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 71dub
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| posted on February 9th, 2015 at 10:10 AM |
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insurance companys
Hi guys any suggestion on who to insure 1971 beetle with .Have been given run around buy Shannon's after claiming for hail damage not happy with
there response or service so looking to insure else where.
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| posted on February 9th, 2015 at 01:37 PM |
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I've been with shannons for the last 10+ years have never had a problem with them.
each to their own though
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| posted on February 9th, 2015 at 02:04 PM |
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posted by barls
I've been with shannons for the last 10+ years have never had a problem with them.
each to their own though
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x2 though I've only had to claim once, couldn't have been better.
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| posted on February 9th, 2015 at 02:11 PM |
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They have some staff with attitude problems. Keep calling until you get the right person.
I read it on samba, so it must be correct.
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| posted on February 9th, 2015 at 02:17 PM |
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If you're having problems with Shannons [about the best around for 'old' cars], you may find you would have even more trouble with some of the
others.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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| posted on February 9th, 2015 at 03:49 PM |
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Been with Shannons for about 15 years, had one claim and was stress free
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| posted on February 9th, 2015 at 04:48 PM |
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You are fairly limited with classic car insurance for options. I have a car with Shannons and a car with LSV. I have been through the claims process
with both of them.
I also work at a classic car restoration factory, and we do get vehicles in for repair from time to time, and we never have any problems with Shannons
or LSV. It all depends on which policy suits you best. Read the policy properly, don't wait for a claim to find out you are not covered for
something.
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| posted on February 9th, 2015 at 04:48 PM |
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A guy i know has his Mini (old type) insured with lumleys and said they were the go.
And another guy i know has his Torana insured with lumleys aswell....
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| posted on February 10th, 2015 at 07:26 AM |
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i use NRMA Vintage
http://www.nrma.com.au/car-insurance/veteran-vintage-classic
cheap as and great cover.
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71dub
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| posted on February 10th, 2015 at 08:07 AM |
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Thanks guys will see if I can speak with some one higher up .Yes staff attitude is a problem
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| posted on February 10th, 2015 at 08:02 PM |
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keep us posted with how you go. I was with shannons for many years but recently changed to nrma classic. never claimed so can't comment on how they
perform. They are ALL friendly when taking your money.
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| posted on February 10th, 2015 at 10:38 PM |
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I used to be with NRMA (was for many years), and when I went to make a claim, I went through 3 months of hell to get it sorted.
I then went with Shannons, and have had 4 claims, and each time they have been great to deal with.
They are all good at taking your money, but the biggest difference is how they treat you when you make a claim.
From your ole' mate Jeff
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| posted on February 11th, 2015 at 10:02 AM |
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Guys quick question is the repairs with Shannons lifetime warranty?
Because where i had a repair on my beetle it is starting to rust.
Repair was done 2 years ago.
What would cause this?
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| posted on February 11th, 2015 at 05:19 PM |
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Shannons have lifetime warranty on the repair. Call them and they will help. They may direct you to get a panel shop to take pictures to email to
them, so they can compare to the original repair quote, and then they will send an assessor to look at it.
Cars are made of iron, and they rust, so it is important for all concerned to ascertain what has happened. If it is a seam that was not sealed before
painting, or if it is long term rust that has finally broken through. Cars rust from the inside out.
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| posted on February 24th, 2015 at 06:53 PM |
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I've got 6 cars with Shannons, as the policies increase the overall cost has reduced. 3 of these are under laid up cover. Claims I've had have
always been sorted quickly and easily including choice of repairer.
I would definately recommend working out agreed value with them when taking out the policy, sometimes that even works out cheeper even though the
agreed insured value may be higher.
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helbus
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| posted on February 24th, 2015 at 07:06 PM |
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I understand that Lumleys have a policy that you can put more than one car on, and only ONE is insured for on the road at any time, unless you ring
them beforehand and submit a special day (like a show day) when you will have another nominated driver driving the car for you.
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