1991_Vn2nV
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Just thought I would throw this out there in case anyone was interested...
As an 18 year old still on my P plates and having my license for under 2 years, im not a favourite of insurance companies, especially when I drive a VN Commodore, lowered, exhaust and with a sound system. But then, after getting my bodykit, my insurance with Allianz went through the roof on my 1991 VN Berlina... So I did a ring around to all the insurance companies today.
For those interested in 3rd Party Fire & Theft, I reccomend SGIC and Just Car Insurance.
Just Car insurance covered my bodykit for its value as I paid new, and also accepted other modifications on my car such as alarm, wheels, lowered suspension and sound system. The cost for coverage was $441 for the year, HOWEVER they would not cover my wheels if my car was stolen or damaged in an accident, they would only replace them with stockies. Also, Just Car Insurance will only take a full 1 year payment, you cant pay by the month.
SGIC do not cover my bodykit for a particular price, however they took down the details on the kit and said that if a bumper is damaged or the car stolen, then the relevant bodykit parts would be replaced. They also accepted wheels, alarm, lowered suspension and sound system. The cost was $478 per year, or $43 per month.
Several companies would not do 3rd Party Fire and Theft (such as Shannons and 'Young & Cool' insurance), whilst others would not cover drivers under 21 or 25 (depending on company) with modifications. The RAA have a department called H2P (Hard to Place) for those in a position similar to me, however they only cover modified cars for those under 25 if it is Full Comprehensive insurance.
All companies had similar excess fees for me, one for being under 20, another excess for being under 25 and I think there may have been one other as well.
So for those Under 21 V6 owners out there, the insurance isnt too bad if you find the right company.
As an 18 year old still on my P plates and having my license for under 2 years, im not a favourite of insurance companies, especially when I drive a VN Commodore, lowered, exhaust and with a sound system. But then, after getting my bodykit, my insurance with Allianz went through the roof on my 1991 VN Berlina... So I did a ring around to all the insurance companies today.
For those interested in 3rd Party Fire & Theft, I reccomend SGIC and Just Car Insurance.
Just Car insurance covered my bodykit for its value as I paid new, and also accepted other modifications on my car such as alarm, wheels, lowered suspension and sound system. The cost for coverage was $441 for the year, HOWEVER they would not cover my wheels if my car was stolen or damaged in an accident, they would only replace them with stockies. Also, Just Car Insurance will only take a full 1 year payment, you cant pay by the month.
SGIC do not cover my bodykit for a particular price, however they took down the details on the kit and said that if a bumper is damaged or the car stolen, then the relevant bodykit parts would be replaced. They also accepted wheels, alarm, lowered suspension and sound system. The cost was $478 per year, or $43 per month.
Several companies would not do 3rd Party Fire and Theft (such as Shannons and 'Young & Cool' insurance), whilst others would not cover drivers under 21 or 25 (depending on company) with modifications. The RAA have a department called H2P (Hard to Place) for those in a position similar to me, however they only cover modified cars for those under 25 if it is Full Comprehensive insurance.
All companies had similar excess fees for me, one for being under 20, another excess for being under 25 and I think there may have been one other as well.
So for those Under 21 V6 owners out there, the insurance isnt too bad if you find the right company.