Volkswagen Golf Overview
The Volkswagen Golf is VW's most popular car and is one of the most enduring and popular cars of any type in the world, having sold over twenty five million in total. The vehicle has been in production since 1974, and is currently in its 6th generation having been sold under various different body types during its lifetime. These include 3-door and 5-door hatchbacks, cabriolets, estates and sedans, and the car has been available in a wide range of engine sizes and types. Structurally, the Golf shares much with several other vehicles in the VW Group, including the more expensive Audi A3 and Audi TT, as well as the cheaper Skoda Octavia, Seat Toledo and Seat Leon, with differences being largely cosmetic and in relation to trim, although the shape and layout of body weight makes the Golf one of the better performing cars using the platform.
The Mark 6 will be released in 2009, and is planned essentially as a facelift of the Mark 5 model, with the most significant changes relating to production and running efficiency - this may make the car a popular option for those looking for a car with the best car insurance deals and low fuel costs. One of the most popular models of Golf has been the GTi variant, since the Mark II, and this has given Golfs a certain level of performance prestige, even on basic level vehicles. Due to their immense popularity, Golf GTis can attract high premiums from some insurers, meaning it is a good idea to check from several insurers to make sure you always get the best car insurance.
Best Car Insurance for Volkswagen Golf
Actual quotes will vary quite widely with the age, engine size, wheelbase, transmission and other factors relating to the model, whilst driver characteristics play an enormous part of getting the best car insurance quote, particularly the level of no claims bonus. However, for guidance, quotes were tested for a male, aged 30, married, office worker, living in Manchester, vehicle kept in locked garage overnight, 9000 miles annual usage, social, domestic and pleasure plus commuting use, driver with licence for 10 years, no previous accidents or convictions, standard security only fitted. Cover is third party fire and theft level cover, four years no claims discount, price quoted is when paid in full, and vehicle is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf Ryder 5 door 1.3 petrol, manual.
Asda Car Insurance's best quote was £1062 for third party fire and theft, with insurance provided by Sabre. Comprehensive cover from Asda was only £725, via AIG insurance. The AA quoted £1122 for third party fire and theft (with £100 excess), or £796 fully comprehensive (with £100 excess). Similarly, Endsleigh quoted at £1178 for fully comprehensive, and £799 for third party fire and theft, making Asda the cheapest of those surveyed. This shows that it is not always necessarily cheaper to take a lower level of cover - prices are worked out individually using complex calculations, so it is always worth checking all types of cover when looking for the best car insurance.
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© June 2009
