Sir, – I have tried to find new motor insurance for a vehicle which is 22 years old.
The only, provisional, quote I have found will leave me with little change from €1,000. I am 68, no penalty points, full no claims discount, etc. I drive less than 12,000 miles a year.
This is a second vehicle, so the mileage would probably be less than 6,000 miles a year.
Seeking insurance, I have been questioned as to why I should wish to have a second vehicle (is that anyone’s business other than my own?). Then I have been told by the majority of brokers that the insurance companies will not insure a vehicle over 20 years old.
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My other vehicle is 19 years old.
Both these cars are well beyond the carbon imprint of their manufacture. In keeping these two cars on the road I have saved the manufacture of two vehicles, the imprint of their manufacture, recycled without the necessity of recycling, and provided employment to many mechanics so far for a combined 40 years.
Forgive me for saying so, but the world – and the Government and insurance industry – have gone mad. – Yours, etc,
Rev KENYON HOMFRAY,
Fethard,
Co Tipperary.