Triffid,
Is that right for your car? I thought
Elephant were notorious for not touching
imports?

Dougie

 

Just changed to Frizzel.
£958
Full NCB
50/50 claim in 2000
kept in garage
no specific security device needed.

Eagle Star wanted £1600 to renew.

jim

 

ADP,

Yep, Auto - 4 speed electronic control (of the 4WD system as well).
Apparently, much tougher than a manual box.
Don't knock it until you have tried it !

Thanks

Gavin

 

gavinP the auto's are quicker than the manuls, the gearbox has a higher volocity in transmission or something, i waste my mates scoobys.

 

Triffid, I'll second Dougies comments....
I got a low quote for my STi5 typeR from them but they said they didnt have a typeR on the system so said that a standard STi5 would cover it. Then when I rang up to take out the insurance the person that I spoke to checked for a 2nd time and realised that it was invalid cover as a type R was different to a standard STi5, they couldnt cover the typeR so I cancelled straight away.
worth checking ??
Dan

 

Green Light just told me they would not insure Dutch imports.

 

Eh? My dad's insured with Greenlight and his is a parallel Dutch import, full UK spec but heavily modded.

 

How long has he been insured with them.

I only phoned them yesterday. I think the rules are changing all the time.

 

I would suggest that if you are already insured with a company (i.e. have paid them, received covernotes, certificates etc)...then this sort of thing will not apply to you as yet...

...however I would imagine that come renewal things might change.

Generally these things happen in respect of New Business enquiries...i.e the requirement for Tracking, Alarms, Garaging etc...

In November we had the same issue...suddenly our main underwriter for Greys made it a requirement that ALL cars would have to be garaged and fitted with Cat 1 & Tracking in order for Theft cover to apply...

All our clients who were/are already covered are not effected....however for all new quotes the above requirement applies...

It is a nighmare for Brokerages like oursleves...as insurance companies can pull out of a market just as quickly (if not quicker) than they entered it!

Another 2p's worth from Rum*

 

Just spoke to Tom @ Schofields Shame he couldn't quote me on a UK one but v nice chapp (try em if you have an import)

I've had some REALLY stupid quotes so far I'll put the all on my webby when I can be bothered. Greenlight are winning so far with there renewal quote ?!

good thread though ttt

 

OMFG STOP PHONING CHRIS KNOTT!!! your stealing all my spaces!
apparantly there not excepting any more UK spec policies for ppl under 30 as they've had such a massive influx of ppl hopefully (he said) that if they dont get many claims they'll start taking ppl on again

 

Dan the Man
Sorry for the delay in replying, been away.
Got back this morning to find out that they will not touch Type R. All others-- allegedley?!?

So don't bother speaking to Matt Gardner@elephant, he's a total w@nker.
Bit of negotiation with barclays = £895.65. Paid today for insurance starting on the 11 June. Almost very happy!

 

Sti V7 (model to be confirmed) modded, exhaust strut bars dvd, sat nav, leather.

Privelege

£1045 class 1 business use

35yrs old
Yorkshire
6yrs NCB

Rang 18 companies & privelege were the only ones to list the spec of car I had.

hawkeye

 

35 year old female, plus hubby. One year old UK WRX. No convictions, points, accidents or anything (got told I was boring.....) with Tracker Monitor. (£423 inc VAT)

Insurance through Tesco: £778.05. £350 excess, protected no claims, legal cover etc. Really nice, friendly, helpful people to talk to.

Greenlight quoted me £1330!!!

 

I drive a WRX STI V6 Type R

I insure through A Plan they quoted me £1050
I have real probs when insuring a vehicle as I have lost my right leg and classed as dissabled, when asked if the car is moddified I say no as it has no mods part from riding on 18's
Then have to explain that I drive with one foot and DVLA are aware of my disability.
Some insurers wont touch me with a barge pole some dont care as long as DVLA are aware.

And yes I do drive with one foot it has no mods whatsoever,
Friends and people are amazed at how I do it but its simple a lot of toe and heal, Launching rapidly is rather difficult but then I just jam the prosthesis on the pedal and nail it.

