Young Drivers Insurance

NoorSmith · Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2025 6:00 pm Post subject: Young Drivers Insurance

Hello!
I am a new member and I am 23 looking to buy my first Bentley
I am looking at a classic Bentley 1973 but I'm struggling to find anyone that will insure me because I'm under 25?
I am planning to buy the car outright and want it insured when I buy it so I can drive it home!

Any suggestions?
PS any advice on owning a classic Bentley would also be lovely Smile

John Murch · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2025 2:19 pm Post subject:

Have you tried Peter James? They do insure under 25’s for vintage cars in the vscc.

https://www.peterjamesinsurance.co.uk/club-member/vscc/?utm_source=VSCC&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=zPJI_VSCC

I do hope that you are successful in finding insurance and a car.

Martin Webster · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2025 12:27 pm Post subject:

Alternatively, try e mailing Emma Airey who is head of RH Insurance. Emma is always helpful and approachable and she may be able to assist you.
emma.airey@rhspecialistinsurance.co.uk

NoorSmith · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2025 1:48 pm Post subject:

Thanks so much,
I've called and they unfortunately won't insure because I'm not under their scheme.
I will give this email a go!
Thanks so much for this response it's so lovely to hear your advice

Paul Spencer · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2025 3:44 pm Post subject:

The club has been talking to RH about insurance, especially for young drivers, and we have just agreed some text that is now on the Member Benefits page (under Membership). It says:

Driving solo:
Drivers aged 23+ are acceptable providing they have no accidents, claims or convictions. They will also need to have held their full UK licence for a minimum of 24 months.

So they may be able to insure you if you meet those criteria and tell them they are a BDC member.