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al cope
 


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NFU Mutual and young drivers

Folks

last year I moved my wifes car insurance to NFU mutual (I was already with them), as they were one of a dwindling few that would cover a 17yr lad learning to drive. Part of the reason for going with NFU (along with price) was that after a year, they would give him, in his own right a years no claim bonus (OK, provided he hadn't claimed), plus had a pledge scheme that would assist with him getting cover in his own name at a "reasonable" (read less than a grand TPFT on a 1ltr Corsa). So, now just looking at a motor for him, I give NFU a call to get a better idea of insurance prices. Sorry, says the operative, we've closed our books to any new policies for under 25yr olds, had too many claims!

So, back to square one - using the crappy comparrison sites (which I hate as they get so many details wrong), cheapest so far for an 18yr old, just passed his test TPFT on a 1.1 8v Clio is £1400, a 1.1 Pug 206 is £1700. How the hell is a youngster supposed to get insurance.

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We have a nation of teenage drivers who fail to distinguish between a Playstation game and the real world. Crash car, press re-start and off you go mentality. Rolling Eyes
Furthermore, parents are paying for everything which prevents a sense of responsibility forming in the kids minds. Thud

Insurance companies want to make money and when they close their books it's because they are failing to accomplish this due to claims.

My first TPFT at 17yrs old was £350 on a £500 car. At this time, petrol was 35ppl and I earned £7 per DAY. Shocked

Perhaps your insurance quotes aren't that far removed from what I paid back then taking todays cost of living and pay rates into account. I paid for my own driving lessons by working, I bought my car with my own hard earned and I insured it myself. I was sh*it scared to have an accident and I paid attention to my responsibilities as a driver.
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When I was 19 I had an RS2000 escort, the insurance was £1400. I had a clean licence and no convictions. I am 32 now and the insurance on the D3 is £569.00 with NFU and that covers all drivers Shocked
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n1cktdv6 wrote:
When I was 19 I had an RS2000 escort, the insurance was £1400. I had a clean licence and no convictions. I am 32 now and the insurance on the D3 is £569.00 with NFU and that covers all drivers Shocked


How did you manage that, the NFU quoted me £550 with my wife and I on the policy and I am 38. Did you push for a discount.
  
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al cope
 


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As I've said, I'm with NFU, and for me and 'er indoors is 620 with protected no claims, if I wanted to add my now 18yr old, ADD £4000, so I dont see how you can have paid sub 600 for any driver.

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I just renewed the D3 at £350 (More Than) and that includes ALL modifications noted. Over 25s for drivers Razz
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Back on topic - not obvious, but try Direct Line - they insure my 17 year lad on SWMBO's Matiz - the delta between him being a named driver and not insured is just under £1000
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Al, I've just insured my 18 yr old with a 1.6 16v group 7 Renault Laguna for £1450 fully comp, this was through Norwich Union. Can't believe I'm happy with that price but my previous best was for £1700 with me as policy holder and him named driver. It might be worth looking at different, i.e. not your usual first car options.
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After SWMBO passed her test 3 years ago, she took a further series on lessons (4x 2 hours I think). That cover night time and motorway driving. They are DVLA backed/approved lessons and a DVLA certfifcate was issued afterwards (there's no additional test). It's called Pass Plus and details can be found here:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/Learn...DG_4022426

I believe a lot of insurers offer a discount if this course has been done. My wife didn't get a discount because she was a named driver on my policy.
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I have discussed Pass Plus with my lad as an option Thumbs Up
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al cope
 


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We have looked at this too, and does depend on balance of cost, as some motoring schools want 300 quid for pass plus, so if it doesnt save you at least this much, it isnt worth doing.

A look at different motors, apart from the usual first car models might be worth a try, as if its this close, he could probably have something better than a 1 ltr eurobox.

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The NFU is any driver over 25 Wink

However they diud let me put a 23 year old on for a weekend Thumbs Up

However I am paying £750 for just myself and my wife as named drivers on my D3 Shocked
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SN wrote:
the delta between him being a named driver and not insured is just under £1000


Sound like an answer for your math degree Steve Laughing
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JMC wrote:
.My first TPFT at 17yrs old was £350 on a £500 car. At this time, petrol was 35ppl and I earned £7 per DAY. Shocked
did they take into account the guy infront carrying the red flag and it cost me less than £250 to fully comp insure my D3 Wink  
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al cope
 


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this is getting past a joke Evil or Very Mad

I've tried most of the comparrison sites, and a few direct folks, and for an 18yr lad, just passed test, with 1 yr clean driving on his moms policy, on a 1.2 Clio or 1.2 Pug 206 (and even a 1Ltr Corsa), TPFT, quotes are approx £1600-£1700. It is, in effect, doubling the car price, as we had been looking in the 1700-2000 price range.

On some, PassPlus gives you discount, but typically 5-10%, which is less saving than it costs to take.

How's a youngster supposed to drive and get experience for gods sake. How do all the other kids I see driving do it, or are they not bothering with insurance (which is very likely given these sort of figures)

I was expecting something close on a grand as a starter, but this is barmy.

Al
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Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD 
 
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