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General => Insurance => Topic started by: jimmyob on 23 January 2013, 17:54

Title: Insurance and Remap
Post by: jimmyob on 23 January 2013, 17:54
Ok, so I can imagine a lot of people have posted about this before so I apologise in advance.

I've just purchased a Bluefin from Superchips for my Gti Edi 35. I'm currently in the process of sorting the insurance for it at the moment which is proving to be a bit of a ball ache.
I'm with admiral and they only allow 25% increase in power.
http://www.mybluefin.co.uk/search?make=38&fueltype=3&model=465&variant=2558
I've done my own calculations and whist it's not exactly a taxing calculation I think the figures are up for interpretation. I'm getting an increase of 26% BHP which is obviously not 25%.
Although I agree it's not worth risking it with insurance I don't really want to have to change insurers for the sake of 1% of increase which might not even be the case in real life.

If anyone's got any thoughts that would be great,


P.S. if you use PS as your unit of power you get an increase of 25.9% do I really have to round it up?
Title: Re: Insurance and Remap
Post by: skyinsurance on 24 January 2013, 10:41
Percentage BHP loadings are backward. What are they going to do in the event of a claim? Rolling road it when the car is stuck halfway up a tree?
Hell, the cold weather effects the power of my turbo car.

Insurers (sensible ones) go by the modification rather than the customer's view on the BHP increase.

Personally, I'd be looking for a new insurer.

Ollie
Sky Insurance

tel: 03303 331250



Title: Re: Insurance and Remap
Post by: Greenlight-Insurance on 24 January 2013, 18:05
We have specific modified vehicles schemes that can cater for all types of modifications. We are very competitive on the VAG cars and i actually drive a remapped Octavia VRS myself so understand the mods.

We offer GTI forum members a discount plus if you cover less thant 7500 miles per year you could receive a reduced mileage saving which can lead to some very good prices.

We can also cater for additional modifictions like intercooler etc at no extra cost. All modified parts are covere don a like for like basis, we are also able to offer track day insurance and agreed value cover.

If you would like to obtain a quote please PM me your contact number or call me at the office and i will run the quote through for you personally. I think you will be pleasently surprised with how competitive our modified vehicle policies are.

Best Regards
Neil
Greenlight Insurance
01277 376000
Title: Re: Insurance and Remap
Post by: Greenlight-Insurance on 02 February 2013, 10:17
James

Thanks for buying the policy through us. Hope you are enjoying the remap  :evil:

Best Regards
Neil
Greenlight
01277 376000
Title: Re: Insurance and Remap
Post by: jimmyob on 05 February 2013, 09:13
Thanks for all the help Neil. Turned what I thought would be a bit of a nightmare into a very easy process and you saved me money as well.

Car is running great. Remap has made all the difference.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Insurance and Remap
Post by: Greenlight-Insurance on 05 February 2013, 11:07
Thanks for all the help Neil. Turned what I thought would be a bit of a nightmare into a very easy process and you saved me money as well.

Car is running great. Remap has made all the difference.

Thanks!

I had a bluefin on my previous car. It was so easy just pretty much plug and play.....Really made a difference as well  :cool:

If you need anything accross the year please dont hesitate to get in touch.

Best Regards
Neil
Greenlight
01277 376000