what a headache :(

[karlo]

So I got my boy this 2001 Saxo Furio and set about finding insurance,
I could only find a telematic box policy which is being fitted tomorrow Monday after 12,

THIS is where the fun starts............


http://i56.servimg.com/u/f56/17/57/72/57/mods_l10.jpg


Rear lights changed for OE ones and...Wheels, TSW Tigers (I think) 16" fitted with 195/45/16's. :panic:


http://i56.servimg.com/u/f56/17/57/72/57/img_2011.jpg

Another set of wheels fitted with 185/55/14 sought but Red :ban:

Original size should be 165/65/14.


http://i56.servimg.com/u/f56/17/57/72/57/_210.jpg



A short bodge job later


http://i56.servimg.com/u/f56/17/57/72/57/img_2010.jpg


Tada Silver :y: (I'm going to strip and repaint them properly after the box fitment.)


ah ha job done...........

OH NO IT'S NOT as I've now found out there are 2 types of wheel and guess we have early ones with flat face bolts...

the bolts we have.... yep you guessed it 60 degree tapered bolts.

:wall:


oh and they inspect the car before fitting the box and charge £45 for a wasted call out :ouch:

[Jizanthapus]

Which company is this?

I highly doubt they would be checking for the correct wheel bolts lol. I doubt they'd even notice the lights....

I think you'll be fine.

[karlo]

Ingenie, I know someone who is already insured with them and he says the guy who fitted his spent an hour looking over the car, even removed the air filter to check it was standard ffs.

[Sam]

Get your self down to a scrapyard first thing Monday. Shouldn't be to hard to get hold of a set of bolts.

[MuZiZZle]

stop being a pussy and tick off EVERYTHING on that list

you'd be so BADMANZZZZ he wouldn't know what to do!

[Manu]

should have checked with the insurance before acquiring the car.

I know someone who is already insured with them and he says the guy who fitted his spent an hour looking over the car, even removed the air filter to check it was standard ffs.

If I don't like the bread, I find another baker. I can't believe there's only one company out there who's going to insure you after checking every nut and bolt, next stop:

http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120305220723/jackass/images/4/4c/Mianus.png

[karlo]

should have checked with the insurance before acquiring the car.


I did, what I didn't realise until the policy was taken out is how keen they were on inspecting the car.

[karlo]

I also didn't realise that there would be 2 versions of the same wheel.

[MuZiZZle]

Make it look like this

http://images.freshnessmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/2013-hyundai-veloster-zombie-apocalypse-survival-vehicle-01.jpg

but obviously a saxo

[karlo]

I thought I would have more time to sort things but you have to have the box installed within 10 days, when I went to book the fitting I only got 2 dates so chose the latest one I could which was only 5 days away.

However I have found these http://www.raceways.co.uk http://www.raceways.co.uk/images/Peugeot-conversion-early-ty.jpg/Peugeot_conversion_washers_for_OE_wheels_pre_2000_ to_fit_longer_bolts.htm (http://www.raceways.co.uk/Peugeot_conversion_washers_for_OE_wheels_pre_2000_ to_fit_longer_bolts.htm) which according to the website is a residential address only about 6 miles away so I only hope there stock is local.

[Manu]

I did, what I didn't realise until the policy was taken out is how keen they were on inspecting the car.

Sorry I'll rephrase that: should have fully checked with the insurance before acquiring the car

[LSOfreak]

haha missing wheels and gullwing doors

do they allow lambo doors? ;)

[Quick]

Most Furio's came with steel wheels - the optional ones weren't the Vtr ones!

[wullvfr]

They're money grabbing bastards......

[karlo]

So the saga continues...


Sourced some bolts last night arranged to collect at 10.30 this morning which was achieved. Arrived home 11.10 am and set about the task.

Nsr wheel changed no problem so on to the nsf and arrrggghhh feckin wheel stuck on so off to get my BFH wheel removed and changed.

On to osf wheel, changed no problem, osr wheel feckin stuck so BFH came out to play again so job done in in the hands of the gods now or rather the insurance gods box fitter/car inspector.

eta 12-1.30pm watch this space......

