Insurance for buying an S2000
#1
Insurance for buying an S2000
Hi everyone.
At the risk of being branded with the "yoof" stereotype; I'm 22 years old, and after just under 5 years of driving and 2 years of saving, I am finally looking to buy a second car, which I've had my heart set on for a long time, the S2000.
Throughout the saving period, I've been conducting research on the construction of the car, and things to look out for whilst test driving.
My question is, how do people go about securing insurance for a test drive on a private sale? I've requested quotes from a number of temporary insurance services, only to have it revoked based on my age (under 25).
Does anybody know of any other options which I may have?
Thanks,
Karl.
At the risk of being branded with the "yoof" stereotype; I'm 22 years old, and after just under 5 years of driving and 2 years of saving, I am finally looking to buy a second car, which I've had my heart set on for a long time, the S2000.
Throughout the saving period, I've been conducting research on the construction of the car, and things to look out for whilst test driving.
My question is, how do people go about securing insurance for a test drive on a private sale? I've requested quotes from a number of temporary insurance services, only to have it revoked based on my age (under 25).
Does anybody know of any other options which I may have?
Thanks,
Karl.
#2
Registered User
Day insurance. www.confused.com/car-insurance/one-day
I bought my s at 20 now 23. Insurance aint too bad but it varies so vastly between people there is little point comparing.
I bought my s at 20 now 23. Insurance aint too bad but it varies so vastly between people there is little point comparing.
#5
Registered User
Do you have any friends of family who could drive it using trade insurance? Alternativly take a parent or someone over the age of 25 who can test drive it with you as a passenger? I know this isn't ideal but it looks like you are running out of options.
#7
Originally Posted by Karlosdranners' timestamp='1432065612' post='23618116
Thanks for the help
As you said, it varies so vastly.
Unfortunately I still can't get a quote with the link you provided.
As you said, it varies so vastly.
Unfortunately I still can't get a quote with the link you provided.
Do you have any friends of family who could drive it using trade insurance? Alternativly take a parent or someone over the age of 25 who can test drive it with you as a passenger? I know this isn't ideal but it looks like you are running out of options.
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#8
I can only assume it's to prevent opportunists under the age of 25 borrowing a car which they don't have the ability or respect to drive.
#9
I used https://www.insure4aday.co.uk/ when I bought my old Evo and most recently my S2000.
I'm a bit older a 32 now, but I believe they'll insure you if you're over 21.
I'm a bit older a 32 now, but I believe they'll insure you if you're over 21.
#10
Originally Posted by mikefifth' timestamp='1432066214' post='23618132
[quote name='Karlosdranners' timestamp='1432065612' post='23618116']
Thanks for the help
As you said, it varies so vastly.
Unfortunately I still can't get a quote with the link you provided.
Thanks for the help
As you said, it varies so vastly.
Unfortunately I still can't get a quote with the link you provided.
Do you have any friends of family who could drive it using trade insurance? Alternativly take a parent or someone over the age of 25 who can test drive it with you as a passenger? I know this isn't ideal but it looks like you are running out of options.
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If selling privately (and currently I am) I wouldn't be too keen on letting my car go out on a test drive without me!
You may have to go to a dealer and take one or two out for drives to get a feel for them.
Then the one you have your eye on for sale privately - ask the owner to show you exactly what you want shown eg Vtec / progress up and down gears without effort etc