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Alloys / tyres advice

jasemfc

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I'm looking for additional Insurance to cover my tyres and alloys - Any advice on who is best to go with would be much appreciated
 
I have taken policies in the past with ALA. They seemed to have stopped.Never had to claim by gods grace.
Try Direct Gap. You might get a deal if you take the GAP policy in addition.
 
Thanks Slayer
 
The OPC offered wheel/tyre Insurance through MAPFRE/Abraxas - the type I have provides cover for Diamond Cut Wheels & Tyres and offers up to £150 repair per wheel and £300 replacement per tyre, up to a max of 4 wheels/tyres.

I never normally buy this type of cover but the cost was £499 for 3 years, which I thought wasn't half bad for the peace of mind Vs the cost of repairing an alloy OR replacing a tyre.

The cover is administered in the UK by Abraxas Insurance Administration Services Ltd, who are based in Bristol. Tel: 01454 616300

Admittedly, I've never had to make a claim, so I can't recommend them but they could be worth a call.

:)
 
Thanks Mark - I'll give them a call

Also looking for a car cover any ideas on who supply decent ones - plenty on the market
 
No problem :)

Regarding a cover: I'd suggest Classic Additions covers.

I've had bespoke covers from a variety of suppliers over the years (mainly from Specialised Covers) but this time, went with an Ultimate Outdoor cover from Classic Additions.

Despite being waterproof and breathable, the price was only just over £200. It's made from a soft stretchy midweight fabric, fits well and comes with a carry bag for storage. They also offer a locking kit, if it's to be used outdoors.

The only downside is that the cover isn't washable, though it can be wiped clean, with a damp/soapy cloth, if it gets dirty.

They also do a light (washable) dust cover, which isn't stretchy and could be used between washes for about £100.

I might buy one of these as well and use it for the summer and keep the waterproof one for storage over the winter. The combined price of the two, would still be less than I've spent on a single bespoke cover previously.

The dust cover is available through PCGB, with a discount.

HTH :)
 
Cheers Mark - thanks for the information, sounds like a decent price from ultimate 👍
 
Hi
I've just acquired a 992 from Portsmouth OPC and bought both the bodywork and alloys Smartguard protections from Car Care Plan through them. It seemed like a good buy to me and you can get the car tidied up one dent at a time or every few months in one go.

I've also got a Classic Additions indoor cover which I'm pleased with. Looks really smart in guards red with a black logo on the bonnet. They offered my the Owners club discount over the phone when I rang them even though I'm not a member :)
 
Thanks PJ - is it the standard Porsche logo ?
 
Yep copy attached
 

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Now that is very nice
 
Mark got a great deal with them - Thanks

Just need to learn to put it on correctly 😀
 

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