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Insurance claims: vandalism or theft
- Thread starter Tony Warr
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Over a number of years, I lost only a bonnet shield once, whereas the Rolls suffered a number of keying incidents and was repeatedly in the paint shop - disgruntled clients or resentful inadequates I know not, but interestingly the Porsche was left largely unmolested. []
Regards,
Clive
The only occasional damage were the occasional dings caused by careless parkers. In later years at my practice when I had the luxury of second cars often if I had not my Porsche that day patients would not infrequently ask if I had sold that lovely car. Never had any derogatory comments from any patients about my Porsches.
DrSimon
New member
I suspect Porsches are seen as a little more low key nowadays, compared with the more exotic vehicles out there, and certainly compared with their yuppy image in the '80s. I've met Ferrari and Lamborghini owners who has suffered from vandalism.
Simon
pauljmcnulty
New member
What's more of an issue is the low-level damage, that you wouldn't claim on. With the excess and no-claims at risk, I think a lot of people wouldn't declare quite substantial damage now, and I wonder if an increasing number of smaller accidents go unreported?
DrSimon
New member
However, recently, I've started to think about renewing my Porsche insurance for the year. I recently phoned one of the specialist companies for a quote and was asked if I'd made any claims in the last year. On my Porsche insurance (currently with Locktons) I've made no claims at all but I did 'fess up and say that I'd made a claim on my daily driver (insured with one of the high street companies). I was quoted an horrendous premium and was told the high price was due to my claim last year for the vandalism on the daily driver. The quote I was given was around ÂŁ1500 per annum - approximately ÂŁ600 more than I'm currently paying with Locktons. I now wish I'd paid for the key scratch with my own money. The amount it seems to be adding to my Porsche insurance simply isn't worth it.
Simon
Simon991
Member
DrSimon said:I think you're right about not claiming for minor - and increasingly not so minor - damage. I recently learned an expensive lesson in when not to make a claim. I have a run-of-the-mill estate car which I use as the family workhorse, while the 997.2 turbo is tucked away somewhere safe. The workhorse received a relatively minor keying last year whilst parked outside. Being someone who likes a car to look clean and tidy I decided to make my first ever insurance claim in order to get it sorted out. The work was carried out to a fairly decent standard and I thought nothing more about it.
However, recently, I've started to think about renewing my Porsche insurance for the year. I recently phoned one of the specialist companies for a quote and was asked if I'd made any claims in the last year. On my Porsche insurance (currently with Locktons) I've made no claims at all but I did 'fess up and say that I'd made a claim on my daily driver (insured with one of the high street companies). I was quoted an horrendous premium and was told the high price was due to my claim last year for the vandalism on the daily driver. The quote I was given was around ÂŁ1500 per annum - approximately ÂŁ600 more than I'm currently paying with Locktons. I now wish I'd paid for the key scratch with my own money. The amount it seems to be adding to my Porsche insurance simply isn't worth it.
Simon
Sorry to hear of your experience, Simon, but thanks for sharing. I hope that you can find a quote for less than ÂŁ1,500.
Cheers,
Simon
Simon991
Member
Tony Warr said:Just wondered if members have experience of vandalism or theft of their Porsche/s. Are they more of a target than other sports cars?
Not wishing to tempt fate, but I've driven various Porsches over the last 2 years (Macan, 991.1 C2, Panamera 4 and various Porsche loan cars & demonstrators) and touch wood, have had no problems so far. Only the occasional compliment at a petrol station. []
The only vandalism that I can recall was about 25 years ago when the driver's window of my Golf GTi was smashed when the car was parked in a side street in Ramsgate. They may have pinched the radio, but can't recall!
Hopefully my incoming Racing Yellow Carrera T will not attract unwanted attention! [8|]
ScaredJimmy
New member
Once it had the deepest keying (about 9" long) I, and the guy that repaired it for me, had ever known. Must have been done with real venom and I suspected it was a disgruntled neighbour as the car was very very loud.
The other time the wipers were 'mangled' by a passing mob of rugby club oiks (Bath.. "my own club"). Both times I didn't claim on insurance due to my age and the expectation of even more huge premiums. Other cars I've had have been victims too, but I've never claimed.
Simon991
Member
DrSimon said:Thankfully Locktons came back to me earlier today and said that the claim on the daily driver wouldn't affect the premium. Looks like I'll be sticking with them again. They weren't even concerned about the recently fitted Sharkwerks exhaust either. Very impressed.
Simon
Good news. []
I've heard good things about Sharkwerks exhausts! []
Simon991
Member
DrSimon said:And let us know how you get on with the new T. I've been glued to all the reviews over the last few weeks. I'd love to know your thoughts.
Will do! The latest estimated date for build completion was March 20th, so hoping to collect it in early April! Can't wait! And mine has PSE, so not thinking of 'upgrading' to Sharkwerks just yet, although know of someone who's fitting a system of theirs to a brand new GT3! [8D]
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