Important advice about insurance for young drivers on Austin Sevens
 
The Austin Seven Clubs’ Association has had a close relationship with RH Specialist Car Insurance (RH) over four decades.
As an Association we are very keen for this to continue, but the world of car insurance over the last 20+ years has changed - especially for first-time drivers and particularly in older cars. 

The A7CA has recently been in discussions with RH about what they can offer young drivers who are either members of an A7CA affiliated club or have family who are such club members.

Working with RH we have put together a useful list of things that will help you stand a better chance of being able to obtain insurance to drive an Austin Seven.

The team at RH (part of Howden Insurance group) are trained to give advice to young Austin Seven owners/drivers.  Each case is considered on its individual merit, and the team will do their utmost to assist.

RH will consider insuring drivers once they qualify for warranted accompanied driving – this means that once you get your full driving licence you can be considered for a policy where your parent or the owner is inside the car with you.

RH will also consider insuring you to drive an Austin Seven unaccompanied if:

• You have 1 full year of clean insurance
  
• Experience of driving an Austin Seven accompanied
  
• Have experience of driving Austin Sevens at car events such as Driving Tests, Trials and Track Days
  

RH will consider insuring you to drive an Austin Seven in your own right if:

• You are 21 or over.
  
• Drivers younger than 21 may be considered depending on individual merit. Have a conversation with the RH team.
  
• You have a full clean licence.
  
• You have a clean insurance history.
  

Note:  If you are thinking of purchasing an Austin Seven now to drive when you’re aged 21+, RH advise speaking to them before you make the purchase.
 
RH tell us that the following things are very desirable:

• You have been brought up around and have experience of Austin Sevens.
  
• Your family has some history of insuring Austin Sevens with RH.
  
• You own a modern car with your own insurance policy.
  

 
What RH cannot do:

• Insure learner drivers on vehicles which are pre-1970.
  
• Insure everyone who applies – but following the above advice will give you a better chance of being considered for insurance.
  

 
In addition, due to RH being part of the Howden Insurance group, they can also give you advice regarding young driver insurance for your everyday car whilst you’re learning to drive or once you’ve just passed your test.
 
RH Specialist Car Insurance: https://www.rhspecialistinsurance.co.uk   0333 043 3911