Builder Ian, 42, saw the super-shiny special edition in a London showroom on Valentine's Day and bought it for Toni, 41. He was given a week's free insurance by BMW so he could drive it 120 miles home to Greasley, Notts.
But when the seven days were up and Ian tried to get normal cover, he was refused a quote by one insurance firm after another. The dad-of-two said: "I've been left with the world's most expensive mirror.
"No-one will touch it with a barge-pole. They say it's too fragile and it'll get scratched and scuffed too easily. It's a Mini Cooper for crying out loud, not a Ferrari.
"It's a terrible waste because it's such a striking car. If you look at the body you see your reflection perfectly."
A spokesman for the Association of British Insurers said: "It could be a target for thieves. My advice is to try a broker who taps into specialised markets - but he should expect to pay a considerable amount."
6 comments:
Did he try asking the company who provided the 7 day cover note? i.e BMW insurance.....the insurance company specified by the people who make the car!
When I bought a new car last month, the people who provided the 7-day drive-away cover note were only too happy to quote me for a full year's insurance. The fact that it was astronomically expensive is neither here nor there, they were still happy to provide the quote.
I don't understand- If I'm at the point of purchasing any property that has to be insured, I check out the possibilities and impossibilities in advance so the results won't kick me in the back as an unpleasant surprise.
Why didn't these folks...? That sounds daft!
I'm sure they can get insurance, but at a price.
It sounds like it was an unplanned purchase.
Well, it does have risks that aren't consistent with an ordinary car, and which are essentially untested -- scuffing for one, but also chrome can peel. I also can't help thinking this thing's a bit dangerous; wouldn't it end up blinding other drivers on a sunny day?
I hadn't even thought of that Cath, thats a really interesting point!
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