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Performance car insurance

If you drive a high performance car and are looking for the best deal on car insurance, it’s important to compare policies from different insurance companies to find suitable cover at the lowest price.

A company that specialises in insurance for performance cars could offer you a better price than a traditional insurer - but be sure to shop around.

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More information on performance car insurance

You can normally find specialist insurers for each type of vehicle and driver – motorbikes, vans, caravans, convicted drivers and women drivers to name a few. If you find you’re paying too much with a mainstream insurance company, that’s probably because they don’t tailor their policies to your individual needs. A specialist high performance car insurer would probably be better for you in the long run.

Why you represent a high risk to insurers

Unfortunately, most insurers charge above average rates for high performance car insurance. There are some very good reasons for this – chances are, your car will cost more than average and be fitted with some expensive parts, which would be costly and difficult to repair after an accident.

The insurer will also assume that you’ll be making the most of the extra power your high performance car affords you – and of course, if you’re likely to be speeding or taking risks, your insurance will be a bit pricey.

Why you should look for a specialist performance car insurer

Although you’ll represent a high risk for any insurer, there are other things that insurers should take into account with performance car owners. Specialist insurers are more likely to understand what it’s like to own a high performance car.

If your car is worth over a certain amount, there’s a good chance that you’ll have a second car for everyday use and your performance car will clock up fewer miles than average. Many performance car owners will keep their car in pristine condition and only bring it out for owners’ club events, and some collectors will hardly ever use their car. They’ll still have to insure it though, and a specialist insurer will take usage into account.

High performance car owners will often defy the stereotypes by driving carefully and refusing to take risks with their pride and joy. If you’re one of these, you should shop around for an insurer that can give you the low premiums you deserve.