonoma. He is the owner and is the principal driver on the policy. When he went to endorse the policy to include myself as an occasional driver, his agent said that there is no extra charge because we are family and live in seperate households. However, I was wondering about the restrictions of my use of the truck for being an occasional driver? I am not able to take it on long trips by myself? Am I covered if I drive it everyday?

Ultimately, your grandfather will need to speak to his insurance company to clarify your driving limitations. If you are driving the vehicle everyday, you will be a regular operator - not an occasional driver. Also, if the vehicle is parked at your residence everyday, his insurance company will need to know that, too. (Insurance companies frown upon insuring vehicles from more than one household.) Chances are your grandfather did not list you on the policy. Non-resident, occasional drivers usually do not have to be listed on the policy - which is probably why your grandfather did not have to pay anything extra. You and your grandfather will need to discuss your driving frequency. After that, he will need to approach his insurance company for his best course of action.

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This car insurance question was asked on 9/25/2005
This auto insurance answer was last updated on 9/28/2005
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