16 yr Old - insurance for Citroen Ami
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Hi,
Legally you need an AM licence to drive a quadracycle in the Uk at age of 16.
To achieve this you need to do a cbt, theory test and part 1 and 2 of your motorbike license.
He’s completed all these but I cannot find anywhere that will insure him.
Has anyone managed to get insurance for a 16 yr old driving an Ami?
Thanks in advance.
Bren
Legally you need an AM licence to drive a quadracycle in the Uk at age of 16.
To achieve this you need to do a cbt, theory test and part 1 and 2 of your motorbike license.
He’s completed all these but I cannot find anywhere that will insure him.
Has anyone managed to get insurance for a 16 yr old driving an Ami?
Thanks in advance.
Bren
Not 16 year old but a 19 year old girl who recently obtained full license
They tried getting insurance on a 12 year old base spec Renault Clio petrol - quoted over £5k
They obtained many quotes, half of the firms wouldn’t even quote
They ended up buying her a pre reg l’ami after an insurance quote of £2k which was substantially less than a normal car.
They are hoping with 1 years no claims it will reduce further next year
L’ami is a bit of a compromise, can’t use it on A road as 28mph top speed is too slow and dangerous so she has to use back roads to get to work which take a bit longer.
Also needs charging every 3rd day which is a pain on a terrace street, range only 35 miles.
On a plus it’s easy to park and drive, good for a first time driver in those respects.
Her dad who’s a bit of a petrol head thinks they would sell a lot more if it could do 50mph and a range of 60 miles but I guess that would put price up.
Let’s not forget Stellantis are the worst at electric cars, they are behind rivals in terms of range and battery management.
They tried getting insurance on a 12 year old base spec Renault Clio petrol - quoted over £5k
They obtained many quotes, half of the firms wouldn’t even quote
They ended up buying her a pre reg l’ami after an insurance quote of £2k which was substantially less than a normal car.
They are hoping with 1 years no claims it will reduce further next year
L’ami is a bit of a compromise, can’t use it on A road as 28mph top speed is too slow and dangerous so she has to use back roads to get to work which take a bit longer.
Also needs charging every 3rd day which is a pain on a terrace street, range only 35 miles.
On a plus it’s easy to park and drive, good for a first time driver in those respects.
Her dad who’s a bit of a petrol head thinks they would sell a lot more if it could do 50mph and a range of 60 miles but I guess that would put price up.
Let’s not forget Stellantis are the worst at electric cars, they are behind rivals in terms of range and battery management.
ACCYSTAN said:
Her dad who’s a bit of a petrol head thinks they would sell a lot more if it could do 50mph and a range of 60 miles but I guess that would put price up.
Let’s not forget Stellantis are the worst at electric cars, they are behind rivals in terms of range and battery management.
I suspect it's near impossible to build a genuine small, light car with modern regulations.
bkelly74 said:
Has anyone managed to get insurance for a 16 yr old driving an Ami?
Have you tried Citroen's own insurance product?https://www.citroen.co.uk/buy/services/citroen-ins...
ACCYSTAN said:
Not 16 year old but a 19 year old girl who recently obtained full license
They tried getting insurance on a 12 year old base spec Renault Clio petrol - quoted over £5k
They obtained many quotes, half of the firms wouldn’t even quote
They ended up buying her a pre reg l’ami after an insurance quote of £2k which was substantially less than a normal car.
They are hoping with 1 years no claims it will reduce further next year
L’ami is a bit of a compromise, can’t use it on A road as 28mph top speed is too slow and dangerous so she has to use back roads to get to work which take a bit longer.
Also needs charging every 3rd day which is a pain on a terrace street, range only 35 miles.
On a plus it’s easy to park and drive, good for a first time driver in those respects.
Her dad who’s a bit of a petrol head thinks they would sell a lot more if it could do 50mph and a range of 60 miles but I guess that would put price up.
Let’s not forget Stellantis are the worst at electric cars, they are behind rivals in terms of range and battery management.
Why can’t you use the Ami on an A road, yet you can take a mobility scooter on a dual carriageway?They tried getting insurance on a 12 year old base spec Renault Clio petrol - quoted over £5k
They obtained many quotes, half of the firms wouldn’t even quote
They ended up buying her a pre reg l’ami after an insurance quote of £2k which was substantially less than a normal car.
They are hoping with 1 years no claims it will reduce further next year
L’ami is a bit of a compromise, can’t use it on A road as 28mph top speed is too slow and dangerous so she has to use back roads to get to work which take a bit longer.
Also needs charging every 3rd day which is a pain on a terrace street, range only 35 miles.
