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Classic insurance - companies & brokers

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  • #122
    stevers
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭stevers


    deckie27 wrote: »
    You would have to insure it as a main car.
    Best try and get your test would be a huge help
    yeah im hoping to do my test as soon as i can. but you see my main car would be a 93 corolla 1.4. i looked at insuring the two of them but i just cant afford it. Ive been thinking since though...could my grandmother get the policy in her name with me as a named driver?? She doesnt have a car and shes a fully licenced named driver on my grandfathers policy for the last 50 odd years or is this worth even looking into?

    This is discrimination at its highest..firstly insurance costs me more beause im male..secondly insurance costs e more again because im under 25..cant wait to be old!!! no offense!!:L


  • #123
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,381 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Does anyone know if being on a company car policy and having a company car can qualify you to insure a classic cheaply with limited mileage?


  • #124
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 64,725 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Does anyone know if being on a company car policy and having a company car can qualify you to insure a classic cheaply with limited mileage?

    Dunno, sorry.

    It is possible though if you are a named driver on your partners car!


  • #125
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    unkel wrote: »
    It is possible though if you are a named driver on your partners car!
    I was told a few years ago the second car had to belong to your "spouse", rather than your partner.

    Unconstitutional I'm sure, but you might want to check it, colm_mcm.


  • #126
    carchaeologist
    Registered Users Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    mike65 wrote: »
    Do IVS only insure your classic as a "second" car?

    Mike.
    I think so, i have my chevette insured with them, and i needed another policy to insure it under and had to get a garage report done on the car, they send you the form,the garage fills it in and they have to put their stamp on it,its like a mini NCT:Dbut it wasnt a problem after that,180eu last year i think 3rd party with a 5000mile limit,which i wouldnt even come close to doing, and they are very friendly and professional people in the IVS. I have my datsun 100A with FBD, 3rd party only,360eu for the year,but they didnt want a garage report,they insured me there and then no problem at all.


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  • #127
    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,978 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    Cheers for the feedback. If I ever do get round to a classic it looks like my, ahem 'everyday car' will be a 1 litre trolley.

    Mike.


  • #128
    carchaeologist
    Registered Users Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    Some have called my datsun the same!!:D:D


  • #129
    richieg
    Registered Users Posts: 587 ✭✭✭richieg


    I was thinking about buying a mkII escort and running it under classic insurance. However the 1 thing I am wondering about is how do insurance companies respond to cars with modifications?
    Do they insure at all or charge a hefty premimum?
    Is there a certain limit with regard to what modifications you could get away with and certain ones you will not?


  • #130
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 64,725 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    Dades wrote: »
    I was told a few years ago the second car had to belong to your "spouse", rather than your partner.

    That's probably still the case. Thanks for clarifying!


  • #131
    dodge69
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭dodge69


    hi there.i was woundering would you know of any insurance company that would insure some one under 25,,i have a full licence for 3 years and ncb..im looking ay bringing in an old skool muscle car from america


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  • #132
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    dodge69 wrote: »
    hi there.i was woundering would you know of any insurance company that would insure some one under 25,,i have a full licence for 3 years and ncb..im looking ay bringing in an old skool muscle car from america
    Um, you have no chance methinks. If you even could get a quote it would be exorbitant - and not as a classic. Blues.

    For the older amongst us - I got my renewal quote from AXA for the SL last week and rang around the usual places to see if I could save anything (First Ireland, Carole Nash etc.) None were able to compete. No garage, and no mileage limit were my criteria.


  • #133
    FearnaGaillimhe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭FearnaGaillimhe


    here's a question to challenge the brightest among you....totally hypathetical and a fantasy at the mo but any info will still be greatly appreciated. Dynacorn International Ltd have started ,in the last couple of years, manufacturing 67/68 mustang shells with the approval of Ford...now, with these, it maybe (good chance m livin in a dream here!!) possible to get the shell with a right hand drive lay-out. And then I would be adding all the bits and pieces myself.....big project...but lets suppose for a while that its completely feasible....this 2008 produced car.....for insurance purposes...modified classic?? kit car?

    it's nice to dream!


  • #134
    deckie27
    Registered Users Posts: 1,901 ✭✭✭deckie27


    You deffo won't get Classic insurance
    I don't know about Kit car


  • #135
    carchaeologist
    Registered Users Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    FearnaGaillimhe wrote: »
    here's a question to challenge the brightest among you....totally hypathetical and a fantasy at the mo but any info will still be greatly appreciated. Dynacorn International Ltd have started ,in the last couple of years, manufacturing 67/68 mustang shells with the approval of Ford...now, with these, it maybe (good chance m livin in a dream here!!) possible to get the shell with a right hand drive lay-out. And then I would be adding all the bits and pieces myself.....big project...but lets suppose for a while that its completely feasible....this 2008 produced car.....for insurance purposes...modified classic?? kit car?

    it's nice to dream!
    I reckon its only a matter of time before somone starts building new shells for mk2 escorts and the like aswell, such is the demand for these cars....


