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Online Insurance Quotes

Post by Aggie » Thu Jan 23, 2020 8:04 pm

Hi all

I've been online over the last few days looking for insurance quotes. I've visited many sites including comparison sites. When asked to enter my registration number in order to find my vehicle details, the sites are telling me that the registration number is not recognised. It is a private plate (L333 ALP).

I've tried entering the details manually. Alpina, recognised, first year of registration, recognised. When I try to enter the model, both E46 and B3S not recognised. I thought insurance companies obtained this information from DVLA. Has anyone else experienced this issue whilst trying to obtain quotes ONLINE? I thought this was supposed to be the easy way of obtaining quotes instead of having a phone strapped to your ear listening to crap music whilst on hold. :wall2 :wall2 :wall2 :wall2
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Lee Agutter
2003 E46 B3S Vert. #088
1996 E36 328i (Sold)
1994 Mercedes W124 E280 (Sold)
1989 Peugeot 405 Mi16 (Sold)
1986 Ford Fiesta XR2 (Sold). Wished I'd kept it!!
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Re: Online Insurance Quotes

Post by AG » Thu Jan 23, 2020 9:02 pm

There's no point going through comparison sites with an Alpina, most don't recognise the car type or refer to the base model (or another the reg seems to point them to).

You are better of going direct to a specialist broker such as A Plan as they know the cars and they know what to quote and who to get the prices from.
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Re: Online Insurance Quotes

Post by Norrie » Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:17 pm

Firstly I commend to you A Plan call Carlie Norwell 01635 874646 they will match the insurer to your vehicle and it will be identified on the Policy document as an ALPINA. I have used them since I got mine and would not look anywhere else personally.

Ironically I received an unsolicited call from Aviva claiming I had applied for a quote. I think they may have lifted my details from a show I attended. However she proceeds to say "your 750i BMW insurance". I attempt to explain its a B7 ALPINA 4.4 V8 supercharged. After a lot of key board tapping at her end she says " if you get a D3 we can insure you", but we don't have a B7 in our system thanks for calling.
E65 B7 4.4 V8 supercharged No 106 (1 of 11 B7 built for UK)
F22 M235i - everyday driver
E 39 523i sold May 2023
E92 325i - written off by X5 I was not driving!
E92 335D Twin Turbo - sold to Sytner Alpina
E 60 - 525D new - sold to Cooper BMW
E 60 - 530D new - sold at auction
E 39 - 520i new - sold at auction
E 30 - 316i new Touring - sold at auction
Audi A6 2.5 Tdi had 2
Audi Coupe GT 1986 new
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Re: Online Insurance Quotes

Post by Aggie » Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:39 pm

Hi Norrie

I hope you are well. Many thanks for the advice, I'll give them a call closer to my renewal date. My wife has used A Plan for the house insurance.
Regards
Lee Agutter
2003 E46 B3S Vert. #088
1996 E36 328i (Sold)
1994 Mercedes W124 E280 (Sold)
1989 Peugeot 405 Mi16 (Sold)
1986 Ford Fiesta XR2 (Sold). Wished I'd kept it!!
1989 Mk1 Fiat Uno Turbo (Rusted away)

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Re: Online Insurance Quotes

Post by Fast3000 » Fri Jan 24, 2020 1:10 am

Have used A-Plan for a couple of years for the B3S. This year using One Call which seem ok. Found them via Uswitch where I was able to also find a e46 b3s vert by manually entering the details..
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2015 BMW 320d F30 ED Sport (70mpg)
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2011, 2016, 2018 - Kia Sportage (Rolls Royce customer care)
2007 BMW Z4M E86 Coupe (Animal)
2006 Audi A4 B7 2.0T (Good car)
2001 VW Golf GTI MK4 (Meh)
1994 Ford Escort 1.6 Zetec (light n dandy)
1992 Fiat Tipo GT (Fun car)
1991 Ford Orion 1.6 Ghia (beefy engine)
1984 Ford Fiesta 1.1L (Audio more expensive then car)

