First MOT for my 75

Jay · 12th February 2011, 15:33

Since buying the 75 CDTi Contemp, last year, I booked it in for a full service and mot. Went through with flying colours and no advisories. Mechanis said it was a solid tidy motor.

Insurence in 3 weeks. Cheapest is still Swift Cover after searching compare sites and other companies I've seen mentioned on the forum. £90 more than last year

£440 basic. But with all the talk of insurence rises, its like being held to ransom for driving a car.
I even looked up insurence for a basic cheap run around and that was nearly £300.

Those days have gone.
At least I'm driving a car that makes me smile

celicaman · 12th February 2011, 15:37

Well done on MOT pass great feeling thats out of the way for another year, my insurance has gone up a bit too ..£30 another years NCB but still goes up.

chrissyboy · 12th February 2011, 15:41

well done jay ,im really pleased the car passed ,as not long ago having to have the clutch done ,,, well done mate ...

mimbo · 12th February 2011, 15:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay2112

Since buying the 75 CDTi Contemp, last year, I booked it in for a full service and mot. Went through with flying colours and no advisories. Mechanis said it was a solid tidy motor.

Insurence in 3 weeks. Cheapest is still Swift Cover after searching compare sites and other companies I've seen mentioned on the forum. £90 more than last year

£440 basic. But with all the talk of insurence rises, its like being held to ransom for driving a car.
I even looked up insurence for a basic cheap run around and that was nearly £300.

Those days have gone.
At least I'm driving a car that makes me smile

The cheapest car insurance I found was Churchill but it was still 25 quid more than what I paid last year, Tesco was not bad

Jay · 12th February 2011, 16:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrissyboy

well done jay ,im really pleased the car passed ,as not long ago having to have the clutch done ,,, well done mate ...

Cheers guys. Yeah, and finding a swiming pool in the spare wheel well. Usuall first year car stuff till you get to know the car.

pab · 12th February 2011, 17:03

Great to hear the car passed jay,but to be optimistic it always would,with decent maintenance these cars will impress most testers

Regarding insurance I have remained with direct line,no other company seems to compare,but I'm lucky enough to have a full NCB and a clean licence

mb010273 · 12th February 2011, 17:52

I can recommed SwiftCover.

I had a BIG accident (which frankly, I probably caused). I was sued left, right and centre. [I know, it's bad, please don't give me a row!]

They took care of the whole thing (from taking away my mangled Merc) to settling the £60k lawsuit I was hit with.

They might be cheap, but I found them to be excellent when it counted.

PS No, I don't work for them!

Jay · 12th February 2011, 18:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by pab

Great to hear the car passed jay,but to be optimistic it always would,with decent maintenance these cars will impress most testers
Regarding insurance I have remained with direct line,no other company seems to compare,but I'm lucky enough to have a full NCB and a clean licence

Have been with Direct Line in the past. May take a look again pab.
Edit: Just have. Over £900 eeeek

Quote:

Originally Posted by mb010273

I can recommed SwiftCover.

I had a BIG accident (which frankly, I probably caused). I was sued left, right and centre. [I know, it's bad, please don't give me a row!]

They took care of the whole thing (from taking away my mangled Merc) to settling the £60k lawsuit I was hit with.

They might be cheap, but I found them to be excellent when it counted.

PS No, I don't work for them!

Thanks 'mb'. Its good to have some positive feedback on Swiftcover, and how you were treated by them. Sorry to hear about the merc insident.

12th February 2011, 15:33	#1
Jay This is my second home Small....Far away Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 9,473 Thanks: 2,707 Thanked 2,060 Times in 1,194 Posts	First MOT for my 75 Since buying the 75 CDTi Contemp, last year, I booked it in for a full service and mot. Went through with flying colours and no advisories. Mechanis said it was a solid tidy motor. Insurence in 3 weeks. Cheapest is still Swift Cover after searching compare sites and other companies I've seen mentioned on the forum. £90 more than last year £440 basic. But with all the talk of insurence rises, its like being held to ransom for driving a car. I even looked up insurence for a basic cheap run around and that was nearly £300. Those days have gone. At least I'm driving a car that makes me smile __________________ ~Karma will help or hinder you. Therefore look positive for this day~

12th February 2011, 15:41	#3
chrissyboy This is my second home lovely little ford focus. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: East Dulwich Posts: 7,877 Thanks: 2 Thanked 82 Times in 68 Posts	well done jay ,im really pleased the car passed ,as not long ago having to have the clutch done ,,, well done mate ... __________________ [ I'm really confused. -I keep dreaming I'm an insomniac

12th February 2011, 15:37	#2
celicaman Loves to post Rover 75 Contemporary SE 1.8T Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newton-Le-Willows Posts: 285 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well done on MOT pass great feeling thats out of the way for another year, my insurance has gone up a bit too ..£30 another years NCB but still goes up.

12th February 2011, 17:03	#6
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	Great to hear the car passed jay,but to be optimistic it always would,with decent maintenance these cars will impress most testers Regarding insurance I have remained with direct line,no other company seems to compare,but I'm lucky enough to have a full NCB and a clean licence

12th February 2011, 17:52	#7
mb010273 Newbie MG ZT 180 2.5L V6 Auto Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Inverness Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I can recommed SwiftCover. I had a BIG accident (which frankly, I probably caused). I was sued left, right and centre. [I know, it's bad, please don't give me a row!] They took care of the whole thing (from taking away my mangled Merc) to settling the £60k lawsuit I was hit with. They might be cheap, but I found them to be excellent when it counted. PS No, I don't work for them!