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Insurance madness
« on: January 05, 2012, 08:36:45 pm »
Well, after a nasty surprise landed on my doorstep today I am now thinking of getting rid of my Gti, I paid £570 last year and this year direct line are looking for £750. I have got 7 years NCB that's protected, with 1 blame accident 2 years ago, which was a very minor one, I knocked a wing mirror of a car due to getting totally blinded by the sun as I turned a corner, I wanted to sort it myself but the person wouldn't have none of it.

I only had my Gti since August and had an a4 cabriolet before that and that was cheap to insure compared to the golf. I love my Gti and don't mind that it drinks a lot of petrol compared to my previous diesel cars, I knew what I was buying into on that score. I have shopped around a bit and have found some other quotes which are slightly cheaper but it's really bugging me that at the age of 36 and 1 accident on my record, i am lookin at paying £750 on car insurance.

Might have to sell up and get another Audi diesel :ashamed:
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Re: Insurance madness
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2012, 08:56:39 pm »
Try one of the specialist companies that deal with enthusiasts! :happy2:
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Re: Insurance madness
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2012, 09:13:32 pm »
Quote from: gti yorks on January 05, 2012, 08:36:45 pm
i am lookin at paying £750 on car insurance.
Man up. I was paying £700/yr when I was in Dorset but when I moved home, my premiums went up by another £1400. Renewal with directline was £3000. Went with Sky Insurance and paid £700.
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Re: Insurance madness
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2012, 09:16:41 pm »
Tried Adrian flux, was a decent quote £603, but then another £100 on top for monthly payment charges, not got the cash to pay up front, went a bit mental on presses this Xmas and booked a holiday last week, wiped me out  :sad1:
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Re: Insurance madness
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2012, 09:18:22 pm »
Quote from: stealthwolf on January 05, 2012, 09:13:32 pm
Quote from: gti yorks on January 05, 2012, 08:36:45 pm
i am lookin at paying £750 on car insurance.
Man up. I was paying £700/yr when I was in Dorset but when I moved home, my premiums went up by another £1400. Renewal with directline was £3000. Went with Sky Insurance and paid £700.

Avila wanted £2100  :surprised: :surprised:, I think they just say them figures to say thanks, but we don't want your business
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Re: Insurance madness
« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2012, 10:17:47 pm »

  Sorry to say i pay 480  pounds a year with breakdown cover in there and legal cover which is lilkely to be a waste of time. thats with more than.
 Though  at has double in three years so you can work out the rest yourself.
 I would be running a gti with insurance at 1000 pounds a year second thoughts yes you would
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Re: Insurance madness
« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2012, 10:19:15 pm »
SKY Insurance FTW  :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
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Re: Insurance madness
« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2012, 10:43:32 pm »
thanks for the heads up about sky insurance guys, just tried them and they have come back with a preliminary quote of £430, But i think they have a problem on their site, i needed to put in the details of the claim i have had, but it wouldnt let me for some reason, will give them a call tomorrow
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Re: Insurance madness
« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2012, 10:47:58 pm »
Speak to Ollie  :happy2:

Top Bloke  :wink:
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Re: Insurance madness
« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2012, 10:50:28 pm »
Quote from: monte on January 05, 2012, 10:47:58 pm
Speak to Ollie  :happy2:

Top Bloke  :wink:

does he work at sky??
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Re: Insurance madness
« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2012, 09:54:50 am »
Quote from: gti yorks on January 05, 2012, 08:36:45 pm
Well, after a nasty surprise landed on my doorstep today I am now thinking of getting rid of my Gti, I paid £570 last year and this year direct line are looking for £750. I have got 7 years NCB that's protected, with 1 blame accident 2 years ago, which was a very minor one, I knocked a wing mirror of a car due to getting totally blinded by the sun as I turned a corner, I wanted to sort it myself but the person wouldn't have none of it.

I only had my Gti since August and had an a4 cabriolet before that and that was cheap to insure compared to the golf. I love my Gti and don't mind that it drinks a lot of petrol compared to my previous diesel cars, I knew what I was buying into on that score. I have shopped around a bit and have found some other quotes which are slightly cheaper but it's really bugging me that at the age of 36 and 1 accident on my record, i am lookin at paying £750 on car insurance.

Might have to sell up and get another Audi diesel :ashamed:

just on a side note... i work for rbs insurance who own direct line. if you call them and find out the cost of the claim you can pay that back to them and they will wipe your claim off your history  :happy2:

just a thought incase that helps  :smiley:
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Re: Insurance madness
« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2012, 11:25:35 am »
i paid £1400 for my first 10months on my gti

now its down to £800 and awaiting my renewal anytime now for the end of january

4years no claims, 3 points
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Re: Insurance madness
« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2012, 07:29:56 pm »
Quote from: gti yorks on January 05, 2012, 10:50:28 pm
Quote from: monte on January 05, 2012, 10:47:58 pm
Speak to Ollie  :happy2:

Top Bloke  :wink:

does he work at sky??

Yeah sorry mate, I shoulda said  :happy2:
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