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Title: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 30 April 2024, 19:00:12
2003 2.2 Auto due on 19th May.

Best price last week on comparison sites was £191.+

Today best price is £189..40 (Aviva) :y

Will be interesing to see the changes in the 2 weeks ::)
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Keith ABS on 30 April 2024, 20:04:39
 Very oddly, the renewal came through for the Monaro, £328.
When I told them I had changed the reg plate to a private one, it went down £41
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Andy H on 30 April 2024, 20:25:09
Who / what / where do members go to for their insurance nowadays?

Looking for insurance for a 2008 Galaxy diesel.
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 01 May 2024, 08:42:14
The quote I got was on gocompare and the the top 4/5 quotes were all well known companies ans within £5/10 of eatch other. :y
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 May 2024, 11:51:08
Relatively inexpensive insurance quotes above.

Being an old bastard can be a good thing at times. :)
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 May 2024, 17:37:29
Relatively inexpensive insurance quotes above.

Being an old bastard can be a good thing at times. :)

Can't wait until I'm 34 and can get cheap insurance!  :y                                                      ;D
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: STEMO on 01 May 2024, 19:59:23
Relatively inexpensive insurance quotes above.

Being an old bastard can be a good thing at times. :)

Can't wait until I'm 34 and can get cheap insurance!  :y                                                      ;D
After you reach a 'certain age', they hammer you again.
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 May 2024, 22:27:39
Relatively inexpensive insurance quotes above.

Being an old bastard can be a good thing at times. :)

Can't wait until I'm 34 and can get cheap insurance!  :y                                                      ;D
After you reach a 'certain age', they hammer you again.

By the time I get to that stage they'll probably be routinely euthanising people of a 'certain age' so I won't have to worry about my car insurance.  :-\  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 May 2024, 08:50:35
Relatively inexpensive insurance quotes above.

Being an old bastard can be a good thing at times. :)

Can't wait until I'm 34 and can get cheap insurance!  :y                                                      ;D
After you reach a 'certain age', they hammer you again.

By the time I get to that stage they'll probably be routinely euthanising people of a 'certain age' so I won't have to worry about my car insurance.  :-\  ::)  ;D
Are you moving to Canada then :-\
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 May 2024, 11:36:32
Relatively inexpensive insurance quotes above.

Being an old bastard can be a good thing at times. :)

Can't wait until I'm 34 and can get cheap insurance!  :y                                                      ;D
After you reach a 'certain age', they hammer you again.

By the time I get to that stage they'll probably be routinely euthanising people of a 'certain age' so I won't have to worry about my car insurance.  :-\  ::)  ;D
Are you moving to Canada then :-\

No but our shiny new progressive Labour Govt will bring it in, and by the time I get to a certain age they'll be offering euthanasia as a cure for the common cold or anything that makes you a mild inconvenience.  :)
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 May 2024, 13:15:06
Relatively inexpensive insurance quotes above.

Being an old bastard can be a good thing at times. :)

Can't wait until I'm 34 and can get cheap insurance!  :y                                                      ;D
After you reach a 'certain age', they hammer you again.

Old duffers and spotty teens should be kept well away from cars. :)

Public transport is more than good enough. ::) ::) ::) >:D
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 May 2024, 13:18:21
Relatively inexpensive insurance quotes above.

Being an old bastard can be a good thing at times. :)

Can't wait until I'm 34 and can get cheap insurance!  :y                                                      ;D
After you reach a 'certain age', they hammer you again.

By the time I get to that stage they'll probably be routinely euthanising people of a 'certain age' so I won't have to worry about my car insurance.  :-\  ::)  ;D
Are you moving to Canada then :-\

No but our shiny new progressive Labour Govt will bring it in, and by the time I get to a certain age they'll be offering euthanasia as a cure for the common cold or anything that makes you a mild inconvenience.  :)

In the film Logan's run the cut of point for 'termination' was 30 years. Although you did get the chance to bone Jenny Agutter first if luck was on your side. :)

Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: ronnyd on 02 May 2024, 15:46:23
Relatively inexpensive insurance quotes above.

