Beware of this insurer.

David Edmonds · 24th May 2024, 17:59

I received this morning a letter from Peter S. Taylor inviting me to renew insurance cover for my Rover 75. Last years premium was £127.94, but this year they have increased it to £237.38, a difference of £109.44.

I noticed that despite being insured with them for several years I was not entitled to any No Claims Bonus. On asking why this was so I was told that they do not include this for classic cars. I originally purchased cover from this company after seeing their advert in Practical Classics magazine!

I soon decided to seek cover elsewhere and was then informed there would be a cancellation fee of£50 if I did not renew my policy. I was becoming slightly miffed by this stage, and replied that if they stole £50 from me I would notify the national press and this forum. After supposedly consulting with his manager the chap on the end of the line said I would not have to pay and the account was now closed. Does anyone know if this behaviour is legal? It seems pretty dubious to me.

24th May 2024, 17:59	#1
David Edmonds Regular poster Rover 75 Diesel Saloon, Rover 75 2.0 Litre Petrol Saloon Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Worcester Posts: 56 Thanks: 45 Thanked 13 Times in 5 Posts	Beware of this insurer. I received this morning a letter from Peter S. Taylor inviting me to renew insurance cover for my Rover 75. Last years premium was £127.94, but this year they have increased it to £237.38, a difference of £109.44. I noticed that despite being insured with them for several years I was not entitled to any No Claims Bonus. On asking why this was so I was told that they do not include this for classic cars. I originally purchased cover from this company after seeing their advert in Practical Classics magazine! I soon decided to seek cover elsewhere and was then informed there would be a cancellation fee of£50 if I did not renew my policy. I was becoming slightly miffed by this stage, and replied that if they stole £50 from me I would notify the national press and this forum. After supposedly consulting with his manager the chap on the end of the line said I would not have to pay and the account was now closed. Does anyone know if this behaviour is legal? It seems pretty dubious to me.