28
5yrs NCB
2 X SP 30's
Excess 500notes
Also covered me burd, 26yrs

Reckon that'll soon change after reading some of the quotes on hear.

dazza

 

Now with Tosco

they want £££ for mods though, grr

 

I claim the record
Subject to confirmation of my proposal by my previous insurer, SAGA, don't laugh, the princely sum of £412.95
3 years NCD
1 no fault altercation with a bus 15months back
Age 55
MY98 turbo wagon
Read it and weep
Churchill
Lets hope it stays that way!
I collect the car tomorrow

 

I did the full internet search thingy last weekend and the spread of quotes was staggering, Lowest as above, highest £8427. Three different quotes with Churchill for the same details via different brokers, I went for the cheapest
I have the covernote in my hand and I've paid by switch.
If it all goes pearshaped I will swallow my pride and tell all though I can't see why it should do.
Fingers crossed

 

Looks like I killed this thread off
Sorry, just answering the question

 

When I took out policy:

Age 24, RB5 WR Garaged in good area, No mods, No prangs, No no claims (in co car scheme at time) Careless Driving (Cd10) from just under 3 years ago (ie still active) - Privilige only people to touch me @ £3500. No tracker required and even thou I have one there's no discount.

I know I will need a tracker when I renew in July (if i stick with them). I have since got rid of the company motor and turned 2 years safe company driving into 2 years NCB which they have happily taken into account and pro-rate refunded me.

With me going 25, my CD10 going over three years, 3 yrs NCD and keeping the car un-modded I've got quotes around £1400 for next year but I'm sure it will all change nearer the time !!

Get married in August too so add wife for a discount

 

Just a suggestion,

But you should consider calling Christian @ Keith Michaels on 020 8288 0677.

I drive an STi V5 with plenty of mods. The car isn't insured in my name so a price comparison wouldn't make sense, but I phoned around years ago when he started insuring me and he beat eveyone else hands down.

Let him know who sent ya

And make sure you talk to Christian!!

Edited as I put my number on there - doh

[Edited by Kingsize K2 - 5/8/2002 1:10:30 PM]

 

MY00 P1
5 Year NCB
£960 Fully Comp
Bell Direct
Garaged and limited mileage policy (yes I do stick to it).

On renewal they had me down as owning a P1 Import. Questioned this and the quote went down £120!

 

22 - no mods, uk turbo, privilege for about £900 - also quoted me around £1400 for sti

 

Just gone with Greenlight;

2002 Impreza WRX, STi Type UK, Prodrive style
Me 28, Wife 29
No mods
6 years no claims
£940

If I add the official Prodrive STi Performance Pack it's only another seventy quid on the premium.

 

22yr old student
privelage
modded (all declared)
3yrs no claims
£940

 

Just renewed this week, god I'm fed up with insurance.
Anyway here's a list of companies I phoned up.

Based on:- My93 WRX, Age28, Low risk Postcode, 11 years NCB (Never claimed), No convictions (Never had any), Garaged, Cat 1 alarm, with wife to drive, Mods declared -alloys, spoiler, exhaust.

Considering the above, i.e never crashed and never been convicted and the fact that the car stays in the garage for about 230 days of the year, mileage less than 2000, I can't see how the insurance companies can justify these prices.

Egg- £800.10 needs tracker though (10% off if paid with egg card)
AA - No imports
Osbourne & son - £895 - £500 excess
Jeremy Randall -never called me back
Barclays - No imports
Keith Michaels - £920 - £500 excess
Liverpool Victoria - Couldn't quote (Over 30's only)
Tett Hamilton Insurance - tracker required
Academy Insurance - not competitive over £1000
Bell direct - £1200
Priviledge - £1300
Crowne Thorne - £1300

Ended up staying with current insurer who is Hyperformance Insurance who quoted £874 with £350 excess + mods.


Muddy

 

LIVERPOOL VICTORIA FRIZZELL 0800 607 607

Just saved £250 on next years insurance costs.

'99 Turbo
Age 37
premium £914.27 over 12 months
Mods - Yes
£250 XS
6 yrs NCD (protected)
4 Named Drivers - me,missus, work colleague & looney friend with 6 pt speeding fine last year.


[Edited by kevin r m - 6/27/2002 2:58:14 PM]

 

Greenlight

94 UK Turbo
Me 28 Girlfriend 29
7yrs NCB
Protected NC
1 SP30

Tel:01277 263030
Mods: Wheels, Spoiler, Air filter, Exhaust, Brakes
Premium: £700
Excess: £300

They need letter concerning brake mods fitted correctly and proof of alarm.
Dont have proof of either so will prob cost me tenner to garage for letter about brakes and tenner for alarm installer to say I have alarm!!

 

norwich union direct.


97 uk standard.
im 26. £750 got 8 points in one go and premium went up £14

wayne

 

Tosco:

Me 25
Vgood postcode
MY01 WRX
1 years ncb
own faulter 10 months ago
£1400 ish + £200 quid to add rear box!! how much