Older Car Insurance

StanC · Jul 28th, 2022, 16:14

It's insurance renewal month for my 1996 960 3Ltr 24v. My current insurers have sent me a renewal quotation which is not too bad, so I'm ok for insurance over the next year.

As I always shop around, however, I have telephoned for comparison quotes from two other big-name insurers. With one of these I went through all the rigmarole over the phone until we got to the car details, at which point I was surprised when they said they couldn't offer me cover on the Volvo because it was 'too old'. The person couldn't give me an explanation of the reason.

Has anyone else encountered this?

Stan.

Moomoo · Jul 28th, 2022, 16:53

It’s over 25 years old now, many insurance companies don’t insure them.

The good news is that you now qualify for classic insurance, I’m with Peter James, although there are obviously hundreds. 👍

Tannaton · Jul 29th, 2022, 09:58

Try also Adrian Flux and RH Specialist

Clan · Jul 29th, 2022, 10:59

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Originally Posted by Tannaton

Try also Adrian Flux and RH Specialist

Yes Adrian Flux will give a good deal , but he is only a broker , when you make a claim you will have to deal direct with which ever obscure company he fixes you up with . Thats not particularly bad as they dealt with a claim of mine very well .

DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX · Jul 29th, 2022, 19:28

Hi.
Please feel free to give us a try for insurance if you haven't done so already.
Regards,
Dan.

StanC · Jul 29th, 2022, 22:50

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Originally Posted by DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX

Hi.
Please feel free to give us a try for insurance if you haven't done so already.
Regards,
Dan.

Thanks Dan, I will give you a call next week.

Stan.

baggy798 · Jul 29th, 2022, 23:22

I'm currently with Sheilas' Wheels. £207.
I got the quote through confused.com.

RollingThunder · Jul 30th, 2022, 08:39

Both of mine are through Adrian Flux, however they do have the habit of hiking the renewal premiums quite a bit, so be prepared to shop around next time around.

I've seem to rotate through AF, Heritage and Peter Best, although Saga (don't laugh) were also very good and offer a 3 year fixed price option which can be competitive.

Ulrikas PA · Jul 30th, 2022, 08:47

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Originally Posted by RollingThunder

Both of mine are through Adrian Flux, however they do have the habit of hiking the renewal premiums quite a bit, so be prepared to shop around next time around.

Same here.

Oddly enough, while one car went up 25% and then became just 2% when I asked them to look for different insurers, the renewal for the other car has just arrived and it's gone down over 30% !

Insurance is weird and unpredictable.

Moomoo · Jul 30th, 2022, 09:04

There’s an AF thread , isn’t there, discussing their merits?

Jul 28th, 2022, 16:14	#1
StanC 'Mature' Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:46 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne	Older Car Insurance It's insurance renewal month for my 1996 960 3Ltr 24v. My current insurers have sent me a renewal quotation which is not too bad, so I'm ok for insurance over the next year. As I always shop around, however, I have telephoned for comparison quotes from two other big-name insurers. With one of these I went through all the rigmarole over the phone until we got to the car details, at which point I was surprised when they said they couldn't offer me cover on the Volvo because it was 'too old'. The person couldn't give me an explanation of the reason. Has anyone else encountered this? Stan.

Jul 28th, 2022, 16:53	#2
Moomoo VOC Member Last Online: Today 18:00 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Ashbourne	It’s over 25 years old now, many insurance companies don’t insure them. The good news is that you now qualify for classic insurance, I’m with Peter James, although there are obviously hundreds. 👍 __________________ It’s pointless having a battle of wits with unarmed people!

Jul 29th, 2022, 09:58	#3
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 10:46 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Try also Adrian Flux and RH Specialist __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Jul 29th, 2022, 23:22	#7
baggy798 🤍💙💗 Last Online: Today 21:02 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lichfield	I'm currently with Sheilas' Wheels. £207. I got the quote through confused.com. __________________ MY97 940 CD LPT Super Sports Edition 2 Turbo, Midnight Purple, 175,000 miles.

Jul 30th, 2022, 08:39	#8
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Today 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Both of mine are through Adrian Flux, however they do have the habit of hiking the renewal premiums quite a bit, so be prepared to shop around next time around. I've seem to rotate through AF, Heritage and Peter Best, although Saga (don't laugh) were also very good and offer a 3 year fixed price option which can be competitive. __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Jul 29th, 2022, 19:28	#5
DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX Trader Last Online: Today 20:07 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: King's Lynn	Hi. Please feel free to give us a try for insurance if you haven't done so already. Regards, Dan.

Jul 30th, 2022, 09:04	#10
Moomoo VOC Member Last Online: Today 18:00 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Ashbourne	There’s an AF thread , isn’t there, discussing their merits? __________________ It’s pointless having a battle of wits with unarmed people!

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