Tailored insurance for Britain’s most iconic kit cars
When you own a Westfield, you’re driving a piece of British heritage that combines classic styling with modern performance. At Chris Knott Insurance, we understand the unique characteristics of these exceptional kit cars and the tailored cover requirements that come with owning such a distinctive vehicle.
Whether you drive a legendary Seven-inspired roadster, a track-focused racer, or a custom-built creation, our experienced team has the knowledge and tailored insurer relationships to secure protection for your cherished Westfield.
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Westfield Sports Cars has been producing some of Britain’s most exciting lightweight sports cars since 1982. These vehicles represent a unique category in the world; they’re not quite classic cars, not quite modern vehicles. Certainly, not standard production cars that mainstream insurers can easily categorise.
The challenge with Westfield vehicle insurance lies in the bespoke nature of these cars. Many are built from kits, often with significant customisation and modification from the standard specification. This means that no two Westfields are exactly alike, and each requires individual assessment to determine appropriate cover and value.
Standard motor insurers often struggle to understand the true value and replacement cost of a Westfield. The combination of fibreglass bodywork, space-frame chassis construction, and often significantly modified engines creates a unique risk profile that requires a tailored understanding.
Our tailored insurers recognise that Westfield owners are typically knowledgeable enthusiasts who take great care of their vehicles. This understanding allows us to offer suitable premiums that reflect the reality of Westfield ownership rather than applying blanket assumptions about modified or kit cars.
Our specialist arrangements cover the complete range of Westfield vehicles, from classic Seven-inspired models through to the latest high-performance variants and one-off custom builds.
For owners of older Westfield models, including early Seven variants, discontinued models, or vehicles that have been significantly modified over the years, we understand that these cars often appreciate and require agreed value coverage that reflects their significance to enthusiasts.
Many Westfield owners modify their vehicles extensively, whether for improved performance, enhanced comfort, or personalised styling. Our policies can accommodate these modifications, ensuring that your investment in upgrades and personalisation is properly protected.
Understanding the elements that affect your costs helps you make informed decisions about coverage and risk management. Several factors impact the cost of insuring a Westfield:
Where and how you store your Westfield significantly impacts your premium. These lightweight sports cars are attractive to thieves, making secure storage essential. Garage storage with additional security measures such as steering wheel locks, immobilisers, or tracking devices can help reduce premiums whilst providing better protection.
Westfield owners are typically experienced enthusiasts who understand the characteristics of lightweight sports cars. Our insurers recognise this, and membership of recognised owners' clubs or participation in organised events can qualify for additional discounts.
Many insurers also offer preferential rates for drivers who have completed advanced driving courses or have demonstrable experience with similar vehicles.
Our comprehensive policies can be tailored to include a wide range of coverage options designed specifically for specialist sports car ownership.
Westfield ownership often involves ongoing modification and improvement. Whether you're upgrading the engine, improving the suspension, enhancing the interior, or adding performance modifications, our policies can be adapted to cover these enhancements.
It's essential to declare modifications to ensure they're properly covered. Our team understands common Westfield modifications and can advise on how different upgrades might affect your coverage and premiums.
We recognise that modifications often enhance rather than detract from a Westfield's value, and our policies reflect this understanding rather than penalising owners for improving their vehicles.
The most common questions we're asked about Westfield insurance. Can't find what you're looking for? Speak to our UK-based team on 0800 917 2274.
Yes. Most Westfields on the road are self-built from the kit, which means insurers want to see the V5C in your name, an IVA pass or registered Q-plate where applicable, and a clear description of the donor running gear. Share the build log and receipts and our UK-based team will place cover with insurers who understand kit cars.
Yes, and it is often the cheapest way to insure one. Most Westfield owners cover 2,000 to 4,000 miles a year because the car only comes out for sunny weekends, track days or trips to the pub meet. Be honest about your expected mileage and we'll match you to a policy that reflects the low exposure.
Westfields are made for this, and the iRacer and SDV are popular with trackday regulars. Your road policy won't cover on-circuit driving, so we can arrange a separate track day policy for each event. You keep your no-claims protection on the main policy intact if something goes wrong at Snetterton or Brands Hatch.
Once the build is finished and registered, agreed value cover is the sensible route. Market valuations struggle with self-built cars because every Westfield reflects the owner's choices. Send us photos, a receipt tally and any engineering sign-off and we'll arrange cover at a figure that reflects what it would cost to build again.
Several insurers on our panel recognise membership of the Westfield Sports Car Club as a positive risk factor. Mention your membership number when you quote and our UK-based team will check whether a club rate is available for your car, build spec and postcode.
Yes. A multi-car policy that includes the daily runabout and the Westfield usually works out cheaper than two standalone policies and gives you a single renewal date. Each car keeps its own cover level, so you can run limited mileage on the Westfield and full use on the daily driver.
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