Being an old bastard can be a good thing at times. :)

Can't wait until I'm 34 and can get cheap insurance!  :y                                                      ;D
After you reach a 'certain age', they hammer you again.

By the time I get to that stage they'll probably be routinely euthanising people of a 'certain age' so I won't have to worry about my car insurance.  :-\  ::)  ;D
Are you moving to Canada then :-\

No but our shiny new progressive Labour Govt will bring it in, and by the time I get to a certain age they'll be offering euthanasia as a cure for the common cold or anything that makes you a mild inconvenience.  :)

In the film Logan's run the cut of point for 'termination' was 30 years. Although you did get the chance to bone Jenny Agutter first if luck was on your side. :)


She looked pretty good in 'Walkabout' too.
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 May 2024, 16:14:24
Relatively inexpensive insurance quotes above.

Being an old bastard can be a good thing at times. :)

Can't wait until I'm 34 and can get cheap insurance!  :y                                                      ;D
After you reach a 'certain age', they hammer you again.

By the time I get to that stage they'll probably be routinely euthanising people of a 'certain age' so I won't have to worry about my car insurance.  :-\  ::)  ;D
Are you moving to Canada then :-\

No but our shiny new progressive Labour Govt will bring it in, and by the time I get to a certain age they'll be offering euthanasia as a cure for the common cold or anything that makes you a mild inconvenience.  :)
Arkansas is looking quite tempting.
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: STEMO on 02 May 2024, 17:09:47
Relatively inexpensive insurance quotes above.

Being an old bastard can be a good thing at times. :)

Can't wait until I'm 34 and can get cheap insurance!  :y                                                      ;D
After you reach a 'certain age', they hammer you again.

By the time I get to that stage they'll probably be routinely euthanising people of a 'certain age' so I won't have to worry about my car insurance.  :-\  ::)  ;D
Are you moving to Canada then :-\

No but our shiny new progressive Labour Govt will bring it in, and by the time I get to a certain age they'll be offering euthanasia as a cure for the common cold or anything that makes you a mild inconvenience.  :)
Arkansas is looking quite tempting.
Then you can drive a chuggabug  :y
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 May 2024, 18:41:40
Relatively inexpensive insurance quotes above.

Being an old bastard can be a good thing at times. :)

Can't wait until I'm 34 and can get cheap insurance!  :y                                                      ;D
After you reach a 'certain age', they hammer you again.

By the time I get to that stage they'll probably be routinely euthanising people of a 'certain age' so I won't have to worry about my car insurance.  :-\  ::)  ;D
Are you moving to Canada then :-\

No but our shiny new progressive Labour Govt will bring it in, and by the time I get to a certain age they'll be offering euthanasia as a cure for the common cold or anything that makes you a mild inconvenience.  :)
Arkansas is looking quite tempting.
Then you can drive a chuggabug  :y

Dick Dastardly was a bit of a rogue. ;D

....and Muttley was no better. :)
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 May 2024, 18:58:57
https://youtu.be/uxo5g_xn2oc?si=-3EI6dSIO-FDCoTw
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: biggriffin on 09 May 2024, 14:30:31
Just had to renew Household insurance..

Tesco wanted £350 to renew up by 50% :o,, so with a bit of confusion.com, it cost £160,, and a free £20.00 Halfords voucher and a free coffee ever month.

Phoned Tesco to cancel, didn't even try to ask why, or offer a different price.
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Andy B on 09 May 2024, 14:57:24
.....

Phoned Tesco to cancel, didn't even try to ask why, or offer a different price.

presumably loads on a continuous renewal so they don't need to be competitive  ::)
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 May 2024, 13:48:32
Sought after classic Vauxhall due on 9th June.

The Mexican coupe due on 15th June.

I'm hoping I can insure the pair for  less than £500 if I shop around.
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: STEMO on 10 May 2024, 14:59:21
Sought after classic Vauxhall due on 9th June.

The Mexican coupe due on 15th June.

I'm hoping I can insure the pair for  less than £500 if I shop around.
Less than the road tax on the classic Vauxhall ancient sigmund  :y
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 May 2024, 16:16:30
Sought after classic Vauxhall due on 9th June.

