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I was previously insured with Adrian Flux/Flux Direct on my first classic Land Rover. Things didn't work out with that and I replaced it with my C70 T5, which Flux wouldn't quote me on. Because the policy they had given me was a classic (but at 'modern' prices) my £550 or so premium, after 6 weeks, got me less than £200 back upon cancellation, and I was told I was only getting anything because they couldn't quote me for its replacement.

Nevertheless I decided to give them a chance to quote for the V70R this time around. I'm now older (25) and wiser than I was at 21, and was quickly reminded of pushy sales tactics which I don't like at all. They badger you for your best quote so far, and then beat it by a few quid, before pushing you into taking out the insurance there and then. I felt the call handler I had was downright rude when I asked for a quote reference (they won't honour quotes for any length of time, unlike other insurers) and was told no.

Whether their staff are paid large commissions, or that's just the culture of the company, I don't know. But it has reminded me why I won't be even trying them for a quote again, on my Land Rover, my other Land Rover, my Volvo or my Austin...