Notices
ScoobyNet General General Subaru Discussion

Do You All Tell Your ....

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 01:47 PM
  #1  
pslewis's Avatar
pslewis
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 32,398
Likes: 1
From: Old Codgers Home
Question Do You All Tell Your ....

Insurance Companies if you just change the BackBox?

My company is aware, but when going for quotations I am greeted by salesmen and women telling me that I don't need to declare a stainless steel exhaust which happens not to be a standard Subaru one!
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 01:48 PM
  #2  
Tidgy's Avatar
Tidgy
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 23,118
Likes: 150
From: Notts
Default

everysingle thing on mine is delcared, even down to the mudflaps, prodrive interior, ppg gearbox, autronics, different turbo etc etc
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 01:50 PM
  #3  
GC8WRX's Avatar
GC8WRX
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,091
Likes: 0
From: Wanting the English to come first in England for a change!
Default

I would phone them, tell them and get the name, date and time of who you spoke to, and ask them to confirm in writing!
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 01:54 PM
  #4  
l1verp00l's Avatar
l1verp00l
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 181
Likes: 0
From: The most happenin city in the country
Default

Always
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 03:40 PM
  #5  
GazTheHat's Avatar
GazTheHat
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 7,638
Likes: 0
From: 392/361 MY04 STi
Default

I'm a good boy, everything is declared.

Why not mention it? I can't see it costing more than £20 if anything at all. As a backbox is hardly a significant performance increase.
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 03:52 PM
  #6  
exvaux's Avatar
exvaux
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,845
Likes: 0
From: throwing pieces oot a 20 storey flat
Default

depends on who you are with and a few places i tried wanted % poweer increases it would give etc before quoting
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 04:01 PM
  #7  
Mike Murphy's Avatar
Mike Murphy
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 448
Likes: 0
Default

Always declare it!! If there's anything been altered from manufacturer's standard spec, it MUST be declared, even if its a subaru supplied and fitted accessory. I've seen claims rejected for the tiniest of mods not being declared!!!!
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 04:03 PM
  #8  
Moley's Avatar
Moley
Former Sponsor
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 10,884
Likes: 30
Default

My insurers (and broker of course) know about every mod on mine
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 04:05 PM
  #9  
billsandhu's Avatar
billsandhu
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,470
Likes: 0
Default

Always best to declare everything, no matter how minor it may seem.
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 04:06 PM
  #10  
Arbiter's Avatar
Arbiter
BANNED
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
Default

Do you have to declare different carpet mats or 'go faster' stickers?
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 04:08 PM
  #11  
Tidgy's Avatar
Tidgy
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 23,118
Likes: 150
From: Notts
Default

i'm always anoying gary asking about what if i do this and this and this, then a week or two later, i have done this and this and this.

think my record is what, 2 hours gap between mods gary? lol
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 04:29 PM
  #12  
GazTheHat's Avatar
GazTheHat
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 7,638
Likes: 0
From: 392/361 MY04 STi
Default

Originally Posted by Moley_WRX
My insurers (and broker of course) know about every mod on mine
It's getting that time of year. Can you PM me your number.
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 06:19 PM
  #13  
pslewis's Avatar
pslewis
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 32,398
Likes: 1
From: Old Codgers Home
Default

Originally Posted by GazTheHat
Why not mention it? I can't see it costing more than £20 if anything at all. As a backbox is hardly a significant performance increase.
Well, mentioning a slight mod changes things a lot! More than £20 is added on and there are fewer companies who will quote in the first place!

I am really thinking of swapping the backbox back to standard - save myself all the hassle!!
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 06:28 PM
  #14  
dpb's Avatar
dpb
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 46,493
Likes: 13
From: riding the crest of a wave ...
Default

Originally Posted by pslewis
Well, mentioning a slight mod changes things a lot! More than £20 is added on and there are fewer companies who will quote in the first place!

I am really thinking of swapping the backbox back to standard - save myself all the hassle!!
yeh right

What sort of drongo actaully ASKS for things to taken into consideration - and please rape me now .....
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 06:33 PM
  #15  
dpb's Avatar
dpb
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 46,493
Likes: 13
From: riding the crest of a wave ...
Default

I bet you work for Insurance co. Lewis , right

it would make a lot of sense
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 06:35 PM
  #16  
pslewis's Avatar
pslewis
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 32,398
Likes: 1
From: Old Codgers Home
Default

Nah, I don't work for an Insurance Co. ...... I do work IN Insurance, however, insuring that you can sleep safely in your bed at night
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 06:36 PM
  #17  
dunx's Avatar
dunx
Scooby Senior
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 14,333
Likes: 0
From: Slowly rebuilding the kit of bits into a car...
Default

Cosmetic changes i.e. stainless exhaust, not a "performance" system shouldn't affect cost.
Subaru accessories don't need to be declared, but should be fully covered as standard manufacturers parts.... anyone know ?

Dunx

P.S. All the blue ones are charged extra 'cos they are all rally cars LOL
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 06:38 PM
  #18  
pslewis's Avatar
pslewis
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 32,398
Likes: 1
From: Old Codgers Home
Default

Well, all I can say is that on these compare.com websites they ask for the Mod. and the nearest thing is to tick the 'Exhaust/Manifold' box ........ and 90% of the Insurance Companies who quoted without the mod. now disappear and refuse to quote with the mod!!
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SilverM3
ScoobyNet General
8
Feb 24, 2021 01:03 PM
dpb
Non Scooby Related
14
Oct 3, 2015 10:37 AM
p1 media
ScoobyNet General
7
Jul 16, 2001 09:45 PM
Rebecca
ScoobyNet General
12
May 10, 2001 08:07 AM
Richard F
ScoobyNet General
8
Feb 9, 2000 12:58 PM




All times are GMT +1. The time now is 04:36 PM.