SPIRALLING INSURANCE COST.
22 July 2001, 10:29 PM
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HI ALL
CAN ANYBODY HELP WITH INSURANCE
I have had my scooby for 3 years now and my
insurance just keeps going up.
I am currently insured with Norwich union.
35 years old, full NCD living in the Oldham area.
And with the recent riots in this area I fear my insurance is going to rocket.
First year I paid £760 2nd year £920 and this year £1090 (had no claims in this 3 year period)
Much higher car might sadly have to go.
Live in hope
THANKS TONY.
CAN ANYBODY HELP WITH INSURANCE
I have had my scooby for 3 years now and my
insurance just keeps going up.
I am currently insured with Norwich union.
35 years old, full NCD living in the Oldham area.
And with the recent riots in this area I fear my insurance is going to rocket.
First year I paid £760 2nd year £920 and this year £1090 (had no claims in this 3 year period)
Much higher car might sadly have to go.
Live in hope
THANKS TONY.
22 July 2001, 10:36 PM
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Problem of the society we seem to live in, same happened to me this time, rise of £400 for no apparent reason other than car crime, accident claims etc,....try Tesco's, they came out the cheapest, Norwich Union give an excellent policy but wanted £1760 in comparison to Tesco's £1008 !!!
22 July 2001, 10:52 PM
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Are these prices for UK std cars??? Sh1te!!
I dont mind my £500 - but any more and I will start to really think about Subaru and me parting company - find me a way to get above 17mpg and I may just hang about for a while
Pete
I dont mind my £500 - but any more and I will start to really think about Subaru and me parting company - find me a way to get above 17mpg and I may just hang about for a while
Pete
22 July 2001, 11:09 PM
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Hey Sparkplug.......your right its getting worse out there......
I've just renewed and have the same basic details as you, i.e. 3 YearsNCD, 30ish, etc...........
I was getting quoted about £1000 - £1100 with a car that had minor mods and over top security systems.
Then out of the darkness stepped Greenlight......who also stepped up to the mark with under £1000 on a quote. That added to their knowledge of the car, ability to mod it easily and their excellent customer service got my vote........
Hope this opinion helps
J
I've just renewed and have the same basic details as you, i.e. 3 YearsNCD, 30ish, etc...........
I was getting quoted about £1000 - £1100 with a car that had minor mods and over top security systems.
Then out of the darkness stepped Greenlight......who also stepped up to the mark with under £1000 on a quote. That added to their knowledge of the car, ability to mod it easily and their excellent customer service got my vote........
Hope this opinion helps
J
23 July 2001, 07:22 AM
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Sparkplug,
I gotta agree with ScoobySnack, Greenlight came up trumps for me. My renewal came through in febraury and my current insurers then quoted a £400 increase.
I found Greenlight Insurance and they Quoted me £20 less than the previous years policy, my insurance actually went down.
I gotta agree with ScoobySnack, Greenlight came up trumps for me. My renewal came through in febraury and my current insurers then quoted a £400 increase.
I found Greenlight Insurance and they Quoted me £20 less than the previous years policy, my insurance actually went down.
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23 July 2001, 08:04 AM
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Unfortunately, there is no substitute for ring round.
Each year at renewal time, I ring about 10+ brokers and insurance companies.
For me, Privilege was the cheapest and I could buy (not just obtain a quote) on-line. They are the "performance" part of Direct Line, IIRC.
Each year at renewal time, I ring about 10+ brokers and insurance companies.
For me, Privilege was the cheapest and I could buy (not just obtain a quote) on-line. They are the "performance" part of Direct Line, IIRC.
23 July 2001, 08:31 AM
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I have been very lucky indeed and have had decreases over the last three years! I think I may have had a slight increase this time but I am putting it on a limited mileage policy. All mods declared and protected no claims AND on an import WRX!
Well pleased
Well pleased
23 July 2001, 08:32 AM
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My Privilege renewal has just come and is £950 for my Mitsubishi Estate (only 1 yr NCB) - Tesco was £600 !
My STI was £1500 last yr and Tesco quoting £800.
Tesco's will be getting my business.
My STI was £1500 last yr and Tesco quoting £800.
Tesco's will be getting my business.
