Liam B
Member
Registered: 2nd Mar 09
Location: Herefordshire
User status: Offline
|
Just a quick question, getting some new rubber on the wheels i've had sat in my garden for ages to stick on my corsa. Car currently doesn't have alloy wheels, how much extra on average will it cost to insure a car with alloy wheels than one without them, and im guessing i just ring my insurance company and tell them?
Cheers  Liam
|
Nic Barnes
Member
Registered: 5th Apr 04
Location: nowhere near ginger people
User status: Offline
|
normally goes up 20% per inch bigger than the std wheels the car came with originally. so if you had 14's and put 15's on, it will go up 20% for example. its also a good idea to inform your work or house insurance due to the added security risk your car now becomes due to it being more attractive to thieves and vandals. giving the police your reg and details of your vehicle is advisable incase anyone steals it they will already know it had alloys and know what to look for.
|
DJMartin07
Member
Registered: 1st Feb 07
Location: Bedford/
User status: Offline
|
It depends on the insurance companies, some of them it costs you extra, and some let you off. It also depends if you have locking wheel nuts or not, as it could cost you if you haven't as they'll be more easier to steal. So it only depends on who your with and there views with modifications, hope that helps Liam.
DJ
|
Liam B
Member
Registered: 2nd Mar 09
Location: Herefordshire
User status: Offline
|
I've got McGuard locking wheel nuts, jesus 20% an inch, the wheels are 16", not really worth the bother i suppose then. Anyone know what Quinn are like with them?
Cheers fellas
|
DJMartin07
Member
Registered: 1st Feb 07
Location: Bedford/
User status: Offline
|
I had my 15" Astra alloys on my car when I was with Quinn with locking wheel nuts and my insurance didn't go up from them.
|
Liam B
Member
Registered: 2nd Mar 09
Location: Herefordshire
User status: Offline
|
Just seen this on a Rover forum, anyone care to elaborate on this? I suppose i should just ring and ask really
"I'm with Quinn direct because they allow you to do any cosmetic mod to the car including lowering up to 50mm for no extra cost, but the mods will not be covered.
When I dropped the suspension on the car they asked for an engineers report before they would cover it.
Basically all this involves is taking the form they send to you to a garage, pay a mechanic to have a quick check of the suspension, sign and fill in the form and stamp it then fax or send it back to them."
|
Nic Barnes
Member
Registered: 5th Apr 04
Location: nowhere near ginger people
User status: Offline
|
i had to get an engineers report for my engine conversion.
[Edited on 06-06-2009 by Nic Barnes]
|
Corsa_Sport21
Member
Registered: 13th Apr 08
Location: Leven, Fife. Drives : 205 GTi
User status: Offline
|
I was with flux and all mods declared on my old xe corsa didnt put the price up and didnt need an engineers report.
|
DaveyLC
Member
Registered: 8th Oct 08
Location: Berkshire
User status: Offline
|
quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
i had to get an engineers report for my engine conversion.
[Edited on 06-06-2009 by Nic Barnes]
Your engine is running power levels that are serious compromising the chassis so I'm not supprised  
|
SR91
Member
Registered: 21st Jun 08
Location: Lancashire.
User status: Offline
|
quote:
Originally posted by flame-red
I've got McGuard locking wheel nuts, jesus 20% an inch, the wheels are 16", not really worth the bother i suppose then. Anyone know what Quinn are like with them?
Cheers fellas
Quinn are alright till you touch the suspension or engine..
|
