rks Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 hi to you all... i have just purchased a ford fiesta chianti 1.3 p reg 1996 and can not get insurance on it due to the insurance companies not having it on their systems :( I have checked with the DVLA that it hasn't been modified of which it hasn't. The insurance companies have a 1.1 1.2 and 1.7 diesel but not the 1.3. can anyone help and make any sugestions what i can do because after 2weeks i'm getting a bit fed up ??? Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny87 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 hi to you all...i have just purchased a ford fiesta chianti 1.3 and can not get insurance on it due to the insurance companies not having it on their systems :( I have checked with the DVLA that it hasn't been modified of which it hasn't. The insurance companies have a 1.1 1.2 and 1.7 diesel but not the 1.3. can anyone help and make any sugestions what i can do because after 2weeks i'm getting a bit fed up ??? Rachel Are you sure its a 1.3? PM me the reg and I can check it on the ford database... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rks Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 Are you sure its a 1.3? PM me the reg and I can check it on the ford database... hi its p reg 1996 and is 1298cc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny87 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 hi its p reg 1996 and is 1298cc 1298? hmm. I've heard of 1299 and 1289. What is the full registration? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rks Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 1298? hmm. I've heard of 1299 and 1289. What is the full registration? sorry ment 1299, P899 VAA, red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny87 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 sorry ment 1299, P899 VAA, red cant see why you should have a problem.... I'll just check it on the database for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny87 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Fiesta 89/94, HCS 1.3 CFI, Radiant Red VIN Number: X Registration Number: X Registration Date: 01.08.1996 Registration Country: GB Primary Features Build Date: 08.05.1996 Vehicle Line: Fiesta 89/94 Body Style: 5 Door Saloon Version: C Engine: HCS 1.3 CFI Transmission: 5-Speed Manual - B5/IB5 Drive: RHD FWD Axle Ratio: 4.06 Emission: 83 US Petrol/87 US Diesel Emissions Air Conditioning: Less Air Conditioning Territory: (+)"GB" Paint: Radiant Red Interior Colour: Raven Interior Interior Fabric: Papillon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rks Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 cant see why you should have a problem....I'll just check it on the database for you if you could i would be most gratful............roughly how much do you think i should be paying for insurance on this type of car ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny87 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 if you could i would be most gratful............roughly how much do you think i should be paying for insurance on this type of car ??? This is a bit odd It looks like you have a Mk.III Fiesta. The 1.3 in the Mk.III is a 1289. The 1.3 in the Mk.IV is a 1299 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rks Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 This is a bit oddIt looks like you have a Mk.III Fiesta. The 1.3 in the Mk.III is a 1289. The 1.3 in the Mk.IV is a 1299 HELP !!!!! why do you think i keep getting different details on this car............the lady at ford insurance said the reg came up as a fiesta 1.3 lx and one company said it was a van !!!!!.........if the dvla says it hasnt been modified i have no idea what i've got ,only that i am unable to drive it !!!! sorry to be a pain but this is really getting to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny87 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 HELP !!!!! why do you think i keep getting different details on this car............the lady at ford insurance said the reg came up as a fiesta 1.3 lx and one company said it was a van !!!!!.........if the dvla says it hasnt been modified i have no idea what i've got ,only that i am unable to drive it !!!!sorry to be a pain but this is really getting to me Have you tried running the car through an online insurance comparison. Try confused.com or comparethemarket (not to be confused with comparethemeerkat, simples) Give it a go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rks Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 Have you tried running the car through an online insurance comparison. Try confused.com or comparethemarket (not to be confused with comparethemeerkat, simples)Give it a go... will try tomorrow...........thank you will let you know how i get on, Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny87 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 will try tomorrow...........thank you will let you know how i get on, Rachel No problem, good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetman Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Got a feeling that this could be "Chicane"which was sort of a limited edition. If not it could be "Frascati" also limited edition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rks Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Got a feeling that this could be "Chicane"which was sort of a limited edition.If not it could be "Frascati" also limited edition. SUCCESS AT LAST !!!!! :D :D :D Swinton has come up with an insurance cover, although it took almost all day with 101 phone calls !!!......the underwriters at fortis insurance can and have insured but using the fiesta quartz 1.3 as the car.................i've have been asured by all that its all ok so i am one very happy bunny tonight................and will be out on the road 1st thing tomorrow...........at last. thanks for all your help Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny87 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 SUCCESS AT LAST !!!!! :D :D :D Swinton has come up with an insurance cover, although it took almost all day with 101 phone calls !!!......the underwriters at fortis insurance can and have insured but using the fiesta quartz 1.3 as the car.................i've have been asured by all that its all ok so i am one very happy bunny tonight................and will be out on the road 1st thing tomorrow...........at last. thanks for all your help Rachel Glad you got it sorted :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgepig Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Glad you got it sorted :) Yes, congrats on getting there at last. Now.....just one thing left...........driving!! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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