AndyKent
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I've always bought from a dealer so would be happier to do that tbh. And as I say, the hassle of selling the Golf at short notice would tempt me into just part-ex'ing it even if it means a bit less cash.
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AndyKent
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Just tried to get a quote with Chris Knott, you have to be 25 and have a years experience in a different 'suitably powerful' car. Gay 
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Daimo B
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Nowt wrong with the Astras on track.
I was highly impressed as a standard FWD road car. Takes some punishings.
Good point, gotta book another one before Donna sells hers... Brands hmmmmm.
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AndyKent
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Didn't say there was - its half the reason I want the car 
Just stuck on insurance a bit now, was hoping Chris Knott would come up trumps and knock the quote down to £1000 max. £1200 is a bit much tbh.
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Ojc
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Registered: 14th Nov 00
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Brentacre?
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AndyKent
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Will have a go with them, ta.
Considered flux but they are supposed to be useless aren't they?
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MarkM
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quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
See I would deffo get one from a dealer. They aren't any more expensive than private if you know how to deal with them, I should know I've bought 3 of the fucking things now 
Tips?
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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ollie speaks sense.
Astons ftw. Thats a 59plate with no pev owners, garunteed not to have twatted a kerb in the ice and be brand spankers with a warrenty.
Deprciation is all well and good but factor into that the fact the car comes with 4new tyres, new brakes front and rear, no MOT for 3years, no funny smells noises or lost keys etc and from a dealer you have legal comeback.
Not to mention the facelifts have a much nicer interior and nicer wheels.
Makes perfect sense.
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AndyKent
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Brentacre came up with £2200
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Gareth T
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I got quoted with directline with my partner on my claim as 1100 fully comp on the astra VXR
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Jambo
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flux ftw.
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AndyKent
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flux is about the only one left to try. Haven't tried direct line either actually, but don't hold out much hope.......will try now.
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Conway563
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Direct line wouldn't quote me on anything over a 1.6 until I was 25 so doubt you'll have much luck. LV were really good for me last year and heard other people have good experience with them
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Ben G
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andy, try greenlight insurance.
mines just over 1k with 3 NCB and 2 accidents and mods declared.
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Theham85
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Go wild, you only live once !
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Jake
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i dont know whats going on with brentacre these days, their customer service is second to none but their quotes have shot up lately. Try HIC
[Edited on 28-07-2009 by jake]
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Jambo
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Brentacre have never been competitive for me.
Probably a postcode thing
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CORSA NUT
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Registered: 3rd Aug 01
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Oliie i can't believe your so nieve to think you 'Played' a dealer Just by the fact you have bought 3 cars off them dosn't mean jack they just see you as a repeat customer so will be nicer to you.They are very skilled guys 
Trust me mate i used to work in the game and nobody EVER gets one over on a dealer..you might have got more out of them than the next guy but the dealer always wins.
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CORSA NUT
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That wasn't meant to sound nasty in any way BTW mate..
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Ojc
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quote:
Originally posted by CORSA NUT
Oliie i can't believe your so nieve to think you 'Played' a dealer Just by the fact you have bought 3 cars off them dosn't mean jack they just see you as a repeat customer so will be nicer to you.They are very skilled guys
Trust me mate i used to work in the game and nobody EVER gets one over on a dealer..you might have got more out of them than the next guy but the dealer always wins.
Played 
I mean I can negotiate a good deal and never pay list price?
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CORSA NUT
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You know what i meant
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CORSA NUT
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Plus no-one ever pays list price! Unless there retarded
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Ojc
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Oh know a lot of retards.
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AndyKent
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Blimey, Direct Line came up trumps, £1012 
Just off to try Flux now.
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AndyKent
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Well Flux have to call me back, filled in all the details with Greenlight so will see what they say.
Looks like my total loss claim last year is costing me dear though, even with protected no claims
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