Insurance Renewal

[JamesD]

Received my insurance renewal (TR8, 3,000 miles, breakdown and legal cover, 12,500 agreed value) from Towergate seeking an increase from last year's £175 to £241. After negotiation, they offered £209.

Footman James quoted an initial £240 and then reduced this to £216.

Further enquires produced £167 from Heritage and £136 from Sureterm, both on the same basis.

Towergate seemed aware that they were not competitive, particularly on their breakdown offer, and were almost resigned to losing my custom.

Given that Towergate and Footman James are the 'recommended' providers for the TR clubs I find it concerning that the premiums on offer from them are higher than other providers operating in the same market.

Has anyone else had a similar experience?

James

[Maxwell]

I find getting Insurance quotes a nightmare, particiularly when four various cars are involved, and just one driver.

[One's on temporary cover and going soon... The first month was £45, the second £14, both times put on the same existing policy]

Roll on the day when the driver's insured, not the vehicle [apart from fire\theft etc] - but it's not going to happen, is it?!

Maxwell

3.5 TR7 V8 Drop Head \ Oliver
0.7 Smart Roadster \ Oscar

[trv8]

Beware! [:0]. Some of the lesser known insurance companies offering cheaper insurance can be a pain in the arse if you ever have to make a claim.

[prlee]

I have changed from Footman James to Peter D James, £175 for both the Spitfire and the TR7 unlimited mileage etc.

Pete
1981 Carmelian Red 2 litre DHC - out for the summer.
Polybush, KYB shocks, electric fan, electric windows and electronic ignition roller bearing struts and anti-dive kit - otherwise standard
1979 Pageant Blue Spitfire 1500 - In hibernation - Engine overhaul needed.

[staningrimsby]

I am with Peter S Taylor, fully comp insurance and 10,000 miles per annum £74, i then went through the following website;

http://www.topcashback.co.uk/

And joined the AA at a cost of £72 but then topcashback gave me back £42.42 so the AA ended up costing less than £30.

Bargain........[:D][:D][:D]



1980 2.0 16v DHC - Polly.

[bmcecosse]

RH Insurance are very good - try them for a quote. http://www.rhclassicinsurance.co.uk/

[trv8]

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RH Insurance are very good - try them for a quote. http://www.rhclassicinsurance.co.uk/



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Ooops! [:I]. Snap. Forgot to mention [:I]....
That's the same company that I use for the past 5 years [^].

[moestr7v8]

Try Equity Red Star Classic Car Division, the 7v8 and the 7 on fully comp inc b/down myself and Esther driving, £188.58 just renewed, this also includes legal expenses cover thir phone number is 01277206911 been with them for ten years had one claim and they paid out pretty quick.
Cheers
Moe