Remapping and insurance?

Rattlehead_ie · 02-04-2017 03:15PM

Well either way I'll know tomorrow and let you know

Agricola · 02-04-2017 09:00PM

bazz26 wrote: »

Given that they are loading policies left right and centre these days, I'd expect this response when asked about tuning:

My first thought as well. Wouldn't even entertain the idea of notifying them of remapping tbh. IF I knew for a fact I was going to be dealing with people who knew what the hell I was talking about, had some idea on what it entailed AND could be sure I'd be treated reasonably premium wise, I'd be up for it. As it is, by telling them you are basically just pulling down your pants and applying a generous amount of vaseline before the inevitable shafting happens!

ironclaw wrote: »

Just to brace you, FBD are very anti-performance. They pretty much won't insure anything over 2L unless its a jeep or agricultural. At least that was my experience.

Definitely. Similarly to the idea of ringing them with notions of upgrading performance, I remember calling FBD a few years back about covering a Porsche 924 I was buying in the UK. The agent had to put me onto a manager who advised me there was no way they could offer a quote on a vehicle of such ferocious performance. :rolleyes:

Enquired about covering a bog standard genuine Irish 1L Toyota Starlet on a classic policy couple of years back. Was told by 2 big insurers that they were all supped up Jap Import rocketships that they could in no way offer a policy on.

Honestly, most of 'em haven't a scoobie do as far as I can see.

,mnb · 12-02-2018 09:24PM

Any update on this. Rattlehead did you ring the insurer? Any more thoughts on this issue?

Rattlehead_ie · 12-02-2018 11:18PM

Sorry guys I forgot to reply.
So I did a lot of investigation and reading up on certain things around insurance and remapping. I got a company to cover me for a reasonable price. FBD refused to insure the car if modified.
So my new insurer for 175euro more than FBD were to insure my non modified car. I got the car remapped and fully covered for all mods on the car, cosmetic and performance.

dar83 · 13-02-2018 10:43AM

Can I ask, was it one of the main insurers or was it a smaller outfit (or even a broker that managed it)?

Rattlehead_ie · 13-02-2018 11:12AM

I ended up going with a relatively small broker. I can fire you the details in PM if you want?

dar83 · 13-02-2018 02:44PM

Rattlehead_ie wrote: »

I ended up going with a relatively small broker. I can fire you the details in PM if you want?

Please do. Cheers.

Henry Ford III · 13-02-2018 04:32PM

It's good to read cover is available for remapped cars. Trouble is a lot won't chose to pay for it, and will risk a lot for very little.

Steel rain · 14-02-2018 04:28AM

Great to hear that there is still some insurance companies out there willing to help a guy out.

Shane1989 · 31-01-2020 09:48AM

Rattlehead_ie wrote: »

I ended up going with a relatively small broker. I can fire you the details in PM if you want?

Hey,
Can I ask who you got your insurance with. Cheers

Remapping and insurance?

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