Classic insurance

[carboy2017]

Its that time of the year when I need to renew the insurance and was with Lancaster but they seem to have increased it by about 15% so would like to get some suggestion from you all and more importantly whom to avoid

[anonymous-user]

Try A Plan, Thatcham branch specifically. They are set up for specials, classics and kits so don't try to force you into a specific box. Always been helpful. I'd say ask for Carlie but she's on maternity leave (thats what happens to girls who hang around with petrol heads)

[texaxile]

A plan chelmsford as well.
https://www.aplan.co.uk/chelmsford

Ask for Dominic, they deal directly with "Markerstudy" and do bespoke plans. my Lancer Turbo has been £125 comp for the last 5 years. I'm not 100% sure if they include screen cover on classic policies though.

[classicaholic]

I have a car with Lancaster and the new quote was about 30% more than last year although actually only £25 more but I phoned them and they dropped it to lower than last year so I paid there and then, theres no loyalty in car insurance!
I have most with Hagerty as they include break down and that has been handy!

[oilrag1]

RH Insurance ,i have both my 3 ltr scimitar gte and t3 campervan with them ,
for a combined £200 with breakdown and recovery to home included.

[51mes]

I've had the mgb v8 with Hagerty for the past couple of years.

Easy quote, changes to policy were easy when I moved from home to classic storage. Agreed value was free just sent 5 photos and got a mail a week later confirming value.

Really pleasant folks to deal with, and responsive via phone or email...

S.

[niva441]

51mes said:

I've had the mgb v8 with Hagerty for the past couple of years.

Easy quote, changes to policy were easy when I moved from home to classic storage. Agreed value was free just sent 5 photos and got a mail a week later confirming value.

Really pleasant folks to deal with, and responsive via phone or email...

S.

I also really pleased with Hagerty, I've tried other places but haver gone back to them. Well priced, excellent service and good to talk to.

[agent006]

Just insured my BMW E30 with Footman James. Really easy to deal with, good price with very clear upgrades available but no pressure to take any of them.

From past dealings, I wouldn't touch Lancaster with someone else's bargepole.

[85Carrera]

My experience has been - Hagerty are great, can’t fault them; Adrian Flux are a joke

HTH

[agent006]

85Carrera said:

Adrian Flux are a joke

Oh yes, that too. Forgot about them as they were for our motorhome insurance and not a classic policy. A shining beacon of front-line rudeness and arrogance. I've honestly never dealt with a company whose callcentre policy seems to be to escalate conflict and confrontation at every possible opportunity like theirs is.

[Stigproducts]

I think Hagerty have some people with actual brains managing their operation. Their call center is first rate and their systems too.
I called them once and based on the phone number I had called them on they had my documents on screen immediately, None of this "please enter your account number on the key pad" only to then be asked again what it is by the grumpy arse who you eventually speak to. And whatever I wanted a copy of, it was emailed to me immediately by their agent. I shopped around and they weren't the cheapest (but not the most either), but streets ahead in terms of the impression they gave and work I had to do. Of course the real test is when you make a claim and fortunately I've not had to do that, but if a company come across as a bunch of clowns when you are trying to give them money, there is a pretty string chance when its the other way around they will be even worse.

[RLK500]

Another vote for A-Plan. Just moved to them from LV Classics.

[Mogsmex]

As above cant recommend Hagerty enough people there actually know the market and the cars and you can have a proper conversation with them

Highly recommended

[sideways man]

I use a plan on my cosworth YB engined escort. At £330 pa it’s reasonable, if not exactly cheap.

[warp9]

Also try Heritage Car Insurance www.heritagecarinsurance.co.uk. Decent rates and service also. They also underwrite their own multi car policies if you are interested.

[Mogsmex]

agent006 said:

85Carrera said:

Adrian Flux are a joke

Oh yes, that too. Forgot about them as they were for our motorhome insurance and not a classic policy. A shining beacon of front-line rudeness and arrogance. I've honestly never dealt with a company whose callcentre policy seems to be to escalate conflict and confrontation at every possible opportunity like theirs is.

lol - snap forgot also how bad Adrian Flux have been with our motorhome this year - literally the worst company I have dealt with in the last 10 years. God knows how bad they would be if I had to actually make a claim !!! went with them as they were cheap and I recognised the name come renewal I'm off no matter what !

[EXKAY120]

So Hagerty seems to be the way forward for the classics then guys ?? do they insure everyday cars also ?

[tog]

EXKAY120 said:

So Hagerty seems to be the way forward for the classics then guys ?? do they insure everyday cars also ?

They didn't when I asked, and also wouldn't cover business use, so I stayed with Footman James who have been great for me. I ring round every few years, but haven't found anyone who would match the cover for the price. I had £20k fault claim about ten years ago which they dealt with quickly and easily.

[Mr Tidy]

I got a very good quote from Classicline Insurance on a "Future Classics" policy last month.

Might be worth a call:- https://www.classiclineinsurance.co.uk/modern-clas...

[caley64]

Another vote for Classicline. Got agreed value cover on 2 vehicles with them.