Insurance quote blues
Discussion
A month ago, www.quotelinedirect.co.uk quoted me 700 quid for a 350i, and I got all excited, started looking around to see what was available, joined the TVR Car Club, and finally convinced the wife.
Then today, the buggers quote me 1500 quid, and that's the cheapest I can find anywhere.
The TVR Club insurer (Hamings?) won't even quote me, because I don't have a garage.
If I can't halve that quote, then that's the end of the TVR dream. Does anyone know where i might get a better quote, or why quoteline have suddenly more than doubled the premium?
Then today, the buggers quote me 1500 quid, and that's the cheapest I can find anywhere.
The TVR Club insurer (Hamings?) won't even quote me, because I don't have a garage.
If I can't halve that quote, then that's the end of the TVR dream. Does anyone know where i might get a better quote, or why quoteline have suddenly more than doubled the premium?
Thanks all.
I tried Norwich Union - 1900 quid! I have two years no claims (only had my own insurance that long, though I've been driving 6 years), no claims, no convictions, no garage. I need 10,000 miles, commuting -no business travel - only driver.
I think my problem is that I live in North Manchester.
I will try the others mentioned here. I am surprised to see Direct Line get two mentions (they quoted me 800 quid for my Yaris!), so I'll give them a try.
I think I've decided I'm going to go for it, even if I do have to pay 1400 quid. I've wanted a TVR since I was eight, and I ecided n a wedge a year ago, and have been trying to convince the wife ever since. Now I've suceeded with that, there's no way I can miss the chance!
I tried Norwich Union - 1900 quid! I have two years no claims (only had my own insurance that long, though I've been driving 6 years), no claims, no convictions, no garage. I need 10,000 miles, commuting -no business travel - only driver.
I think my problem is that I live in North Manchester.
I will try the others mentioned here. I am surprised to see Direct Line get two mentions (they quoted me 800 quid for my Yaris!), so I'll give them a try.
I think I've decided I'm going to go for it, even if I do have to pay 1400 quid. I've wanted a TVR since I was eight, and I ecided n a wedge a year ago, and have been trying to convince the wife ever since. Now I've suceeded with that, there's no way I can miss the chance!
Thanks RichardR! Adrian Flux just quoted me 850, which is 110 better than the next (Budget!). I've decided to go for the car, bite the bullet and cough up the better part of a grand for insurance. I kind of justify it in that its actually only twice what I currently pay for a Toyota Yaris 1.0 GL.
As far as Mannings goes, they would not even give me a quote because I live in Manchester and don't have a garage. I guess the way the cheaper companies keep the prices down is by only accepting minimal risks, and an 'M' postcode with no garage is a total turn-off for many insurers on this type of car.
Anyway, it's a happy enough ending. I've got two or three cars to look at over the coming couple of weeks, and I've got a really good feeling about one in particular. So I might be rolling up at the next TVR Car Club meeting without feeling too out of place!
As far as Mannings goes, they would not even give me a quote because I live in Manchester and don't have a garage. I guess the way the cheaper companies keep the prices down is by only accepting minimal risks, and an 'M' postcode with no garage is a total turn-off for many insurers on this type of car.
Anyway, it's a happy enough ending. I've got two or three cars to look at over the coming couple of weeks, and I've got a really good feeling about one in particular. So I might be rolling up at the next TVR Car Club meeting without feeling too out of place!
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