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Ja1983:

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--- Quote from: "Ja1983" ---by there policy, you will most likely be required to:

State clearly any deviation or modification from manufacturers factory specification, and any alterations to the vehicle which are likely to effect the liability risk upon which the quotation and policy have been based.

they could in the worst case argue that by removing half the interior, the weight reduction has increased performance...

sounds daft i know, but in the event of a whoopsie, they will often try their best to squirm out of paying up!

best safe than sorry
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So, do you tell them about every tiny litle thing you do, like, i duno, fit a non land rover exhaust maybe.... even if it's only a regualr part, and not a performance one......
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technically, to the letter of the law so to speak, yes, even silly things like a change in the make of tyre should be noted, but in reality a more common sense approach would be prefferred.. surely the cost of a phonecall is better than finding out after a bump that the the snorkle you fitted has made it technically more attractive to theives, and thus a higher risk, and therfore out of the scope upon which the quote was based... as said before, some companies can be awkward over silly stuff, and if possible they could easily say that your not covered, as the vehicle isnt whatr they quoted on, therfore breach of contract... then they have you over a barrel.... a friend of a friend had a bump, but because he hadnt told them about a performace backbox (which gives the car at least 1000bhop more!) they wouldnt pay out... unless he paid an additional sum, that would increase the cover to account for it... £500ish! although as a third party was envolved it was pay (and the excess) or be prosecuted for driving with inadequate insurance...


over the barrel in an awkward situation... really its best ust to ask, even if they laugh and say that doesnt change a thing, at least you know you did your bit!

as for non genuine parts, how many vehicles on the road have the same OE bits on them.. very few i`m guessing!

anyway.. back to boot builds! :wink:

narked:

--- Quote from: "Disco-Ron" ---
So, do you tell them about every tiny litle thing you do, like, i duno, fit a non land rover exhaust maybe.... even if it's only a regualr part, and not a performance one......
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I think the requirement is usually to notify them of anything that isn't a "like for like" replacement. Non genuine, but standard replacement, parts are fine, it's when you start upgrading or modifying. I'd spend the 5 minutes on the phone or write 'em a letter to inform them, as it's a lot less hassle than having them turn around refusing to pay out in the event of a claim, stating that your vehicle was modified in a way that they were not aware of.

Saffy:

--- Quote from: "burgerman" --- probally false floor to store waffle boards in ?
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Trouble is, you will be reluctant to get the waffles out from under floor as it not as easy as reaching into boot and grabbing em. You didn't see mine the weekend for that reason :D. If I *really* had to I would have got em out and left them out in rear for the duration, but seeing yours where free to hand instead....  8)

Evilgoat:

--- Quote from: "Saffy" ---
--- Quote from: "burgerman" --- probally false floor to store waffle boards in ?
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Trouble is, you will be reluctant to get the waffles out from under floor as it not as easy as reaching into boot and grabbing em. You didn't see mine the weekend for that reason :D. If I *really* had to I would have got em out and left them out in rear for the duration, but seeing yours where free to hand instead....  8)
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I remeber Denvicks having some pretty cool boot setup, but retaining the rear seats.

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