grahamc Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Ok, after much pain and hassle my car looks like it is all coming together and will be ready on the 19th April Now comes the next big thing... insuring the bloody thing... So far, my list of companies to contact is: Sky A-Plan Lancastor Adrian Flux Any others would be greatly appreciated! Some details, I am 28, work in IT, walk to work, will never use the car for work, will only drive in the summer and will only do about 3 - 4K miles per year. Now the bad stuff (some of you may remember this)... I have 1 years no claims on my main car, which is in my name, but needs to get moved over to Mels name. I have only had my UK license for 1.5 years. It was directly converted from South African. The car, 1994 JSpec, with most things modified... racing seats, rear seats removed, exterior mods are spoiler, side mirrors and front bumper, engine is up to about 450bhp +-. So if you can add to the list of companies to call, please do so, advise, etc all welcome. Even if I need to start a company and insure the car through them, I will give it a try, just need to get this bloody thing insured!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Hmm, it would seem you've tried the best guys for your car. What sort of prices they giving you? not good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 10, 2007 Author Share Posted April 10, 2007 havent tried them yet, about too... just a little scared that my next post on the forum is going to be a "Car for Sale" thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 have you tried Any of the usual car insurers? like elephant, and just tick modification boxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 am with elephant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 10, 2007 Author Share Posted April 10, 2007 Have not tried any yet, just preparing myself, for the laughing coming from the other end of this telephone conversation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 10, 2007 Author Share Posted April 10, 2007 Just spoke to Sky, 1st quote... Emailed through a list of mods, and they will get back to me, once the list arrives and the details are added to the quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Graham, try AON who do mine - 01384 552670. I have an NA on a 5k limited milage policy. I have 0 no claims as I have been driving a company car for 7 years.. I paid £389.00 for the NA. I know they prefer drivers to be over 30 but it's worth a call. They beat A-plan by £200 when I was shopping around! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 10, 2007 Author Share Posted April 10, 2007 Graham, try AON who do mine - 01384 552670. I have an NA on a 5k limited milage policy. I have 0 no claims as I have been driving a company car for 7 years.. I paid £389.00 for the NA. I know they prefer drivers to be over 30 but it's worth a call. They beat A-plan by £200 when I was shopping around! H. Thanks will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 I have just spoken to A-Plan(08450711234) and they where £120 cheaper than Adrain Flux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 A-Plan are very good, been with them for several years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Sky will quote you happy matey. I'm looking for a large reduction in mine this year though. No way am I paying another £1100 when I have 5 years no claims on a TT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Sky will quote you happy matey. I think you'll find that is Norwich Union..... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 10, 2007 Author Share Posted April 10, 2007 Sky will quote you happy matey. NOT A CHANCE!! I am very F****D OFF with the Sky. Last year they said that they could not quote because I have not had a UK license for more than a year... Fair enough... Now its 3 years. And they still try and get other business out of me saying I should bring a different car them WTF!!!! Absolutely fuming right now!!! Good thing I cant drive my supra!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 I didn't find Sky very competive at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 10, 2007 Author Share Posted April 10, 2007 Competitive?? They would not even quote!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 As with insurance for any car just call as many people as you can, it's a lottery, some people like you, some don't - the more you call the more chance you have of finding the cheapest... I put together a list of insurers years ago, it's probably out of date now but try calling a few and compare quotes with the usual suspects... http://www.megaboost.co.uk/mr2/frames/insurance.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Ringing round is a pain in the arse, I was just going to go with Adrain Flux again, but had to speak to A-Plan about my van insurance and just thought I would ask, was very surprised when they turned out cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 10, 2007 Author Share Posted April 10, 2007 Ringing round is a pain in the arse, I was just going to go with Adrain Flux again, but had to speak to A-Plan about my van insurance and just thought I would ask, was very surprised when they turned out cheaper Yeah is a pain. Spoke to Lancaster and they seem pretty decent... Just waiting to hear about some of the changes to the online quote. Fingers crossed!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Look into a classic car policy Graham if you're not intending to do excessive mileage then Far cheaper and lovely bolt on cover options. I found Sky very helpful. Like anything, you need to let them know the rates quote by other insurers. Jae and Scott are brill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 10, 2007 Author Share Posted April 10, 2007 Look into a classic car policy Graham if you're not intending to do excessive mileage then Far cheaper and lovely bolt on cover options. I found Sky very helpful. Like anything, you need to let them know the rates quote by other insurers. Jae and Scott are brill. I am looking into the classic car option, waiting to hear back now. Only plan on doing around 3 - 4K per year... My issue with Sky is that they say one thing, then they change and say another... no consistancy! EDIT: calmed down a bit now... since the guys I work with have been taking the piss since lunch time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow_matt Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 I'm guessing one problem may be your residency. You said that you had a South African licence prior to you doing the swap for the UK. Some companies require a certain residency length eg 3-5 years, esp when you are looking at specialist scheme not just 'computer says' rates. Can see why it's frustrating to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Sky are really friendly and helpfull on the phone but were rubbish as far as competative quotes go. Try Elephant mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 sky=useless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 11, 2007 Author Share Posted April 11, 2007 Lancaster have said that they will not quote. No reason given. I have a british passport... Getting so close to selling this bloody car!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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