Interesting...

....the conversation I had with Auntie Carole the other day, that is.

As I was sorting out the cover on the CBR, they asked me if I had a car as
well...

"Here we go...", I thought, but then they said: "We'll be doing combined car
and bike policies very soon, you see - would you like us to give you a ring
when it's all up and running?"

To which I said yes, given I've wanted a policy along these lines for a
while, and I'm not aware of anyone else that does it as of yet; if they do,
then I plead ignorance.

Gawd bless her... assuming the price reflects the fact I can't use both
vehicles at the same time, of course...

 

I tried them for the ShiteOldVolvo. They were uncompetitive on price,
and kept trying to push me to a fully-comp policy (on an 'H' plate
Volvo, FFS!).

They did mention the combined policy to me, and were doing the "Buy now,
we'll sort out a refund when we're up and running" thing.

I get the *feeling* (and I have no evidence to back this up) that they
are currently farming out the car insurance. The guy was *way* too
pushy, and I normally find the bike people pretty laid-back. And he
seemed a little confused over what company name to give me when he
answered the phone.
--
Nigel - Manufacturer of the "Champion-105" range of rearsets

WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
ZZR1100, Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"

 

Not classed as a classic yet then?

I had a very brief flirtation with a 200SX S13 a while back - got that
insured as a classic, and that was on a J plate... although to be fair, it's
probably a bit more sought after than a SOV.

Well, time will tell - I'll listen to what they have to say, anyway, if only
so as I can say 'feck off', in return.

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, JackH

They did mutter about that, but classic policies are too restrictive for
me. Especially the "Can't drive other motahs" bit, and the (at least on
my ShiteOldLandie) "No no-claims bonus" bit.
--
Nigel - Manufacturer of the "Champion-105" range of rearsets

WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
ZZR1100, Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"

 

Oh... well that was going to be my toy, next to the shite old diesel.

As it is, I've got the CBR to fulfil that gap, instead.

 

Nigel Eaton was seen penning the following ode to ... whatever:

What's the problem with the no NCB? The thing's hardly getting any
younger, is it?

And depending on the insurance you can get "can drive other motahs"
even on a classic policy. I'm pretty sure I've got it on the
ShiteOldRover's policy.

 

I'm waiting for this as well - it's been delayed because they're trying
to sort it out with the underwriters.

Like you, I can't wait. I have (counts fingers) six vehicles insured
with Aunty Carole, but I can only ride (or drive) one at a time....

 

Interesting. That's *exactly* the impression I got. A hell of a lot of
their bike insurance bods seem to be enthusiasts, too, which is nice.

 

If you're only insured on a classic policy for > 2 years, your NCB
lapses. Which will smart a bit when you buy a newer car.

--
Nigel - Manufacturer of the "Champion-105" range of rearsets

WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
ZZR1100, Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"