Struggling to get insured

[Ian C]

Is anyone else in the Uk struggling to get insured. The car is due in the next couple of weeks but its proving to be a painful process. I thought I was a good risk ,
4th Lotus
59 years old
8 years specific no claims
I do have one speeding fine , 3 pts ( 2nd fine in 40 years driving )
5000 miles
Social only
Locked garage

My three previous cars were insured with Footman James ( CCI) , they will not insure the Emira at all
Adrian Flux £3,585
Reis £1,400 plus £169 to protect no claims
A Plan will not quote until I give them a reg no
Couple of companies not replying to any emails despite being open
The meerkat search is showing £650 to £750 but I was hoping to go with a specialist

One call took almost an hour yesterday , wanted to know how long I had had each Lotus, what % of time in the car is split between me and my wife, does the garage have CCTV and alarm, inside leg measurement .

Should it be this painful ??

Any suggestions very welcome

 

[JohnHoward]

I have also just spoken to Mannings, great service and have come up with a quote for my Auto, I tried LV earlier and they wouldn't quote as no tracker fitted , bet you cant guess who have come back with the best price with Mannings ?

I did exactly the same! Contacted LV direct, tracker required. I am now insured via Mannings with LV, but no tracker required. Doesn't make sense does it! I got all the paperwork through this morning from Mannings and confirm that there is no mention in the LV paperwork requiring a tracker.
Only 2 sleeps until delivery for me!

 

[TomE]

I should've asked Manning for referral commissions! Anyone else, please mention EmiraForum when you get a quote

 

[DJS]

Does anyone know what the Emira comes with there is a drop down section on the online insurance sites asking does it come with ….
Factory fitted immobiliser ?
Thatcham approved 1 ?
Thatcham approved 2 ?