One of the most well-liked resources for UK drivers is Askmid. It has already been used by millions, and the site currently records up to 50,000 requests daily. These are impressive numbers for a website that, in essence, only performs one function and appears to have been created in the very early days of the Internet.

Now tell me what AskMid is and what it does. What draws so many visitors to the site and why is it so valuable? Who is the site’s creator and how does it operate? And: Is it reliable?

Despite the mystery, AskMid has become absolutely necessary for a number of very straightforward reasons. In fact, we’d wager that you will use it very soon if you haven’t already.

Let’s take a closer look at this portal – and how best to put it to your advantage.

AskMid:

One of the most well-liked resources for UK drivers is AskMid. It has already been used by millions, and the site currently records up to 50,000 requests daily. These are impressive numbers for a website that, in essence, only performs one function and appears to have been created in the very early days of the Internet.

Now tell me what AskMid is and what it does. What draws so many visitors to the site and why is it so valuable? Who is the site’s creator and how does it operate? And: Is it reliable?

Despite the mystery, AskMid has become absolutely necessary for a number of very straightforward reasons. In fact, we’d wager that you will use it very soon if you haven’t already.

Who runs AskMid?

The website of the DVLA has a direct link to AskMid. As a result, it is reasonable to assume that AskMid also provides official government information.

Nevertheless, it isn’t.

More specifically, the Motor Insurance Bureau, or MIB, is responsible for upkeep of the website. This organization was founded in 1946 with the express purpose of defending drivers involved in collisions with uninsured vehicles.

Despite being privately owned, it collaborates closely with the government. Importantly, for instance, it is supported by compelled insurance company contributions. You are actively defending yourself against financial disasters by paying your insurance premiums, with the insurance companies then remitting a portion of these fees to the MIB.

As a side note, the MIB continues to draw criticism for its cold calling. In actuality, these calls were made by spammers attempting to con drivers. The MIB has a great reputation and deserves praise.

How long does it take to show on askMID?

Does temporary car insurance show up on askMID? Yes. But it can take up to a week for the cover to show on the Motor Insurance Database.

askMID – How to Check Car Insurance

The askMID own vehicle insurance check is super quick and easy to use – simply follow these 4 easy-to-follow steps:

Step 1:

Click the following blue link to visit ownvehicle.askmid.com and type in your vehicle registration number (number plate) into the yellow box at the top of the page

Make sure you do not put a 0 [zero] instead of a letter ‘O’ or vice versa and avoid any other similar typing errors.

Step 2:

After reading the Data Protection Declaration, simply tap or click the box that declares you have read and understood the terms.

Step 3:

Next, tap or click the reCAPTCHA box to confirm you’re a human being.

Step 4:

Finally, tap or click the green ‘Check this vehicle’ button to check the insurance status of the vehicle.

Side note: Just below the ‘Check this vehicle’ green button, there’s a turquoise box containing a link to click on to look up the insurance details of another vehicle. You are allowed to use this paid-for service if you’ve been involved in an accident. Always make a note of a third party’s vehicle registration number at the scene of an accident so you can check their insurance.

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