Are you the proud owner of a classic VW? Get specialist cover at the right price with Lancaster Insurance Services.
Is there any better feeling than cruising along in your vintage VW? Whether you own a classic Volkswagen Bug, Karmann Ghia or Golf GTI, you'll need specialist insurance to protect your classic motor.
At Lancaster Insurance Services, we're just as passionate about classics as you are. We understand every vehicle and its owner are unique, which is why we carefully tailor each policy to fit your individual circumstances.
Classic VW insurance policies through us can include:
Up to 90 days protection across the European Union
Special discounts for club members
Limited mileage discounts
(Costs an additional £18 and is an optional extra of the standard cover within our policy)
Salvage retention
Laid up cover
Looking for a competitive quote for your VW car? Call the Lancaster Insurance Services team today on 01480 484826.
Your classic VW is no ordinary motor – it's your prized possession!
Protection through Lancaster Insurance Services does just that. We know how much time and effort goes into maintaining your pride and joy and use our broad range of trusted insurers to come up with a suitable quote for your classic.
Simply get in touch with our team of specialists over the phone or fill out your details in our online form and we'll come back to you with a quote in minutes.
Originating in Germany in the 1930s, Volkswagen has produced some of the most recognised vehicles worldwide.
From the quintessential GTI hatchback we all know and love to one of the most iconic motors of the swinging 60s, Volkswagen has secured its place in classic car history.
Other famous favourites include its first sports coupe, the Scirocco, and the beloved VW campervans, which were first produced in the 1950s. Since then, the Type 1 has gone through various upgrades, with the most recent Type 7 camper being released in 2022, showing they're still as popular as ever.
Our wealth of experience in classic car insurance is why classic VW owners have been choosing to protect their cars with us for over three decades. As vintage vehicle enthusiasts ourselves, we understand the level of protection you need for your prized possession.
Limited mileage offers
We understand that you might only take your classic VW for a spin every now and again, which is why we offer discounts when you keep your mileage low.
Cover across the EU
Taking your Golf for a European tour? Our policies come with 90 days free cover throughout the European Union with the optional extra to extend for an additional 60 days.
Choice of repairer
Got a trusted garage who's looked after your Volkswagen for years? No problem. When you take out cover with us, you get to pick the repairer.
Laid up cover
Whether you've got plans to repair and restore a vintage motor or are keeping it in storage over winter, we've got you covered.
24-hour claims hotline
It doesn't matter whether you need help day or night, our team is ready to guide you through the claims process.
Discounts for club members
Are you a member of a classic VW car club? Speak to our team about a possible reduction on your premiums.
There's no one size fits all when it comes to insuring vintage vehicles, which is why we offer a host of to tailor your policy to suit you.
Breakdown cover: Taking great care of your vehicle doesn't stop you from getting a flat tyre or breaking down. Add this extra and we'll get you back on the road in no time.
Legal cover: If you need legal help after an accident, we’ve got you covered.
Gadget cover: Let us protect all your gadgets, from phones to laptops and GPS to radios.
As an optional extra to your cover, you could also consider:
Agreed valuation: To protect the worth of your vehicle in a total loss claim, add a two-year agreed value for just £18.
When a car turns 15 and is worth a minimum of £15,000, HMRC defines it as a classic, but for tax purposes, a vehicle doesn't get classic status until it reaches 40 years old.
Now, that doesn't mean your vintage vehicle can't get classic insurance if it's younger when used in the true meaning of the word.
At Lancaster Insurance Services, we can insure modern classics as well as vintage favourites, because some cars were built for classic status.
No two vintage vehicles or owners are the same, so we base our competitive quotes on a variety of factors, including:
Your age
Home address
Where you work
Annual mileage
Previous claims and convictions
No claims bonus
Where you'll park your car
Your voluntary excess
Modifications to your VW
To get a quick quote based on your vehicle and circumstances, speak to our team today over the phone or by completing your information online.
At Lancaster Classic Car Insurance Services, we aim to offer a competitive price based on your individual cover needs. We appreciate the importance of recognising the true value of your classic car and our team will be happy to talk to you through our benefits, such as agreed valuations and salvage retention.
We will offer you a suitable policy based on your requirements – this can include cover for:
Lancaster Insurance Services is committed to supporting the classic car clubs.
Members of Lancaster approved car clubs may enjoy a discount of their insurance premium (the level of discount offered by each insurer differs and is subject to underwriting criteria).
Some of the classic car clubswe currently partner with include MG Owners Club, MX5 Owners Club, VW Golf MK1 Owners Club, VW T25 Club and many more.
If your club isn’t on our Classic Car Club page or wish to partner with Lancaster Insurance Services please call 01480 220065 or visit our Classic Car Club page for more details.
At Lancaster we understand that not every situation is the same, especially when it comes to Classic Cars.
That is why in addition to our Lancaster Classic Car insurance Services, we also can arrange the below:
If you would like to know more details regarding the above offers, please call us on please call us on 01480 484826 or click here and we will aim to call you back at the time you have requested.
Are you passionate about Classic Cars?
