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How do you get a quote for a car with a bosch pump change?
Ive tried numerous sites and the only option i can find under modifications is for "engine - other alterations" which you then have to contact the insurer. After doing this with Admiral ive been told if i do the pump change the car is then uninsurable due to the nature of the mod...
Hoping i get more joy from brentacre and prestige tomorrow but im severely pi$$ed off being on the phone for half an hour to be told i can get a quote even!
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you mean a swap from Lucas to Bosch? If so, don't declare it, its a standard part. Obviously declare any power mods though.
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As above, would you declare a different brand of power steering pump etc?
No need as they came on the car from the factory
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Pretty much as said above. However as it doesn't improve performance bretacre insured the change and didn't charge for it :-)
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Surely if it's not "out of the factory" standard build on the car though it should be declared as a modification? Maybe I'm being too honest.
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I'm often on here criticising those who don't think Stage 1 tunes should be declared to insurance, but I wouldn't declare a pump change.
Would you tell them you had a non standard brand of tyre? Or a non standard windscreen wiper? Or non standard oil?