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Post Fri May 27, 2016 12:03 pm

Tried getting classic car policy on a bmw e30 1990, was declined saying this vehicle wont qualify on a classic car poilcy. What the hell. They didnt ask the reg they just asked the year.

I rang up few weeks ago asking about an E36, the said "seems like your just ringing to get a classic policy" SO!!!!
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Post Fri May 27, 2016 12:14 pm

Been with them for years, never had an issue with insuring an e30. Now I have two classic cars on the policy, agreed value, no questions asked.
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Post Fri May 27, 2016 12:18 pm

I rang to see if an N reg e36 qualifys they seem to think im wasting their time, never mind the fact iv had two classic policies with them in the past, both for E30's. Who cares if im asking for quotes, you're an insurance company thats what you do. I think a call to the manager is in order.
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Post Fri May 27, 2016 2:51 pm

Pays to complain, had a rant and suprise suprise it now qualifies for classic car policy :x
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Post Fri May 27, 2016 3:41 pm

What are the conditions for classic car insurance? I have the worst quotes from them in the bast more than the normal, do I need garage, access to another vehicle etc?
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Post Fri May 27, 2016 4:32 pm

You can get a quote via their website and then they always phone you to see if you want to discuss/buy it.
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Post Fri May 27, 2016 6:38 pm

15 years old or more innit? I had my 1997 E36 on a Classic Policy.
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Post Fri May 27, 2016 7:33 pm

I have both my E30's insured with them for a brillant price.
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Post Fri May 27, 2016 11:19 pm

Not sure on the conditions, but i tried on an e36 and was told no even though they never took a reg or anything. Just heard 1996 bmw 3series. Im sure iv heard people have there m3 insured as classic.
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Post Sat May 28, 2016 9:14 am

Do Footman James cover modified cars? Can't see any mention on their website.
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Post Sat May 28, 2016 9:20 am

Kedge wrote:Do Footman James cover modified cars? Can't see any mention on their website.
according to their (qoute) site it seems you an only add 4 modifications, could be more if you rang them.
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Post Sat May 28, 2016 7:36 pm

they would be silly to turn down business, atleast thats what i thought :mad: