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    Shannons do mine (and has done many in the past) only 'cause my Cabby is an import and most companies won't insure because an '85 import is not on their database (and all imports are dangerous and fast R32 GTR's !!)

    They have since been cool about me declaring the worked motor/extractors etc...without charging me extra, but I've got age on my side Jace, which is probably about a few good years on you (even if you own an ol'man W108...hehehe)
    Children(VW) who have left home, among others:1966 VW 1300 Deluxe Bug(Harbour Blue)1966 VW 1300 Steel Sunroof Bug(Ruby Red), 1971 VW 1600 S Bug(White) 1972 VW 25th Ann. Bug(Avocado) 2000 VW Golf Mk IV GTI 3 door(Metallic Black Magic), 1985 VW Golf Mk 1 GLS Cabriolet (Metallic Gun Metal) Current: 1985 Mercedes Benz 280CE Coupe(Midnight Blue)

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    I called aami and they would do my car for about $1000 a yr plus $400ex plus another $400 for being under 25. They would also insure the car for $2500 which was good but they would only cover $300 worth of my sterio. I dunno how it works but if it makes a difference ive had one accident with them, live in a ****ty postcode and 20yrs old and have had a couple of speeding fines.
    I tryed justcars and they can go jump off a cliff! First they tell me they will cover all legal mods.....but later tell me they wont do the sterio as its worth more than the car, wanted $1600 plus $400ex and would only insure the car for $1900.
    Havnt tryed shannos i didnt think they took under 25yr olds.
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    I've had my cars with shannons since i was 21? They wont do covernotes for under 25s...

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    I went third party on the old mk1 with youi - cannot remember the premium but was cheap.

    The green machine is agreed value with Shannons, but we have 2 car on policy so it is cheaper than if there were only the one.

    Never had to claim on either, so am unsure on how good either is.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spyda View Post
    I tryed justcars and they can go jump off a cliff!
    justcars tried to charge us double last year, when we shifted from temporary accom. in Sth. Morang to Brighton ...now that Nthn. suburb sometimes comes up as still being in the country...but don't you reckon someones more likely to steal a 7 y.o Subaru up there, than in Brighton???...good luck I say anywhere, as these car's have always been a bugger to break-into, except breaking the glass.....
    Last edited by dubai gti; 27-04-2010 at 10:11 PM.
    Children(VW) who have left home, among others:1966 VW 1300 Deluxe Bug(Harbour Blue)1966 VW 1300 Steel Sunroof Bug(Ruby Red), 1971 VW 1600 S Bug(White) 1972 VW 25th Ann. Bug(Avocado) 2000 VW Golf Mk IV GTI 3 door(Metallic Black Magic), 1985 VW Golf Mk 1 GLS Cabriolet (Metallic Gun Metal) Current: 1985 Mercedes Benz 280CE Coupe(Midnight Blue)

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    Quote Originally Posted by dubai gti View Post
    Shannons do mine (and has done many in the past) only 'cause my Cabby is an import and most companies won't insure because an '85 import is not on their database (and all imports are dangerous and fast R32 GTR's !!)
    My GTR is stock as a rock... Has an airbag (well i think it does - haven't had to find out yet) ,that makes it safe right?

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