johnnyboy666 195 1 Cars Posted May 1, 2010 i've always fancied a 205 van, but i did a couple of insurance quotes yesterday to see how much it would cost to insure a 1.8 diesel XAD. now i assumed that because it has less seats and isnt a particularly sporty model that it might be relatively cheap. but it wasnt. £2k!! i'm 21 with 4 years ncb and been driving since i was 17 why the hell is it so expensive?? i'm seriously considering giving up on driving altogether. its too bloody expensive! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugit666 2 Posted May 1, 2010 where did you get your quotes from? I just got some on a 1.8d van. no security on it, kept on road. cheapest was £185. I'm a little older than you though at 32. Try vantrader website for some quotes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swordfish210 20 Posted May 1, 2010 I know a guy who tried to get his son insured on a 205 van for his 1st car and he got a simalarly high quote. The problem is the insurers think that because it's a van it will be full of tools or equipment the whole time and if it gets knicked then it will cost them a lot of money to replace the contents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyboy666 195 1 Cars Posted May 1, 2010 well just tried a quote on vantrader, and the one single quote was £3200 i give up, it was a nice idea but i think i'll get a tu instead theyre a lot cheaper to insure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryskid 193 Posted May 1, 2010 I know a guy who tried to get his son insured on a 205 van for his 1st car and he got a simalarly high quote. The problem is the insurers think that because it's a van it will be full of tools or equipment the whole time and if it gets knicked then it will cost them a lot of money to replace the contents. Surely normal insurance covers only the van not the contents! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
omega 82 Posted May 1, 2010 i dont think insurance companys like vans being insured for sd@p,they all think you running a trade out of it. i bought a transit for towing my race car and most off the main stream companys wouldnt touch me,i was running a jag but couldnt get insurance on a old transit!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites