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Oct 10, 2013 15:49:47 GMT
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I've always had a classic policies, never had a modern (till 2 months ago, and that car has to be sold, LS400). It's never been a problem, being a named driver on the other half's car has always been OK. Now I'm told by my favourite company that I need to have another car in my name or a policy in my own name. Otherwise I have to insure the old gal below as a modern. And having no NCB that will be relatively pricey. So the question - who else runs classics-only, and who d'you insure with? Cheers   |
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'66 Amazon <-> '94 LS400 <-> '86 Suzuki 1135 EFE
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Oct 10, 2013 15:52:44 GMT
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For a Volvo, i suggest trying a company called Peter Best Insurance. It's been a year since i last used them, but see what they can do.
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Oct 10, 2013 16:12:56 GMT
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74 Mk1 Escort 1360, 1971 Vauxhall Victor SL2000 Estate.
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Oct 10, 2013 16:31:57 GMT
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+1 for these guys, try to speak to a chap called Trevor, really knows his stuff. |
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Toyota mk3 supra. retro goodness.
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Oct 10, 2013 16:42:10 GMT
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Footman James pulled this stunt on me earlier this year.
"Sorry Sir, we can't insure your classic on its own, you have to have a standard car policy with the classic as the second vehicle."
"Okay - can I insure it on a standard policy so I can use it every day?"
"Sorry Sir, No. You have to be insuring a classic with us if you want a standard policy."
So the upshot is I have to insure two cars with them or not at all. I chose not at all, as its a cheat's way of doing things that I have no intention of participating in.
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"You're about as likely to come across a fully functioning old Jag, as you are a taxicab that smells agreeable." - James May
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adam73bgt
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Oct 10, 2013 16:46:59 GMT
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I only drive a classic but I insure it on a standard policy with aviva, mostly because at 21 I'm a bit too young for most classic policies and I can't afford to run a second car which many seem to want. Plus the price was pretty good for me, despite being young and a student etc.
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Oct 10, 2013 18:15:01 GMT
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Thanks all. I'll give those lot a shout.
I guess using a classic as a daily could rightfully draw a higher premium than one that only sees daylight for sunny show days, but I was quoted quite a bit more than I'm paying for the Lexus... so I'm trying to minimise the wallet impact.
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'66 Amazon <-> '94 LS400 <-> '86 Suzuki 1135 EFE
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`state
Yorkshire and The Humber
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Oct 10, 2013 18:50:34 GMT
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Also worth giving graham sykes a ring too.
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Look at all the plastic people who live without a care.Try to sit with me around my table,but never bring a chair.
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Oct 10, 2013 19:08:45 GMT
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Have you tried searching on gocompare? They come up with classic policies.
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sweaty palms slip off joystick
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Copey
Posted a lot
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Oct 10, 2013 19:39:15 GMT
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i am insured with A Plan on a classic policy with the Sierra as a daily and only car, £550 but then i am only 24 so its not bad, worth givin them a call i used the Thatcham branch as a friend recommended them, they beat my renewal from Classic Line by nearly £300!! www.aplan.co.uk/thatcham |
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1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire GLSi with 2.0 Zetec
1985 Ford Capri 3.0 (was a 2.0 Laser originally)
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Oct 10, 2013 22:29:56 GMT
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Adrian Flux for me. I've got one Princess on a regular everyday policy and another as a classic/second car. I could just insure one of them but weirdly it's cheaper to have both on a multicar type policy and since that suits my car ownership at present that's what I've gone for.
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Oct 11, 2013 10:50:58 GMT
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The T4 Caravelle is insured through Brentacre, it HAS to be modified to count and is about £400 including business use, I have also used them since to insure the TR7 £150 PA with all mods declared on a classic policy but that is SD+P only with 3K miles.
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Oct 11, 2013 13:52:49 GMT
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Now sorted, and looking like this -> Peter James, £46 cheaper than Footman James as well. Insured for SDP+commute and being named elsewhere, so that's perfect. I tried them first so can't comment on the others, but all noted for the future. I can cancel my FJ policy (no cost as it's within 14 days cooling off) and sell my Lexus in peace of mind. Thanks for the help everyone, appreciated  |
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'66 Amazon <-> '94 LS400 <-> '86 Suzuki 1135 EFE
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Oct 11, 2013 18:30:44 GMT
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Iirc Peter James is the James of Footman James. I was with Aon insurance for years until Footman James took over their classic policies. The prices went up, the staff appeared clueless, then I contacted Peter James. A very refreshing experience and half the price.
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74 Mk1 Escort 1360, 1971 Vauxhall Victor SL2000 Estate.
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Oct 11, 2013 18:42:35 GMT
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Definitely good people to deal with, quicker over the phone than the quote forms too I reckon.
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'66 Amazon <-> '94 LS400 <-> '86 Suzuki 1135 EFE
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Oct 11, 2013 18:52:57 GMT
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Footman James and Peter James are swings and roundabouts.
I'm with Footman as they're a few quid cheaper than Peter James for me, but vice versa for other folks.
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