Reply to: Car Insurance

[swamp]

Today's Guardian has a money saving guide on cars, including insurance.

One of their interesting tips: Have a big excess. If you have a small excess then you can't sensibly make a small claim because your insurance will go up next year (not sure about no claims protection on this...)

[beeker]

I'm only 200 for a 2.4V6 A6 through Direct line, including business use.

don't forget to add someone else with a good driving history to the policy as it usually reduces it. Doesn't mean they have to use the car!

[Frogstomp]

Try Privilege (think they're actually Direct Line).. plus use a site like QuidCo to get £70+ cashback on top..

[FiveTimes]

£230 for 1.997ltr TD

Includes for use at work, legal cover, no claims protection etc.

That's what I pay with prudential - 3 points, 1 written off car (not my fault), and protected NCD

[daviejones]

www.lifesure.co.uk ....these guys were always good for me.

[SupremeSpod]

Performance Direct insure both of my cars.

3,000 miles per year on one and 9000 miles on the other and both less than £500 per year.

[Addanc]

I have done that - still had 2 accidents. 1 involving ice, 1 where someone pulled out in front (there was nowhere to swerve to - 40 mph zone - I was doing 30mph and NEARLY managed to stop).

Thats where the luck comes in.

[Addanc]

Does this include Business use?

Yes

[Clippy]

Just renewed a 1.8 petrol hatch for £225 via Adrian Flux.

Can't recommend them enough - have renewed with them for over 5 years.
Each year I get comparitive quotes and go back to them and they always beat it and not by just a few quid - on this occassion by about £60.

Also, read this about the Post Office doing a deal at the moment.

[Jubber]

elephant - always found them the least expensive.
(http://elephant.co.uk)

I'm a bit distressed they've changed their mascot. Used to be an elephant with an elephantine figure. Now it is some 'dude' looking thing. I preferred the old one.

Life must be good if that's all I have to worry about this morning

[BrilloPad]

Treat everybody on the roads like a fliping idiot is a good starting point; then a healthly dose of luck also helps.

I have done that - still had 2 accidents. 1 involving ice, 1 where someone pulled out in front (there was nowhere to swerve to - 40 mph zone - I was doing 30mph and NEARLY managed to stop).

[Integrity]

Just been quoted £430 for car insurance (11 years no claims, 2.2litre diesel) through AA. What are the other members paying, if significantly cheaper who is your insurance provider?

Does this include Business use?

[Paddy]

Just been quoted £430 for car insurance (11 years no claims, 2.2litre diesel) through AA. What are the other members paying, if significantly cheaper who is your insurance provider?

£230 for 1.997ltr TD

Includes for use at work, legal cover, no claims protection etc.

[Addanc]

Treat everybody on the roads like a fecking idiot is a good starting point; then a healthly dose of luck also helps.

[BrilloPad]

No convictions, zero points on licence.

How many years no claims? Where do you live? How old are you? What make/model of car?

moneysupermarket? though I like direct line - they answer phone IMMEDIATELY and have a uk call centre(including Scottish people who talk English which is easy to understand!).