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Classic car insurance

Posted: 19 Jun 2009 14:53
by staningrimsby
HI everyone,

Guys can anybody recommend a good insurer for my 7, i keep getting quotes for companies i dont know but (call me old fashioned) but i like to be with a company that i recognise not 'big johns car cover'[:)].

i have had a quote from a company called '1st quote' for £77.60 fully comp and the RAC at £829[:0].

who should i be looking to get a quote from guys.

Cheers in advance
Stan.

When you have removed the impossible, the improbible how ever unlikely has to be the truth.

Posted: 19 Jun 2009 15:38
by Graham Robertson
I'm insured with Footman James. Under £100 and they include beakdown cover [:)]

Graham

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Graham 1981 TR7 dhc Midas Gold

Posted: 19 Jun 2009 15:38
by TR7Aaron
Do you have State Farm over there?
I use them for all my cars. The classics get a special rate but I'm limited on how much I can drive them (can't use them for daily work/school). The value is an agreed upon amount and the premiums reflect the value.


Aaron
1976 TR7 FHC (an ongoing project)
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Posted: 19 Jun 2009 16:14
by Wayne S
The TR Registers Towergate scheme is one of the best out there, especially if your a member.

<b>2.0 Litre DHC Grinnall
Red 4.0 Litre V8 DHC Grinnall (with huuuuuge arches...!)</b>
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Posted: 19 Jun 2009 16:31
by staningrimsby
I must admit i havnt't got round to joining the TR Register yet but it is something i intend on doing.

When you have removed the impossible, the improbible how ever unlikely has to be the truth.

Posted: 19 Jun 2009 18:26
by nofinchance
I asked the very same question here and was recomended with peter s taylor . http://www.peterstaylor.co.uk/ They were sensible and proffessional.and best of all cheap.I did ask the meercats and some of the companies they found wanted £900 +.I have 5000 ltd miles,250 excess fully comp agreed value.£85.

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Posted: 19 Jun 2009 18:36
by zoe
hi, i get mine thru Perfomance Direct and i think it was £130 fully comp for a yr 80000 miles which unfortunatly i think i will be heading over by the end of the yr !! have to worry about that later in the yr !! zoe

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Posted: 19 Jun 2009 18:50
by john 215
Hi,
Footman James, £120 [:D] fully comp on a limited milage, agreed value, all modifications declared (4.6 , brakes, suspension ect ect) but then at 43 i am old git so at least one advantage in getting old [;)], always winding up the youngsters at work who pay £2500 plus [:0] for a cr4ppy Corsa worth £250!!!
Cheers John

LIVE LIFE A QUARTER OF A MILE AT A TIME!
1979 3.5 FHC(STATUS PENDING!!)
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1982 2.0 DHC NOW A 4.6,ON THE ROAD NOW KICKING AR5E !!!!

Posted: 19 Jun 2009 20:24
by HowardB
I use Bishop Calaway / Peter Taylor who give me good service and a reasonable price (around £100) for 8k / year

Posted: 19 Jun 2009 21:01
by tr7jim
Stan,

I would try them all, If you decide on Footman James this company gives discount to TR Drivers Club members.

The only down side I surpose is that the membership for the TR Drivers is £25 and again if you decide that towergate is the best quote you have to again remembers its £41 to join the register.

Its all swings and roundabout. Keep us all posted if either footman James or Towergate is the best value or not.

I can send you a enquirey pack if you want for the TR Drivers club, just send us a email with your address and i do the rest with a couple of the club mags for you to read.

Jim

Posted: 19 Jun 2009 22:21
by busheytrader
Hi Stan,

I just renewed my insurance through Classicline in Hinckley.

£110 all in. 3,000 miles a year inc legal cover and agreed valuation for a modded TR7V8. Club membership not required.

Adam

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TR7 V8 DHC Jaguar Solent Blue. 9.35cr Range Rover V8, Holley 390cfm, JWR Dual Port, 214 Cam, Lumention, Tubular Manifolds, Single Pipe Exh, 3.08 Rear, 200lb Spax & PolyBushes, Anti- Dive, Granada Vented Discs & Calipers, Braided Hoses, 4 Speed Rear Cylinders, Uprated Master Cylinder & Servo, AT 5 Spokes and Cruise Lights. No Door Stickers. Mine since July 1986, V8 from 1991

Posted: 19 Jun 2009 23:32
by moestr7v8
Hi Stan
We have our three,TR7, TR7v8 and the Rover 3500 P6 insured through Equity Red Star 5000miles fully comp and breakdown included just got the quote through £294.00 plus £10 legal cover and £15.20 premium tax,another stealth tax,total £319.20 not bad for two v8s and a two litre.
The phone number is 01277 206912 and you don't need to be a club member at all. [8D] [;)]

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Posted: 20 Jun 2009 20:45
by bmcecosse
RH Classic cars are good - nut i think they just broker it out to Equity Red Star - mine is just a summer 'add-on' to my other classic - costs ~ £9 per month to add the TR7 - for just 3 months it's not too bad.

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Posted: 20 Jun 2009 21:02
by UKPhilTR7
Footman James here too just over a ton.
Lol the RAC are a bit on the high side

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Posted: 20 Jun 2009 21:05
by nervousnewowner
i'm insured through footman james, 127 fully comp, unlimited mileage, not needed to be garaged, can use back and fore to work, breakdown and limited european cover, quote was 200 just over before told them i was trdivers club member so the saving makes the membership fee well worth it for me,

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