On a plus it’s easy to park and drive, good for a first time driver in those respects.
Her dad who’s a bit of a petrol head thinks they would sell a lot more if it could do 50mph and a range of 60 miles but I guess that would put price up.
Let’s not forget Stellantis are the worst at electric cars, they are behind rivals in terms of range and battery management.
As has been said already, it's not a legal problem driving on A roads, it's the fact you will be doing 28mph flat out and everyone else will want to get past, so they can travel as close to 60mph as is safe. Dual carriageway are also allowed, motorway is the only road its legally prohibited from.
Decky_Q said:
As has been said already, it's not a legal problem driving on A roads, it's the fact you will be doing 28mph flat out and everyone else will want to get past, so they can travel as close to 60mph as is safe. Dual carriageway are also allowed, motorway is the only road its legally prohibited from.
When I used to commute to the office, there was a chap who lived on the main A road who had a microcar. No one would let him out as it was so slow (28mph as above) and even slower up hills. It just about kept up with traffic nearer the city, but anywhere else it was a liability. Saying that though, a security guard at our office had one, and he went on holiday to Cornwall, from Bristol in it.ACCYSTAN said:
Her dad who’s a bit of a petrol head thinks they would sell a lot more if it could do 50mph and a range of 60 miles but I guess that would put price up.
Let’s not forget Stellantis are the worst at electric cars, they are behind rivals in terms of range and battery management.
In the UK, specialists have developed methods to enhance the vehicle's performance.Let’s not forget Stellantis are the worst at electric cars, they are behind rivals in terms of range and battery management.
For instance, AMTuning Ltd offers a postal service for speed limiter removal, which involves modifying the ECU to allow higher speeds.
Shiftech also offers reprogramming services to increase the Citroën Ami's top speed. Their tuning can raise the maximum speed from 45 km/h to 65 km/h (approximately 40 mph).
Some members of the Ami Mods community have managed to increase the top speed to approximately 45 mph (72 km/h). They have also managed to enhance range, charging capabilities, and safety features.
Edited by paddy1970 on Sunday 8th December 17:45
monthou said:
Spare tyre said:
I fancy an Ami to go behind a campervan. I didn’t know you couldn’t use them on A roads!
I read it as (she thinks) the ami is too slow for A roads - there's no legal issue.Before the music stops said:
A client of mine was bought one as a joke birthday present to store on the back of one of his yachts. If you saw the size of him, you would see the joke. His armed security detail aren't so pleased with the idea of him driving about in it.
Well I'm sure we're all delighted at this random willy waving but what the actual f
k has it got to do with getting a 16 year old insured?Can you ask this "security detail" if their boss will pay it for her?
I’m surprised you can actually get insurance with it for a 16 year old. My wife has always had an issue every year with car insurance as when they ask, she tells them she has had her full driving licence since 16yo (she passed overseas) and the answer every time from various insurance companies is “our systems don’t go as low as 16. 17 is the youngest age you can have”!
UK_Scat_Pack said:
I’m surprised you can actually get insurance with it for a 16 year old. My wife has always had an issue every year with car insurance as when they ask, she tells them she has had her full driving licence since 16yo (she passed overseas) and the answer every time from various insurance companies is “our systems don’t go as low as 16. 17 is the youngest age you can have”!
They are wrong. A 16 year old can hold a normal car licence in limited circumstances. From https://www.gov.uk/driving-lessons-learning-to-dri...gov.uk said:
Overview
You can apply for a provisional driving licence when you’re 15 years and 9 months old.
You can start driving a car when you’re 17.
You can drive a car when you are 16 if you get, or have applied for, the enhanced rate of the mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
Might be worth searching for a specialist that covers this area of driving law OPYou can apply for a provisional driving licence when you’re 15 years and 9 months old.
You can start driving a car when you’re 17.
You can drive a car when you are 16 if you get, or have applied for, the enhanced rate of the mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
Edit: Found this thread. The last post has some ideas ref insurance
https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/81345/insura...
Edited by 595Heaven on Saturday 4th January 07:24
595Heaven said:
UK_Scat_Pack said:
I’m surprised you can actually get insurance with it for a 16 year old. My wife has always had an issue every year with car insurance as when they ask, she tells them she has had her full driving licence since 16yo (she passed overseas) and the answer every time from various insurance companies is “our systems don’t go as low as 16. 17 is the youngest age you can have”!
They are wrong. A 16 year old can hold a normal car licence in limited circumstances. From https://www.gov.uk/driving-lessons-learning-to-dri...I hardly think all the major insurance companies are ‘wrong’ as you put it. Like I say they ALL quote that their systems only allow to go as low as 17.
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