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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: p3eps on 22 December 2009, 22:12

Title: Golf R insurance group?
Post by: p3eps on 22 December 2009, 22:12
Does anyone know what it is?

I managed to get a quote on Direct Line as they have the Golf R listed.  It was about £520 for me with a £250 excess and protected no claims.  My ED30 was about £420 - but then it originally cost £23k and the Golf R is about £35k and has a few extra BHP!
That was the only company I've had a quote from - so hopefully with a bit of searching I can get it down a bit.
Title: Re: Golf R insurance group?
Post by: topher on 22 December 2009, 22:17
It's not on parkers yet http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/specs/Detail.aspx?deriv=45881

but the last 2 incarnations of the R Golf have been group 18
Title: Re: Golf R insurance group?
Post by: JJH on 22 December 2009, 22:35
there is a new rating system out these days...
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/220020/insurance_news.html
the R will be about 45 I would think..
Title: Re: Golf R insurance group?
Post by: SilverChariot on 23 December 2009, 06:37
According to here:
http://www.thatcham.org/abigrouprating (http://www.thatcham.org/abigrouprating)

Mk 6 Golf R is group 18 (old system) and group 36 (new system) which is same as the Mk 5 Golf R32.

ABI Code     Manufacturer     Model     Series     Year     CC     Fuel Type     Gear Box     No. of Doors     Body Type     Group (1-20)     Group (1-50)     Group Type     Security
536 037 04    VOLKSWAGEN    GOLF R (270)    6    2009 On    1984    P    A    5       18    36    E    T1
536 037 03    VOLKSWAGEN    GOLF R (270)    6    2009 On    1984    P    M    5       18    36    E    T1
536 037 02    VOLKSWAGEN    GOLF R (270)    6    2009 On    1984    P    A    3       18    36    E    T1
536 037 01    VOLKSWAGEN    GOLF R (270)    6    2009 On    1984    P    M    3       18    36    E    T1

Mk 6 Golf GTI is group 17 (old system) and group 34 (new system).

ABI Code     Manufacturer     Model     Series     Year     CC     Fuel Type     Gear Box     No. of Doors     Body Type     Group (1-20)     Group (1-50)     Group Type     Security
535 959 01    VOLKSWAGEN    GOLF GTI (210)    6    2009 On    1984    P    M    3       17    34    E    T1
535 959 02    VOLKSWAGEN    GOLF GTI (210)    6    2009 On    1984    P    A    3       17    34    E    T1
535 959 03    VOLKSWAGEN    GOLF GTI (210)    6    2009 On    1984    P    M    5       17    34    E    T1
535 959 04    VOLKSWAGEN    GOLF GTI (210)    6    2009 On    1984    P    A    5       17    34    E    T1
Title: Re: Golf R insurance group?
Post by: p3eps on 23 December 2009, 07:24
Cool... thanks.
When I read the above article, I thought group 45 seemed a tad excessive since it said higher groups were for off road risk etc!
Title: Re: Golf R insurance group?
Post by: FamilyDub on 23 December 2009, 16:42
In the few sources I've seen that quote the newer groups, almost every car's insurance group seems to have been simply doubled.

There are exceptions, of course.  :nerd:

MKV & MKVI GTI - was 17, now group 34
MKV .:R32 - was 18, now group 36.
MKV R - likely to be 18/36, following this logic.
Title: Re: Golf R insurance group?
Post by: AndyC on 24 December 2009, 20:33
just tryed to get an quote for the Golf R with my insurance "Swift Cover", who told me i would have to fit an tracker to the vehicle and then at the end told me they couldnt offer me insurance.  I was to young at the age of 27!
Title: Re: Golf R insurance group?
Post by: wilobach on 24 December 2009, 22:01
Tried a quote on a golf r insurance from performance and got a quote for £450 and im 25 but its in a garage and im in the stics as you might say  :cool: :cool:, is there any one here going to fit a traker to their cars ? it helped on the price and should pay for it self after 2 years o so
Title: Re: Golf R insurance group?
Post by: AndyC on 25 December 2009, 01:23
Tried a quote on a golf r insurance from performance and got a quote for £450 and im 25 but its in a garage and im in the stics as you might say  :cool: :cool:, is there any one here going to fit a traker to their cars ? it helped on the price and should pay for it self after 2 years o so

