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Mk7 9-seat insurance... HOW MUCH!!!???

Postby Deaks » Thu Oct 17, 2013 2:55 pm

Should I really be expecting to pay £850+ for fully comp when I have 11yrs no claims?

One company explained it's because of 9 potential passengers, and the liability for that many people in an accident.

Any help or suggestions?
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Re: Mk7 9-seat insurance... HOW MUCH!!!???

Postby limitedblack » Thu Oct 17, 2013 5:30 pm

Change the front twin to a single, then it becomes an mpv rather than minibus. £850 is quite cheap for a minibus :o
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Re: Mk7 9-seat insurance... HOW MUCH!!!???

Postby Deaks » Thu Oct 17, 2013 5:56 pm

Do I have to re-register it with DVLA if I change the seating? A couple of places I spoke to wanted to know what the reg doc said?
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Re: Mk7 9-seat insurance... HOW MUCH!!!???

Postby limitedblack » Thu Oct 17, 2013 6:18 pm

I did. In theory 9 seats is ok as you have only 8 passengers, but most places class it as 9. I think the log book will show M2 or something like that signifying a minibus.

I took out the rear 3 to start with and just insured it for 6 seats.
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Re: Mk7 9-seat insurance... HOW MUCH!!!???

Postby Deaks » Thu Oct 17, 2013 6:47 pm

How much difference did it make in the premium?
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Re: Mk7 9-seat insurance... HOW MUCH!!!???

Postby limitedblack » Thu Oct 17, 2013 7:04 pm

Er, well.... It's now a sport van with 8 seats - £457 direct line.
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