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reggie

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classic insurance
« on: July 15, 2010, 20:47:09 »
Any recomendations for insurance for my new pagoda in the uk. Ime on my traders policy at the moment-Which isnt a very good thing to do.
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Re: classic insurance
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2010, 22:44:20 »
Hi, Reg,

A few of the many:

Footman James
Heritage
Hegarty
Peter Best

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Re: classic insurance
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2010, 01:48:19 »
Reggie:
you might want to look at the thread of responses I got from that very same question under General Discussion that I asked about 30 days ago.

http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=12825.0

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Re: classic insurance
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2010, 04:00:57 »
But do these Ins cos do business in the UK?

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Re: classic insurance
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2010, 06:32:17 »
Thank you for the replys-That name Hagerty keeps popping up-Going on my hols today so i will get on the case when i get back. Dont worrie it is covered at the moment but i think it could be improved on
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Re: classic insurance
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2010, 07:44:20 »
At least 2 of the providers Naj mentioned will need a valuation to cover the car properly. Given what you paid for the car, and what it looks to be worth, you may want to consider getting it valued, otherwise you could find yourself out of pocket  where there to be an accident.

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Re: classic insurance
« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2010, 07:57:49 »
Thanks James. Who would do a valuation for me
Reg
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Re: classic insurance
« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2010, 01:08:05 »
All I had to do was state a value that I thought my car was worth, they asked for several pictures did their research of market conditions and I was good.

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Re: classic insurance
« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2010, 04:09:46 »
try ASSET TRUST too. They are a brokers and have always found me fantastic FULL cover.

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Re: classic insurance
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2010, 06:38:01 »
First, check your potential insurer needs a valuation. It is possible that some may not realise they'll get 'book price' for their car if something happens and that they need a valuation to get the full price. Footman James, for example, will insure without a valuation (but do want a few photos), but will only pay 'book price' whatever that is. They need a valuation for an accurate insurance figure. I'd say that anyone has has a really good car must have a valuation if they want to be properly insured. Otherwise should something go wrong one is going to be stuck in a negotiation about what the car would have been worth before it was stolen, or before the refuse truck rolled over it. I can't see how an insurer can pay a good price if the car has gone or is unrecognisable.

I know of 3 places that can do a valuation. I used Roger Edwards in N London. V helpful chaps. Michael at Silver Arrows will also do it, as will the guys at Chelsea Cars in Wandsworth.

I think if I had your car, Reggie, I'd definitely get a valuation.
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Re: classic insurance
« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2010, 08:33:24 »
James, you might add Colin Ferns to your list.....!

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Re: classic insurance
« Reply #11 on: July 17, 2010, 12:48:21 »
Of course!

Just out of interest, what might one charge for a valuation as I think that info might be helpful to some.

I know what Roger Edwards charged, but wouldn't like to post that figure here as I'm sure it may have changed.

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Re: classic insurance
« Reply #12 on: July 17, 2010, 13:19:55 »
I'm with Heritage insurance and they base the agreed value on the price paid together with photos of each side and under hood. If they are not convinced they then ask for a valuation. They did this with my left hooker so, Reg,  you would probably need to do the same.
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Re: classic insurance
« Reply #13 on: July 20, 2010, 21:18:19 »
I used Lancaster for my recently acquired 230 SL, very helpful Fully comp ( 3,000 miles, drive to work, wife insured) all for £ 128 - guaranteed/ agreed value as well ( 25K).

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Re: classic insurance
« Reply #14 on: September 01, 2010, 17:52:27 »
I went with hegarty in the end, £30k value - £240, had to send photos of car, but i had plenty, so no problem.
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