Hillman Insurance
Are you looking for specialist insurance for your classic Hillman car? At Chris Knott Insurance, we understand the charm and historical importance of these beloved British classics. Our dedicated insurance provides complete protection for your cherished vehicle, preserving a vital piece of British motoring heritage.
What makes insuring a Hillman different?
Classic Hillman vehicles hold a special place in British motoring history. These cars were manufactured from 1907 until 1976 and represent an important chapter in the UK automotive past. From the popular Minx to the innovative Imp, Hillmans combine practicality with character in a way few other classics manage.
Their rarity makes evaluating them correctly important, while their age means parts and skilled repairs require specialist knowledge. The sentimental value these cars hold for their owners goes far beyond what standard insurers usually understand. Regular car insurance fails to understand what makes your Hillman special, which is why a specialised cover designed specifically for classic vehicles is required.
Why do you need specialist Hillman insurance?
Standard car insurance doesn’t work well for classic Hillman cars. Regular policies miss the key aspects of classic Hillman ownership, including:
- The appreciating rather than depreciating value of these classics
- The limited mileage typical of cherished historic vehicles
- The care and attention Hillman owners devote to their cars
- The specialised parts and repair considerations for vehicles that ceased production decades ago
- The unique characteristics of different Hillman models
- The club meets classic shows and rallies that are important to Hillman ownership
- The historical significance that makes these cars more than just transport
Our tailored Hillman insurance honours the special place your classic holds in British motoring history while providing practical coverage for how you actually use your car.
Which Hillman models can we insure?
At Chris Knott Insurance, we can arrange cover for all Hillman models, including:
- Hillman Minx (in all its various series and incarnations)
- Hillman Imp and Imp variants
- Hillman Hunter
- Hillman Avenger
- Hillman Super Minx
- Hillman Husky
- Hillman Californian
- Hillman Hawk
- Hillman 14
- Hillman 16 and 16/80
- Hillman Wizard
Frequently Asked Questions
We have been providing specialist vehicle insurance solutions since 1983. Our expertise in classic, collector, and specialist vehicles makes us ideally placed to arrange insurance for your DeLorean classic car.
Contact us today for a DeLorean insurance quote. Our knowledgeable team will help you find the best cover to protect your slice of automotive history.
Classic, Vintage, Cherished or Collector Car Insurance policies provide specialist cover and sometimes extra benefits for your vehicle. Typically it provides protection for valuable and old cars that aren’t your daily drive; they may even be unusual or imports. Insurance that provides adequate protection is vital so it’s often worth ensuring that you find a policy with ‘agreed value’ wording. If the worst happens and you suffer a total loss, your cherished car could be written off, but you can get the value you agreed with the insurer in a claim, rather than the market price for a vehicle of a similar age.
Cars from the 1980s onwards with onboard electronics may qualify as modern classics. Insurers may also consider your car a modern classic if it is a particularly good example of its type or is highly desirable.
Absolutely. We’ve worked with owners clubs since 1983 and we welcome classic car club and forum members because enthusiasts tend to be careful drivers who lavish attention on their cherished cars. Visit our Owners’ Club Insurance page to find out more.
That’s not a problem! We don’t just arrange Car Insurance for Classic Cars. We can arrange Car Insurance for older vehicles too. We’ll advise on the best Old Car Insurance policy for your needs.
It can be, yes. Older cars are often simpler, heavier, slower. As such, they are less at risk of a claim. As a rule, classic car drivers are more cautious, drive fewer miles, shorter distances, at quieter times and in fairer weather – all of which minimises risk.
There may be. For instance, modifications may affect a car’s ‘classic’ status, so it’s important to declare this when getting a quote. Some insurers will have driver age and mileage limits too. Track days or racing may not be covered, depending on the insurer. In addition, for insurance purposes, a classic car can’t be your everyday vehicle and should benefit from off-road and/or garage parking. An independent insurance broker can help to ensure you have the right cherished vehicle insurance policy for your needs.
Yes, we can arrange Replica Car and Kit Car Insurance. Our experienced team of car insurance brokers is able to tailor a policy to you and your car.
We can even provide:
- Salvage options: get your vehicle or its parts back after a write-off event.
- Agreed value: receive a set amount in the event of a claim.
- Spare parts: protect any spare parts you may have against theft, loss or damage.
- Limited mileage car insurance: discounts may be available if you don’t drive the vehicle often.
Either request your Classic Car Insurance quotes online, or call us on 0800 917 2274.
Yes, at Chris Knott, we know that passionate car enthusiasts may want to make changes to their vehicles to improve their appearance and performance. Just let us know about any of the modifications when you come to arrange a quote and we’ll factor this into the price.
Yes we can! Collector Car Insurance is an ideal option if you are a true enthusiast and want to insure all of your prized vehicles under one policy. It is particularly suited to those who have at least one classic or specialist vehicle alongside a collection of other classic or modern cars, motorcycles or commercial vehicles.
If you don’t have any specialist or classic cars in your collection, then Collector Car Insurance may not be for you.
The benefit of a Collector Car Insurance policy is that you have just one set of policy documents and one renewal date for all of your beloved vehicles. Each car under the policy will also accrue its own no claims bonus.
To find out if Collector Car Insurance is right for you, get in touch with our experienced team.
Yes! We are able to arrange breakdown cover for most vehicle types. Visit our Breakdown Insurance page to get a quote.