I got a quote from performane for over a grand but as you say no tracker. Show us some proof of your quote below £500!

here is mine

(http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/cheethama/Picture.png)
Title: Re: Golf R insurance group?
Post by: wilobach on 26 December 2009, 03:46
just made a nother quote here are the results

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t27/wilobach/gocompaire-1.jpg)

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t27/wilobach/moneysupermarket.jpg)

but i do have 9 years no claims bonus as i had insurance on a tractor when i was 16
Title: Re: Golf R insurance group?
Post by: p3eps on 26 December 2009, 10:13
just made a nother quote here are the results

but i do have 9 years no claims bonus as i had insurance on a tractor when i was 16

Plus you're setting your voluntary excess to £500!!
I bet I would get mine under £500 if I set my voluntary excess to £500 - but I don't think I'd fancy ever claiming if I had to pay out £750!!

Can anyone tell me how much a tracker costs?  Directline didn't mention a tracker at all - but if it makes a big difference then it might be worth getting.
Title: Re: Golf R insurance group?
Post by: Snoopy on 26 December 2009, 10:40
^
http://www.tracker.co.uk/TRACKER/ProductDetails/Car.aspx
Title: Re: Golf R insurance group?
Post by: p3eps on 26 December 2009, 11:51
Not cheap then?!

I'd be looking at about £438 for the tracker, plus fitting (if thats not included), plus an additional £342 subscription fee - and thats only for the middle Tracker Horizon version!

So £780 excluding fitting... WOW!
Title: Re: Golf R insurance group?
Post by: p3asa on 26 December 2009, 12:49
I couldn't resist trying this even although I can't afford a Golf R  :sad:

41, good postcode and never claimed on my insurance, been driving since 17, only £250 xs

£272 seems like a bargain for me plus going through quidco would get me the insurance for £232.  Maybe I should use this as a starting point for the Mrs to see if I can get one  :grin:

(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/insuranceGolfR.jpg)

Title: Re: Golf R insurance group?
Post by: p3eps on 26 December 2009, 12:51
If I do gocompare.com and put in all my details...

Bearing in mind I had an accident this year where they paid me out over £21k (not my fault though!).
I'll be 32 in about 2 days, and my fiancee is 26.  Neither of us have any convictions.  Car will be kept in a private car park - but no garage.  Both of us on the Golf R with a value of £35k and with no tracker...

£369.10  :grin:

The highest is £1083.04  :shocked:

I've never heard of the first few companies on the list, so would be a bit dubious... but for around the £400 mark I can get ASDA, AIG, Privilege and some other better known ones.
Title: Re: Golf R insurance group?
Post by: AndyC on 26 December 2009, 13:04
What is going on with my quote then, I live in a low rate crime postcode, have 7yrs no claims and have 1 other car with full no claims or 5yrs, and also have company car.  Im 28 in Feb but have an SP50 which i have had for 4yrs in Jan, and have never claimed. I am also single.
Title: Re: Golf R insurance group?
Post by: Snoopy on 26 December 2009, 13:07
Job title has an effect
And because your single. Try adding a female friend or relative it often drops by 3 figures :wink:

Follow some of the advice on this guys site to reduce premiums.
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/insurance/compare-cheap-car-insurance

Title: Re: Golf R insurance group?
Post by: AndyC on 26 December 2009, 13:32
Job title has an effect
And because your single. Try adding a female friend or relative it often drops by 3 figures :wink:

Follow some of the advice on this guys site to reduce premiums.
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/insurance/compare-cheap-car-insurance



Thanks, Just added a female friend and its brought it down to £899, still a bit high but i will think about it closer to the time.
Title: Re: Golf R insurance group?
Post by: p3eps on 26 December 2009, 13:36
Try adding a female friend or relative it often drops by 3 figures :wink:

Mine only went down about £30 when I added my fiancee on my ED30.   I added her anyway for the saving and just didn't tell her!

I will look for quotes more seriously nearer the time - but I'm quite pleased with anything under £500 to be honest!
Title: Re: Golf R insurance group?
Post by: Snoopy on 26 December 2009, 13:41
^that maybe because shes only 26 :wink: