Thread: Holy Crap

Originally Posted by Disco Steve

After getting the call about my Disco's head being blown
I got some even worse news my insurance for the year is going to cost $2800 just because i'm a young male driver. can any one suggest an insurance company
PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not knowing the state you live in does not help, but just take the time to ring around and you should get a better idea of prices.

Obviously age and previous driving history make a big difference.

Also the amount of cover asked for makes a difference ie market value, agreed value, accessories covered, excess, etc.

Hi Steve.

I used to have the same problem in the UK. Dont know if it works the same here but if you join an owners club over there they usually have deals with specialist insurance companies who are familiar with the vehicles, special editions, modifications, etc who offer a decent discount for being a member of the club. (Think they figure if you're 20 something and in a car club you'll be a geek). Cost me 30 pounds to join but saved over 500 so they can call me what they want. Even not being a club member but using a Land Rover or 4x4 specialist is worth a go.
Hope that helps. Good luck!

Do a search on insurance

There will be a good response

can feel your pain steve
i got a good agreed value and a reasonable premium outta shannons recently

think it was 950... ish, full comprehensive insurance on a tdi D1 of agreed value 17,000
24 yo male + 22 yo female as the declared drivers, neither of whom have clean accident records

good luck

I got a quote from NRMA today $4100 for a years worth of comprehensive insurance

As a younger driver with a Disco Tdi I had a good response with Allianz. That was 7 years ago though!

We also have a good run currently with NRMA

Also, as a last resort, try:
Just Car Insurance and
http://www.ecarinsurance.com.au/
(nonetheless, you do get what you pay for...)

-Alastair