I'm with Shannons.

They market themselves to 'motoring enthusiasts' - they asked me questions about whether I was in any car clubs, went to any motor racing events etc etc. If you can show that you have a 'passion' for motoring they seem to be more keen to speak to you.

Definately keep trying - perhaps say that you heard good things about them through friends that are insured with them - if you can get insurance through them even if it is a bit more it would be worth it, I've only heard good things. Heard mixed reports about Just Car - it is basically AAMI.

Thanks for the replies guys - I will keep trying, I'll probably give them another call today.

Yep...Keep on trying.
We've been with them for over 20years and have house and contents too.
They are one of only a few companies our panelbeater mate will deal with. They won't run a quote down as they want the job done right, which is why you have insurance in the first place. The wife put a SMALL (the size of your hand) scrape on the rear quarter of the GenIII ($3k worth) and no probs at all.
We "pay by the month" direct debit so there is no mucking about with funds.
If you are successful, ask them about "protected no claim" and how long till you qualify. This means that any claim will not put your premimum up. With us it was 3years.
Good luck.
J

Mention that you are a part of Ozliberty.com and that you participate with events and outings.

Also, enrol into and complete a defensive driver course.



That should help.

legacy rsk;182868 wrote:

$1800 $750 excess was to expensive for me and i am 45 with 60%
i am with dawes underwriters and i pay $780 with $250 excess free windscreen and 1 free at fault claim per year

Do you have choice of repairer?

Jock;182873 wrote:

Do you have choice of repairer?

yes but they wont insure your liberty it has to be a genuiine legacy sorry forgot to mention

Can anyone recommend a car club or similar to join that Shannon's 'approve' of?

I'm so sick & tired of being dicked around by my insurance company, and the problem (IMO) stems from the lack of choice of repairer, they went to the cheapest one they could and I've had nothing but problems since.

Almost a year later and countless trips back it still isn't up to scratch. Once this is cleared up they're not getting another cent of my money.

I'm looking into going with Shannon's, but I'm only 20. Anyone have any tips? I've read a whole heap of different things over a few forums and the recurring tip for under 25's is to be a member of a car club?

Cheers,
Andrew.

legacy rsk;182876 wrote:

yes but they wont insure your liberty it has to be a genuiine legacy sorry forgot to mention

Jock will be fine Shane, he owns Nick's old GT Legacy wagon


I'm gonna have a looksee into this myself

hawks123;182763 wrote:

Keep trying, they insured me when i was 21. 
And i recently had a mate under 25 who drives an R33 insured with shannons.
You may have to accept certain conditions though.

That'd be me. I *was* paying closer to the $1800/year mark for my R33, with a $2200 excess with Just Cars. 'hawks123' suggested I try Shannons, but I figured I had no chance as I was only 20, etc.
Gave them a call, they asked the aforementioned questions regarding my interest in cars, motorsport, clubs (I mentioned I was in SkylinesAustralia, etc), as well as asking if I'd done any of the work on the car myself (which I have... lots!), etc. Ended up being about $1100/year with a $900 excess ($2000 for a non-nominated driver).
I think they just want to know that you're actually an enthusiast, that you actually care about your car.