Mot's for Cars, Vans & Motorcycles to Be Extended by 6 Months

Insurer's generally charge a penalty payment if you cancel insurance early, so probably not worth doing especially as your not certain for how long at this stage, and at least if you keep your insurance on the car it is still covered for theft, damage etc even if it's not being used.

Mango4 If you're confident it's not going to be used and is safe for the next few months, a penalty payment will be less than the insurance would cost though.

Lynibis unless its stored in safe garage it could still be damaged or stolen

When I become desperate for things to do I will go outside and clean the car, inside and out, and start the engine for a while. I think Mango4 is right about insurance as knowing me I will have a senior moment and bash into the kitchen wall or reverse into the road, the latter the better option as hopefully the road will be deserted!I

Lynibis The car got washed yesterday - I'd heard that some garages would collect, test and return so thought it was a good idea to give it a bit of a valet. I'm grateful that it's been extended but don't want it standing idle for the duration, would prefer to keep it running or disconnect the battery.

Thanks Dennab luckily I have a silly little Up! which I don't think many folk will want to steal. But I love it and it is right under my kitchen window.

Lynibis It's your car. There's nothing silly about that. If you do decide to cancel the insurance and want a bit of extra security, wheel clamps are not particularly expensive. I mean the devices that fit over your car's wheels, not the steering wheel. People use them on caravans.