Start new thread in this topic | Flip this thread | Refresh the display

This is page 1 of 1 (This thread has 4 messages.)

Mumsnet has not checked the qualifications, experience, or professional insurance of anyone posting on Mumsnet and cannot be held responsible for any advice given on the site. Free legal advice is available from a Citizen's Advice Bureau, and the Law Society can supply a list of local solicitors.

car insurance for teenagers

(4 Posts)
Add message | Report | Message poster
Pacific Thu 14-Feb-13 18:35:57

I am going to repeat this thread in 'teenagers' in the hope of getting some answers there too.

DH and DS are classic car nuts and have been offered an excellent buy for a classic car (1972 MG midget)for DS.

Stumbling block is insurance. He is only 17 and currently a learner but we are trying to get quotes for after he passes his test.

We have tried the comparison sites and are getting quotes between £1500 and £2000 ie more than the car is worth.

Does anyone have any ideas how we can keep DS on the road after passing his test at a reasonable price?

Add message | Report | Message poster
MrsMiniversCharlady Thu 14-Feb-13 21:21:04

Those quotes do sound quite reasonable I'm afraid sad

Add message | Report | Message poster
Beamur Thu 14-Feb-13 21:24:14

We got quoted over £800 for about 3 months cover for a 17 yr old learner on an elderly Skoda. Most insurance companies just don't want your business.

Add message | Report | Message poster
malovitt Thu 14-Feb-13 21:29:45

My son passed his test at seventeen but the quotes we got for a group 1 car (Citroen C1) were ridiculous - £4500 was the cheapest, and even that had a £1500 excess. It's one of the disadvantages of living in Central London I suppose. We are going to wait a few years until he is 20 and try again.

Start new thread in this topic | Flip this thread | Refresh the display

This is page 1 of 1 (This thread has 4 messages.)

Add your message here

To post you need a valid nickname and password. Log in if you are a returning member, or join for free.

If you have forgotten your nickname or your password, you can get a reminder.

Talk: Customise | Unanswered messages | Getting started | Acronyms | FAQs

Threads: Active | I'm on | I'm watching | I started | Last 15 minutes | Last hour | Last Day