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Recommended insurer for modded beetle
aegorov - October 21st, 2011 at 09:53 AM

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 - October 21st, 2011 at 10:07 AM

[size=4]SHANNONS

are THE insurers for custom and modified cars...

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

LEE

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barls - October 21st, 2011 at 11:28 AM

shannons all the way.

beetleboyjeff - October 21st, 2011 at 11:32 AM

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

Make sure you tell them about any mods though.

vw54 - October 21st, 2011 at 11:58 AM

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

Anthiron - October 21st, 2011 at 01:44 PM

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

ancientbugger - October 22nd, 2011 at 04:34 PM

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 - October 22nd, 2011 at 05:44 PM

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.

Gracey - October 22nd, 2011 at 06:52 PM

I don't think anyone has mentioned Shannon's yet;)

But seriously Shannon's!!!!

68AutoBug - October 22nd, 2011 at 10:46 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bizarre
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

hulbyw - October 24th, 2011 at 09:32 PM

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