Dr_Doom Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I’ve been trying to get an insurance quote prior to having an NA-TT conversion. I phoned Sky for a quote and let’s just say the guy on the other end of the phone didn’t fill me with confidence. He said that the underwriters have nothing to compare it too as it’s an NA with a TT engine so the quote was quite high (almost double what I’m paying on the NA! ). He then gave me the usual phone back if you get a cheaper quote etc and I’ll see what I can do. Now if I inform the DVLA of the engine swap and it gets listed on the Log book as having a TT engine then couldn’t I just insure it as a TT? I’ve got quotes for a TT and they’re coming back almost identical to what I’m paying on the NA. When I was 18 I had a Nova (don’t laugh) that had a 1.1 engine swapped to a 1.4 before I bought it. This was updated on the log book and it was simple to insure. None of this, ‘well it’s a 1.1 with a 1.4 engine so it’s going to cost lots more to insure’ like Sky told me. Anyway, any help / info would be much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradriver Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I would register it with the DVLA as having a TT engine dropped in and insure it as a TT, because at the end of the day that’s what it will be the only difference would be all the safety features i.e.:- traction control, ABS, air bags (if fitted). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Try Admiral direct (not through any of these third party tw*ts) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Doom Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 Cheers guys, That's what i thought.. Try Admiral direct (not through any of these third party tw*ts) I had a quote from them earlier on a TT and it was cheaper than i'm paying at the moment for the NA! Anyone had any experience of engine swaps & the DVLA? You'd think it'd be straightforward enough surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradriver Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I have no experience in this but I believe you will have to pay for the change and I new log book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Doom Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 I have no experience in this but I believe you will have to pay for the change and I new log book. I did expect that. I can't see it costing as much as a £600 hike in insurance though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradriver Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 i have no idea how much it will cost??? worth doing it i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaruss Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Performance Direct will insure engine conversions. I used them when i put a Turbo in my N/A MR2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Hey Rob have you tried A-Plan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Doom Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 Hey Rob have you tried A-Plan? Not yet mate but i'm going too I've spent this afternoon searching the web for info & from what i've found i can update my log book through the DVLA with the new engine and then just insure it as a TT (well that's what it will be!) Doesn't seem like a complicated process either Link for anyone interested :- http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/ChangesToYourRegistrationCertificate/DG_4022054 Had a quote from Adrian flux this afternoon for a TT which is cheaper than i'm paying for my NA! I'll give A-Plan a go as well as they seem really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossco Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Thanks for the link mate, I'll be needing it in a few months time. Did Sky say if they would insure the car as a TT? Let us know who you end up going with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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