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    Would just like to recommend Graham Sykes Insurance for anyone looking for a reasonable quote on their Nova.

    Tried Adrian Flux first who wanted around £3K TPFT, then Sky who were unable to cover due to my postcode (not sure on the rating but its not the best), and HIC who were also unable to cover.

    Was starting to get frustrated with companies who said they would ring back and never did. I tried Graham Sykes who were unable to give a quote immediately but said they would ring back...wasn't getting my hopes up but sure enough the same afternoon I received a phone call with a quote of approx £1500.

    This may sound a lot, but at 21 with 0NCB, albeit a clean licence - fully comprehensive cover including commuting, on a 1987 Nova L with a tweaked C16XE and uprated suspension, wheels and brakes with all mods covered. More than happy with the service I have received from them so far

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    I rang them last year...

    Nova C20XE.
    All usual mods declared, brakes, suspension, the usuals.

    19 YO, Bradford postcode, 1 years no claims....

    £1400

    Wish I had the cash for the conversion at the time.

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    That was a good quote Rich tbh, also Matt, to say we are classed as living in the Bronx. You live in a nice area though compared to me

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    Aye southie, I was VERY impressed. About to ring them about my Corsa as I intend to "adjust" back to a Nova as soon as a decent one becomes available.

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    Well i'm not. Put in my details in on-line yesterday for a quote on my Signum.....decided it was easier to ring them, so did this morning.

    All he did on the phone was confirm what I put in on the on-line quote system.
    Told him the correct engine size 2.0l Turbo (even said there's no option to say it's a turbo)

    Right at the end of the call they said "It's not Turbo or Super Charged is it?" Urm.......

    Rang Chris Knott, normally they can't match Adrian Flux, this year easily beat them, really helpful too. So already paid them. As for Graham.....still waiting for a quote, even though I told them i needed it sorting this morning.

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    Just insured the following with them, and no-one, including Flux would get anywhere near:

    Astra Merit 1.4
    Full GSI body kit
    Lowered
    Turbo Brakes all round
    Turbo Wheels
    GSI interior
    Cat back exhaust
    2.0 8v engine

    all declared on 5000 mls/year

    I'm 20, 3 years no claims, live in Preston post code so not fantastic area

    £1260 all in.

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    The Mrs has just gone with these and we too have to say what a price!!!

    Our postcode was awful and no one else would touch. We got the Nova with 1.6 16v engine and all mods declared for £430!!!! We had to email them back to confirm they hadn't missed a 1 off from the quote!

    We have another car too as a daily so this is on a modified classic limited mileage policy but upto now really impressed!!!

    The Mrs is 24 and has 5 years no claims on the other car.
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    That's who I've used for years only a stones throw away from me, Let nova costs me a grand a year fully declared everything, including my convictions !
    Formally Known as Gsi_Jimbo, New name No Idea

    my project / my Daily / New track slag project

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    Well got a quote from Graham today for the van everything declared
    Phase 3 let
    Suspension brakes etc etc
    Took 4 days to get but well worth the wait £228 fully comp with 250xs well happy with the quote
    told you saloons are the future!!!!!!!

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    Sounds like a decent quote.

    Do you know if they do agreed value? I'm hunting round for companies that do

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