Realistic S40 T5 insurance for a 24yr old? - Page 2

Paddler Ed · Oct 5th, 2007, 23:28

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

Orangezorki · Oct 6th, 2007, 08:56

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!

David.

Orangezorki · Oct 6th, 2007, 10:09

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?

Thanks,

David.

CTCNetwork · Oct 6th, 2007, 11:29

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. . .

friedfrog · Oct 6th, 2007, 17:20

Thats good news, when are you getting the volvo then?

Orangezorki · Oct 6th, 2007, 17:30

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Originally Posted by friedfrog

Thats good news, when are you getting the volvo then?

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.

mgaffz · Oct 7th, 2007, 09:55

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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Paddler Ed Volvo Driver Born 'n bred Last Online: Dec 10th, 2015 09:59 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Armidale, NSW, Australia... home of rust free 240's!	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 __________________ '00 V70 Classic, 2.4 (170) 225,000 miles, none since March 2010 but it still runs! <S>'94 854 SE (Australian Spec) 190,000km</S> Sold <S>'86 Toyota Landcruiser FJ73, 138,000km </S> Sold after 15,000km of memories '05 BMW 320d E46 Touring.GF's car

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CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	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. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

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friedfrog Global Warmer Last Online: May 1st, 2016 16:58 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malton	Thats good news, when are you getting the volvo then? __________________ So what if it only does 18 mpg, I'm a parent, not a conservationist!! Atheism; A not for prophet organisation.

Oct 6th, 2007, 08:56	#12
Orangezorki New Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2007 22:48 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London	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! David.

Oct 6th, 2007, 10:09	#13
Orangezorki New Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2007 22:48 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London	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? Thanks, David.

Oct 7th, 2007, 09:55	#17
mgaffz Junior Member Last Online: Aug 21st, 2008 20:46 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne View Photos By: mgaffz	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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