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Hammond
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Insurance

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Anyone had trouble buying classic car insurance for a 25, 45 or a 75?

I've tried Footman James who said although they are over 20 years old they won't insure them. Neither will Peter Best.

Anyone got suggestions?

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I've only got regular insurance for my 45s and it was about £170 a year. I'm old though and live in a quiet place.

Think it was First something or other. Near the top on comparison websites
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We have a policy with Howden since 2022.

https://www.howdeninsurance.co.uk/perso ... insurance/

Four cars on there: 1969 Austin 1300, 1981 Allegro, 1995 Rover 100 Cabriolet and 2000 Rover 25 GTi. All have agreed value and are covered for commuting. Costs between £300 and £350 and does not generate a no-claims bonus. Located in north west Leicestershire, I am not sure what risk rating they give this area!

They would not offer classic/agreed value cover on our 2005 Rover Streetwise, as it is not 20 years old yet.


Hope that helps :)
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Try Peter James - https://www.peterjamesinsurance.co.uk/

I've always found them helpful and they recognise our club cars as classics.
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Re: Insurance

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GTiJohn wrote: Wed Nov 06, 2024 9:52 am Try Peter James - https://www.peterjamesinsurance.co.uk/

I've always found them helpful and they recognise our club cars as classics.

on the online drop down page to select Rover model there's no option for a 45, but there is for a 75. :headbanging
Current:
45 Auto 24v V6 Connoisseur Wedgewood Blue

Previous:
216GSi Auto Gold
414Si Tahiti Blue
414SEi Bermuda Blue
214SEi Nightfire Red
214i Sprint Flame Red
416GTi Auto Diamond White
214SEi Tahiti Blue
416Si Tahiti Blue
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Hammond wrote: Wed Nov 06, 2024 6:05 pm
GTiJohn wrote: Wed Nov 06, 2024 9:52 am Try Peter James - https://www.peterjamesinsurance.co.uk/

I've always found them helpful and they recognise our club cars as classics.

on the online drop down page to select Rover model there's no option for a 45, but there is for a 75. :headbanging

Ring 'em up.... :cool
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Re: Insurance

Post by Hammond »

GTiJohn wrote: Wed Nov 06, 2024 6:32 pm
Hammond wrote: Wed Nov 06, 2024 6:05 pm
GTiJohn wrote: Wed Nov 06, 2024 9:52 am Try Peter James - https://www.peterjamesinsurance.co.uk/

I've always found them helpful and they recognise our club cars as classics.

on the online drop down page to select Rover model there's no option for a 45, but there is for a 75. :headbanging

Ring 'em up.... :cool
What I have to actually interact with someone :scared :scared
Current:
45 Auto 24v V6 Connoisseur Wedgewood Blue

Previous:
216GSi Auto Gold
414Si Tahiti Blue
414SEi Bermuda Blue
214SEi Nightfire Red
214i Sprint Flame Red
416GTi Auto Diamond White
214SEi Tahiti Blue
416Si Tahiti Blue
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