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Every time I have asked about covering a remap the next question has been 'how much increase in horsepower?'
Try telling them its for towing and they want to know if there is a tow bar fitted-no. Er what now?
Its no good telling someone how much you pay for cover as no two quotes are the same even before postcodes are taken into consideration.
12th Jan 2013 8:40 pm
DiscoDunc
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no, but it gives a general indication.
NFU were quoting over £500 (for the same Postcode, details etc)Duncan
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12th Jan 2013 8:42 pm
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Have they said yes to a remap isz? If so what BHP uplift over standard? No problem with tow hook, have one that can be fitted or carried inside.
12th Jan 2013 8:44 pm
DiscoDunc
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I told them I had an engine ECU improvement that gave better torque for towing and improved efficiency - I had to name the co. that provided it, and there was no additional charge.
depends on how you describe it.
say its a remap to increase BHP and acceleration etc and they will view it differently.
also, be sure to mention if you blank off the EGRs - some cheaper insurances Co's have cancelled cover once EGRs have been blankedDuncan
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12th Jan 2013 8:50 pm
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BAS remap is 38bhp increase I believe, Aviva also wanted to know how much the remap cost which was a first.
12th Jan 2013 8:50 pm
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i think they want the cost so they know the replacement value in the event of a theft or write-offDuncan
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12th Jan 2013 8:59 pm
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Russell wrote:
Following Disco Duncs accident I changed to LR issurance and got a very very competative quote, they are also happy with LR assesories and off roading
Likewise i tried LRI when Admiral was over £600 renewal,got it down to £438 with LRI,i think the included mods/accesories are if OEM LR,and off road was providing there was no competition involved.
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12th Jan 2013 10:03 pm
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anyone got contact details for LRI please mines due for renewal this month....................................................................................................
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13th Jan 2013 12:05 am
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cancel my request, i went online for a quote, but they are a lot more expensive than current insurers Aviva....................................................................................................
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13th Jan 2013 12:13 am
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Just phoned LRIns and it was a flat no to a "remap to improve towing and economy". They didn't even ask if it increased mpg or top speed. Thought about the "modified ECU" description but that's not an accurate description of the mod, it's a remap. Last thing I'd want in the event of a claim was haggling over what "modified ECU" meant and risk of claim being rejected and/or policy invalid.
through a broker who is as sharp as a razor...
they write to me about a month before the renewal date & quote the prices....inviting me to improve on these ...I have never got below thier lowest quote.
I have four named drivers on my policy & they were realistic when I first added my youngest daughter
I have checked they dont cover re-maps...which doesnt really bother me
but do allow me to use winter tyres
They were also very competitive when I recently had to insure my Jag (group forty something).....from a different company ut with all the whistles & bells for a soft top sports car.
I have never compared the quotes from existing with LandRover but will next time its due....BREXIT - done properly.
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14th Jan 2013 1:54 pm
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DSL wrote:
Just phoned LRIns and it was a flat no to a "remap to improve towing and economy". They didn't even ask if it increased mpg or top speed. Thought about the "modified ECU" description but that's not an accurate description of the mod, it's a remap. Last thing I'd want in the event of a claim was haggling over what "modified ECU" meant and risk of claim being rejected and/or policy invalid.
I just spoke to LRins and they were happy with a re map - seems odd that they are so inconsistent. Their quote was good although did not include breakdown cover (£583)
14th Jan 2013 2:31 pm
DiscoDunc
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they probably knew that a remap would double the speed that DSL drove at Duncan
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14th Jan 2013 2:32 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Oi!! I don't drive at 30mph without it!!
Might try them again though might just be an academic point as NFU premium has just dropped £170 and only £10 more than the LRIns online quote, without remap.
Just swapped to landrover insurance today, basically because the company with would not cover me for any offroading. Very competitive quote for a much better policy. Phone them though, rather than use their online quote system, they will negotiate.
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