« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2

Author Topic: Insurance as a result of options  (Read 3560 times)

Offline Hartside

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 538
Insurance as a result of options
« on: 23 April 2010, 16:36 »
I'm with Esure at the moment, but noticed on Gocompare that certain companies won't quote as a result of the factory options of Monza Shadows, parking sensors and RCD510 radio upgrade. Haven't called Esure yet but how did the rest of you get on when talking with Insurance companies? Was it no problem or were you met with a sharp intake of breath, followed by a stupid number
Logged
Carbon Grey 5dr GTI

Offline am1w

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 9,544
Re: Insurance as a result of options
« Reply #1 on: 23 April 2010, 16:41 »
I am insured with Zurich and had no such problems. I got pretty cheesed-off with all the comparison sights and went through Lloyd Latchford my Insurance broker. It was bad enough waiting for the car. Handling the Insurance drama was 'A bridge too far for me'! :smiley:
Logged
RED TORNADO 7R, 5 DR, DSG, DCC, DNS, DYNAUDIO, KI, WP, HBA, LN, SP

Offline VWKev

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 3,298
  • Please Support Non-Human Rights
Re: Insurance as a result of options
« Reply #2 on: 23 April 2010, 19:23 »
Factory fitted options are not classed as a modification with my insurance, my premium was untouched.
Logged


GTI mk6, 3dr Manual (Yes Manual! If I wanted a Taxi I'd hail one, not spend £1500 on one), Candy White, Full Leather, Xenons, ACC, 18", RCD510 + Dynaudio, DAB Radio, Winter Pack, Luxury Pack, Fiscon Bluetooth Plus, Golf R LED's.

"Some say he drives a Shopping car, and that his car dent was actually a beauty spot....all we know is he's called Captain Failboat"

Offline ajmoir36

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,878
Re: Insurance as a result of options
« Reply #3 on: 23 April 2010, 20:22 »
Diretline wanted to know about the Radio and the Wheels as they are not standard factory fit the are optional extras and cost more to replace.
Logged
Diagonally parked in a parallel universe.
On Order: Mk8 R, Pure White, Reversing Camera, Harmon Kardon, Heated seats all round.
Gone: Mk7.5 R, 5dr, DSG, Deep Pearl Black, 18” Cadiz, Nav, Winter Pack, Keyless, Dynaudio and Reversing camera.
Gone: Mk7 R, 5dr, DSG, Limestone Grey, 19" Pretoria's, Nav Pro, DCC, Winter Pack, Keyless, Mobile Prep and Reversing Camera.
Gone: Mk6 GTD, 5dr, Manual, Tornado Red, 18" Vancouvers, RCD510 + Dynaudio, heated seats.

Offline Steve30

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 3,519
  • Ed30 .
Re: Insurance as a result of options
« Reply #4 on: 23 April 2010, 21:31 »
Quote from: ajmoir36 on 23 April 2010, 20:22
Diretline wanted to know about the Radio and the Wheels as they are not standard factory fit the are optional extras and cost more to replace.

How much was your qoute?
Logged

Tiguan quicker than the Golf

Offline ajmoir36

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,878
Re: Insurance as a result of options
« Reply #5 on: 23 April 2010, 22:12 »
Quote from: Steve30 on 23 April 2010, 21:31
Quote from: ajmoir36 on 23 April 2010, 20:22
Diretline wanted to know about the Radio and the Wheels as they are not standard factory fit the are optional extras and cost more to replace.

How much was your qoute?

Well it only cost £60 to upgrade for the next 7 months from my previous GT TDI 140 (policy was £420).
Did do a quote a month or so ago and it came in at £620  :sick: with a £375 excess, but that is with 3 other people on the insurance, both my parents and did include my sister who is 25.  I have 14 years no claims (touches wood). That was legal, hire car, protected blah blah.  The reason I stick with Directline - UK call centres are worth paying for.
Logged
Diagonally parked in a parallel universe.
On Order: Mk8 R, Pure White, Reversing Camera, Harmon Kardon, Heated seats all round.
Gone: Mk7.5 R, 5dr, DSG, Deep Pearl Black, 18” Cadiz, Nav, Winter Pack, Keyless, Dynaudio and Reversing camera.
Gone: Mk7 R, 5dr, DSG, Limestone Grey, 19" Pretoria's, Nav Pro, DCC, Winter Pack, Keyless, Mobile Prep and Reversing Camera.
Gone: Mk6 GTD, 5dr, Manual, Tornado Red, 18" Vancouvers, RCD510 + Dynaudio, heated seats.

Offline Hartside

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 538
Re: Insurance as a result of options
« Reply #6 on: 24 April 2010, 12:20 »
Quote
UK call centres are worth paying for

I agree, it's one of the reasons I went with Esure a couple of years ago. Notice their premium last year was on the high side, and I have a feeling they will be high on the GTi. Cheapest for me through Gocompare is £378 with Axa (£300 excess) or £396 (£200 excess). This is with legal protection, protected NCB, courtesy car, windscreen cover. Car I have now is lower insurance group and it was £420 this year with Esure. I bet I'll be shifting companies



Thanks for the help all.

Edit - just went to Axa site directly and its £331 with a £200 total excess!
« Last Edit: 24 April 2010, 12:33 by Hartside »
Logged
Carbon Grey 5dr GTI

Offline p3asa

  • Forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 4,460
Re: Insurance as a result of options
« Reply #7 on: 24 April 2010, 15:08 »
If you go to axa via www.quidco.com you will get another £28 back.

I've found Aviva to be really cheap just now with their quotes. They aren't included in the comparison sites. But again if you go via quidco, you get a massive £70 cashback.
« Last Edit: 24 April 2010, 15:18 by p3asa »
Logged
HIS: R 5dr DSG Lapiz: Tech Pack: Keyless: 90% Tints: Pretorias: Rear View Camera
HERS:  GTI 5dr Manual DBP: Parking Pack: Car-Net App: 90% Privacy Glass. Ordered 05-12-15. Delivered 03-03-16
DONATED TO SON:  GTD 5dr Manual White: Nav Pro: Dynaudio: Winter Pack: Sport & Sound Pack: Rear View Camera: Park Assist. Ordered 19-02-14. Delivered: 07-06-14

Offline moutains

  • GTI forum regular
  • ***
  • Posts: 205
Re: Insurance as a result of options
« Reply #8 on: 24 April 2010, 15:14 »
i wanted a quote for re mapped gti most companies on here wont quote because im unemployed
Logged

Offline Gene Hunt.

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,426
Re: Insurance as a result of options
« Reply #9 on: 25 April 2010, 07:09 »
Quote from: ajmoir36 on 23 April 2010, 20:22
Diretline wanted to know about the Radio and the Wheels as they are not standard factory fit the are optional extras and cost more to replace.
........correct.I fitted genuine edition 30 alloys on to my mk5 GTI & they wanted more.
Logged
Candy White ED35.
Pages: [1] 2
« previous next »