The Mexican coupe due on 15th June.

I'm hoping I can insure the pair for  less than £500 if I shop around.
Less than the road tax on the classic Vauxhall ancient sigmund  :y

Roughly £730 for the Signum when taken in 12 monthly payments, and £600 due for second year road tax for the Bavarian.....If memory serves the first year was around £1400. :-\



Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 10 May 2024, 16:23:08
 ::)
Sought after classic Vauxhall due on 9th June.

The Mexican coupe due on 15th June.

I'm hoping I can insure the pair for  less than £500 if I shop around.

Have you tried the multi car route.  I used Admiral years ago and found it kept getting cheaper depending on who picked the phones up (Get the timeing right when the Canadians pick the phone  and if its a bloke start talking cars/pickups and for some reason the price drops)  ::) :y :y
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 May 2024, 16:56:46
::)
Sought after classic Vauxhall due on 9th June.

The Mexican coupe due on 15th June.

I'm hoping I can insure the pair for  less than £500 if I shop around.

Have you tried the multi car route.  I used Admiral years ago and found it kept getting cheaper depending on who picked the phones up (Get the timeing right when the Canadians pick the phone  and if its a bloke start talking cars/pickups and for some reason the price drops)  ::) :y :y

I have looked, Skruntie.

It doesn't seem to be cheaper with just 2 cars. However, if I owned 200 cars like Jay Leno it would probably work out less expensive.
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 May 2024, 17:00:14
A quick google suggests he owns 181 cars and 160 motorcycles.

Can't be short of a few bob. :)
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 May 2024, 18:10:44
A quick google suggests he owns 181 cars and 160 motorcycles.

Can't be short of a few bob. :)

He must have a big garage.  :)
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 May 2024, 18:27:56
A quick google suggests he owns 181 cars and 160 motorcycles.

Can't be short of a few bob. :)

He must have a big garage.  :)

Apparently it's 140,000 square feet.

Room enough for a Marina or two. ::)
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 May 2024, 18:41:25
A quick google suggests he owns 181 cars and 160 motorcycles.

Can't be short of a few bob. :)

He must have a big garage.  :)

Apparently it's 140,000 square feet.

Room enough for a Marina or two. ::)

I wonder if he'd like a Marina for his collection?  ???   I know where there's a nice looking coupe finished in Royal Blue for sale.  :)

I don't think it's the desirable 1800TC version though.  :-\                                                  ;D
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 May 2024, 18:54:59
A quick google suggests he owns 181 cars and 160 motorcycles.

Can't be short of a few bob. :)

He must have a big garage.  :)

Apparently it's 140,000 square feet.

Room enough for a Marina or two. ::)

I wonder if he'd like a Marina for his collection?  ???   I know where there's a nice looking coupe finished in Royal Blue for sale.  :)

I don't think it's the desirable 1800TC version though.  :-\                                                  ;D

That would be the cherry on the cake. He already owns a Macca F1 worth £12 million.
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: biggriffin on 10 May 2024, 19:34:07
Sought after classic Vauxhall due on 9th June.

The Mexican coupe due on 15th June.

I'm hoping I can insure the pair for  less than £500 if I shop around.
Less than the road tax on the classic Vauxhall ancient sigmund  :y

Roughly £730 for the Signum when taken in 12 monthly payments, and £600 due for second year road tax for the Bavarian.....If memory serves the first year was around £1400. :-\

 To tax the large arsed insignia,, that runs on forklift fuel costs a staggering £20 English pounds per year, and it's paid in one go...none of this instalment rubbish ;D
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: STEMO on 10 May 2024, 19:58:50
Sought after classic Vauxhall due on 9th June.

The Mexican coupe due on 15th June.

I'm hoping I can insure the pair for  less than £500 if I shop around.
Less than the road tax on the classic Vauxhall ancient sigmund  :y

Roughly £730 for the Signum when taken in 12 monthly payments, and £600 due for second year road tax for the Bavarian.....If memory serves the first year was around £1400. :-\

 To tax the large arsed insignia,, that runs on forklift fuel costs a staggering £20 English pounds per year, and it's paid in one go...none of this instalment rubbish ;D
I'm jealous, my diesel astra is £30  :'(
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 May 2024, 21:02:32
Sought after classic Vauxhall due on 9th June.

