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Hey,

So i have had my r34 gtt for 5 years (currently 24, 25 in oct) and have been with JustCar for the entire time.. Every year i get in a discussion with them over 'agreed value' of which they massively drop each year to which has not been agreed or discussed.

Each year the car would be lucky if i put on more than 5000 KMs. It sits in my garage and comes out each weekend for a wash, and then goes back in the garage.

Is it worth forking out $1500-$1800 (with no accident history or claim history) each year because im under 25 for a car that sits in my garage and very rarely gets driven and won't get paid out an acceptable amount if something happened anyway?

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i tried several companies who all referred my back to just car (other than NRMA who quoted me 2.3k :O ) im just getting tired of spending this huge amount when i could put it toward buying a GTR32.. Might go 3rd party..

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I'm 26 and I had my r33 gtst insured at an agreed value of $11,000 and I was paying $1200 a year with $800 excess. My insurer was just car. You gotta call over the phone and speak like an innocent and mature guy to get good deals with these f**kers.

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Tried NRMA Vintage, Veteran & Classic Vehicle Insurance?Once you're 25 you can join with LSV.

^ This

...providing your car is +15 yrs old and you do less than nx1000km/yr.

Get a quote!

And every year, take 1 hour of your time to shop around!

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so i might jump 3rd party for this coming year and being 25 for next renewal will speak with shannons again.

I'm 24 (turning 25 next month), been with Shannons for 2-3 years now, and my car is insured for 28k and I pay roughly 1.5k a year. As Anthony said, call again lol

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Don't know any companies who will do 3rd party property, fire and theft on an import.

Straight 3rd party property for sure, not the additional fire/theft.

But some ancient VR Commo or such, not a problem.

NRMA do.

Just car at least used to.

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Take your car for a spin on the weekend → some arse hat rams into you. What happens then?

If you're prepared for that loss, then don't worry about full comp.

I was 25 when I got the insurance; my GT-R is insured for $15k with mods for a tickle over $1k p/a with LSV (limited use, garaged).

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