Insurance For E320

[rirhill]

I am buying a E320 AVG which as new was supplied with a AMG Bodykit and 18inch AMG alloys. No mods to the engine, exhaust etc.
My problem is that some insurance companys will not cover me and some quote silly prices over £1000 with 8 yrs no claims etc. What is the meaning of Modications as these items were suppiled by Mercedes prior to registation. Other companies do quote but you don t get the feeling that they have checked with underwriters as to whether the kit and wheels are covered.
Has anyone had a similiar experience or is this just another case of us being ripped off by insurance companys.

 

[Guy]

According to my broker, in general terms anything you can specify from the manufacturer's options list is just that - an option as opposed to a modification.

Who first described them as 'Modifications'?

If asked whether there are any modifications, IMHO you are entitled to say NO, but there are a number of Manufacturer's options fitted...

As to Insurance Co's, have a look here -

http://www.about-car-insurance.co.uk/cheapest_car_insurance_quote.htm

To my surprise, I recently found Tesco unbeatable.

 

[Roger]

Please check out the MBOA's insurance scheme, it is geared towards Mercedes-Benz owners and should offer you a very competitive quote along with other benifits (and of course MBOA membership benifits)

Goto http://www.mercedesclub.org.uk/merc_insurance_cknott1.html

for more details

The Freephone number is 0800 028 6463 for a quote now (you have to be a MBOA member but that costs from only £29)

 

[rirhill]

Gents thanks very much for your quick responses. My current insurance company said they were classed as mods.

Thanks Again

 

[dieselman]

Try Norwich Union Direct. By far the cheapest for me and the service has been good also. 0800 0929545.