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OK So now we have bought the Tourneo, the job's not finished
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The struggles |
Make sure you can get insurance before buying a Tourneo
There are
not many insurers quoting
Brokers have difficultly getting anyone to quote
On Line quotes
are a struggle, because you have to put in your full details before you get to the vehicle
selection stage
The 8 seat version is possible to get quotes, as it is classed as a Diesel
car
The 9 seat version is classed as a Minibus, and needs a specialist minibus insurer
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This is a difficult vehicle to insure, particularly the 9 seat
version.
They ask questions like
"Why do you want this size?"
"What are you really
going to do with it?
The quotes I was getting were in the £950 to £1100 region
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Finally
we have the
answer |
I found a company that quoted me £309 = They got the job
Of the emails
that people send me, the most common subject is "Insurance".
These Tourneos are very difficult
to insure for Private use - typical quote ( Ford Insurance) £900.
The Mark 4 version -
pre 2000 is also more difficult.
8 seat versions can be
insured.
I have found 3 insurers and these guys don't even know I've put them on
my website.
They are not paying me to advertise their services.
CIS ( The Co-op) 0800 0282 492 were taking 8 seaters until recently, then they
do not seem to have the Tourneo on their screens, so nowadays no quote. But perhaps they may come
back into this market. Also if you have other insurance with them, household or life insurance they
seem more likely to bend their rules.
Lifesure in St Neots 0870 366 1235 or 01480 402460 the guy to speak to in Nik
Barnes
Egg - on line at Egg seem to be getting
their act together recently. All around £320. I’m sure if you have a OK driving record
you should get somewhere near that.
Egg do have some of the pre 2000 models on their on
line drop down list, so you may be able to get a quote without actually speaking to someone.
- FORD TOURNEO 2.5 (8 SEAT) GLX T/D 2496cc 2DR
- FORD TOURNEO 2.5 (8 SEAT) GLX DSL 2496cc 2DR
9 seat versions are very difficult to
get insured.
I am researching the market, but as yet no good fortune
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Insurance Log |
- July 2003 Lifesure £306.06
- July 2004 CIS £311.78
- July 2005 CIS £308.72
- July 2006 CIS £292.22
- July 2007 CIS £320.29
- July 2008 CIS £299.26
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| Campaigns
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Eurotunnel |
After writing to Eurotunnel, they have decided to charge all vehicles
that are fully glazed at the 1.85 Metre rate
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Autoroute Tolls |
The Tourneo is 1974mm high.
Therefore do ensure the French do not
charge Class 2 on the Autoroute. Sit there and argue, Class 1 is up to 2 Metres. If you fit roof
bars or a spoiler, that will take it above 2 metres, so then you will have to pay.
Also the
bigger tyres I have fitted lift the rear over 2 metres when unloaded.
So when in France, keep
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Speed traps |
What a pleasure it is to drive on the continent.
Being able to drive to the
road conditions without having to worry about being a tiny amount over the speed limit.
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| Modifications
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TIS |
It is well worth getting hold of a Ford TIS
Technical Information
System
This is a very good workshop manual. The wiring is difficult to follow, but possible and
there is lots of information about in service upgrades
You can usually find them for sale on
ebay, but if you get stuck, get in touch and I'll help out |
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Mechanical |
One day I'll get round to writing about this
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Electrical |
One day I'll get round to writing about this
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Electronics |
One day I'll get round to writing about this
I'm even planning to
build my own cruise control
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| How it all worksBack a page |
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TIS |
It is well worth getting hold of a Ford TIS
Technical Information
System
This is a very good workshop manual. The wiring is difficult to follow, but possible and
there is lots of information about in service upgrades
You can usually find them for sale on
ebay, but if you get stuck, get in touch and I'll help out |
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Mechanical |
One day I'll get round to writing about this
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Electrical |
One day I'll get round to writing about this
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Electronics |
One day I'll get round to writing about this
I'm even planning to
build my own cruise control
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