Hi guys.
Was wondering if changing the engine size on the log book also changes it for insurance or would you have to put it down as a modification?
Posted 09 June 2014 - 06:47 PM
Hi guys.
Was wondering if changing the engine size on the log book also changes it for insurance or would you have to put it down as a modification?
Posted 09 June 2014 - 06:56 PM
Of course it will. It's a modification from standard. You MUST inform your insurance otherwise your policy will be invalid.
Posted 09 June 2014 - 06:57 PM
Posted 09 June 2014 - 06:58 PM
Of course it will. It's a modification from standard. You MUST inform your insurance otherwise your policy will be invalid.
Posted 09 June 2014 - 06:59 PM
Would I list it as a non standard replacement?
Posted 09 June 2014 - 07:02 PM
Posted 09 June 2014 - 07:14 PM
My classic insurance double when I told my insurance company about the engine changes and a long list of other mods, went up to £160 for the year
Posted 09 June 2014 - 07:30 PM
My classic insurance double when I told my insurance company about the engine changes and a long list of other mods, went up to £160 for the year
Posted 09 June 2014 - 07:35 PM
What if I just list it as another classic mini which has a 1275 as standard? so don't use the reg just find the make and model
Posted 09 June 2014 - 07:49 PM
I don't understand this. How can one not use the registration number when insuring a car?
If you fit a 1275 engine to a 998 Mini it will still have the same reg. no. when you insure it. The question asked is whether the car has been modified in ANY way from the specification to which it was manufactured. With the 1275 the answer is 'Yes'.
It is what it is, that can't be changed.
You will, presumably, have it on a Classic insurance policy, so you just declare that a 1275 cc engine has been fitted and the premium will increase a bit.
There is no legal way around this if you want to stay properly insured.
You have also said that you are buying a car with a plastic flip front. Be sure to declare this as well because those flip fronts may (or may not) meet the safety criteria for insurers and the DVLA.
Edited by Cooperman, 09 June 2014 - 07:52 PM.
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