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Realistic S40 T5 insurance for a 24yr old?Views : 1357 Replies : 16Users Viewing This Thread : |
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Oct 5th, 2007, 23:28 | #11 |
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I think I got some of my most competitive quotes from Yes Car insurance (or someone similar) They came up a bit cheaper than Confused.com.
I ended up ignoring all of those and getting insured with LV as they were the only ones who would cover me for 6 months in France; all the other would only do 3 months
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Oct 6th, 2007, 08:56 | #12 |
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Just to give an idea what I'm up against - many of these insurers just aren't prepared to insure someone under 30 on the T5 at all. I already act like I'm 65 - I might be too boring for it when I'm 30!
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Oct 6th, 2007, 10:09 | #13 |
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Good news! I've seen two sensible quotes - £1130 from Elephant.co.uk, and about £1200 from Adrian Flux. Both are for 12 months comprehensive. Any suggestions as to which insurer is better?
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Oct 6th, 2007, 11:29 | #14 |
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Hi,
Ardian Flux has a pretty good rep in the modified cars insurance field and quite a few people here use them (they are a brokerage firm).. Some people here have also been happy with elephant so I have read.. 6 or one, half a dozen the other.. Check the t&c of both insurance policies to find out which gives better terms for you... You could always call AF and say you would like to go with them but were offered a policy cheaper at elephant, would they match it? Des. . .
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Oct 6th, 2007, 17:20 | #15 |
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Thats good news, when are you getting the volvo then?
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Oct 6th, 2007, 17:30 | #16 |
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Yes, but things are not quite that simple - I test drove one today, and liked the car, but it just doesn't feel fast. I'm going to have to think hard if I want to pay that much for something that ticks all the boxes, but doesn't put a smile on my face.
On the other hand, on the way back I test drove on impulse the Skoda Octavia with the 140bhp diesel and DSG - I was blown away. Great fun, superb gearbox, and felt much, much faster, with the turbo boost launching the car! I may just end up getting a VW Jetta with the same drivetrain - a good £3k cheaper than the Volvo! David. |
Oct 7th, 2007, 09:55 | #17 |
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tbh i think the numbers insurance companies come up with are pretty random im 23 with 3 years no claims and i only pay 703 quid and thats with wor lass on as second driver i tried all the sites like confused and so on ended up just going with admiral who were about 400 quid cheaper than any one else also alot of companies would'nt even consider covering me tut tut its an s70 t5
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