3.5 ton Horsebox insurance 18 year old!

[Flowers187]

Anybody any clues on how much i'd have to pay? Will be 18 in March (going to wait till then so its cheaper) , and passed my driving test last week. Think we are already with Anthony Evans and we currently have anybody over 25 with 5 years no claims, and we're looking at just adding me as a named driver. Any idea if this is possible or any recommendations of other insurance that will insure and 18 year old? Only going to be used for going 5 min down the lane when my dads not here to take me as he works away alot so I cant go to regular shows or lessons. Thanks in advance!

 

[Ali2]

Why not just call them and ask?

 

[trickivicki]

I would ring Brightwells

 

[blood_magik]

I'll ask dad who we're with
I'm 23 and drive our 7.5T

 

[becca1305]

Insured at 19 on new build 7.5ton box (after taking cat C) approx £850 so cheaper than that I guess! . Was hard to find someone to insure a sub 21/25yo but imagine this would be easier on a 3.5tonner and perhaps even more so if you've had it a few years and it's got a lower value (though I know this isn't always the case on cars) I remember someone on here saying it was cheaper to insure their daughter on 3.5 tonne box than her average (can't remember exact make and engine size) car!

ETA I *think* policy is with Brightwells if memory serves me correctly

 

[Flowers187]

Thanks! Yes i'll have a ring around tommorow and get some quotes

 

[neighneigh]

Try horsebox-insurance.co.uk, they're really good! They saved me a lot of money and I ended up with better cover and breakdown too!

0800 975 6772 (free number to call)

 

[becca1305]

scratch above. policy with SEIB.

 

[ROG]

As it seems you are not going to be driving it very much then would you be better being a named driver on someone elses policy - perhaps your mum or dads ??

 

[Ellie2893]

Sorry to barge in! I have the same question .... looking into buying an older 3.5tn lorry, i'm 19, been driving for a little under 2 years with no claims in that time, would it be cheaper to insure this than a 4x4 and take towing test?

Thanks

 

[EmmaB]

Ring Anthony D Evans if you are already with them I'm sure it won't cost huge amounts to add you. I'm with them, I'm 21 and it was just under £400 for me for a 3.5t as the main driver. Probably be a bit more for you as you are 18 but not a stupid amount

 

[Eventer83]

I agree with neighneigh. County Insurance (www.horsebox-insurance.co.uk) were great for my trailer insurance and they also saved my friend a huge amount on her horsebox insurance, she's 18. She had to make a claim within 2 months of taking it out with them and they were really nice to her and got it all sorted. That gave me confidence in them.

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

I could be wrong but I remember watching Top Gear & they did an item on car insurance for young drivers. I would think that this would transfer across onto horsebox insurance as well.

They found that it was cheaper to insure a vehicle as a young driver if you actually put your parents down on the policy as named drivers (the policy being in your name & you being main driver). I don't know why, & they couldn't really explain it either but it somehow brought the premium down.