classic car insurance question

Honest John Back Room » Motoring discussion
View Threaded
Mon 10 Aug 2009 21:59
classic car insurance question - captain chaos
I'm about to sell one of my toys after much soul searching. It's going to a good home and I was made an offer I really couldn't refuse.
The thing is, do you have to tell the insurance company you no longer have the vehicle? The reason I ask is I only renewed the policy a month ago and if I cancel there is no refund. It's highly likely I'll be getting something to replace it in the not too distant future which would be a simple case of change of vehicle on the policy.
Any suggestions?
Regards, cc.
Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Mon 10 Aug 2009 22:06
classic car insurance question - mike hannon
You have to tell them.
And in my experience you always regret taking 'an offer you can't refuse'.
Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Mon 10 Aug 2009 22:21
classic car insurance question - rtj70
You have to tell them. Imagine if the buyer does not insure and then has an accident. They will find you were the insured and you'll have all that sort out for a start.

I am sure if you contact the insurer you can agree something- there's no refund so maybe they can flag you as not having a car until you tell them you do once again.
Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Mon 10 Aug 2009 22:32
classic car insurance question - captain chaos
And in my experience you always regret taking 'an offer you can't refuse'.

I was rather hoping you wouldn't say that
I'll really miss it
Having second thoughts
Help!
Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Mon 10 Aug 2009 23:06
classic car insurance question - biker rob
Checked my classic policy - mentions it can be frozen if car is sold.
Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Mon 10 Aug 2009 23:25
classic car insurance question - Alby Back
I sold my Westfield seven years ago. I'm still in automotive mourning and it wasn't even a classic. Sob.....

:-(
Reply | Report as offensive | Link
Mon 10 Aug 2009 23:56
classic car insurance question - captain chaos
You should treat yourself to another toy, Humph.
SWMBO was quite surprised when I told her I was letting my baby go.
I swear I could hear carpets and curtains cogs whirring.
Must sort out a replacement PDQ... ;-)
Reply | Report as offensive | Link

We give you the low down on how to save on insurance, little-known tricks and tips, what insurance groups mean and how to use insurance aggregators to beat insurers.

Insurance group finder and how to save on insurance