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by Big-Al
Sat May 07, 2011 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quote from Footman James
Replies: 31
Views: 6419

Re: Quote from Footman James

Without comparing all of our specific personal circumstances such as age, location, job, previous driving history, annual mileage, where the car is parked, car value etc etc I don't think that any conclusions can be drawn over the difference in premiums really. My comment assumed your circumstances...
by Big-Al
Sat May 07, 2011 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quote from Footman James
Replies: 31
Views: 6419

Re: Quote from Footman James

Last year, and the year before, my insurance was £97.05 with FJ. This year it's increased by £2.43 to £99.48. I've shopped around and been offered a slightly cheaper quote elsewhere but I've decided to stay where I am. Well my circumstances haven't changed and I'm not aware of any 'mini crime wave'...
by Big-Al
Sat May 07, 2011 12:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minor Matters
Replies: 62
Views: 10004

Re: Minor Matters

I personally think 'modifications' of any sort are acceptable providing: They help keep a Morris Minor on the road and out of the scrap heap and... the repairs/alterations are done to a very safe level. I have seen work done on standard Minors that are judged to be in keeping with the 'original' con...
by Big-Al
Sat May 07, 2011 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quote from Footman James
Replies: 31
Views: 6419

Re: Quote from Footman James

I have just had my quote through from FJ... I have a converted J reg ex post office van, now a flat bed pick-up. Last year I paid them £173.70 This year the quote is £257.42! This, I gather, is with a MMOC discount. For some reason they like to add European Personal Travel Insurance within the polic...
by Big-Al
Wed Jan 26, 2011 4:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The passing of a dedicated Morris Minor owner.
Replies: 1
Views: 778

The passing of a dedicated Morris Minor owner.

I wish to pay tribute to a dear friend who passed away this Monday. I first met Jack Paterson in September 1980 whilst on a motorhome trip around the Canadian Rockies. I saw a 1958 blue Morris Minor convertible outside a little general store near where we were staying. On the pretence of getting som...