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PostPosted: Mon Jul 01, 2019 11:34 am 
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Having discussion with someone at a classic car show they were telling me that it is possible to insure any car as a classic so long as it is 20 years old. My daily runaround Nissan Micra is now 20 years old so does anyone know of an insurer who would cover it as a classic? Thanks :jack:


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PostPosted: Mon Jul 01, 2019 1:33 pm 
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Having discussion with someone at a classic car show they were telling me that it is possible to insure any car as a classic so long as it is 20 years old. My daily runaround Nissan Micra is now 20 years old so does anyone know of an insurer who would cover it as a classic? Thanks :jack:
Is there a difference for you? If it's insured then I would imagine that's all that's need, the value of the car is the value so that's not going to change anything, you can get limited mileage policies to bring the price down too - what's your reason to have it classed as a classic.

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 01, 2019 4:19 pm 
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If you ring Classicline and explain what the car is, they're likely to put you on the right policy. They're very easy to deal with on the phone.. Even for my modified stuff.


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Is there a difference for you? If it's insured then I would imagine that's all that's need, the value of the car is the value so that's not going to change anything, you can get limited mileage policies to bring the price down too - what's your reason to have it classed as a classic.
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All I am trying to do is reduce my outgoings. Classic car insurance is cheaper than "normal" insurance, I'm not trying to use the Micra as a Classic.


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PostPosted: Mon Jul 01, 2019 8:30 pm 
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One thing may get in the way. Most classic policies like the car to be a "second" car.
I know people do use their classics as a their only vehicle (or at least did a few years ago) but the premiums are higher than those of a second car.
But always worth a try, speak to your current classic insurer, they may be able to put it on a multiple policy. Or if you have access to another "main" vehicle...(company car etc)

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 01, 2019 8:44 pm 
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One thing may get in the way. Most classic policies like the car to be a "second" car.
I know people do use their classics as a their only vehicle (or at least did a few years ago) but the premiums are higher than those of a second car.
But always worth a try, speak to your current classic insurer, they may be able to put it on a multiple policy. Or if you have access to another "main" vehicle...(company car etc)
Thanks Cliftyhanger, the Micra is my second car so that should not be a problem. My current classic insurer don't rate the Micra as a classic and I have tried getting a quote for all three cars on a multi policy but it worked out dearer than three separate policies.


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PostPosted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 10:16 am 
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Is there a difference for you? If it's insured then I would imagine that's all that's need, the value of the car is the value so that's not going to change anything, you can get limited mileage policies to bring the price down too - what's your reason to have it classed as a classic.
All I am trying to do is reduce my outgoings. Classic car insurance is cheaper than "normal" insurance, I'm not trying to use the Micra as a Classic.
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I'm almost paying as much for my Sprint as I am for my C-Max, that's why I asked. I don't think you'll necessarily get the cheapest quote from insurance companies specialising in classics.

I would try as many companies as you have the time to try, tell them it's a 2nd car, it'll be limited mileage etc.

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Built 26/6/1980 (one of the last built), Auto, Porcelain White - Genuine Mileage 52,820 (warranted).

Only 3 previous owners, (2 within the same family).

Supplied by Lavender Hill Garage Ltd, Enfield, London, by garage owner Jimmy Metcalfe on 30th September 1980 to Geoffery Robinson, Enfield.

Club Membership No: 2017092


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PostPosted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 10:20 pm 
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Thanks for all the advice, I've now got it sorted. All four of our family do use the car on occasions and at times do use it to commute to work (that did make things slightly more complicated). Having had a good search round and did manage to get the cover I required and managed to save £90 on my renewal quote.
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Hi there, do give our team a call and we will see if we can help. The office number is 01455 639 000.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 03, 2019 10:22 pm 
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Hi there, do give our team a call and we will see if we can help. The office number is 01455 639 000.
Many thanks,
Hannah
Hello Hannah, I did ring Classiclineinsurance and it was your company who told me that because the car would be used occasionally to commute to work any quote you gave would not be competitive, that's why I went elsewhere. : :-?


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PostPosted: Wed Jul 24, 2019 1:04 pm 
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Hi there, do give our team a call and we will see if we can help. The office number is 01455 639 000.
Many thanks,
Hannah
Hello Hannah, I did ring Classiclineinsurance and it was your company who told me that because the car would be used occasionally to commute to work any quote you gave would not be competitive, that's why I went elsewhere. : :-?
Not a problem, sorry that we were unable to help on this occasion. If there is anything further that we can assist with please do get in touch.

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