The following companies I have used in the past so thought I would compile a short summary and rating on my dealings with them. I have just bought a 99 spec 300ZX so went back to them to see what they could do for me.

 

Lynbrook Insurance - Overall rating 0/10

 

I used Lynbrook to obtain quotes on my 1995 TT previously...just to compare with Footman James (who I normally use). They were not very competitive so in the end stuck with FJ.

 

This time around though I gave them the opportunity again. Called them up gave them all the details they needed and they wanted 24 hours to give me a quote. I wasn't especially upset by this but I delayed buying anything to give them a chance. 2 WEEKS later they called me offering me quotes. I told them it was utterly pointless calling me that late after contacting them as I had already sorted out insurance elsewhere. So they get 0/10

 

Footman James - 5/10

 

I have always used Footman James since owning a 300. I even had to claim through them once when the flood happened. They were fairly quick settling even though it was a lower amount than I expected. But I was pretty happy with their service.

 

However when coming to get a quote on my 99 spec they said they don't insure that particular model unless it is 20+ years old. I had my 1995 TT insured with them when it was under 20 years old so they missed a trick there. Also the advisor was quite rude when I questioned him asking if he was correct...as Dave from FJ sorted it out last time as they said the same thing with my 95 spec. I decided not to give them the chance this time.

 

Adrian Flux - 8/10

 

Adrian Flux have never ever ever been competitive for me. Always offered me ridiculous quotes in the past. This time it was a bit different. Adrian Flux placed my policy this time around with Equity Red Star (who I was also placed with when I insured through FJ on the 95 spec and 91 spec). No drama with the age of the car being a 1999 either. They would have got 10/10 had they given me any sort of club discount (which was never confirmed by the advisor despite me mentioning that we get it) and also the problem with them asking for my NCD proof even though it is a classic policy and it is not used on it.

 

 

I think in the future I will try to go direct to ERS and give them a go I think.

Edited November 17, 201510 yr by Sir Charles

Footman James - 10/10

 

Thought they were great tbh... I did a quote online, added extras such as the legal expenses, no cost salvage retention, drive to work benefit and agreed valuation. The website was easy to use and quote came out at £280 for the year. They even gave me a quick courtesy call to check everything was ok with the quote and the site. :thumbup1:

 

Right Choice Insurance Brokers on the other hand were appalling on the other hand. I was with them last year and they sent me a letter asking me to give them a call to discuss my renewal. After being on hold to their "dedicated renewals team" (without speaking to anyone at this point) for 20 mins, they cut me off! I rang their switch board number and told the woman what had happened and she was rude and just transferred me to the same number..... I was on hold for a further 40 MINS when a guy who was obviously depressed that he worked there finally answered. I just told him to lapse the policy because I was no longer interested in even finding out what they could renew at. When he asked why I basically told him that if I have to wait for an hour to speak to someone at a they are supposed to be fighting for my business then I dread to find out what they would be like if I rang up to claim. He then asked me if the reason I wanted to lapse the policy was down to poor service! :lol: