Unbefreakinglievable - insurance - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

waylander · 10-25-2018, 01:57 PM

I've had 'fun' getting insurance - I do wonder if some of the problem is the lack of no-claims (it's currently being used on on my SLK55) but given that most companies are putting me on one of their 'schemes' it shouldn't be an issue (in truth I suspect their 'scheme' is one to separate me from as much money as possible).

I am, in all honesty, staggered at the prices

- my F150 Lightnings were insured at £300ish (as indeed was the S197 Mustang). To now be getting quotes of £500ish is a shock, I do think that the other thing that could be an issue is that my LHD experience isn't quite as recent as they'd like (last drove LHD 18/24 months ago). OK it is slightly modded (long tube headers, Borla system, CAI and a hypertech tuning box) but nothing too outrageous. That being said I should be a perfect fit for them being 53, no points, no adverse issues etc etc so with all that in mind what was the most 'interesting' quote?

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'nother drum roll.....

£11,000 - not that isn't a misplaced decimal point that is an actual, honest to God quote for £11k... ELEVEN FREAKING GRAND!!! I did have a chuckle at that one

redleader · 10-26-2018, 02:52 AM

£500 is cheap :-)
Consider their risks.
Mine started out at £1350 for the Camaro V6 ... now it's <£500 some years later √

RickGM · 10-26-2018, 03:05 AM

£475 Adrian Flux. Was £300 ish with Admiral on a multi car policy but they won't insure with the blower fitted.

Gordo-D · 10-26-2018, 10:28 AM

Got my 15 Camaro and 94 Trans Am with Brentacre, less than £500 the 2, but I am getting on a bit.

waylander · 10-26-2018, 10:34 AM

Ended up as £470 - I guess one thing I didn't think of was the value of the car.

Oh well - first drive (other than test drive) tonight!!

Uk Blown SS · 10-26-2018, 01:28 PM

That's more like it, well done !

johndm · 10-29-2018, 07:50 AM

Brentacre were the most realistic for me, happy with all the mods, unlimited miles and agreed value of 25k which they just renewed after 2 years to 25k again.

Think premiums are higher than in the past due to power? My 1984 Trans Am V8 only managed 150bhp, and we now have 400 plus

pat_t · 04-03-2019, 06:04 AM

Brentacre for me too! only £800 even on my beast with mods declared

10-25-2018, 01:57 PM	#1
waylander Drives: 2013 SS, SLK55, Mercedes GLC, Clio Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: UK Posts: 66	Unbefreakinglievable - insurance I've had 'fun' getting insurance - I do wonder if some of the problem is the lack of no-claims (it's currently being used on on my SLK55) but given that most companies are putting me on one of their 'schemes' it shouldn't be an issue (in truth I suspect their 'scheme' is one to separate me from as much money as possible). I am, in all honesty, staggered at the prices - my F150 Lightnings were insured at £300ish (as indeed was the S197 Mustang). To now be getting quotes of £500ish is a shock, I do think that the other thing that could be an issue is that my LHD experience isn't quite as recent as they'd like (last drove LHD 18/24 months ago). OK it is slightly modded (long tube headers, Borla system, CAI and a hypertech tuning box) but nothing too outrageous. That being said I should be a perfect fit for them being 53, no points, no adverse issues etc etc so with all that in mind what was the most 'interesting' quote? drum roll...... 'nother drum roll..... £11,000 - not that isn't a misplaced decimal point that is an actual, honest to God quote for £11k... ELEVEN FREAKING GRAND!!! I did have a chuckle at that one

10-26-2018, 03:05 AM	#3
RickGM Drives: 2013 SS V8 L99 Magnusson Heartbeat Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Leicestershire, United Kingdom Posts: 888 View My Garage	£475 Adrian Flux. Was £300 ish with Admiral on a multi car policy but they won't insure with the blower fitted. __________________ UK Camaro Owner. One of a few.

10-26-2018, 02:52 AM	#2
redleader redleader Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,201 View My Garage	£500 is cheap :-) Consider their risks. Mine started out at £1350 for the Camaro V6 ... now it's <£500 some years later √

10-26-2018, 10:28 AM	#4
Gordo-D Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 390	Got my 15 Camaro and 94 Trans Am with Brentacre, less than £500 the 2, but I am getting on a bit.

10-26-2018, 10:34 AM	#5
waylander Drives: 2013 SS, SLK55, Mercedes GLC, Clio Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: UK Posts: 66	Ended up as £470 - I guess one thing I didn't think of was the value of the car. Oh well - first drive (other than test drive) tonight!!

10-26-2018, 01:28 PM	#6
Uk Blown SS Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 252 View My Garage	That's more like it, well done !

10-29-2018, 07:50 AM	#7
johndm Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Bedford, United Kingdom Posts: 492 View My Garage	Brentacre were the most realistic for me, happy with all the mods, unlimited miles and agreed value of 25k which they just renewed after 2 years to 25k again. Think premiums are higher than in the past due to power? My 1984 Trans Am V8 only managed 150bhp, and we now have 400 plus

04-03-2019, 06:04 AM	#8
pat_t Drives: . Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: . Posts: 589	Brentacre for me too! only £800 even on my beast with mods declared