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New engine do i have to tell my insurance company?

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  • 16-11-2009 12:15am
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    BlueDragon
    Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭


    I got a new engine for my car because there was a problem with my old one, The engine is the same as the last one no diffrences
    I was just wondering if i had to tell my insurance company that i got a new engine?
    Someone told me if i ever got in an accident my insurance would be void because i never told them i got a new engine?
    Can anyone shed some light on this?
    Thanks


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,203 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    No idea but I'd say it would be no harm in ringing them and asking them.


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    dudara
    Registered Users Posts: 33,518 ✭✭✭✭dudara


    It shouldn't affect your policy costs as you've replaced like with like, but I would ring and tell them. Better safe than sorry when you're dealing with an insurance company.


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    Barr
    Registered Users Posts: 7,000 ✭✭✭Barr


    You'd only have to tell them if you got a more powerful engine so they can re rate the car.


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    martinr5232
    Registered Users Posts: 2,298 ✭✭✭martinr5232


    As far as I know you dont have to inform your insurance company as the new engine is the same capacity as the old one.

    But you should inform them in Shannon so the engine number can be updated on your vehicles details.

    Its never really done though.


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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,766 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    No you don't. All that matters is that the no's on the VLC match.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    BlueDragon
    Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭BlueDragon


    martinr5232 wrote: »
    As far as I know you dont have to inform your insurance company as the new engine is the same capacity as the old one.

    But you should inform them in Shannon so the engine number can be updated on your vehicles details.

    Its never really done though.
    What do you mean inform them in shannon?


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    martinr5232
    Registered Users Posts: 2,298 ✭✭✭martinr5232


    The Dept of enviroment,Heritage and local government where all your vehicles details are stored.

    That is the place where you send the VLC when you sell a car.


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    BlueDragon
    Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭BlueDragon


    Oh ok thanks a lot for your help


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