Footman & James

Last September, my husband finally bought himself the car he'd always wanted (I finally gave in and let him!) - a classic 1967 MG B GT. Now I'm told that most everyday car insurance companies won't touch these kinds of cars at all, and as we were new to the classic car scene we arranged the only insurance that we knew about - through the MG club itself. This policy covered the car for (an agreed valuation of) £3500 on a limited mileage basis (12,000 miles) at a cost of £250. Now, don't get me wrong, we were very happy with the service we received from them. But, when (on a friend's advice) we ... more

This insurance company specialises in specalist car insurance at a very cheap rate which includes breakdown cover in the UK and europe and legal cover and do NOT need no claims bonus. I think you have to be a member of a car club. My father has an MGB GT which they insure. I have a 1961 mini 850 and a 1967 modified mini (very modified, eg seams and gutters removed, 1400 stage 3 engine, vented 4 pot brakes etc etc). My insurance for the 2 minis, comprehensive, is under 120 pounds a year (I am 25). This is far cheaper than myself just on the 850cc 1961 mini through other insurance companies. If ... more

I was shocked to discover Footman James do not refund any part of your premium after 6 months, I have been with them now for some time but sold my bike and felt fortunate that I was cancelling at the end of the month and not eating into a further months premium, sadly when I contacted Footman James to cancel there was a demand for the return of the 'Certificate' and I was informed because I was over the 6 months there would not be any refund Only when I refused to spend any money on returning their Certificate was I offered a return addressed envelope, very nice of them! If you use your ... more

Owning a classing 1972 volkswagen beetle has pros and cons. The main con being trying to source insurance for a young driver such as myself. Footman James did wonders for me, with unlimited milage and guaranteed agreed value. This fills me with complete confidence, offering European cover and any extras that you could wish for. Not only does Footman James cater for classics, but for modern cars, kit cars and modified cars. Quotes for these have also been reasonable from my experience. They can 'quote me happy' more than most other insurers. Most will not look at an 18 year old wishing to drive ... more

I changed to Footman James after 25 years of insuring my classic bikes with another well known specialist who I had become increasingly disapointed with. From the start their service was excellent, their staff knowledgable and polite and their prices very much better than my old insurer. I suffered a breakdown (my bike did, not me) and I had to phone their breakdown service, again excellent, they were to me in less than an hour and took me the 30 or so miles home, no fuss, no bother. After a winter rebuild I was advised to increase my agreed value by 50% I phoned them, they sent out a form ... more