Before
http://i56.servimg.com/u/f56/17/57/72/57/_12a10.jpg

After
http://i56.servimg.com/u/f56/17/57/72/57/img_2012.jpg

[Manu]

eta 12-1.30pm watch this space......



problem sorted, what is next belongs in a progress thread, or the insurance section

[Gandi699]

would it not be worth paying a touch more on the insurance to not have this aggro?

[MuZiZZle]

it look so much better now all that tat is off it too!

[jbrady72]

Love the 16v badge off a VTS on a Furio, nothing like optimism ;)

[MuZiZZle]

I see an aftermarket aerial!!!!!

[Hazmanscoop]

That mud on the sides not standard...

[Adamm_VTR]

I know exactly how this feels, I had to do it in my first year as well.

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[karlo]

would it not be worth paying a touch more on the insurance to not have this aggro?

Couldn't get a quote without a box.

[karlo]

Fitter arrived hurrah!!!

Fitter: can't fit it mate those wheels have been painted.
Me: LMFO so what there still silver as per manufacturer spec.
Fitter: I'll ring em and ask em.
Me: you do that.

Insurance (relayed by fitter to me): I don't care what colour they have been painted yellow, black, grey or silver don't fit the box.

Fitter: they give you 10 days to sort it.
Me: I don't fooking think so, don't you move.

On the phone to Insurance which for some strange reason puts me through to his boss.

Me: How can I remedy something that's silver out of the factory and is silver now amongst other choice words.

Anyway his boss rings Ingenie, then after about 10 mins the fitters phone rings and a conversation was had.

Fitter: ok mate you can hang up now their going to make an exception.

Me: What you mean is their wrong and they've had to fooking admit it.

Fitter just laughed.

[Gandi699]

Not being funny here but wouldn't it have been better to buy your kid something utterly bog standard rather than a saxo with the desirable (lol!) factory body kit?

[karlo]

Not being funny here but wouldn't it have been better to buy your kid something utterly bog standard rather than a saxo with the desirable (lol!) factory body kit?

Probably but it came up at the right price and it looks like new drivers will all end up having these boxes fitted in the not too distant future, a sign of the times i'm afraid.

[Gandi699]

Just sounds to me like more ways for them to monitor what you do and rip you off in replacing parts so you comply to their silly rules. I bet if you want that box removed to fit to another car or whatever they charge you right?

[karlo]

Just sounds to me like more ways for them to monitor what you do and rip you off in replacing parts so you comply to their silly rules. I bet if you want that box removed to fit to another car or whatever they charge you right?

Yep sure do.


http://i56.servimg.com/u/f56/17/57/72/57/ingeni10.jpg

[jasonmayall]

Yep sure do.


http://i56.servimg.com/u/f56/17/57/72/57/ingeni10.jpg

They make you send in the V5c?? I've heard of having to send in the driving license before, but thats a new one!

Shouldn't make any difference if the car belongs to you or not!

[karlo]

You also have to show the docs to the fitter.

[D4MJT]

http://www.yellins.co.uk/transporthistory/Tickets/buspass2.jpg

Cheaper option innit :D

[stevo67]

Christ at least dick turpin wore a mask!!!!

[karlo]

I got a quote from the AA £816 on a provisional, if he had past his test that day they would want over 5 grand.

[MuZiZZle]

http://www.yellins.co.uk/transporthistory/Tickets/buspass2.jpg

Cheaper option innit :D

That's out of date and no use! :homme:

[Jizanthapus]

Fitter arrived hurrah!!!

Fitter: can't fit it mate those wheels have been painted.
Me: LMFO so what there still silver as per manufacturer spec.
Fitter: I'll ring em and ask em.
Me: you do that.

Insurance (relayed by fitter to me): I don't care what colour they have been painted yellow, black, grey or silver don't fit the box.

Fitter: they give you 10 days to sort it.
Me: I don't fooking think so, don't you move.

On the phone to Insurance which for some strange reason puts me through to his boss.

Me: How can I remedy something that's silver out of the factory and is silver now amongst other choice words.

Anyway his boss rings Ingenie, then after about 10 mins the fitters phone rings and a conversation was had.

Fitter: ok mate you can hang up now their going to make an exception.

Me: What you mean is their wrong and they've had to fooking admit it.

Fitter just laughed.

I'd tell them to fuck off! That's just splitting hairs really.
Find a new company and stay clear of this one. Mugs.