  • #136
    RozzBurrows
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭RozzBurrows


    ok i know youve answered a few of these, BUT im ganna try again

    Im a 21 year ild female with 1 year no claims on her own policy and i just got a 1978 MGB (1.8 L) roadster and am looking for insurance in Ireland, does anyone think I can get this and who will do me insurance?????????
    :(:(:confused:


  • #137
    carchaeologist
    Registered Users Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    Could be a tough one, though being female might help you, best thing to do is ring around and see how you get on. Best of luck with it:D


  • #138
    RozzBurrows
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭RozzBurrows


    its like a blunt stick in the eye ball, you get this amazing car, and they dont want to let you drive it!


  • #139
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    I would have thought you'd get a reasonable non-classic quote on that car. Female driver, small engine, not huge value.

    Just because it's a "classic" doesn't mean it has to be insured on a classic policy. Cheap tax is the big saving in reality. AXA gave me a normal policy on a classic.

    Let us know how you get on. :)


  • #140
    Lauder
    Registered Users Posts: 523 ✭✭✭Lauder


    Just wondering if anyone knows can i get insured as a named driver on a classic. Its a MGB Roadster 1.8l and my dad has classic insurance on it(with hibernian). Im 20 male with a Full licence. Is there any hope out there for insurance, regardless of price?


  • #141
    RozzBurrows
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭RozzBurrows


    Dades wrote: »
    I would have thought you'd get a reasonable non-classic quote on that car. Female driver, small engine, not huge value.

    Just because it's a "classic" doesn't mean it has to be insured on a classic policy. Cheap tax is the big saving in reality. AXA gave me a normal policy on a classic.

    Let us know how you get on. :)


    so your saying i can get this insured under non classic with axa? coz im already with them, and they wouldnt insure me, but that was trying classic

    theres hope yet!


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  • #142
    macplaxton
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 2,957 Mod ✭✭✭✭macplaxton


    I thought we came to the conclusion some time ago that the two insurers that didn't have an maximum vehicle age limit for standard car policies were AXA and Hibernian. There may be other brokers offering such cover, but I bet they're underwritten by AXA or Hibernian.

    My car is 35 years old and insured with AXA. It's on a regular policy as it's my daily driver and I didn't want a mileage restriction on it.


  • #143
    RozzBurrows
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭RozzBurrows


    I tried both of those, neither would quote because of old car and young girl.

    I hate this country, I have no problem getting insured in England. Ireand has it's own stupid rules.

    Thanks for the help though, but moms given u trying. Were ganna try and keep me insured in ENgland for the next couple of months, seeing as Im ganna be living there in May anyway, only problem is the car has already been here 3 months, dunno if they will let me


  • #144
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    RozzBurrows wrote: »
    I tried both of those, neither would quote because of old car and young girl.
    Did you try First Ireland? In hindsight I think it was these guys that insured a classic I had as a normal driver (same reason as macplaxton).


  • #145
    Lauder
    Registered Users Posts: 523 ✭✭✭Lauder


    Just been insured on my MGB roadster by First Ireland, i am only 20, licence for 1 month, insured as a normal car (not a classic policy) for €1460. happy enough with it. my main car 2.0TDi Passat cost me €1800 odd.


  • #146
    RozzBurrows
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭RozzBurrows


    so they will ensure a cassic, under a normal policy?
    how old is your roadster?


  • #147
    Mac 3
    Registered Users Posts: 476 ✭✭Mac 3


    Hi All, I have an insurance related question for ye that doesn't really deserve its own thread..

    I have an E30 BMW 325i convertible. Its used only during the fine weather and I do about 4000 miles during the summer. I have another car as my "daily driver" on a separate policy.

    My question is, does anyone know a company or broker that might consider an E30 Convertible as a classic? Most of the classic insurance companies have a stipulation that the car be 20 or more years old. Mine is a 1992, nearly the last of that line..

    If anyone has any ideas I'd be grateful.

    Thanks
    Mac


  • #148
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    Although the 20yr rule isn't set in stone, I really don't think you have a chance of getting a classic policy for a '92 car. If you had a fleet of other classics, maybe, but really they will just look on it as a second car.

    Lovely motor though. :)


  • #149
    Mac 3
    Registered Users Posts: 476 ✭✭Mac 3


    Thanks for the reply Dades, thought there might have been some company that saw an opening. The term "Future Classics" hasn't caught on here yet and probably never will.


  • #150
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    Of course there's no harm in asking when you are researching a quote!

    That car will be an actual classic in 4-5 yrs. Before Beemers started looking like every other saloon.


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  • #151
    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,755 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Silvera wrote: »
    Glad my info is of use shagman !

    Don't forget to mention where you got their details (i.e. give them the www.boards.ie address !;) )...........it may just lead to some of their members signing up to this forum - which would be great !

    Silvera.

    P.S. €845 for a 3 litre car (in everyday use!) doesn't sound too bad to me !

    Ho Hum, AXA covered my 94 968 full comp for...........604. That's even better !

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