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jcal87
01-17-2020, 08:17 AM
Yesterday I went to up the value on my car and renew my policy with Hagerty. They requested pictures and mods done to car. After I sent in photos they said they could not give me coverage for personal Injury, uninsured motorist and uninsured property damage. Reason being that the car has racing seats, roll bar and other “pro street” modifications.
All other coverages were given, but this just makes absolutely no sense to me. Has anyone else ran into this and if so how did you over overcome it? Or is there another company that will provide coverage?
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BMR Sales
01-17-2020, 08:23 AM
it makes some sense in that a RollBar in a Street Car is not advisable,and a Racing Seat usually have 4 or 5 point Belts which are not DoT Legal
How do you get around it? Don't tell them everything or find a different company. I've had these Mods on a car and had it insured with Heacock Classic
jcal87
01-17-2020, 08:48 AM
it makes some sense in that a RollBar in a Street Car is not advisable,and a Racing Seat usually have 4 or 5 point Belts which are not DoT Legal
How do you get around it? Don't tell them everything or find a different company. I've had these Mods on a car and had it insured with Heacock Classic
Called Heacock sent them photos and they gave me full coverage at the same value and it was 900 a year less. Thank you for the recommendation.
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Musclerodz
01-17-2020, 10:32 AM
Hagerty is a joke. They once denied me coverage because I told them my car was for sale. I will only use them for project insurance since I haven't found anyone else that carries it. Once driveable I won't use them and tell my customers the same. Grundy has been pretty good to several of my customers. I had safeco on my Nova, mainly because no mileage restrictions.
214Chevy
01-17-2020, 12:38 PM
Hagerty is a joke. They once denied me coverage because I told them my car was for sale. I will only use them for project insurance since I haven't found anyone else that carries it. Once driveable I won't use them and tell my customers the same. Grundy has been pretty good to several of my customers. I had safeco on my Nova, mainly because no mileage restrictions.
Grundy has been good to me for nearly 14 years. I've never had a claim, thank GOD, but the prices have been nice and the increases were fair in my opinion.
Bakaruda
01-17-2020, 05:22 PM
I have Condo Skelly love them. My Corvette jumped out of gear and they paid 14K to fix it. No question other than what happened. My Cuda has been with them since 2006.
https://condonskelly.com/
Gmachine1911
01-17-2020, 05:24 PM
I’ve got mine insured with LaRue Classic Insurance. It’s got a roll bar, 4 point harnesses and Recaro seats and I had zero issues getting coverage. It was easy, priced very competitively to what I’ve heard from others with coverage from big name carriers. I was also able to set the mileage limit and not feel like a criminal for driving my car. Obviously, if I wreck it on the track, it’s my baby but that’s SOP. Since LaRue is based out of KY, I’m not sure what region(s) they cover but may be worth checking out.
SSLance
01-18-2020, 06:22 AM
I’ve got mine insured with LaRue Classic Insurance. It’s got a roll bar, 4 point harnesses and Recaro seats and I had zero issues getting coverage. It was easy, priced very competitively to what I’ve heard from others with coverage from big name carriers. I was also able to set the mileage limit and not feel like a criminal for driving my car. Obviously, if I wreck it on the track, it’s my baby but that’s SOP. Since LaRue is based out of KY, I’m not sure what region(s) they cover but may be worth checking out.
Plus one for Larue. Alex gets us and the price and service is great as well.
Che70velle
01-18-2020, 07:24 AM
LaRue here as well. Added a 92’ Camaro to my Chevelle policy this past fall and they were great about it. Went on their instruction on how to save myself money through them. Great folks. My brother has his 87’ C10 through them as well.
will69camaro
01-18-2020, 03:22 PM
American Modern here. So far so good.
jcal87
01-18-2020, 04:00 PM
Another question that has always bugged me is if in the event and god forbid the car was in an accident will they actually replace your after market parts with the same ones. Like a DSE sun frame for example or forgeline wheels. We always put a declared value, but has anyone been in this situation?
