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Gregor

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Registered: 28th Nov 03
Location: Paisley, Renfrewshire
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3rd Dec 03 at 20:14

Hi there,

First off , cracking site and forum - plenty of wicked looking motors on here

As the topic title says , I'm looking for help/advice on my first car (which should be a corsa!)

I'm 16 at the moment , 17 in april 2004 and at the moment have been checking out insurance quotes online . The best quote I have had is £1500 , on a 1.2 Corsa Merit - that was with direct line .

I know that young drivers are quoted highly because of the risk they are on the roads - but £1500 is taking the piss innit ?

Do any of you know some good insurance companys specifically for drivers at 17?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers
G

SXi_Tim

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Registered: 11th Mar 03
Location: South Yorkshire Drives: RS3, LET B
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3rd Dec 03 at 20:16

that is actually quite a good price for ur age.....

Marc

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Registered: 11th Aug 02
Location: York
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3rd Dec 03 at 20:17

tesco will beat that probobly.

CORSA NUT

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Registered: 3rd Aug 01
Location: Wirral
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3rd Dec 03 at 20:18

Yep that's good for 17.Bend over and take it like an ermmm man

Daimo B

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3rd Dec 03 at 20:19

quote:
Originally posted by escortgti.com
I know that young drivers are quoted highly because of the risk they are on the roads - but £1500 is taking the piss innit ?

Unfortunatly, young drivers are high risk and generally drive too fast, espeically for their experience. Hence why the insurance is so high.

Give it a few years and it'll come right down.

CORSA NUT

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Registered: 3rd Aug 01
Location: Wirral
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3rd Dec 03 at 20:19

Do what i did.Get a scooter till your 18 or 19

SXi_Tim

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Registered: 11th Mar 03
Location: South Yorkshire Drives: RS3, LET B
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3rd Dec 03 at 20:21

and fall off several times...lol

CORSA NUT

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3rd Dec 03 at 20:39

Yep

Daimo B

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Registered: 20th Mar 00
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3rd Dec 03 at 20:41

I've gone over the bonnet of a shogan (women bloody drivers

) and got knocked off by some twat who never stopped on my brand new (2 weeks old) bike, but touch wood, no serious ones yet.

Not bad for 4 odd years riding to london

(till 2morrow when i get knocked off

)

Wheres that plank of wood gone

SXi_Tim

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Registered: 11th Mar 03
Location: South Yorkshire Drives: RS3, LET B
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3rd Dec 03 at 20:49

i wrote mine off when a woman in an astra hit me, think she was in more of a state than i was

stevegreetham

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Registered: 30th Oct 03
Location: Grimsby/Sheffield
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3rd Dec 03 at 22:56

am 17 m8, gettin insurance was a right bugger. i ended up goin wiv NFU (before u ask i am not a farmer)
These are pretty good, they are allowing me to mod my car aslong as i dont touch the engine and my fee will not rise (aslong as the value doesnt exceed 30 grand lol <===== asif it would)
They also have a gd reputation 4 payin up.
Another point, they are allowing me to do a conversion when i have a years ncb.
Tesco were 2nd best tho m8

langey

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Registered: 7th Sep 03
Location: Wigan
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3rd Dec 03 at 23:14

your 17 and they are letting you mod your car?? how much you paying?? and how do i contact these???

Gregor

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Registered: 28th Nov 03
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4th Dec 03 at 08:08

Cheers for all the replies lads

What sort of quote did they give you ?

Craig6682

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Registered: 8th Apr 03
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4th Dec 03 at 08:15

Try Tesco mate. They do quite good insurance deals. I've done my 1st car for 1k TPFT with them.

Daimo B

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4th Dec 03 at 08:15

quote:
Originally posted by Daimo B

I've gone over the bonnet of a shogan (women bloody drivers ) and got knocked off by some twat who never stopped on my brand new (2 weeks old) bike, but touch wood, no serious ones yet.

Not bad for 4 odd years riding to london (till 2morrow when i get knocked off )

Wheres that plank of wood gone

I DONT BLOODY BELIEVE IT

Some dizzy asian bloke in a primera pulled straight out on me today. Swerved the bike but they caught me. Scuffs down the side, but tis bent my bloody centre stand so it wont sit flat now

Knew i should have stayed quiet

Ditch

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Registered: 29th Nov 02
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4th Dec 03 at 11:45

thats not funny

unlucky fella

Marc

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4th Dec 03 at 11:47

pmsl

Cybermonkey

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4th Dec 03 at 11:48

Tesco's are great when it comes to insuring new drivers. They are harsh when it comes to modifying though, keep the 1.2 for a couple of years, build up NCB and look after your car. Then you can move insurance companies and get a nicer car

Shauny9

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Registered: 2nd Jun 03
Location: Clayhall , Essex
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4th Dec 03 at 11:52

Im 18 witth CIS and paying over 1500 quid almost driving a year....

SuperHarry

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4th Dec 03 at 15:13

Alrite m8

i was 17 in july and got me insurance on a 1.2 merit from norwich union direct. I got 3rd party fire and theft for £1120 for the 12 months. Doesnt seem too bad compared to your quote and if I dont claim in the 1st year they sed it shud come down summit like 30- 40%!!

Goto norwich union website and u can get an online quote there.

Hope this helps ya

Gregor

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Registered: 28th Nov 03
Location: Paisley, Renfrewshire
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4th Dec 03 at 16:17

Hi,
Unlucky about the scotter mate - you cursed yourself!!!

Thanks for all the ideas I'm having a look now

What sort of area do you all live in . I live in an area which is really good for a low crime level - yet I still get these massive quotes !?

Kris TD

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Registered: 25th Mar 02
Location: Ware, Hertfordshire
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4th Dec 03 at 16:19

4 years ago when i first got my corsa when i was 17 is was going to cost 1700 quid fully comp to insure it, now im 20, still dont have any noclaims and i pay 740 a year fully comp, all mods listed.
you wont get anything much cheaper than that im afraid.

langey

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Registered: 7th Sep 03
Location: Wigan
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4th Dec 03 at 16:19

well try a small engine like 1L for a year and make sure u dont have any accidendts

Mase

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Registered: 16th Sep 01
Location: Derbyshire
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4th Dec 03 at 16:23

try norwich union cos they are high to start but with pass plus it knocks 52% off !!! which has bought mine down 2 £1289 fully comp with alloys declared on a 98 corsa 1.0. Pass plus is well worth it though in my opinion

Mase

Mikorsa16v

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Registered: 2nd Sep 02
Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex
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4th Dec 03 at 16:48

try www.endsleigh.co.uk cheaper rates for students, and other ppl

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