CardiffSupra Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Hi all, just got a few quotes off Elephant.co.uk, 1st one was for a twinturbo auto UK, had a quote for 950quid wich im quite happy with. The 2nd was for a Twinturbo Import and it come to 1,800 quid! Y is there such a difrence in the two prices? Looks like a TT aero might be out of the question if imports are this much £££ for insurace! Any tips would be helpful. Thanx Gareth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Scam to keep people buying UK cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 try the club insurance, ive got an import but its N/A £675 fully comp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_M Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Phone around and you'll find better prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolance Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 try norwich union direct... im 21 on Jap Spec TT .... £835 fully comp...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 try norwich union direct... im 21 on Jap Spec TT .... £835 fully comp...lol Went for an auto in the end then mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Scam to keep people buying UK cars Insurance is just a game no matter what car you have. Sky for example didnt even know what a UK spec Supra was when I phoned them for a quote! So it works both ways sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo_lp Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Just tried Norwich Union and they told me they dont insure imports that are older then 10 years! Nice 1!??!! What years yours then coolance? Was the guy i spoke to just talking shit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motley Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 I am insured with Highway they only gave me £200 x/s on an imported car and the cost modified was only about £800. I was impressed so went with them. Sky was over £1000 with a bigger x/s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 try norwich union direct... im 21 on Jap Spec TT .... £835 fully comp...lol At 21??? I tried them for my FTO and they ran through all of the details - took 20 minutes and then said, "we cannot insure you on this vehicle until you are 25" :thumbdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo_lp Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 At 21??? I tried them for my FTO and they ran through all of the details - took 20 minutes and then said, "we cannot insure you on this vehicle until you are 25" :thumbdown At least they tried! Didnt either bother after i told them that the car was over 10 years old! Has anyone ever heard of that before???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolance Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 well i shouldnt be insured at 21 as the say u need to be over 25.... but i got to no a guy working there and he managed to pull a few strings and do a few favours with the underwriters lol and did a big favour hehe excess is about £750 tho.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Also try Bell direct mate, same company as elephant but cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 have you tried sky insurance on the group insurance yet? there pritty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris aka fonz Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Im insured with Elephant mate , on a TT Import ! 23 and it cost around a grand fully comp with 3 yrs no claims ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Why do you guys all ways complain about the cost of insurance!! Try getting insurance here in northern ireland, i pay £1676.81 per year Full Comp on my UK Supra Man 6 TT, AND thats with 5 years full no claims, been driving from i was 17 and never had an accident an i passed my advanced driving test. AND I DON'T WANT TO THING WHAT I'LL HAVE TO PAY ONCE I GO SINGLE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Ha, you're all insurance lightweights. Truly, I am the king of ridiculous premiums :kneel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Well then out with it How Much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 At your age it's hardly supprising. Worst quote was at 18. I was quoted £16,500 on a £600 cav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 We complain about insurance because even though yours may be higher, ours still takes the p*ss. And as I've discovered recently you never really get your money's worth. There are people starving all over the world, but that doesn't mean I won't complain if my big mac has no meat in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 I never really complain. Just bring it up every now and again in passing. Nothing to complain about as I'm the one stupid enough to have bought the car, and I'm the one stupid enough to pay the insurance. It's one of those things you just have to laugh about sometimes... ha... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 just got a quote from elephant for a TT import (not auto) it came to 800 fully comp and 606 TPFT oh no i might want a TT now dont think the wife will be to happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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