Insurance and Track Days

Insurance and Track Days

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bruce fielding

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2,244 posts

287 months

Monday 6th December 2004
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Following on from Pete's blinding deal with Footman James, I called them to see what they would quote me to be told that although the premium was lower, they didn't do track day insurance on Atoms!

So even though AON is more expensive, the track day insurance is the clincher for me - at £25 extra per track day, I don't think we'll find better ...

...unless someone already has!

coot

59 posts

257 months

Monday 6th December 2004
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Hi Bruce,

That saved me a call!
Think I'll stick with the 200 premium over FJ, at 450 quid its still good value.

Gave the car a quick blast yesterday, just goggles and a hat - car in front threw up a stone that hit me on the side of the head, thought I'd been shot!
Helmet on at all times methinks...

Peter.

bruce fielding

Original Poster:

2,244 posts

287 months

Monday 6th December 2004
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What was your quote from them? And how much for track days?

mullerr

47 posts

238 months

Monday 6th December 2004
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I'm with Adrian Flux and paying just over 200 squids for my 160. This excludes track day cover. I don't somehow think they do trackday cover.

coxm

174 posts

240 months

Tuesday 7th December 2004
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Cor, we are being done: nearly £800 for the two of us, but that is with one of us in Fulham and with a £40k claim last year. Includes track days.

MC

ross.mcw

393 posts

262 months

Tuesday 7th December 2004
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mullerr said:
I'm with Adrian Flux and paying just over 200 squids for my 160. This excludes track day cover. I don't somehow think they do trackday cover.

When I originally tried Adrian Flux back in 2000/2001, they really weren't much help at all whereas FJ were great.

Although FJ don't include (or even offer) trackday cover, I can't recommend them highly enough for the level of service they gave me.

The included breakdown cover saved me a couple of times as well!

Cheers, Ross.

bruce fielding

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2,244 posts

287 months

Wednesday 8th December 2004
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Adrian Flux - what stars!

Over a ton cheaper than AON for fully comp, £54 for unlimited track days and lots of add-on bells and whistles too!

Ta for the tip!

Edited to add that I've just spoken to their Club and Group schemes guy and they're now on board for discounts for Ariel Atom Owners Club members - i.e. anyone that owns one! Richard - might be worth a call...

>> Edited by bruce fielding on Wednesday 8th December 11:03

Bruce Fielding

Original Poster:

2,244 posts

287 months

Wednesday 8th December 2004
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Official confirmation of the Adrian Flux Discount:

Adrian Flux Insurance Services are pleased to offer their competitively priced policies to all Ariel Atom Owners, which can include track day use if required.

In addition, as club members we are offering our generous Club Discount of up to 15% - available with certain insurers.

Why choose Adrian Flux Insurance Services?

We are an established independent intermediary with 30 years experience in the Specialist and non-Specialist Motor Insurance Market. Over that time our name has become synonymous with competitive premiums and a friendly and efficient service.

If you are an Ariel Atom Owner please call our National Quote Line on 08700 777 888. Our trained staff are on hand to deal with your enquiry. The office is staffed from 9:00am to 7:00pm Monday to Friday and 9:00am to 4:00pm on Saturdays.

Alternatively visit our website: www.adrianflux.co.uk

ross.mcw

393 posts

262 months

Wednesday 8th December 2004
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Nice one Bruce, that sounds good. I'll certainly check with them before buying insurance for my new Atom.

coot

59 posts

257 months

Wednesday 8th December 2004
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Result for me, £350 inc unlimited trackdays, 5K Miles, 200 excess ( not sure if this increases with the trackday, have to confirm! )

Cheers Bruce, I'll think of this as a discount on the car!

Peter.

bruce fielding

Original Poster:

2,244 posts

287 months

Wednesday 8th December 2004
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The excess goes up to £2k but that's the case with all these policies...

atom290

1,015 posts

262 months

Wednesday 8th December 2004
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I wish mine was that cheap!

bruce fielding

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2,244 posts

287 months

Wednesday 8th December 2004
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My premium's based on the car being valued at £28k. Apparently someone was valuing a track car similar to an Atom at £100k for insurance purposes . I imagine that they probably would pay a pretty penny for that.

How much do you have yours down for for insurance purposes, Jon?

atom290

1,015 posts

262 months

Thursday 9th December 2004
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Despite the 6 figure build cost, I could probably rebuild a new car for 55-60k so i have it insured for that amount.

The majority of the development costs have been made, but I wouldnt use the rover engine this time!!

I tried to get it insured for £100k and no-one would! Ive done mine through Competition Car Insurance, but they require a race license, but it is covered on track which is nice

bruce fielding

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2,244 posts

287 months

Thursday 9th December 2004
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Just sorted mine out - premium for an old fart living on the front line in Central London running an Atom worth £28k with a £300 xs (up to £2k for trackdays) was just £443 including unlimited track days - RESULT!!!

Bruce Fielding

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2,244 posts

287 months

Thursday 9th December 2004
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Yes, yes, Stephan... you're wonderful! We owe you a drink

display2u

188 posts

248 months

Thursday 9th December 2004
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Bruce, I'd up the value if I were you, the replacement cost will be more like 32k
mark

ross.mcw

393 posts

262 months

Thursday 23rd December 2004
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Hi Bruce,

Do you have a contact at Adrian Flux? I just rang them and they seemed a bit clueless to be honest.

They offered £390 fully comp which isn't bad, but said that only included 10% discount and trackdays would be an extra £50 per trackday.

They didn't seem to have any realy knowledge of the text you've quoted from them above - do you have that in an email you can forward to me?

Cheers, Ross.

Bruce Fielding

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2,244 posts

287 months

Thursday 23rd December 2004
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Yes I do. It's on its way...

I have a suspicion that with the exception of those on PH, the best people aren't always at their desks the week before Christmas!

ross.mcw

393 posts

262 months

Thursday 23rd December 2004
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Thanks Bruce - not received it yet though...

Are you sure yours and Pete's deal with them included unlimited trackday cover for a single payment of £54?

Cheers, Ross.