ECU Upgrade - who'll insure me

Jun 1st, 2006, 14:44

I am going to get either a BSR / RICA / TME upgrade done to the ECU on my V70R, deciding which one to go for is a pretty entertaining decision

But now the upgrade looks like it might not happen (sob, sniff) because bastardly Norwich Union said sorry we can't insure chipped cars. Their quote is £500 fully comp, with me as a named driver on my mother's name. (She's 53, full no claims, clean history, I'm 27 clean history).

I spoke to A-Plan who quoted me £550 for the same insurance and then £750 with the car chipped which seems a rather pricey increase. I spoke to Keith Michaels and they were waaaaaay out. From memory Elephant won't touch chipped cars either (bastards). Any recommendations on a decent alternative?

Pedro Fandango · Jun 1st, 2006, 15:02

i'm very impressed with the deal i got thru highway & all my mods are declared

sarge · Jun 1st, 2006, 15:45

VOI insure chipped volvos. Try Chris Knott as well. I think they're the VOC's recognised broker.

Sarge,
'99 V70 AWD

Jun 1st, 2006, 16:37

Hi

We have a referral Scheme with Chris Knott as well.

Nat xx
www.volvotuninguk.com

2.4TSE · Jun 11th, 2006, 21:42

I'm with Norwich Union through the special vehicles arm of brokers http://AdrianFlux.co.uk

IC · Jun 11th, 2006, 21:59

I use Chris Knott for both my T-5s using Highway - the same insurers as Pedro. They are the official club insurer, I have found them very understanding and helpful with insuring a modified car as they are quite knowledgable. The club also get commision from Chris Knott which goes back into the club when a member takes up insurance with them!

tc · Jun 12th, 2006, 22:16

I'm with Adrian Flux Insurance, I shopped around a LOT of insurers and they gave me the cheapest quote, even compared to Chris Knott.

Jun 1st, 2006, 14:44	#1
Deviljin Guest Location:	ECU Upgrade - who'll insure me I am going to get either a BSR / RICA / TME upgrade done to the ECU on my V70R, deciding which one to go for is a pretty entertaining decision But now the upgrade looks like it might not happen (sob, sniff) because bastardly Norwich Union said sorry we can't insure chipped cars. Their quote is £500 fully comp, with me as a named driver on my mother's name. (She's 53, full no claims, clean history, I'm 27 clean history). I spoke to A-Plan who quoted me £550 for the same insurance and then £750 with the car chipped which seems a rather pricey increase. I spoke to Keith Michaels and they were waaaaaay out. From memory Elephant won't touch chipped cars either (bastards). Any recommendations on a decent alternative?

Jun 11th, 2006, 21:42	#5
2.4TSE Master Member Last Online: Today 13:04 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stratford-upon-Avon	I'm with Norwich Union through the special vehicles arm of brokers http://AdrianFlux.co.uk __________________ 2003 V70 2.4T SE \| Owned from new \| M56 \| Bilstein B4 \| Nivomats \| BSR PPC \| Ferrita Exhaust \| Poly small bush in lower torque mount 2008 C30 T5 SE Sport R-Design \| Dynaudio \| BLIS \| Winter Pack \| Towbar \| Parking Control \| Keyless \| 18" Atreus

Jun 11th, 2006, 21:59	#6
IC S60R/V70R Last Online: Yesterday 10:59 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brumbeldore View Photos By: IC	I use Chris Knott for both my T-5s using Highway - the same insurers as Pedro. They are the official club insurer, I have found them very understanding and helpful with insuring a modified car as they are quite knowledgable. The club also get commision from Chris Knott which goes back into the club when a member takes up insurance with them! __________________ 2003 S60R 2003 V70R VOC Speed Challenge Champion 2007/08/Joint Winner 2009 Motor Sport Challenge Winner 2008/Joint Winner 2009 Last edited by IC; Jun 11th, 2006 at 22:03.

Jun 1st, 2006, 15:02	#2
Pedro Fandango I've Been Banned Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2015 16:12 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: can't remember	i'm very impressed with the deal i got thru highway & all my mods are declared

Jun 1st, 2006, 15:45	#3
sarge Master Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2010 08:01 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Roy Bridge	VOI insure chipped volvos. Try Chris Knott as well. I think they're the VOC's recognised broker. Sarge, '99 V70 AWD

Jun 1st, 2006, 16:37	#4
NatHLM Guest Location:	Hi We have a referral Scheme with Chris Knott as well. Nat xx www.volvotuninguk.com

Jun 12th, 2006, 22:16	#7
tc VOC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2024 15:51 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chorley View Photos By: tc	I'm with Adrian Flux Insurance, I shopped around a LOT of insurers and they gave me the cheapest quote, even compared to Chris Knott.

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