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[chris-p-duck]

Hi All,

I have just had my renewal quote from Footman James for my 2004 C4 and they have upped the premium from £250 to £1000!!! Apparently its because they have reclassified 2001 - 2004 cars in 'modern classics'. I refuse to be robbed blind - so can I ask for any recommendations please?? Good value low mileage type classic policy is what I am looking for - and trying to avoid wasting hours on the phone and if possible reward the decent companies out there...

Thanks in advance

Chris

 

[Mr. Cricket]

Check out club supporting vendors - Lancaster, Adrian Flux

No C4 in my lot but I'm happy with my provider:

RHS Enquiries

RH Specialist Vehicle Insurance 2 Birch Court Blackpole Road, Worcester, WR3 8SG

t: 0333 043 3911 e: enquiries@rhspecialistinsurance.co.uk w: www.rhspecialistinsurance.co.uk

 

[Chuffer]

Hi All,

I have just had my renewal quote from Footman James for my 2004 C4 and they have upped the premium from £250 to £1000!!! Apparently its because they have reclassified 2001 - 2004 cars in 'modern classics'. I refuse to be robbed blind - so can I ask for any recommendations please?? Good value low mileage type classic policy is what I am looking for - and trying to avoid wasting hours on the phone and if possible reward the decent companies out there...

Thanks in advance

Chris

Try Classic Line , I keep recommending them for the many posts about insurance on the forum . They provide agreed valuations , limited mileage discounts and breakdown cover plus CCCUK discount . I have been with them 9 years with no complaint .

 

[Nassau65]

Hi All,

I have just had my renewal quote from Footman James for my 2004 C4 and they have upped the premium from £250 to £1000!!! Apparently its because they have reclassified 2001 - 2004 cars in 'modern classics'. I refuse to be robbed blind - so can I ask for any recommendations please?? Good value low mileage type classic policy is what I am looking for - and trying to avoid wasting hours on the phone and if possible reward the decent companies out there...

Thanks in advance

Chris

Wow, that’s a big increase. I’d get various companies telephone number and start ringing around. Yes, it’s a pain, but what else is there. Companies vary so much on model, year, location etc what a company quotes for say a C2 can seem reasonable, but for a C5 may be well dear.

 

[Invetterate]

Try Compare the Meerkat - when I put my C5 details in it came up with my existing broker as the best deal [Peter Best Insurance Services] @ £367. This includes various upgrades to the car including a remap! Good luck!

 

[Chuffer]

Chris P Duck, its worth noting that there was no quible either with Classic Line for my C3 with body mods , engine swap and performance upgrades .

 

[plastic orange]

I've used Classicline for quite a few years now for my C5 and my other classic cars (all modified) and i find them excellent. They also have a very good record if things go wrong. They also answer the phone very promptly - which is a bonus these days.

Pete

 

[DAN@ADRIAN FLUX]

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

 

[Corvetteville]

Re Classified?? What a load of old tosh! Any excuse. I'm positive you can do better than them ol' rob dogs.

 

[Blackzed]

I'm with Adrian Flux, have been for a while.

 

[C5Steve]

Another vote for Classic Line, nothing to do with the price (they were almost the cheapest) but the customer service was night and day with everyone else I approached. Gives me confidence that if I ever need to claim it'll be a pain free process.

 

[CaptainK]

I'm with Lancaster for my two cars. Though I don't have anything as new as a "2004 C4" in my fleet (I thought C4s stopped being made in 1996?).

 

[chris-p-duck]

I'm with Lancaster for my two cars. Though I don't have anything as new as a "2004 C4" in my fleet (I thought C4s stopped being made in 1996?).

Well spotted!! Fat finger syndrome as I typed the message in a fog of rage!! 2004 C5!