Recommended insurer for modded beetle

aegorov Learner Dubber

15 posts · joined Feb 2010 · 21 Oct 2011, 9:53 am

#867953

I'm considering dropped spindles and 2" narrowed beam for my 1970 beetle.

Assuming I can get the mods blue plated, can anyone recommend a decent car insurer that will cover me for this?

Or am I simply expecting too much?

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Oct 2011, 10:07 am

#867954

SHANNONS

are THE insurers for custom and modified cars...

QBE and NRMA have classic car insurance but not sure about modded cars...

LEE

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 21 Oct 2011, 11:28 am

#867965

shannons all the way.

“We all pay for life with death, so everything in between should be free.” Bill Hicks
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beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!

1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 21 Oct 2011, 11:32 am

#867967

I would go Shannons. They have been great to me.

Make sure you tell them about any mods though.

From your ole' mate Jeff

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Oct 2011, 11:58 am

#867970

there is only one insurerer who will do this type of car Shannons

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 21 Oct 2011, 1:44 pm

#867978

What they said x2

I rang everyone about my Baja. Shannons are the only one who even wanted to entertain the idea!

As stated. Make sure u tell about every mod. IN DETAIL. When they send you the copy of the policy make sure everything is listed correctly.

Nicko

62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom

ancientbugger Custom Title Time!

1,986 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 22 Oct 2011, 4:34 pm

#868129

Shannons. All our cars are with them and they're the only company I've ever had dealings with that don't just take your money and then fight tooth and nail to keep it by not paying out when the time comes.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Oct 2011, 5:44 pm

#868145

What state are you in?
Getting an engineers certificate is the first step.

You may have problems with the dropped spindles. I dont believe that they get engineering approval easily.

Futue te ipsum!!!

Gracey Wolfsburg Wizard

511 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 22 Oct 2011, 6:52 pm

#868158

I don't think anyone has mentioned Shannon's yet😉

But seriously Shannon's!!!!

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Oct 2011, 10:46 pm

#868212

Bizarre wrote:What state are you in?
Getting an engineers certificate is the first step.

You may have problems with the dropped spindles. I dont believe that they get engineering approval easily.

I thought dropped spindles were better than adjusters fitted to the front suspension..??

LEE

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

hulbyw Insano Dub Head

819 posts · joined Sep 2009 · 24 Oct 2011, 9:32 pm

#868483

Shannons. However all your mods need to be legal in your State. If you can't get the narrowed beam and dropped spindles approved by an engineer, a compromise might be Avis adjusters as they don't involve cutting through the whole front beam so will likely be approved easier.
Cheers..Wayne