Transitions Abroad: 'Home Exchange Tips'

I recently came across an article, 'Home Exchange Tips', that was published in the July/August 2002 issue of Transitions Abroad Magazine. As I was unable to track down the author, Ruth Marvin Webster, to ask permission to reproduce her article in full, here's just a sample:

'Test the level of customer or trade service each company provides. Determine whether there is someone to answer specific questions or has representatives in different countries. Bigger may not always be better.'

Although her article was written five years ago, all Ruth's tips are still spot on. Do read the full article on Transitions Abroad.

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Comments

[Lois]

Sue (alias Desperate of Devon) contacted our partner site, Guardian home exchange, with the same request for help with the problem of getting insurance cover for her American exchange partner to drive her car.

I replied directly to Sue with some suggestions and hope she received it (her email address wasn't correct so I sent it three times).

Although, if you decide to include cars as part of a home exchange, you should check your partners will be insured to drive your car with your insurance co. long before your exchange dates, if you have overlooked this until v. close to the date you travel, we are happy to advise (if we can) but your first port of call should always be the home exchange club you joined. Any established agency should do their best to advise you.

[Sue Waite]

Hi,

Does anyone know of a way that American home exchange partners can get insured to drive a car in Britain? Very short time to sort thsi out so any help much appreciated!

Thanks
Desperate of Devon