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Classic insurance - Mini Cooper S

  • 25-01-2021 1:54pm
    #1
    Mini850
    Registered Users Posts: 297 ✭✭


    Hi All,

    Anyone have any idea what my chances are of getting classic insurance on my 2006 Mini Cooper S?

    Looked around but I've been out of the classic insurance loop for a good few years and never tried insuring a car so "young". So far, most of my enquiries have not thrown up anything positive

    Thanks, people.


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  • #2
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,085 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Mini850 wrote: »
    Hi All,

    Anyone have any idea what my chances are of getting classic insurance on my 2006 Mini Cooper S?

    Looked around but I've been out of the classic insurance loop for a good few years and never tried insuring a car so "young". So far, most of my enquiries have not thrown up anything positive

    Thanks, people.

    2006 is 15 years old. It's not classified as classic....


  • #3
    Mini850
    Registered Users Posts: 297 ✭✭Mini850


    listermint wrote: »
    2006 is 15 years old. It's not classified as classic....

    I understand that.

    Since posting, I found an old quote (2018) from Autoline who were willing to insure a Mini less than 20 years old on a classic (or limited mileage) policy.

    I've emailed again now to see if they are willing to do same now. We'll see how it goes.


  • #4
    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,744 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    15 years old is possible on a classic policy


  • #5
    cplwhisper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 797 ✭✭✭cplwhisper


    Henry Ford III wrote: »
    15 years old is possible on a classic policy

    Autolone/abbey were accepting a lot younger cars but their current criteria is -

    ROI Residents – A vehicle has to be 25+ years old; although consideration will be given on a bespoke basis.
NI Residents – A vehicle has to be 20+ years old; although consideration will be given on a bespoke basis.

    Your own insurer could do restrict mileage and suspension mid year option to allow pro-rata refund for periods off the road after at least 28-days continued.


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