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Insurance companies won't quote??

JustJude78
JustJude78 Posts: 1 Newbie
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in Insurance & life assurance
Hi,

I am trying to get quotes for my car insurance that is up next month but am finding some companies are refusing to give me a quote when I have never had a problem before. I have changed my car in the last year but only to a 1.4 Fiesta, could this be a reason??

Thanks for your help in advance.

:)

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  • opinions4u
    opinions4u Posts: 19,411 Forumite
    A bigger engine could be an issue.

    Try comparing the meerkat etc rather than trawling through individual companies.

    Then you can get a clearer indication of likely price range and which companies to avoid.
  • huckster
    huckster Posts: 5,524 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    edited 4 January 2011 at 7:20PM
    JustJude78 wrote: »
    Hi,

    I am trying to get quotes for my car insurance that is up next month but am finding some companies are refusing to give me a quote when I have never had a problem before. I have changed my car in the last year but only to a 1.4 Fiesta, could this be a reason??

    Thanks for your help in advance.

    :)

    What is your age and first part of your postcode.

    It could be to do with the postcode address where the car is normally kept. If Insurers have bad experience of the area, they might not want to quote. I doubt it would be anything to do with the car being a 1.4 Fiesta.
    The comments I post are personal opinion. Always refer to official information sources before relying on internet forums. If you have a problem with any organisation, enter into their official complaints process at the earliest opportunity, as sometimes complaints have to be started within a certain time frame.
  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 120,707 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Insurers have become less tolerant of higher risk areas and higher risk individuals recently. Are you in a higher risk area or have higher risk issues?
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
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