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Footman James: Classic Car Insurance Broker reviews

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Based on 590 reviews, last reviewed 22nd Sep 2023
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Latest highest rating:

5

Classic car insurance Easy to sort what I needed, friendly knowledgeable staff on the phone, and a competitive renewal price Reviewed on: 22nd September 2023
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Peter Winfield

Latest lowest rating:

1

Check your policy I had a classic loved BMW E30.I believed that Footman James were my insurer, they were not. Although their glossy website looks great, READ THE SMALL ... Read more Reviewed on: 1st June 2022
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Footman James Classic Car Insurance Broker reviews (590)

Review of the Footman James, Classic Car Insurance Broker:

Great Insurance, great price

5
Very easy process online to get insurance. So far very pleased. Reviewed on: 19th September 2018

Classic car insurance

5
Easy to sort what I needed, friendly knowledgeable staff on the phone, and a competitive renewal price Reviewed on: 22nd September 2023

Check your policy

1
I had a classic loved BMW E30.I believed that Footman James were my insurer, they were not. Although their glossy website looks great, READ THE SMALL PRINT. There was an accident where my E30 was deemed a total loss. Then all became clear, I had been passed to Ageas. Ageas are not classic car insurers they will not insure a classic car unless it is passed to them by a BROKER. I now know that Footman James acted as a broker not an insurer ,I was oblivious to this. I specifically... Reviewed on: 1st June 2022

Great Broker

5
Competitive and Great Staff with good knowledge Reviewed on: 16th September 2021

Outrageous attempt to rip me off

1
Utter rip off. A failed attempt to rip me off after 8 years by trying to charge me over 51% (£182.71) more for classic car insurance than that provided by another well known and renowned classic car insurance provider. I have been with Footman James for over 8 years for classic car insurance. Unfortunately, they decided to use that longevity in order to try and rip me off with the upmost contempt. I can only assume that those 8 years loyalty suggested to Footman James that I am ... Reviewed on: 25th February 2020

Simply the Best

5
I have or have had all (10 at present) classic and modern motorcycles covered by FJ for many years. They offer great value are very knowledgeable and you can always speak to a human being. I have learned to my cost recently hoe frustrating your portal! or live chat! can be. John Knibb Reviewed on: 4th September 2019

Over £400 stolen from us

1
My husband and I are having awful problems with Footman James! My husband rang to inform them that his bike was no longer being held in a garage, and they said they wouldn’t insure it and that he’d have to cancel his policy. He was then told that they couldn’t cancel his policy until his third instalment of £225.68 which was due to come out the following week had been paid, and that his bike would no longer be insured. I found this exceedingly odd but agreed and when the third i... Reviewed on: 15th March 2019

Great service

5
When I bought my classic car I looked at numerous Insures but came up with Footman James great personal advice and service. Thanks to very one Reviewed on: 6th February 2019

Footman James are Wonderful

5
Footman James offer a friendly, personal service adaptable to you and your needs. Their insurance service is clear and affordable, while offering high quality cover for you and your vehicle's. Reviewed on: 16th January 2019

friendly and helpful

5
A very personal experience making insuring my vehicle simple and hassle free. Reviewed on: 12th October 2018

Perfect

5
Excellent service and Customer Care Reviewed on: 2nd October 2018
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