CANDYAMSAN
CCCUK regional rep
Could members give me any recommendations for cheapest Insurance companies for 2019 C7....current Insurer is no longer insuring said car....no fault of owner.!!!
INSURANCE..............
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Chevrolet
CCCUK Member
I was with Admiral and then LV when I had my C7. LV dont seem to insure them now, since being taken over by Allianz. Guys with UK C8s on the C8 Corvette UK Facebook page are finding Admiral (Gold policy) giving the best deals and they dont ask for a Tracker to be fitted. Club member Ade in Notts has just insured his two UK spec Camaros with Admiral too, moving from LV.
Ian at Forfar
CCCUK Member
Try Howden ( was A - Plan ) used them several times over the years with various American cars and got a very competitive premium on my C7 and no tracker required .
Steven Smith
CCCUK Member
Howden (was A Plan was Peter S Taylor) have been best for me for several years.
I work for Allianz who own LV and get a staff discount but Howden still cheapest.
I work for Allianz who own LV and get a staff discount but Howden still cheapest.
Chevrolet
CCCUK Member
Interesting. Might try them next the time insurance is up for renewal.
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Chevrolet
CCCUK Member
Let us know how you get on/go with? Would be interested to hear that.
Chevrolet
CCCUK Member
Is Howden car insurance "Defaqto" 5 star rated like LV and Admiral? Just so you are comparing like with like?
Steven Smith
CCCUK Member
Yes they are
ClassicLineInsurance
Supporting vendor
If you haven't already, you are welcome to give us a call and we can take a look. Our office number is 01455 639 000.
DAN@ADRIAN FLUX
Supporting vendor
Hi.
Please feel free to give us a try for insurance if you wish.
Regards,
Dan.
Please feel free to give us a try for insurance if you wish.
Regards,
Dan.
C5Steve
CCCUK Member
Just had my renewal through, I've been quite happy with Safely Insured (I think they were called something else before, a broker) but this years quote with KGM as the underwriter has jumped from £430 to £908! I think previously it was with LV as the underwriter so perhaps the above comment that they no longer cover Corvettes makes sense. Usually they come in with an increase, I look around and go back and they drop it back but this year seems like an unreasonable jump to me. Garaged, knocking on 40 years old, maximum no claims and limited mileage. Behave.
I'll be shopping around tomorrow.
I'll be shopping around tomorrow.
plastic orange
CCCUK Member
I use Classicline and get a valuation from the club.
Pete
Pete
Chevrolet
CCCUK Member
What car/year have you? So I am wondering how old has your Vette got to be before you can get a "Classic Car" policy on it? Depends on broker/insurer? And in general, is that gonna be cheaper than a non "Classic/Collector car" policy?
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plastic orange
CCCUK Member
A 2001 C5. I use Classicline for all my cars, 3 through the NSRA scheme, and my Corvette with agreed value - valued by this club.
I use Classicline as they have good customer service, answer the phone promptly and apparently have a good record when things go bad.
Pete
Nassau65
CCCUK Member
I think some companies say 20 years, others it’s 25 years.
I was about to ask an insurance question as i will be insuring my C3 soon, 43 years old.
I called A Flux about 6 months ago for a quote on it and came back at £400, a lot towards what others pay at around £200. Although A Flux used to be great ,many years ago, now they seem the highest for all my quotes. I called them in hope to be happier if thats the worst.
Has it gone up so much recently. I f6ound it has pr some vehicles i have had in last 12 months.
I called A Flux about 6 months ago for a quote on it and came back at £400, a lot towards what others pay at around £200. Although A Flux used to be great ,many years ago, now they seem the highest for all my quotes. I called them in hope to be happier if thats the worst.
Has it gone up so much recently. I f6ound it has pr some vehicles i have had in last 12 months.
Mad4slalom
Well-known user
Hi dan, I have been meaning to contact someone at adrian flux to try to get an explanation why my van insurance has suddenly more than trebled , with no explanation , no claims , accidents or convictions. And what justification could there possibly be for this . I received a notification that you were going to renew automatically, there was no figure given for cost of renewal , I only realised what I was being charged when I saw the amount you had taken via direct debit. What sort of underhand way of doing business is this, other than to rip off the loyal customers with huge premium increases that you then give to new customers as introductory discounts. What a terrible business model. Would you be able to look into this please .
antijam
CCCUK Member
I've just had an interesting letter from LV who currently insure my unexciting but reliable Toyota Auris Hybrid Estate. Extract below...
"We’re writing to you to let you know that, unfortunately, we’ve had to make some changes to our underwriting approach for your vehicle type.
Over the past year, there’s been a rise in thefts of the TOYOTA AURIS HYBRID EXCEL AUTO. As a result, we’ve seen a large increase in the number and cost of claims we’ve received for these types of vehicles and have made the difficult decision to stop insuring them.
This means at your next renewal date on 03 August 2024, we won’t be able to offer you a renewal price."
I'm at something of a loss to understand what renders a Toyota Hybrid such a popular target for thieves? I suspect my forthcoming search for quotes from other insurers is likely to produce some unwelcome surprises....
"We’re writing to you to let you know that, unfortunately, we’ve had to make some changes to our underwriting approach for your vehicle type.
Over the past year, there’s been a rise in thefts of the TOYOTA AURIS HYBRID EXCEL AUTO. As a result, we’ve seen a large increase in the number and cost of claims we’ve received for these types of vehicles and have made the difficult decision to stop insuring them.
This means at your next renewal date on 03 August 2024, we won’t be able to offer you a renewal price."
I'm at something of a loss to understand what renders a Toyota Hybrid such a popular target for thieves? I suspect my forthcoming search for quotes from other insurers is likely to produce some unwelcome surprises....
Roscobbc
Moderator
Interesting they specifically note "TOYOTA AURIS HYBRID EXCEL AUTO." ...........so its only that specific variant/model that is being 'nicked'..........are we to presume that other trim/versions of the same car are not being nicked? ...........no offence relating to your choice of vehicle (and no doubt its quite a sound one)........but who would want to steal an Auris........hybrid batteries? - export to a third world country?I've just had an interesting letter from LV who currently insure my unexciting but reliable Toyota Auris Hybrid Estate. Extract below...
"We’re writing to you to let you know that, unfortunately, we’ve had to make some changes to our underwriting approach for your vehicle type.
Over the past year, there’s been a rise in thefts of the TOYOTA AURIS HYBRID EXCEL AUTO. As a result, we’ve seen a large increase in the number and cost of claims we’ve received for these types of vehicles and have made the difficult decision to stop insuring them.
This means at your next renewal date on 03 August 2024, we won’t be able to offer you a renewal price."
I'm at something of a loss to understand what renders a Toyota Hybrid such a popular target for thieves? I suspect my forthcoming search for quotes from other insurers is likely to produce some unwelcome surprises....