Peter James Insurance Blog
Why do I need Classic Car Insurance or Classic Bike Insurance?
Do you cherish your classic car? Treasure your classic motorcycle? Then treat it to a classic car insurance or classic bike insurance policy! We could sit here and debate what makes a classic vehicle, err classic until your policy is due to renew next year, but whatever policy yardsticks your...
Top 5 Motorcycles of the Second World War
Motorcycles in conflict arguably played their most decisive role during the Second World War – here’s five that proved both popular ‘over there’ and on the home front. Prior to WW2, bikes – both engine and man-powered – helped soldiers in several ways. Whether delivering messages via dispatch riders...
The mighty MGB – the sports car for everyone
In 2022, the mighty MGB celebrated its 60th birthday. It was not only MG’s highest selling model, but one of the highest selling sports cars of all time. It continued the MG legacy for building ‘sports cars for the people’ as the Abingdon based company continued to democratise the...
Peter James Insurance announces new and improved scheme for their exclusive partnership with the Vintage Motor Cycle Club
We are delighted to announce a new and improved product for our exclusive partnership with the Vintage Motor Cycle Club, following our launch of a new insurance proposition for classic car and bike clubs and their members earlier this year. We’re well known for the provision of specialist classic...
Christmas 2022 Opening Hours
Please see below for our Christmas 2022 opening hours at Peter James Insurance. We hope you enjoy the festive season, and we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Friday 23rd December: 09:00 – 15:30 Monday 26th December: Closed Tuesday 27th December: Closed Wednesday 28th December: 09:00 – 17:00...
Motor Trader Industry Awards 2022
Our Motor Trade team is delighted to be sponsoring the Bodyshop of the Year Award at tonight’s Motor Trader Industry Awards 2022. Taking place at Grosvernor House in London this evening, the awards are in their 32nd year and have grown to become the most prestigious and coveted awards...
Peter James Insurance announces exclusive partnership with the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club at the NEC Classic Motor Show
Following our launch of a suite of new insurance initiatives aimed specifically at classic vehicle clubs and their members earlier this year, we announced a new and exclusive partnership with the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club at the NEC Classic Motor Show. We’re well known for the provision of specialist classic...
Top 10 things to see at the Classic Motor Show
Here’s our pick of the top 10 things to see at the Classic Motor Show, taking place this weekend (from the 11th – 13th November) at the NEC in Birmingham. 1. FBHVC Village Green The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs works to ensure that yesterday’s vehicles have a...
15 top ways to protect your classic car for winter storage
If, like many of our historic vehicle policyholders at Peter James Insurance, you have a car you do not use during the winter months, then late-autumn is the time to ‘hibernate’ it for the winter. So, how do you best ensure that your cherished classic will be well preserved...
Summer Jaguar Festival revels in Yorkshire sunshine
What an amazing time the Peter James Insurance team all had at this year’s Summer Jaguar Festival! The sun shone, the Jaguars just kept coming and the happy faces of Jaguar fans enjoying the displays and entertainment on offer could be seen everywhere you turned. Held at Newby Hall...
