| Finding insurance for a modified car can be an | | | | modified car insurance with unique features that |
| expensive task if you don't know where to look | | | | are designed for modified car drivers. These |
| and what policy options you need. So let's take a | | | | include agreed valuations so that the value of |
| look at how modified car insurance works and | | | | your vehicle is pre-determined in case it is written |
| how you can find a competitive deal. | | | | off to avoid disputes. Also available are laid-up |
| Insurers charge higher premiums to drivers with | | | | insurance, for when your car is off the road, and |
| cars that have been modified for a number of | | | | track day cover in case you plan to enter the car |
| reasons. Generally, cars with enhanced features | | | | into events such as rallies and sprints. |
| such as alloy wheels, boosted hydraulics and | | | | Many of the specialist modified car insurance |
| blacked out windows are prone to vehicular theft | | | | providers also offer a series of discounts tailor |
| and vandalism. In addition, cars that are modified | | | | made for these drivers. These include discounts if |
| with faster engines are more likely to be involved | | | | you are a member of a car club or online forum; |
| in a high speed car crash or their parts may be | | | | reductions for agreeing to a limited mileage; and |
| more difficult to replace and repair. | | | | discounts for passing an advanced driving course. |
| As such it's almost certain that you will pay more | | | | Despite the specialist nature of these policies you |
| on car insurance premiums for a modified car | | | | shouldn't fall into the trap of assuming these are |
| compared to a conventional vehicle - however, | | | | always the cheapest. Many conventional insurers |
| that doesn't mean that you can't find cheap and | | | | offer comprehensive policies and may be willing to |
| effective cover. | | | | cover your modified car. |
| There are a number of specialists that offer | | | | |