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[KungFooPanda]

So it's time to get the 100hp back on the road and I'm about to start looking for insurance quotes. So I have a few questions about that and some other stuff please...

1. Who are you insured with.
2. What's the correct coolant to use for a full drain & flush? And how much do I need.?

(As I've searched the net and some are coming up with COMMA G30 others have a pink colour VW spec G12+ and others are a Violet colour.)

3.What's the best bump stops for the rear suspension.

Cheers guys for your help

 

[koalar]

dont worry about the coolant

I put standard OAT in mine

official for the 100HP is

If the level is low, pour slowly a mixture of 50% distilled water and 50% PARAFLU UP of the FL Selenia Group through the filler neck A until the level reaches MAX. A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU UP and distilled water gives freeze protection to –35°C.

 

[koalar]

on standard springs that arnt1 sagging and dampers in good order, then original bump stops will be the best. They are designed to be part of the suspension when the rear is full laden and will give the most predicable handling.

any modification to the suspension affects the insurance and has to be declared

 

[vexorg]

If you have more than one car then the multicar deals are really good from Admiral insurance.

 

[DaveMcT]

f the level is low, pour slowly a mixture of 50% distilled water and 50% PARAFLU UP of the FL Selenia Group through the filler neck A until the level reaches MAX. A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU UP and distilled water gives freeze protection to –35°C.

For coolant change, pour in 50% of the specified volume of concentrate and top up with distilled water. This makes sure you get at least a 50% mixture. Going the other way, risks less than 50% due to flushing water trapped in the system.

 

[KungFooPanda]

Cheers guys for all your help. Good point about the insurance

 

[Dan at Adrian Flux]

Hi.
Please feel free to give us a try for insurance if you wish,
Regards,
Dan.

 

[vexorg]

Dan, I though you, and the others like you, were for the specialist market. Do you not think that completely standard cars get better deals with the usual big insurers?

 

[Popitinpete]

If you have more than one car then the multicar deals are really good from Admiral insurance.

Really? I got a quote for 3 cars in the same household and got quoted £1300. Bought then all separate for £600

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

If you have more than one car then the multicar deals are really good from Admiral insurance.

Don’t use Admiral unless you’re happy to be farmed out to an accident management company and placed with potential financial liabilities as a result if credit hire and repair costs are deemed as unreasonable and not met in full.

Car Hire Excess Insurance

Car hire excess insurance will help cover the costs that hire car companies charge if your vehicle is stolen or suffers any damage.

www.confused.com

A lot of main stream insurers do multi vehicle policies now, including Aviva and Direct Line etc.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Dan, I though you, and the others like you, were for the specialist market. Do you not think that completely standard cars get better deals with the usual big insurers?

Depends entirely upon their risk appetite and the risk you present. Not forgetting that the ‘specialist’ market is more than about just the vehicle. The Vehicle could be standard but still require a specialist broker depending upon it usage (delivery driving for example), or the insured and their risk profile (convicts etc).

 

[vexorg]

Really? I got a quote for 3 cars in the same household and got quoted £1300. Bought then all separate for £600

Depends on your circumstance I suppose, I've got 5 cars and the top home insurance cover with them and it's just over £1000, and includes one new driver, and one new-ish driver. I've been amazed by their prices for my kids as learners and new drivers compared to some of the quotes and stories you read for young drivers.

 

[Popitinpete]

Depends on your circumstance I suppose, I've got 5 cars and the top home insurance cover with them and it's just over £1000, and includes one new driver, and one new-ish driver. I've been amazed by their prices for my kids as learners and new drivers compared to some of the quotes and stories you read for young drivers.

Good point, they always push the fact that taking the house insurance out with them has a positive result on the premiums.
Also more cars more discount possibly.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Depends on your circumstance I suppose, I've got 5 cars and the top home insurance cover with them and it's just over £1000, and includes one new driver, and one new-ish driver. I've been amazed by their prices for my kids as learners and new drivers compared to some of the quotes and stories you read for young drivers.

There is a good reason you’re amazed with their prices. I just hope you never have to find out why when it comes to their motor claims practises as farming you out into accident management companies such as Auxilis etc.

 

[vexorg]

I'm pretty sure they are all the same, as it wont be Dan and his cronies from Flux that does the repair and final polishing, they are just after maximum profit for themselves. I prefer to be ripped off for less money rather than a lot

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

I'm pretty sure they are all the same, as it wont be Dan and his cronies from Flux that does the repair and final polishing, they are just after maximum profit for themselves. I prefer to be ripped off for less money rather than a lot

They’re not all the same thankfully. Unfortunately too many don’t find out about this until it’s too late and at a time they could least deal with such poor conduct!

 

[KungFooPanda]

I'm thinking that getting a quote through a broker isn't such a good idea. I've been with LV and NFU in the past (Best buy in a consumer report) and had no issue, all thought - I never had to make a claim

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

I'm thinking that getting a quote through a broker isn't such a good idea. I've been with LV and NFU in the past (Best buy in a consumer report) and had no issue, all thought - I never had to make a claim

NFU are certainly one of the best, based on various friends experiences making claims, policy admin, and my dealings with them in a professional capacity.

Brokers have their place, especially for large or complex risks, but for run of the mill domestic requirements going direct is normally better for several reasons, which can include price and removing needless middle men.