insurance

I recently bought my first car from a private sale. Until now I've always purchased from a dealer and part-ex'd my car at the same time. Obviously I've always taken test drives for granted as the dealer has insurance to cover it. When I bought mine I only got driven in the car by the then...

Hi just got my renewal through on the 182 paid £800 last year now they are wanting just over £1000. i am 24 7 years driving 7years NCB and a clean licence currently insured with privilege!! why is this so much to insure!

Struggling with decent quotes for my new 172 cup: Standard car 30yr old Homeowner Garaged etc 10yrs ncd No points or claims 2nd car so no commuting 4000miles limit. Best i can get is 496 through gocompare Flux is 695 Greenlight say they wont insure a 172?! Performance direct 715...

Bought myself an impreza at the weekend and when I phoned up the insurers they got a bit funny as I have already made 4 changes to my car on the policy in the last year and they told me that 4 is the limit. Never heard of this before but they must have a feeling I'm a dealer or something I guess...

Probably a boring topic for most. But I've been playing around with quotes online and just thought I'd share some findings. If anyone has declared modifications then you'll know there's all kinds of silly tick boxes. I wanted to find out how some common ones would affect a quote. I chose...

Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone has had an insurance policy made void before if so what do you do now and how long has it been?

Edit: title should be insurance renewal Just did a quick check on confused for a guide price, now bearing in mind I do less than average millage, I'm 26, have an extra years no claims and driving experience and No claims or convictions in the past 5 years. last year my insurance was £530 now...

to insure my clio thats a 1.2 with a few mods like 172 seats tinted rear windows and a sound system i got quoted 2700 and considering i have been driving for 2 years and im 24 i think thats really bad the funny thing is i checked on getting insured on a 200sx s13 1.8 turbo the insurance company...

hi guys im just after a bit of advice really... i know there have been plenty of threads for car insurance but none answered for me specifically... basically im 20 (21 in january) passed in december 2009 so coming up to my third year driving, got full no claims, no offences etc so completely...

Ok, I am insured as the main driver on a 1.2 clio with my girlfriend (Prov licence holder) as a named driver, fully comp with eCar. The car is a HUGE money pit and ive decided to get a new car. I have paid the insurance outright for the whole year. Can I change the car on the insurance without...

How old does a car need to be to be eligible for a classic policy, apparently they're a fair bit cheaper than a normal one.... Ive heard of RS Cosworths coming under this, and was wondering if early E36 M3's were there yet?

September 2011 I was in traffic at a round about and don't no what happened but herd a little bang, pulled over with guy in front and he was just going to walk away no damage at all or nothing, but I said here's my number if u wanna get it Checked out. Anyway a week later he said nothing wrong...

Hi all, Dont know if this is in the right section... but... On my birthday :-( i got pulled and got a FPN, £60 fine and 3 points. Ultimately, using my mobile whilst driving... not gonna make excuses... But, The copper gave me the offense code BE46 ( i belive ) and said 'not in proper...

Just wondering if anyone knows of any cheap insurance companies as I'm upgrading from a 306 d-turbo to a 02 172 flamer but my insurance is going to go from £1500 to £3200 which is rediculous. I am 21 next month with 1 year ncd. I hav friends the same age and younger driving maseratti...

i have two 197,s both 2009 one red one blue both same spec and with similar millages, the red one i insure in my name with my wife as a named driver cost £599 the blue car is insured in my wifes name with me as a named driver £499, we are both the same age but 1 month, have full ncb and no...

I am in need of getting somebody else insured on my car for 10 days this month. Phoned up Brentacre but they're unable to put my friend on for 10 days, only till the end of the year. Almost an extra £300. Anybody have any ideas and avenues that we can look at to getting my car insured with him...

Im after some decent companies to get a quote on my ph1 just phoned sky insurance up who i was with last year and best they could do was 1400 which is crap 4 years no claims and im 21. been onto priveledge they can do it me at 1100 just wondering if theres any specialist companies for...

Hey Guys, I have got myself a 2002 1.2 Renault Clio 16v as my first car. Its quite nice but lacks in the acceleration... As my insurance is already a rip off at £3600 a year I was wondering if any of you had any suggestions on how I can improve the acceleration without it being noticeable if I...

Does anyone Know a Cheaper Insurer ,,, Mines 1600 on a !.2 clio :( Any Help is Welcomed !!! :)

Just had a voicemail from the car repair place my insurers are using to fix the flamer. To cut long story short, there were very minor scuffs and a dent inflicted on my front bumper as a result of an altercation with an electric gate. Now, I wasn't going to put it through insurance if it wasn't...

Just had my quote and as much as I hate Flux they have given me their quote £15 cheaper than last year. Nothing has changed with me since last year. Should I take that quote? Just asking as I know insurance has gone up on 1*2's of late so is this a good quote or shall I try and get cheaper...

hi all, basically I need to get my car mot'd. at the minute it's sorned but i need insurance to drive it to the mot station. Anyone ever tried a day insurance or similar? what would you do? many thanks Adam

just thought i would give you a laugh. i have just done a insurance quote for my 172 clio on be wiser they gave me back a price of 67100 (no i havent added a extra zero on the end) and they say they are competitive in the current climate i no i am 22 and have 1 yr ncd but i have no offences of...

As above really. It would be an added bonus if I could find a company that will allow this even though im under 25. Does anyone know of any? Also, will many companies email you over a copy of your insurance as I need to but the insurance today but tax my car tomorrow. Thanks

It's insurance renwal time in a couple of days, and I've spent the past few weeks collating quotes. I seem to get fisted for insurance every year, so I was hoping it'd come down by a long way this year. Hopefully this will serve as a bit of a guide for people in a similar situation. One two...

hi im trying to find short term insurance to pick up a car im thinking off buying but i cant seem to get insurance for 1 day any help ?????

Has anyone experienced any issues with the above? I've renewed my insurance, but i've found getting companies to send quotes through e-mail or post is like getting blood from a stone. a-plan right out refused to send me the quote, adrian flux did after I asked but only 2 days after the quote...

anyone know where i can get cheap insurance from for my Clio 1.2 with no claim discount and 17 any help much appreciated

As above, I have had some really shocking quotes for some reason and I know that insurance won't be getting any cheaper but I was after a quote round about what I am paying now. Tried Elephant and Sky and their quotes were a massive joke and I laughed. I am with Flux atm purely to cost, not a...

Right insurance been on the phone today and offerd me £2400 for my liquid yellow clio and i refused it He said to me on the phone i got to get proof to show its worth more than a black blue or silver one ") Any idea's what i can do "( I showed them the heritage site and his attitude was...