Insurance
#16
Posted 16 July 2009 - 07:36 PM
You might even find that some of the modifications don't affect the premium - but they'll want to know about them believe me. Unfortunately looking at the list of mods you have, you will naturally find it hard to get a good quote - insurance brokers will take one look at your age and then see 'loud speakers, stickers, big wheels, fibreglass panels and bucket seats' -these are typical of drivers of your age and you will instantly be stereotyped as boy racer. It's a sad fact but one that can't be escaped.
Having insurance is for everyone on the road - not just yourself, declare everything - or take it all off and drive a standard mini for a while.
good luck
#17
Posted 16 July 2009 - 07:36 PM
#18
Posted 16 July 2009 - 07:37 PM
and i think it was £1500 for the same with a stage one kit.
Thats for a 17year old.
And i agree with everyone abouve on what to do, definatly declair everything.
Chris
#19
Posted 16 July 2009 - 07:38 PM
okay for some reason confused.com is not picking up my car... at all, i will just have to add them to the list that i am calling over the weekend
Edit: thanks for all the help guys, i will be declering everything that is listed... even the 8ball gear knob i forgot to include in the list
Edited by Fire_monkey, 16 July 2009 - 07:41 PM.
#20
Posted 16 July 2009 - 07:39 PM
Edit: Some online insurance companys will not find you reg, need to enter it manualy, take note that mini could be under rover, austin, leyland etc...
Paul.
Edited by Pauly, 16 July 2009 - 07:42 PM.
#21
Posted 16 July 2009 - 07:45 PM
#22
Posted 16 July 2009 - 07:59 PM
If your not going to declare mods, especialy stage 1 kits then theres no point in having insurance at all, the moment the insurance have a glimpse at your car they will make your insurance void, and if the worsed happens they are going to want to see the damage.
They will go over it with a fine tooth comb, especially as your a young driver. Not worth the risk IMO.
Paul.
I'm not saying its reccomended or giving out advice but my brother crashed his saxo vtr, they came round to inspect it, looked at the area of the crash (os rear wheel) and that was it, they went. Didnt look inside, under the bonnet or anywhere apart from the damaged area. This might not be in every case but was in ours. (THAT WASNT ADVICE) lol
#23
Posted 16 July 2009 - 08:43 PM
They are however worried about, for instance, the £100,000 Aston Martin that have just hit that will require £20,000 to repair and another £20,000 that the driver is trying to claim for personal injury (this is all hypothetical of course)
They would also be over the moon when they turn up to inspect you car and say you havnt declared that aftermarket steering wheel your insurance is void and they are not paying a penny. Now tell me where you are going to find the money to repair that persons Aston Martin.
DECLARE EVERYTHING!!!!!!!
#24
Posted 16 July 2009 - 10:12 PM
I would advise that you declare everything. My mate Dave had major problems when he had an accident and hadn't declared that he had put a cd player in. That was the only change to his corsa and the insurance company didn't want to pay up for anything.
Remember that every time an insurance company has to pay out they are not making money. They will try everything to avoid paying. If you have neglected to mention something to them that is a good enough reason not to pay.
#25
Posted 17 July 2009 - 03:56 PM
#26
Posted 17 July 2009 - 04:02 PM
#27
Posted 17 July 2009 - 04:05 PM
#28
Posted 17 July 2009 - 04:09 PM
Tis the way forwardTry finding a local insurance broker and give them a call - you can tell one person about all the mods that you have and then THEY will go around the houses and find the best deal for you. Try to think of them as being a super advanced Confused.com.
#29
Posted 17 July 2009 - 04:32 PM
you could always try admiral, as they let you declare mods pretty cheaply. also the staff are helpfull in my experience with them.
in my mini's policy it states i can have up to £500 of in car entertainment before i need to get extra insurance.
so you may find (though please check with an insurer) that you don't need to declare everything if it's covered by the general policy.
though in that case i doubt you'll get your speakers replaced if they're nicked.
but it does mean most decent insurance will let you stick in a cd player without paying 20 quid a year for it.
you should realy call up insurance co's yourself with that list and ask what bits they care about and what they don't.
normaly if it's not on their computer (8ball gear knob etc) you'll get away with it.
#30
Posted 17 July 2009 - 07:36 PM
on confused.com i couldnt get a single quote for my mini under 2000 pounds.
and for a 1.3 fiesta its still 1800 so im unsure what to do aswell,
why is it that they charge us so much lol
o well
nick
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