trackman 0 Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 Having a bit of a 'mare at the mo.My trailer's knackered so I'm looking into putting my track VR6 on the road. Just been told by a broker that most Insurance companies load your policy by around 40% if you've got a rollcage fitted. !dodge !sad ~What!!! I thought it was a safety device. Only reason I can think of is that it adds to the cost of repairing the car.One to watch out for if you're planning a nice chrome rear cage for your VR! Link to post Share on other sites
Nerih 0 Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 unbelievable,i guess a roll cage is only neccary if you're intending on 'making use' of its features . Link to post Share on other sites
Zonda_ 0 Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 The reason they put the premium up is that in the event of an impact, the cage is bolted to all areas of the car so it's highly likely the entire shell will be totaled.Try Highway for a quote, my MK1 GTi track car was Link to post Share on other sites
antera309 3 Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Also, the strengthening it provides to your car could increase the damage done to someone elses car if you hit them. Link to post Share on other sites
MrBen 0 Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 The other reason underwriters tend to load premiums for caged motors, is they tend to be driven quicker and beyond the drivers' limits as the driver feels safer - this is usually the Max Power types of course...Try a decent specialist such as Brentacre (01792 650933) and they should take a more sensible view. Link to post Share on other sites
shail 0 Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Yeah as MrBen says, try brentacre. Im with them. The actual policy is with ensine, they said that i could do install a roll cage for no extra premium. Link to post Share on other sites
trackman 0 Posted July 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2005 Cheers guys. Bought a new trailer now, but I might try Brentacre and/or Highway just out of interest to see what they say. Link to post Share on other sites
simey 0 Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 HIC had no probs with a roll cage/plastic windows as they only charged 25 for admin fees.A trailer is the best option, if you have a detour on track you'll always have transport home !lol Link to post Share on other sites
purple highline monster 0 Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 yeah if your unfortunate to go "off road" at least you can trailer whats left back home !sad it would be lighter on the way back too!! Link to post Share on other sites
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