Reader’s question:

I have done some modifications on my car. What are the considerations I have to mull over in obtaining an insurance for this?

Brent

Thanks for asking.

A modified car insurance takes its role when you want to modify your vehicle. Needless to say if you change and improve the performance of your vehicle you will have to shell out a much higher premium fee. However, for a lot of us it can be disheartening to get a vehicle insurance company which is willing to give insurance on a modified or performance vehicle. After that we will have to consider shelling out an extortionate amount to insure your vehicle which can cost an arm and a leg.

The problem lies generally in the modification of the engine. Modifications to exterior fittings like the tailgate spoilers, body kit and alloy wheels will make a marked difference in your premium costs. Although of course, a lot of insurance firms are willing to cover these. However when we are talking of engine modifications and vehicles with extremely powerful engines, a lot of insurance firms will not bother into giving you a insurance quote.

If you have merely put in only exterior equipment or modified the in-car entertainment system then you can proceed and search through insurance quotes in the usual way. You must not forget to phone the vehicle insurance company you have picked after selecting the most ideal quote for your vehicle as standard. It is however suggested to shop for a lot of quotes to get a better value of your money, making sure that the insurers give you the coverage your hunting for (note the dictum that the cheapest is not always best) and then giving a ring to the company to continue the quote and give more information of your modification. You will realize that most insurance companies are quite friendly as long as there only minor modifications in your car.

However if you have altered your engine by way of a chip, induction kit or similar stuffs then things may be a lot different now. This also includes modifications with having a generally high-powered performance engine. A lot of insurance companies will not insure a vehicle with engine modifications or those high-powered vehicles with a young driver. It would be best to just conform to the same process as above and try to get quotes from specialist car insurers. You may realize the process to be a lot slower however you will be compensated with a more customized and possibly cheaper insurance premium.

Most of all, be very honest to your vehicle insurer. Never conceal anything as this will void the policy. Even the small details like misinforming the insurer as to where you vehicle will be kept overnight can be viewed as concealment and fraud. Changing some information to give yourself a much cheaper premium, although not accurate, might result in an invalid insurance the moment the issuing company finds out. And of course, you will get nothing.

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