[LSOfreak]

they are literally a joke

id rather pay more than give them my custom. They remind me of the strict rules and penalties you get in shitty hotels abroad lol

[josh11490]

I could've had a box with mods declared and they just "monitor" my driving and won't penalise me until after the year is up, that was with bell, I've gone with admiral all mods declared and no tracker for £40 aomth more, fuck going through all that effort for them to be funny about something and fuck being watched everytime you start the car.

[jonathon5]

Fuck me those terms are rough.

My policy says , any modifications are ok without notifying them . They dont care

[jasonmayall]

Fuck me those terms are rough.

My policy says , any modifications are ok without notifying them . They dont care

That can't be right?

Who with?

[Prickle]

Fuck that.

[Misterk]

All this hassle just to take out insurance.

Good luck if you need to claim then :y:

[GolfJay]

Fuck me those terms are rough.

My policy says , any modifications are ok without notifying them . They dont care

Mine is the same as above.

[deano_123]

imagine if you have to make a claim, they will do anything and everything to get out of paying then send you a bill to have the box removed from a crumpled saxo

[aldred309uk]

Get a GPS blocker for it, if they check your speed off GPS, it won't let it. Just let them think it's faulty!

[MuZiZZle]

imagine if you have to make a claim, they will do anything and everything to get out of paying then send you a bill to have the box removed from a crumpled saxo

You'd be okay

Your drive looks rather safer

Muahahha!

[D4MJT]

Mine is the same as above.

Do you need car insurance to park a golf next to a curb and take photo's of different wheels next to it? :cool:

I'm just messing / fishing for a bite lol

[MuZiZZle]

Do you need car insurance to park a golf next to a curb and take photo's of different wheels next to it? :cool:

Laying frame you mean

[deano_123]

You'd be okay

Your drive looks rather safer

Muahahha!

ive accumalated 2 years no claims on the saxo, all i did was drive it home

[D4MJT]

ive accumalated 2 years no claims on the saxo, all i did was drive it home

Fuck off, you've never had one car for 2 years.

[deano_123]

Fuck off, you've never had one car for 2 years.

had the evo just over 2 years man! the rest, i concur but now im old and boring and pussy whipped i have to

[D4MJT]

had the evo just over 2 years man! the rest, i concur but now im old and boring and pussy whipped i have to

The Evo doesn't count, it spent most of that time away having mental bits fitted in a garage somewhere before you sold it.

Hang on a minute, where's the saxo....

:cool:

[deano_123]

The Evo doesn't count, it spent most of that time away having mental bits fitted in a garage somewhere before you sold it.

Hang on a minute, where's the saxo....

:cool:

i did have a CTR that did the exact same before all that

theres a pattern.....

[MuZiZZle]

You own 3 fwd cars!

[jonathon5]

That can't be right?

Who with?

Its right , my car has loads of mods

[MuZiZZle]

Its right , my car has loads of mods

Brentacre are like this, mod anything, only increases when the BHP goes up in 10bhp chinks! :y:

[Exousia]

I would check the tank for super unleaded !

[Prickle]

Brentacre are like this, mod anything, only increases when the BHP goes up in 10bhp chinks! :y:

Who i'm with. All mods declared le no extra cost unless i added more bhp. It's a rocket already, who needs moar bhpz :homme:

[MuZiZZle]

Who i'm with. All mods declared le no extra cost unless i added more bhp. It's a rocket already, who needs moar bhpz :homme:

I thought yours was supercharged?????? :oops:

[karlo]

We wouldn't make an insurance claim, if minor I would sort it out, if major then just cut losses sell what's salvageable of the car and buy something else.

For what the car cost it's just not worth the hassle of a claim.

[jasonmayall]

We wouldn't make an insurance claim, if minor I would sort it out, if major then just cut losses sell what's salvageable of the car and buy something else.

For what the car cost it's just not worth the hassle of a claim.

But if you wrote off someone else's car, or drove into the 1st story of a house, then you'll need to claim off your insurance regardless.

[karlo]

But if you wrote off someone else's car, or drove into the 1st story of a house, then you'll need to claim off your insurance regardless.

They would claim, I/we wouldn't.

[Prickle]

I thought yours was supercharged?????? :oops:

PMSL. You'd think so. :P