insurance quotes

**mparks8590** · 10th November 2010, 09:55

just got my renewal quote through - £375 is cheapest.....

last year £250

nothing different from last year........no claims, no accidents etc

is this happening to others?

has the world gone mad......?

**John LE** · 10th November 2010, 09:59

Nope, the UK forgot how to drive in the winter last year leading to an increase in accidents. Of course you know who the insurers pass those costs onto

**mparks8590** · 10th November 2010, 10:10

thats maybe the case

maybe that explains why the 4 x 4 we have has actually stayed pretty much the same....albeit more expensive than the vec

I'm just amazed it can go up 50% , i'm glad i'm not a teenager, i heard on the radio the other day that some youngster was paying £22000 to insure a Jag......the world surely has gone crazy.....

i dearly hope the insurance companies are not rebuilding profits post the banking crisis????????? who know??? do we have any moles in insurance companies?

**WilliamLX** · 10th November 2010, 10:16

Have you shopped around? I rarely renew insurance as with the exception of 2 years in my 24 years for driving, I have been able to get significantly better quotes from a different company. I renew in March and I dread to think what it will cost. The Vectra is a higher insurance group than the Mondeo I had last March, and the cost increases will have worked through the system. N. Ireland is also the most expensive part of the UK for insurance and with the least choice available

. Rip off merchants.

**mparks8590** · 10th November 2010, 10:21

yes

i've wrung the neck off the meerkat

tweeked the moustache off the singing comparator

firmly kicked the red telephone with wheels into touch

they all come up with pretty much the same

it feels like a cartel to be honest, price fixing maybe????......does anyone else think similarly?

**chewy71** · 10th November 2010, 10:22

does seem stupidly high - a diesel hatchback for a 38 yr old, no accidents or convictions, full no claims and i'm £430. Gone up loads. If they had to compete hard for the business it would be a different story.
I know of people who work for AXA and their bonuses are similar to that of bankers - THAT'S where your money is going folks. It's disgusting that people who do the real jobs that deserve bonus (nurse / firemen - maybe the odd copper) don't get it, just the self financing filth who effectively now run the country.

**F33F33** · 10th November 2010, 11:04

My renewal came through.... £1185 fully comp! :|

25 / 4 years no claims / Lancashire

**WilliamLX** · 10th November 2010, 11:07

Originally Posted by F33F33

My renewal came through.... £1185 fully comp! :|

Ooops, age, claim history, area???? Now you have me worried as I have a 150 1.9CDTi.

**F33F33** · 10th November 2010, 11:14

Originally Posted by WilliamLX

Ooops, age, claim history, area???? Now you have me worried as I have a 150 1.9CDTi.

Edited

But if i go with some place else, £575

**keefy*2010** · 10th November 2010, 11:23

Originally Posted by mparks8590

yes

i've wrung the neck off the meerkat

tweeked the moustache off the singing comparator

firmly kicked the red telephone with wheels into touch

they all come up with pretty much the same

it feels like a cartel to be honest, price fixing maybe????......does anyone else think similarly?

Have U tried LV Liverpool Victoria
Full N/C. 57 plate 1.9CDTi Elite Estate £234 July Renew
Wifes 53 Plate Siggy 2.0DTi Elite £271 Full N/C November Renew
Remember this Government hid a Tax increase on insurance premiums in their emergency budget