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NCTT



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direct line insurance ?
hi guys , ive had my renewal through and i wondered if anyoe uses direct line and how are they with mods ?
nthg drastic just upgraded suspension and an alive re map ?
i normally use a flux but was wwondering if its worth shopping around , they were v cheap for the wifes disco?
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Venomator



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Always worth shopping around and offering a counter-quote... Whistle

A Plan are another D2.net site sponsor worth contacting... Thumbs Up

But ensure you discuss all mods with any insurer before getting their quote - some account for and others ignore, but you should declare everything to avoid potential issues in the event of a claim... Mr. Green
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Post #496549 26th Jan 2016 11:58am
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Edzi



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Re: direct line insurance ?
NCTT wrote:
hi guys , ive had my renewal through and i wondered if anyoe uses direct line and how are they with mods ?
nthg drastic just upgraded suspension and an alive re map ?
i normally use a flux but was wwondering if its worth shopping around , they were v cheap for the wifes disco?


As soon as I got my Defender 90 XS, Direct Line refused to insure me, although I'd been a customer for well over a decade who had never made a claim! I had the rear seats removed and that was enough for them!

A-Plan on the other hand came to the rescue Smile
Post #496551 26th Jan 2016 12:02pm
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Martin
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
The general opinion seems to be that run-of-the-mill insurers are not good with Defenders, particularly if you have modifications of any type from factory built specification.  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW
Post #496554 26th Jan 2016 12:04pm
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ChrisCM



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Santorini Black
Just insured my Wifies new (to her) Puma Soft Top conversion from a truck cab with Alloys etc with LV for just over £200 fully comp, foreign travel etc. I FULLY declared all mods, no problem, no sharp intake of breath Laughing

We've also insured a Soft Top converted from a 300TDi with them, again no problem.

Chris 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black.
Post #496670 26th Jan 2016 5:07pm
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rustyboxx



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Montalcino Red
+1 for LV Thumbs Up 2015 90 XS CSW TDCi - Beautiful
2007 110 XS DCPU - An itch that needed scratching
2005 90 Td5 XS CSW - Utterly brilliant
2001 Discovery 2 ES Auto - A phase I went through
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Post #496675 26th Jan 2016 5:17pm
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Chocolate



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey
-1 for LV, soon as I mentioned Intercooler, and spacers. No they said. 110XS CSW TD5.
Post #496687 26th Jan 2016 5:39pm
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Clemmo



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NFU every time!

mods not an issue as long as listed.

Best thing is..they actually pay out when required.!

(accepting they are not the cheapest..but it goes back to the old adage..you pays ur money...)

Clemmo Thumbs Up Make today a little better than yesterday but not so good as tomorrow....
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Rashers



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I couldn't even get a quote because I had a Utility Station Wagon and the Direct Line computer said there was no such thing. Bizarrely I had spent 20 minutes on the phone to their commercial lot who knew what a USW was, but wouldn't insure me because I was not using it commercially Rolling Eyes A Plan for me. Thumbs Up
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Dont touch with a barge pole..... I work for A INSURANCE company Whistle
Post #496696 26th Jan 2016 5:59pm
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NCTT



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WELL after a feww phone calls and flat no,s i went with a plan
200 quid cheaper than adrian flux
and correct alot of firms wont touch a defender as soon as you say modification !!!!!!!!
thumbs up a plan
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nitram17



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Defender-Stu wrote:
Dont touch with a barge pole..... I work for A INSURANCE company Whistle


Are you answering the original question or being cryptic?
Post #498058 29th Jan 2016 10:19pm
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nitram17



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I think we need a pole! no not the east european kind or invisible one where the polar bears and penguins live but a pole on who insures with who! your age or how long have you had a licence ! your mods! and more importantly the cost and have you had to make a claim and how good were they at sorting it out! ..so its not really a pole then its a bleeden survey Embarassed Im 55 ,driving 37years with aviva, £235 F comp my2015 swb sw truck mods q release steering wheel rear bumpettes sports steering wheel! no claims yet!Thankfully
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Defender-Stu



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Was being cryptic!

Mine was NFU, Defender 90 X-Tech, 32 years old and was paying £38pcm....... And still with NFU for my Beemer Thumbs Up
Post #498100 29th Jan 2016 11:20pm
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