New to the forum - A4 B5

[Ben_F]

Hi,

I’m planning to restore my Grandad’s 1999 A4 B5 as he had the car since it was 18 months old until 2016 when he died and left it to me. He loved the car and now I am able to insure it would love to have it in the road. May need to ask for some help in parts sourcing as bits seem few and far between.

thanks

Ben

[Trevor]

Hi Ben....welcome to the forum

I believe the older Audi models are the ones to look for as given a short amount of time they will start appreciating as a collectable car, much like old school Beemers have.

Post up some pics of the A4 if you want

Cheers,  Trevor

[Ben_F]

2 hours ago, Trevor said:

Hi Ben....welcome to the forum

I believe the older Audi models are the ones to look for as given a short amount of time they will start appreciating as a collectable car, much like old school Beemers have.

Post up some pics of the A4 if you want

Cheers,  Trevor

Hi Trevor,

thank you, yes I believe they’ll start appreciating soon but don’t intend on ever selling this one as it holds too much sentimental value. I only have a few pictures, everything is original except it has 30mm lowered springs to replaced the snapped originals... the first image is of it before it had the springs done

 

[Trevor]

Looks very clean...definitely worth spending time and money on it 🙂

 

[Ben_F]

3 hours ago, Trevor said:

Looks very clean...definitely worth spending time and money on it 🙂

 

Thank you, I’m looking forward to being able to use it

[audia4b5kev]

NICE  THAT   YOU CAN GET CLASSIC INSURANCE ON THIS  TO  KEV

[Ben_F]

5 hours ago, audia4b5kev said:

NICE  THAT   YOU CAN GET CLASSIC INSURANCE ON THIS  TO  KEV

Thank you. I didn’t realise it was eligible for classic insurance, I’ll have to look into it

[Magnet]

Hello Ben,

As Kev says. Classic car cover is generally available on >20 year old cars which are not used as daily drivers.

The bonus is that the premiums are usually lower, do not depend on having a ‘spare’ NCB ( but doesn’t earn one either), you can agree the value of the car, and select a mileage to be covered - generally limited to 3,000 miles. Breakdown cover is normally included as standard, in the premium. 

There are many classic car brokers to chose from. I have used Peter James Insurance (Birmingham) for for many years and found them good to deal with - no other connection with them. 

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[Ben_F]

2 hours ago, Magnet said:

Hello Ben,

As Kev says. Classic car cover is generally available on >20 year old cars which are not used as daily drivers.

The bonus is that the premiums are usually lower, do not depend on having a ‘spare’ NCB ( but doesn’t earn one either), you can agree the value of the car, and select a mileage to be covered - generally limited to 3,000 miles. Breakdown cover is normally included as standard, in the premium. 

There are many classic car brokers to chose from. I have used Peter James Insurance (Birmingham) for for many years and found them good to deal with - no other connection with them. 

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Hi Gareth,

Thank you for the information. I am using a classic insurance company for my other project car (1979 Mk1 Fiesta) but was unaware cars the age of the A4 could be covered. I will be using it daily though so don’t think it’ll cover me unfortunately, plus I’m going to need to earn all the NCB I can get as I’m only 19😂 Cheers for the recommendation of Peter James, I’ll look into it as my Fiesta is up for renewal soon too!

Ben.

[audia4b5kev]

THIS IS WHO I USE >>> https://www.rhspecialistinsurance.co.uk/contact-us   AGREED VALUE 5THO MILES YEAR AS LONG AS SAY 2nd car    my  my audi a4 b5 avant  v6 diesel   was £180 the year  yoiu are insuerd from 6 in morning till 10 at night but if you going to car show and travel thru  the night    still coverd  been with them 20 now

[Ben_F]

10 hours ago, audia4b5kev said:

THIS IS WHO I USE >>> https://www.rhspecialistinsurance.co.uk/contact-us   AGREED VALUE 5THO MILES YEAR AS LONG AS SAY 2nd car    my  my audi a4 b5 avant  v6 diesel   was £180 the year  yoiu are insuerd from 6 in morning till 10 at night but if you going to car show and travel thru  the night    still coverd  been with them 20 now

Thank you, definitely worth a look into

[Ben_F]

The car is now finally on the road after 4 years. Just got a couple of small bits of paint to sort!

[audia4b5kev]

yeeeee haaaaaaaaaaaa

[Steve Q]

17 hours ago, Ben_F said:

The car is now finally on the road after 4 years. Just got a couple of small bits of paint to sort!

Now that looks stunning! Top work 👍

[Ben_F]

2 minutes ago, Steve Q said:

Now that looks stunning! Top work 👍

Thank you 👍🏻

[Steve Q]

Just now, Ben_F said:

Thank you 👍🏻

You're welcome 😊