240 General: - Insurance

coaster22 · Nov 8th, 2014, 19:02

Just got my quote from RH Insurance, app £130, fully comp with breakdown with the wife also on policy. Biggest problem is mileage limit of 5,000 per year. Chances are I will exceed this as the 240 , 1983, Carb model IS my daily driver. Probably more like 8,000 miles a year ish.
Anybody out there got any other good Insurance Companies worth a shot.
Cheers.

Stephen Edwin · Nov 8th, 2014, 21:07

I reckon it is as wise as ever to shop around. Apparently there are some, er, sneaky aspects to how comparison sites function. And location and circumstances might make one person's good provider be another person's second best choice.

There is a thread from about a year ago I remember with some very useful specialist provider links that might help you.

I tried my local branch of a-plan last year. Their 'phone was answered prpmtly by a person, no queing system. I found them to be very diligent brokers. They beat for me the quotes from various providers recommended in the forum, and they beat a comparison site. http://www.aplan.co.uk/a-plan/branch-search

My car insurance is due for renewal soon, early in Advent. So I'm hoping they are still good for a renewal, not just for new business.

.

Angie · Nov 9th, 2014, 00:07

I find A-Plan to be very helpful too. No call-centre, they seem to pride themselves on personal service. When I had to renew the premium had gone up so they shopped around for me and found a quote lower than the previous year. Very helpful explaining all the options as well, and I decided to have the house insurance with them as they offered a very favourable premium.

Stephen Edwin · Nov 9th, 2014, 09:50

There's a coincidence. As it happens Angie, I also asked them about house insurance and I placed that with them also.

This area was flooded in 1953. My wife remembers seeing fishes in the garden. We have a very serious flood defence for the town now. But it still affects insurance. The a-plan broker did get me a good result for house insurance. The renewal notice has just arrived. It is literally only a few pounds more this year, and still significantly less than other quotes.

I am cautious about brokers losing interest on renewals. I've suffered that in the past. But so far so good with a-plan.

Other brokers are available ...

DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX · Nov 9th, 2014, 14:36

Hi,
Please feel free to give us a try for insurance if you like.
If you wanted to PM me your details I'd be happy to arrange for one of my quotes team to give you a call back.
Regards,
Dan.

martinsimart · Nov 11th, 2014, 20:43

I have used Adrian Flux in the past and found their initial quote very competitive but renewal quote had me buying elsewhere.

Unfortunately they quoted £500 for my 240! (I do less than 2500 miles per yr)

I am a 43 yr old former driving instructor who has never had an at fault accident.

Now with ASDA costing £240

I do not understand why renewal quotes are not cheaper than previous year (if you have not had an accident or points)

Shame cos I would have stuck with Adrian Flux

Insurance companies should have a loyalty scheme!

Rant over

Mart

coaster22 · Nov 11th, 2014, 22:19

I am on this every day, A-Plan have come up with a better quote on Classic Car, ie , 5,000 mile annual limit. Currently quotes of £120 to £130 ish fully comp self and wife on policy. However move up to a 6 to 7,000 mile annual mileage and the price will double !
Hopefully will resolve as I seem to have every UK insurance company and broker phoning me at present following a session on the Internet.
A plan were excellent in their response, RH insurance have been great over the past 3 years on several cars I owned, and I would like to stay with them, just the 5,000 mile limit on the classic policy is a sticking point. Should be somebody out there with some flexibility, 35 years driving with no claims ! , no points , not even a parking ticket, been lucky I suppose ! Cheers.

Antz · Nov 11th, 2014, 22:45

A-Plan all the way.

mylittletony · Nov 12th, 2014, 16:06

I have comprehensive cover for my modified 240 with unlimited mileage for £153

Peter James were the broker, well worth a try

Stephen Edwin · Nov 12th, 2014, 23:02

As an update, A-Plan have renewed my car insurance for a little less than last year's premium.

Nov 8th, 2014, 19:02	#1
coaster22 Senior Member Last Online: May 19th, 2017 23:09 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Insurance Just got my quote from RH Insurance, app £130, fully comp with breakdown with the wife also on policy. Biggest problem is mileage limit of 5,000 per year. Chances are I will exceed this as the 240 , 1983, Carb model IS my daily driver. Probably more like 8,000 miles a year ish. Anybody out there got any other good Insurance Companies worth a shot. Cheers.