The Mexican coupe due on 15th June.

I'm hoping I can insure the pair for  less than £500 if I shop around.
Less than the road tax on the classic Vauxhall ancient sigmund  :y

Roughly £730 for the Signum when taken in 12 monthly payments, and £600 due for second year road tax for the Bavarian.....If memory serves the first year was around £1400. :-\

To tax the large arsed insignia,, that runs on forklift fuel costs a staggering £20 English pounds per year, and it's paid in one go...none of this instalment rubbish ;D
I'm jealous, my diesel astra is £30[/highlight]  :'(

Both you and BG can f*uck right  off.

£20 and £30 indeed. :P :P :P
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Andy B on 10 May 2024, 21:43:49
A quick google suggests he owns 181 cars and 160 motorcycles.

Can't be short of a few bob. :)

He must have a big garage.  :)

It's quite big .....  ;D

https://www.motortrend.com/features/shop-tour-inside-jay-lenos-garage/
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 May 2024, 12:01:05
I've often thought that Jay Leno would be a good bloke to have a pint with.
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 11 May 2024, 14:03:36
I've often thought that Jay Leno would be a good bloke to have a pint with.

I wonder what the topic of conversation would be ::)

I know, pick a car make, but lets sit in one while we chat. :y
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 May 2024, 17:26:35
I've often thought that Jay Leno would be a good bloke to have a pint with.

I wonder what the topic of conversation would be ::)

I know, pick a car make, but lets sit in one while we chat. :y

It's Lord Opti, so the topic would be 19 year old blondes with big tits!  ;D
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 May 2024, 20:35:01
I've often thought that Jay Leno would be a good bloke to have a pint with.

I wonder what the topic of conversation would be ::)

I know, pick a car make, but lets sit in one while we chat. :y

It's Lord Opti, so the topic would be 19 year old blondes with big tits!  ;D

Sounds like your Marina conquests. ;D
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 14 May 2024, 17:03:34
Try Direct Line they said.

Not on comparison sites they said.

Often cheaper they said.


I can now see why Direct Line are not willing to compete with Confused and the Meerkats. They'd be so far down the page that nobody would ever find them. :D


Meerkats....... £402
Confused.......£411
Direct line......£1356... ;D
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: dave the builder on 14 May 2024, 18:25:38
I just renewed my Omega insurance
over half an hour on the phone to get my old insurer to match "like for like" comparison site covers .
I told them NOT to retain the payment card details for next year and don't bother auto renewing  >:(
over £100 more they wanted than other insurers  ::)
they matched the "like for like" comparison price in the end
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 18 May 2024, 18:49:38
Zenith - Aviva Zero - Swinton are the top 3 for renewal.  £4 difference between them.  Aill in the £195 + range.

Anyone had any issues with any of them?
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Kevin Wood on 18 May 2024, 19:43:25
Zenith - Aviva Zero - Swinton are the top 3 for renewal.  £4 difference between them.  Aill in the £195 + range.

Anyone had any issues with any of them?

Swinton are a complete PITA for pestering you once they've got your phone number IME.
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 May 2024, 20:11:11
Used Zenith to good effect have a work pension with Aviva, but not exactly relevant. Avoid Swinton like the plague unless you want to be inundated with spam... Oh wait... >:D
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 18 May 2024, 22:47:34
Went with Zenith.

£194.74 cant complain.  Added key cover for an extra £15, covers car/home/garage /business etc.

So thats me sorted for another 12 Months. :y
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 19 May 2024, 01:48:25
This is fun.  No communication, no mention of price, got an email from last years insurance company saying my Insurance has just been renewed. 

Had this when I was in hospital a few years ago.  Admiral took £750 from my bank for what ended up being £200/250ish worth of Insurance.

I have allways stated to Inurance companies I do not want Auto Renewal.

Gonna be fun if they have taken money.

Roll on trying to get through to them on the phone ::)
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 19 May 2024, 12:23:35
Sorted.