23 July 2001, 09:11 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Mossman:
<B>I have been very lucky indeed and have had decreases over the last three years!
Well pleased [/quote]
How did you manage this? Move to the orkneys or something?
<B>I have been very lucky indeed and have had decreases over the last three years!
Well pleased [/quote]How did you manage this? Move to the orkneys or something?
23 July 2001, 10:18 AM
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okay, I'm 23 with 1yrs NCB and been driving for nigh-on 6yrs. Currently paying 1250 fully comp for insurance which is guaranteed not to go up for the duration of the policy, on a MY99 UK turbo with no mods...
23 July 2001, 10:27 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Currently paying 1250 fully comp for insurance which is guaranteed not to go up for the duration of the policy<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Once the policy is setup, surely they can't jack the premiums? I guess it might be in the small print but I would have thought that any company which tries to up the cost half way through the year would not be around for long!
Dave T-S or Rum care to comment?
ChrisB.
Once the policy is setup, surely they can't jack the premiums? I guess it might be in the small print but I would have thought that any company which tries to up the cost half way through the year would not be around for long!
Dave T-S or Rum care to comment?
ChrisB.
23 July 2001, 11:35 AM
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Try these......
Crowethorne Insurance 01344 771626
Torview insurance services 0181669888
Bell Direct 0800 140180
Hyperformance 0181 9393944 contacts: Mark or Wilf
Admiral 0800 600800
Footman James 0121 651 6250
Kieth micheals ins plc 0181 288 0081 contact: Jeremy
O.P.I 0870 242 0800
Adrian Flux 01553 777888
Priviledge 0113 292 5555
Coversure Ins 01480 412494
J.D.I Insurance 01189 502155
Academy 0800 731 4984
Greenlight 01277 263030
Schofield’s contact Tom (Rum on BBS
I'm with Keith Michaels,
Andyp
Crowethorne Insurance 01344 771626
Torview insurance services 0181669888
Bell Direct 0800 140180
Hyperformance 0181 9393944 contacts: Mark or Wilf
Admiral 0800 600800
Footman James 0121 651 6250
Kieth micheals ins plc 0181 288 0081 contact: Jeremy
O.P.I 0870 242 0800
Adrian Flux 01553 777888
Priviledge 0113 292 5555
Coversure Ins 01480 412494
J.D.I Insurance 01189 502155
Academy 0800 731 4984
Greenlight 01277 263030
Schofield’s contact Tom (Rum on BBS
I'm with Keith Michaels,
Andyp
23 July 2001, 03:50 PM
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Hi, Just had my renewel through too.
£637.89
39 Years Old
Clean Licence
1 Named Driver
Full/Protected NCB
Voluntary Excess £100
Compulsary Excess £250
Up from £580 last year
Richards,Wines&Levy 01268-522559
I though that was expensive.Now I`m not so sure.
Hope this helps Tony
£637.89
39 Years Old
Clean Licence
1 Named Driver
Full/Protected NCB
Voluntary Excess £100
Compulsary Excess £250
Up from £580 last year
Richards,Wines&Levy 01268-522559
I though that was expensive.Now I`m not so sure.
Hope this helps Tony
23 July 2001, 09:00 PM
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HI ALL!
I would like to thank everybody for their input to this post, looks like I'll be on the phone for the next week.
Tesco's,Privilege & Greenlight first
Then I'll try the rest just in case.
Thanks again to everyone & I will let you all know how I get on.
TONY.....
I would like to thank everybody for their input to this post, looks like I'll be on the phone for the next week.
Tesco's,Privilege & Greenlight first
Then I'll try the rest just in case.
Thanks again to everyone & I will let you all know how I get on.
TONY.....
23 July 2001, 10:12 PM
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Tony,
Use Tesco's web site you get a further 5% off.
Anyone else think the group 17 rating of the Scoob is a joke? My Scoob cost £1024 to insure, my V6 Mondeo is a group 16 only one group less, same value and circumstances £448 with £250 less excess.
Lee
Use Tesco's web site you get a further 5% off.
Anyone else think the group 17 rating of the Scoob is a joke? My Scoob cost £1024 to insure, my V6 Mondeo is a group 16 only one group less, same value and circumstances £448 with £250 less excess.
Lee
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