Nov 8th, 2014, 21:07	#2
Stephen Edwin Premier Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2023 20:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Thurrock	I reckon it is as wise as ever to shop around. Apparently there are some, er, sneaky aspects to how comparison sites function. And location and circumstances might make one person's good provider be another person's second best choice. There is a thread from about a year ago I remember with some very useful specialist provider links that might help you. I tried my local branch of a-plan last year. Their 'phone was answered prpmtly by a person, no queing system. I found them to be very diligent brokers. They beat for me the quotes from various providers recommended in the forum, and they beat a comparison site. http://www.aplan.co.uk/a-plan/branch-search My car insurance is due for renewal soon, early in Advent. So I'm hoping they are still good for a renewal, not just for new business. . Last edited by Stephen Edwin; Nov 8th, 2014 at 21:12.

Nov 9th, 2014, 00:07	#3
Angie Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:22 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lostwithiel	I find A-Plan to be very helpful too. No call-centre, they seem to pride themselves on personal service. When I had to renew the premium had gone up so they shopped around for me and found a quote lower than the previous year. Very helpful explaining all the options as well, and I decided to have the house insurance with them as they offered a very favourable premium. Last edited by Angie; Nov 9th, 2014 at 00:09.

Nov 11th, 2014, 22:45	#8
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	A-Plan all the way. __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Nov 9th, 2014, 09:50	#4
Stephen Edwin Premier Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2023 20:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Thurrock	There's a coincidence. As it happens Angie, I also asked them about house insurance and I placed that with them also. This area was flooded in 1953. My wife remembers seeing fishes in the garden. We have a very serious flood defence for the town now. But it still affects insurance. The a-plan broker did get me a good result for house insurance. The renewal notice has just arrived. It is literally only a few pounds more this year, and still significantly less than other quotes. I am cautious about brokers losing interest on renewals. I've suffered that in the past. But so far so good with a-plan. Other brokers are available ...

Nov 9th, 2014, 14:36	#5
DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX Trader Last Online: Yesterday 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: King's Lynn	Hi, Please feel free to give us a try for insurance if you like. If you wanted to PM me your details I'd be happy to arrange for one of my quotes team to give you a call back. Regards, Dan.

Nov 11th, 2014, 20:43	#6
martinsimart Member Last Online: Oct 12th, 2015 18:30 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Keighley	I have used Adrian Flux in the past and found their initial quote very competitive but renewal quote had me buying elsewhere. Unfortunately they quoted £500 for my 240! (I do less than 2500 miles per yr) I am a 43 yr old former driving instructor who has never had an at fault accident. Now with ASDA costing £240 I do not understand why renewal quotes are not cheaper than previous year (if you have not had an accident or points) Shame cos I would have stuck with Adrian Flux Insurance companies should have a loyalty scheme! Rant over Mart

Nov 11th, 2014, 22:19	#7
coaster22 Senior Member Last Online: May 19th, 2017 23:09 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	I am on this every day, A-Plan have come up with a better quote on Classic Car, ie , 5,000 mile annual limit. Currently quotes of £120 to £130 ish fully comp self and wife on policy. However move up to a 6 to 7,000 mile annual mileage and the price will double ! Hopefully will resolve as I seem to have every UK insurance company and broker phoning me at present following a session on the Internet. A plan were excellent in their response, RH insurance have been great over the past 3 years on several cars I owned, and I would like to stay with them, just the 5,000 mile limit on the classic policy is a sticking point. Should be somebody out there with some flexibility, 35 years driving with no claims ! , no points , not even a parking ticket, been lucky I suppose ! Cheers.

Nov 12th, 2014, 16:06	#9
mylittletony Master Member Last Online: May 8th, 2024 16:04 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: East Sussex	I have comprehensive cover for my modified 240 with unlimited mileage for £153 Peter James were the broker, well worth a try

Nov 12th, 2014, 23:02	#10
Stephen Edwin Premier Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2023 20:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Thurrock	As an update, A-Plan have renewed my car insurance for a little less than last year's premium.

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