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Re: Online Insurance Quotes

Post by Norrie » Sat Jan 25, 2020 12:50 pm

Lee - only use the A Plan number I have given as that is the specific Branch who deal with ALPINA and BMW insurance.
E65 B7 4.4 V8 supercharged No 106 (1 of 11 B7 built for UK)
F22 M235i - everyday driver
E 39 523i sold May 2023
E92 325i - written off by X5 I was not driving!
E92 335D Twin Turbo - sold to Sytner Alpina
E 60 - 525D new - sold to Cooper BMW
E 60 - 530D new - sold at auction
E 39 - 520i new - sold at auction
E 30 - 316i new Touring - sold at auction
Audi A6 2.5 Tdi had 2
Audi Coupe GT 1986 new
Mitsubishi Gallant & Sigma
Honda accord 2.2 coupe
Ford Escort 1.6 worst car in the world

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Re: Online Insurance Quotes

Post by Aggie » Sun Jan 26, 2020 11:52 am

Norrie

Noted. Many thanks. Number saved in my phone.
Regards
Lee Agutter
2003 E46 B3S Vert. #088
1996 E36 328i (Sold)
1994 Mercedes W124 E280 (Sold)
1989 Peugeot 405 Mi16 (Sold)
1986 Ford Fiesta XR2 (Sold). Wished I'd kept it!!
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Re: Online Insurance Quotes

Post by b0ardgamer » Sun Jan 26, 2020 6:51 pm

I'm sure A Plan offer an excellent service, but for me they were eye-wateringly expensive. I ended up with LV= and they seem excellent at a good price.

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Re: Online Insurance Quotes

Post by Norrie » Sun Jan 26, 2020 7:23 pm

I think as with many things the devil is in the detail. Its virtually impossible two compare quotes which may or may not contain the same offering. I think A Plan works for some and I accept it may not for others. I am a risk adverse person, perhaps to the point of obsession to that extent I look for a Policy which I think will cover every potential eventuality. Might I have got a cheaper quote, sure, but how confident am I that when the crunch comes I will be satisfied with the outcome?

We all have to make out own choice and whatever works for each individual is best for them.
E65 B7 4.4 V8 supercharged No 106 (1 of 11 B7 built for UK)
F22 M235i - everyday driver
E 39 523i sold May 2023
E92 325i - written off by X5 I was not driving!
E92 335D Twin Turbo - sold to Sytner Alpina
E 60 - 525D new - sold to Cooper BMW
E 60 - 530D new - sold at auction
E 39 - 520i new - sold at auction
E 30 - 316i new Touring - sold at auction
Audi A6 2.5 Tdi had 2
Audi Coupe GT 1986 new
Mitsubishi Gallant & Sigma
Honda accord 2.2 coupe
Ford Escort 1.6 worst car in the world

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Re: Online Insurance Quotes

Post by Aggie » Sat Feb 22, 2020 5:30 pm

Hi All

I've just renewed my policy with A-Plan. I used the number Norrie gave me and they've come up trumps. Beatrice was very helpful and couldn't do enough to help. My renewal quote from my current company came in at £444, an increase of £60. A-Plan have just insured me with a significant reduction in my excess for £280. Best news i have in ages. :D :D :D :D . Many thanks Norrie for the recommend.
Regards
Lee Agutter
2003 E46 B3S Vert. #088
1996 E36 328i (Sold)
1994 Mercedes W124 E280 (Sold)
1989 Peugeot 405 Mi16 (Sold)
1986 Ford Fiesta XR2 (Sold). Wished I'd kept it!!
1989 Mk1 Fiat Uno Turbo (Rusted away)

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Re: Online Insurance Quotes

Post by Norrie » Sun Feb 23, 2020 2:41 pm

Lee, thanks for your kind words. I am always worried that when I post suggestions people might think "what does he know about it". But they are just suggestions and I am pleased it worked for you.
E65 B7 4.4 V8 supercharged No 106 (1 of 11 B7 built for UK)
F22 M235i - everyday driver
E 39 523i sold May 2023
E92 325i - written off by X5 I was not driving!
E92 335D Twin Turbo - sold to Sytner Alpina
E 60 - 525D new - sold to Cooper BMW
E 60 - 530D new - sold at auction
E 39 - 520i new - sold at auction
E 30 - 316i new Touring - sold at auction
Audi A6 2.5 Tdi had 2
Audi Coupe GT 1986 new
Mitsubishi Gallant & Sigma
Honda accord 2.2 coupe
Ford Escort 1.6 worst car in the world

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