Don't forget to tell your insurer.

People forget the overall cost of a remap has to include this.

Enquired of my insurer, RAC, what premium for a remap by any of the major players - Jabba, Angel, Celtic..... etc - for my standard Fabia vRS.

Answer: "we would not insure you with a remap modification".

Both named drivers have; no claims in last 10 years; only two minor shunts and two speeding offences(none of which is current) in 80 years combined driving, yet this is the answer. No wonder so many just don't bother informing their insurer if this is the likely response. This is not an option for me, so I'll just have to find a company who do want my business as and when I go ahead with the remap.

Tells you more about the insurer than the drivers you describe Ming, IMO. I often think it's more about ignorance over what you're asking about, and what's involved, rather than anything.

Try some of the more 'open minded' ones next time round

Steve

Tells you more about the insurer than the drivers you describe Ming, IMO. I often think it's more about ignorance over what you're asking about, and what's involved, rather than anything.

Try some of the more 'open minded' ones next time round

Steve

Also, make sure they know what a 'remap' is. When I spoke to Admiral (Indian call centre), they initially said they wouldn't do it, however after I checked online I found that they class it as an 'engine chip' - this they would insure.

Also, make sure they know what a 'remap' is. When I spoke to Admiral (Indian call centre), they initially said they wouldn't do it, however after I checked online I found that they class it as an 'engine chip' - this they would insure.

Good point, thank you. I'll run that past them tomorrow.

Tells you more about the insurer than the drivers you describe Ming, IMO. I often think it's more about ignorance over what you're asking about, and what's involved, rather than anything.

Try some of the more 'open minded' ones next time round

Steve

Hi again, Steve

When renewal comes around I'll try the likes of Flux and Knott for comparison.

Good point about ignorance, as both yourself and JMC mention.

Also, make sure they know what a 'remap' is. When I spoke to Admiral (Indian call centre), they initially said they wouldn't do it, however after I checked online I found that they class it as an 'engine chip' - this they would insure.

Try explaining what a rear anti-roll bar is!

I lost count of the number of times when I rang my insurers and gave up, trying to explain....

Sounds like you're on the right track for next time though Ming

Steve

Try explaining what a rear anti-roll bar is!

I lost count of the number of times when I rang my insurers and gave up, trying to explain....

Sounds like you're on the right track for next time though Ming

Steve

Best thing I found was to get a quote online, which in most cases will list all of the modifications they recognise. That way you can give it the 'correct' name when adding it to your policy.

hey up mate how did it go budy?

hey up mate how did it go budy?

He didn't get it done in the end...... Unfortunately he had to sell the car.

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/fabia/ive-sold-my-fabia-vrs/99826/

Cheers

Dave

oh dear thats terrible how come mate? did he have some problems with the car?

oh dear thats terrible how come mate? did he have some problems with the car?

He has problems at work, regarding job security. I hope there is nothing wrong with the car anyway, cos i bought it off him :-)

oh dear thats terrible how come mate? did he have some problems with the car?

as damo said, due to work problems ive had to sell the car. im glad to hear damo loves the car and is very happy with it, im missing the car greatly but im very happy its gone to a good home both damo and his wife where lovely people and great to deal with

Sorry to hear about your situation, but good to hear you had an amicable sale, to people who'll look after her

All the best,

Steve

as damo said, due to work problems ive had to sell the car. im glad to hear damo loves the car and is very happy with it, im missing the car greatly but im very happy its gone to a good home both damo and his wife where lovely people and great to deal with

Cheers mate

I am loving the car, and I am indeed very happy with it

Done the first mod already... upgraded the headlight bulbs thats all

Im installing a double din dvd wednesday, then I will contemplate the next mod

Anyway, thanks for the nice comments

You were a pleasure to deal with, a real genuine nice bloke

Thanks once again, and all the best on the job front, hope it works out for you