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Title: Changing wheels
Post by: Winso on 03 January 2010, 11:59

My car's insured with alloys declared. If I take them off and put the standard ones on will the insurance still be valid? Reason is that wide 17s are total sh*te in the now and I've now kerbed them twice in the last week. Don't want to do it again!

Title: Re: Changing wheels
Post by: tony@greenlight on 05 January 2010, 10:05

Hi Winso,

Sorry to hear about the alloys being damaged  :sad: there are companies that can refurbish the wheels, but it may be worth waiting until after winter to put these back onto the vehicle.

Your Insurer's record should reflect the exact current detail in relation to your personal circumstances (inc. driving history, occupation, use required, garaging arrangements) as well as the vehicle itself.

Whilst it is a hassle, this is material information and you should let your Insurer know.

Simply give them a quick call so they can note their records, but within the call explain that the wheels are likely to be back on when the weather improves.

Kind regards

Tony

Quote from: Winso on 03 January 2010, 11:59

My car's insured with alloys declared. If I take them off and put the standard ones on will the insurance still be valid? Reason is that wide 17s are total sh*te in the now and I've now kerbed them twice in the last week. Don't want to do it again!

Title: Re: Changing wheels
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 05 January 2010, 15:04

Bet stuff like that is a b!tch if you're with Admiral or the like, like a £25 admin fee every time they need to change a record lol!

Title: Re: Changing wheels
Post by: Winso on 21 January 2010, 16:50

Anyone know what HIC charge for an admin change?

Title: Re: Changing wheels
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 21 January 2010, 16:56

Quote from: Winso on 21 January 2010, 16:50

Anyone know what HIC charge for an admin change?

Adrian Flux are the same company as HIC, and I pay nothing for an admin fee, but in fairness I'm on a modified car policy, whether that makes a difference or not I'm not sure.

Title: Re: Changing wheels
Post by: DannyOOOOO on 21 January 2010, 17:12

As a rule we say £25 admin fee,based on referal something minimal such as removing alloys then we may be able to waiver all or part of it. The only thing we wouldn't be able to get around would be if your underwriter had a fee for ammendments, not all do have fees but if they do it can vary.

Danny O

HIC
 

Title: Re: Changing wheels
Post by: Winso on 21 January 2010, 18:19

Thanks bud, I'll give you guys a call tomorrow. Who do I need to speak to? - Is there anyone more likely to 'take care' of me than anyone else?

Title: Re: Changing wheels
Post by: DannyOOOOO on 22 January 2010, 11:41

Hello mate

If you ask for frankie and she will sort it out for you mate, or PM me your name,number and policy number and a time to call and i'll pass it to her to call you.

Danny O

Title: Re: Changing wheels
Post by: robz on 22 January 2010, 16:22

sounds like a good plan there m8!!
lol

Title: Re: Changing wheels
Post by: shorty0100397 on 06 February 2010, 15:53

you have to ring them up to tell them you have wiped your ar*e these days.  Phhhtt.