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SSLance
01-19-2020, 05:10 AM
I figured in the retail cost of all of my parts and detailed that on the form requesting my agreed upon value. My understanding is in the event of a loss, I'd be reimbursed for the parts or as a whole the amount on the declaration form.
Musclerodz
01-19-2020, 09:12 PM
Another question that has always bugged me is if in the event and god forbid the car was in an accident will they actually replace your after market parts with the same ones. Like a DSE sun frame for example or forgeline wheels. We always put a declared value, but has anyone been in this situation?
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkAs long as you have agreed value and have it insured for enough, then yes. most guys the cars are paid for, so with a proper estimate, they just cut you a check and you start replacing your own parts. Where I have had issue in the past is in getting the insurance to cover quality of paint work. I had issue on one job getting the adjuster to accept the hours to return a finish back to the same standard, and guess who the insurer was.....:bang:
I have done several cars insured by grundy and they have been great to work with so far. As long as your estimate wasn't getting close to total value and was a fair estimate, they had no issue cutting checks.
Alex In KY
01-20-2020, 09:35 AM
Thanks to all my loyal friends/customers, I really appreciate you.
For those who don't know us, we are an agency, and we represent many companies so we can find the one that fits your needs best. No matter what company you go with, use an agent so you will have an industry insider as an adviser. We are also car people!!! Just got back from the Nashville Autofest. Look us up at LaRueClassics.com (https://larueclassics.com/)
130fe
01-20-2020, 10:24 AM
I am another happy LaRue customer. A friend of mine had them and had his car stolen. The process went pretty smoothly for him.
Flash68
01-20-2020, 10:50 PM
Hagerty is a joke. They once denied me coverage because I told them my car was for sale. I will only use them for project insurance since I haven't found anyone else that carries it. Once driveable I won't use them and tell my customers the same. Grundy has been pretty good to several of my customers. I had safeco on my Nova, mainly because no mileage restrictions.
Infinity (through LaRue) has insured a previous project while being constructed... and even was great in paying out a fire claim we had near the end of completion.
Another question that has always bugged me is if in the event and god forbid the car was in an accident will they actually replace your after market parts with the same ones. Like a DSE sun frame for example or forgeline wheels. We always put a declared value, but has anyone been in this situation?
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Agreed value only! Never declared value...
Musclerodz
01-21-2020, 08:19 AM
Infinity (through LaRue) has insured a previous project while being constructed... and even was great in paying out a fire claim we had near the end of completion.
Agreed value only! Never declared value...
good to know there are others that do it. Its hard to find
DRJDVM's '69
01-26-2020, 12:29 PM
Grundy has been fantastic for me..... when I hit a wheel on the road and bent a rim and my frame. they didn't even question me replacing it with a DSE unit
I have my Barracuda insured with them and it s still not drivable …. not an issue
shelteredV
11-05-2022, 04:43 PM
I have Hagerty with 2 cars. My Chevelle is agreed value and the Firebird has a floating value while it's under construction. That part is all fine, my gripe is the premium has gone up about 25% in 2 years. I'm tempted to shop around to see what an apples to apples policy is. LaRue is going to be on the call list.
Spiffav8
11-06-2022, 10:00 PM
I have Hagerty with 2 cars. My Chevelle is agreed value and the Firebird has a floating value while it's under construction. That part is all fine, my gripe is the premium has gone up about 25% in 2 years. I'm tempted to shop around to see what an apples to apples policy is. LaRue is going to be on the call list.
Call Jame LaRue (502) 348-0050 He set me up with American Modern for a decent price.
patriot68
11-07-2022, 05:43 AM
Have had no problems with Condon Skelly
DRJDVM's '69
11-11-2022, 04:54 PM
Grundy has been great to me.... have had a couple of claims and they have been very easy to deal with.
USAZR1
11-12-2022, 10:47 PM
Call James LaRue (502) 348-0050 He set me up with American Modern for a decent price.
Another vote for LaRue. Top notch company to deal with.
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