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Classic BMW Insurance

Post by bluestreak56 » Mon Jan 12, 2015 5:10 pm

Well its been over 3 years since my last classic car and I cant remember what the rules were on BMW classic car insurance.

As I recall some companies deem any over 10 years to be classic and some are over 15 years?

Also any recommendations? Have tried Lancaster and Footman James as these guys came up cheapest for me years ago on my Scirocco / E24 but now looking at E38s...

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Re: Classic BMW Insurance

Post by inkey$ » Mon Jan 12, 2015 5:15 pm

Highly recommend General Accident. Got my 16 year old E36 Breadvan covered by them, although when I come to renew I'll be supplying an agreed value certificate from Munich Legends.

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Re: Classic BMW Insurance

Post by ChrisKnottIns » Mon Jan 12, 2015 5:16 pm

The acceptable age varies between insurers. Some true classic providers will want to see that the car is a second vehicle, garaged, limited mileage, etc - like collectors cars. You will find providers who'll quote other scenarios with varying prices.

Best to start phoning around and do your own comparison - sorry to not be more help.

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Re: Classic BMW Insurance

Post by original guvnor » Mon Jan 12, 2015 6:41 pm

My Z4MC has been covered by classicline for three years now.

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Re: Classic BMW Insurance

Post by bluestreak56 » Mon Jan 12, 2015 8:10 pm

Thanks guys, it was useful as always :thumbsup:

Now I just have to convince the family I need / can accomodate a 4th car and that being an E38! :(
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Re: Classic BMW Insurance

Post by bluestreak56 » Wed Jan 14, 2015 12:36 pm

Just in case anyone is interested. So far everyone is coming up at £650+ except for ...

Footman James £230.
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Re: Classic BMW Insurance

Post by ChrisKnottIns » Wed Jan 14, 2015 12:39 pm

Those don't sound like classic rates to me. Maybe they're everyday car rates?
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Re: Classic BMW Insurance

Post by bluestreak56 » Wed Jan 14, 2015 12:42 pm

ChrisKnottIns wrote:Those don't sound like classic rates to me. Maybe they're everyday car rates?
I agree, the others sound like they were quoting regular rates (especially those upward of £1000!)
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Re: Classic BMW Insurance

Post by ChrisKnottIns » Wed Jan 14, 2015 12:45 pm

Did we quote dare I ask?
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Re: Classic BMW Insurance

Post by bluestreak56 » Wed Jan 14, 2015 12:47 pm

ChrisKnottIns wrote:Did we quote dare I ask?
Havnt tried you guys yet, but will have a look.
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Re: Classic BMW Insurance

Post by ChrisKnottIns » Wed Jan 14, 2015 12:49 pm

If you want to PM me your number I can get someone to call you. No pressure.
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