Alloy Wheel Insurance

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andrewclarke99

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Hi All

I am looking to take out Alloy Wheel Insurance to cover myself against the dreaded curbing scenario. I have just had an online quote for 3 year cover on 20" wheels for £139.99 This covers 3 years and 9 claims, 3 claims per year.

The quote is from shortfall.co.uk Has anybody heard of them or had any dealings with them or even insured with them? As yet, I have not read the full terms and conditions but looks good value compared to the Jaguar Main Dealer quote today.
 
have heard of them - got them to quote for my gap insurance - too expensive - haven't had a quote for alloy wheel insurance but had the gap insurance from warranty direct - very competitive - so could try them for your alloys
 
ALA who I think are a forum sponsor offer alloy wheel insurance.
Their GAP insurance is superb,several of us have this. Not sure on the cost of their alloy wheel insurance but worth asking for a quote.
 
Interesting that if the quote is for the 3 years and assuming a gross profit margin of say 40% it would indicate the average claim is £33 approx per year.
Read how you wil but shows several possibilities. Clients don’t kerb wheels, they don’t pay out, they do cheap smart repairs.
Business model would not work well if many people maxed the claims on big rims
Just a thought :)
 
andrewclarke99 said:
I have just had an online quote for 3 year cover on 20" wheels for £139.99 This covers 3 years and 9 claims, 3 claims per year.

The quote is from shortfall.co.uk Has anybody heard of them or had any dealings with them or even insured with them?
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I just had a look and got a quote on mine. I don't think you would get 9 repairs in total as the small print sets a limit of a maximum benefit of £150 per alloy over the period of the policy. With good repairs and quotes on 20" satin wheels on a 400 sport costing around £90+ (I've got a slight brush on NSR) your only going to be able to get one wheel done once within the policy. I guess it depends on the amount of damage and labour as well so quotes will vary!

Obviously still good value as long as you don't always hit the same wheel! And as long as your aware that your 3yr policy isn't just for 3yrs but has limits per alloy. I prefer to take my car to someone I trust rather than someone being sent to me. But yeah looks good.
 
simpleR said:
andrewclarke99 said:
I have just had an online quote for 3 year cover on 20" wheels for £139.99 This covers 3 years and 9 claims, 3 claims per year.

The quote is from shortfall.co.uk Has anybody heard of them or had any dealings with them or even insured with them?
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I just had a look and got a quote on mine. I don't think you would get 9 repairs in total as the small print sets a limit of a maximum benefit of £150 per alloy over the period of the policy. With good repairs and quotes on 20" satin wheels on a 400 sport costing around £90+ (I've got a slight brush on NSR) your only going to be able to get one wheel done once within the policy. I guess it depends on the amount of damage and labour as well so quotes will vary!

Obviously still good value as long as you don't always hit the same wheel! And as long as your aware that your 3yr policy isn't just for 3yrs but has limits per alloy. I prefer to take my car to someone I trust rather than someone being sent to me. But yeah looks good.
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That rather confims my quick analysis of policy cost to potential benefit
Just confirms I'll stick with my trusted repairer and take the pain of near £100 a rim for 20" incl any required straightening, welding, etc. and not average Jo smart repair co.
 
Ive got car gap insurance with ALA and also used them for my previous car. A friend had Alloy insurance with them and had at least 3 claims which were all dealt with no hassle with them.
 
Frankly,I would not bother with Insurance, just go and have 4 Gator Wheel Protectors fitted.
I have had them for two years and they have taken a beating from what would have been scuffs caused by dropping into pot holes etc.,, not a mark on the wheel

I have just had two tear tyres fitted and the fitter was able to refit them at no extra cost.
 
01286p said:
Frankly,I would not bother with Insurance, just go and have 4 Gator Wheel Protectors fitted.
I have had them for two years and they have taken a beating from what would have been scuffs caused by dropping into pot holes etc.,, not a mark on the wheel
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I have just had two tear tyres fitted and the fitter was able to refit them at no extra cost.
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And how much those protectors cost you?
 
I wish I had insurance now. Unfortunately I drove through a pot hole up in the Lakes, ripped the tyre & severely buckled my front wheel. Anyone know where I can pick up a "Volution" 20" wheel in dark grey (not available on the Jag website in that colour)?
 
Is it a Cyclone wheel? Part number T2R21297

www.alloywheelsdirect.net for a picture.

www.sngbarratt.com list price £804.65

But ask your local dealer parts desk for discount. Mine always undercuts the internet quotes and usually is available next day.

Or potentially this used one for £300?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113637049398?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338365712&toolid=20006&customid=EB119575910&
 
@scm @mickjaguar many thanks for the recommendations.
Its tempting to buy from the eBay guy but not sure its a risk worth taking...
 
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