They had taken £267 from my account regardless of me ticking a box not to take payments.

Tried to charge me a £25 cancelation fee.  but Zenith allthough set to start the policy from 19/5/24 started it when I paid on 18/5/24 and have just saved me £25 so cant complain. :y

Also they tried to compete with Zenith and the best they price managed was £257 :-X
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 May 2024, 15:28:28
Sought after classic Vauxhall due on 9th June.

The Mexican coupe due on 15th June.

I'm hoping I can insure the pair for  less than £500 if I shop around.

Both insured now.

M240i X-Drive............................£338.

Classic sought after Vauxhall which you are all jealous of >:D ........£134

Total...£472.

I had to 'shop around' more than usual though as it appears insurance has gone up by about 30% this year.


Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: biggriffin on 21 May 2024, 15:15:11
 Just finished the insurance dance with all the comparison sites, for the Vivaro,
Biggest issue is I cannot carry 20+ years no claims over, so Vivaro locked in barn every night, sdp only, 2 named drivers cheapest £420, fully comp..

Hate to think what the multicar will be this year, with the Fat-arsed insignificant and the super Micra and a 17year old learner on the Micra :'(
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Rangie on 23 May 2024, 07:41:32
Last year the RRS was £364 with LV this year's renewal £587 ,no claims & I have maximum no claims bonus, renewed with Quote me happy £255 & I am indeed very happy 😁
As long as I'm legal I couldn't give a monkeys who I'm insured with a 16 year old vehicle will be written off for the minimum amount of damage. So both vehicles now insured for a total of £442 👍
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 May 2024, 14:02:16
The Mondeo's renewal has come in.  ::)

Last year: £171.65
This year: £257.01

An increase of £85.36, just shy of 50%!  >:(
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 May 2024, 15:10:15
The Mondeo's renewal has come in.  ::)

Last year: £171.65
This year: £257.01

An increase of £85.36, just shy of 50%!  >:(

That sounds quite high for a man of advanced year from rural Darzett driving something as mundane as a Mondeo.

Twice what I pay for my classic Vauxhall. :)
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: STEMO on 23 May 2024, 15:39:54
The Mondeo's renewal has come in.  ::)

Last year: £171.65
This year: £257.01

An increase of £85.36, just shy of 50%!  >:(

That sounds quite high for a man of advanced year from rural Darzett driving something as mundane as a Mondeo.

Twice what I pay for my classic Vauxhall. :)
With an annual mileage of......?
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 June 2024, 14:52:53
The Mondeo's renewal has come in.  ::)

Last year: £171.65
This year: £257.01

An increase of £85.36, just shy of 50%!  >:(

Just renewed the Mondeo's insurance with First Alternative for £177.55, via Go Compare, via Top Cashback and assuming the cash back of £42 comes in I'll pay a grand total of £135.55.  :y
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 08 June 2024, 14:55:55
The Mondeo's renewal has come in.  ::)

Last year: £171.65
This year: £257.01

An increase of £85.36, just shy of 50%!  >:(

Just renewed the Mondeo's insurance with First Alternative for £177.55, via Go Compare, via Top Cashback and assuming the cash back of £42 comes in I'll pay a grand total of £135.55.  :y

That's more like it. :y
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 July 2024, 23:41:09
Just insured the V70. £200.39 with First Alternative via Go Compare, via Top Cashback so should get £40 cashback.  :y

My renewal from Esure was £284, and it turns out that First Alternative is an Esure company!  ;D

Direct Line...  ::)   They used to be competitive and I've used them loads over the years.  Their quote was £484!  :-\
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Rangie on 19 July 2024, 07:29:09
Saved £460 on our car insurances this year, switched both cars from LV whose quotes had increased by over 50 percent, Range Rover now insured with Quote me happy £255 & the Subaru with Carole Nash £187 , both from compare the market.
Title: Re: Insurance Renewal Due
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 July 2024, 17:30:32
Paying about £1,200 for my two, but that was the best I could get at their respective renewals.

Probably doesn't help that they spend half the time parked at an airport  :D Also insured for a decent mileage rather than an underestimate.