Here at Lancaster, we not only provide Classic Car Insurance but we’re constantly looking for ways to support the Classic Car community at events, sponsorship's, giveaways and sharing care tips for classic vehicles.
We’ve partnered with the team at Meguiar’s to showcase one of their awesome products each month.
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Fine-tuned to carefully and thoroughly clean coated, waxed or sealed finishes while preserving protection and leaving a brilliant, swirl-free shine.
We will listen to your requirements for cover, and discuss the best options with our panel of expert underwriters, to see if we can cover your cherished vehicle.
Call our specialist team on 01480 484826 or we will aim call you back at the time you have requested and let Lancaster Insurance Services help you.
In May 2018 the Department for Transport announced that cars that were built more than 40 years ago exempt from MOT testing, with the option for owners to voluntarily have their car tested if they feel it needs checking.
Yes! We're proud to offer vintage vehicle insurance for all kinds of classic motor, including VW campervans. Your camper is a big investment and deserves specialist protection, which is why our campervan cover includes:
Gas bottle and awning cover
Windscreen protection
Discounts for motorhome club members
Up to 60 days cover across the EU
Personal effects protection up to £6,000
To protect your camper today, contact the Lancaster Insurance Services team for a quick quote.
When you modify your pride and joy, it often increases the amount you pay for coverage, which is why it's important to protect your vehicle with a specialist company to get the best deal available.
We offer modified vehicle policies, taking into account the specific changes made to your car to give you an accurate quote.
Planning to modify an existing vehicle? Speak to us first to see how it might affect your premiums.
Yes, when we cover VW models across the EU, you enjoy all the same perks as you do in the UK. Your insurance includes 90 days EU cover, but you can add up to an additional 60 days by speaking to one of our helpful specialists.
You can also tailor your policy abroad with EU breakdown cover to get your vehicle back on the road quickly.
Here at Lancaster Insurance Services, we can't get enough of classic motors, which is why we want to do everything possible to protect them now and into the future.
We understand the importance of each classic model and know just what your car means to you. That's why we carefully scan our panel of trusted insurers to come up with a policy tailored to your specific VW model and circumstances.
Your Beetle means the world to you, and that makes it just as important to us. We can send out our valuation expert to agree its worth with you, which we guarantee you get in a total loss claim.
Classic VW insurance with us comes with a range of benefits:
Historic rally and static show protection
Laid up cover
24-hour claims hotline
Limit mileage discounts
Salvage retention
2-year agreed value (£18)
Discounts for club members
Choice of repairer
EU cover (90 days)
Want to know what our other customers say about our insurance cover? Have a read of our 5-star reviews on Trustpilot.
To protect your classic motor today and create a policy based on your preferences, get in touch with our team.
Call Lancaster Insurance Services on 01480 484826, request a call back or complete your details online to get a quick quote.
Do you belong to a car club in the UK like the Volkswagen Owners Club? Let us know when you take out a policy and we could give you a discount!
We've worked with various classic clubs across the UK for almost three decades, building strong connections through our shared enthusiasm for these treasured vehicles.
By working together with these wonderful institutions, we're able to offer discounts to their members. Just speak to our team to see how it could affect your premiums.
Our VW insurance cover spans a broad range of vehicles – here are just some of the models we cover:
Volkswagen Beetle
Brasília
Golf GTI
Karmann Ghia
Scirocco
Polo
Passat
Campervan
Corrado
Can't see your car on our list of models? Give our team a call to discuss insurance for your classic vehicle.
Got another classic vehicle you need to cover? Our protection doesn't stop with VWs. Speak to our team about our other insurance options, which include:
Campervan cover
Motorhome insurance
Military vehicle protection
Wedding car cover
Multi-vehicle insurance
Kit car cover
Modified vehicle plans
4x4 policies
Quad bike insurance
Electric car cover
Whatever classic vehicle you need to insure, contact Lancaster Insurance Services today to arrange specialist protection.
Contact Lancaster Insurance Services today by:
Calling us on 01480 484826
Requesting a call back at a more convenient time
Filling out our online form
To come up with a suitable quote for your car, we'll need a few details:
Your name, date of birth, and address
Email and phone number
Driving history and licence information
Employment details
Car's registration and mileage
Details of any vehicle modifications
You'll also need to let us know your average annual mileage and what add-ons or optional extras you'd like to add to your policy, as mentioned above.
Making a claim through our 24-hour helpline couldn't be easier. Simply provide your details and our experts will tell you everything you need to get started and guide you through the entire process.
In the event of theft, report the incident to the police and give us your unique crime reference number to file your claim.
If your vehicle suffers accidental damage, one of our surveyors will come and assess your car to see whether you're eligible to claim.
Have you got more questions regarding your policy and making a claim? Don't hesitate to call our helpful team on 01480 484806.
Classic VWs deserve the best, and we're the experts you need to protect your investment.
With more than 35 years of experience tailoring policies to fit owners and their vehicles, we can put together the right cover based on your needs.
Protect your vintage Golf, Beetle or other VW and get a car insurance quote today.