Z zeshan New Member Joined May 9, 2011 Messages 129 Aug 17, 2011 #1 alright ... just wondering if i get my car wrapped do i need to tell the insurance or the dvla ? or is it just ' a temporary colour change ' ? not sure heard a few different opinions on it .. cheers
alright ... just wondering if i get my car wrapped do i need to tell the insurance or the dvla ? or is it just ' a temporary colour change ' ? not sure heard a few different opinions on it .. cheers
S sarkel Active Member Joined Jan 9, 2011 Messages 1,096 Aug 17, 2011 #2 Obviously you have to notify them because it would be a different colour
Z zeshan New Member Joined May 9, 2011 Messages 129 Aug 17, 2011 #3 but iv been told u dont need to becuase its a wrap ? and it goes under a temp colour change ?
S sarkel Active Member Joined Jan 9, 2011 Messages 1,096 Aug 17, 2011 #4 I just looked it up and if the colour of the car is completly different to The wrap then u need to declar it other wise u might get fined 1000 pounds.
I just looked it up and if the colour of the car is completly different to The wrap then u need to declar it other wise u might get fined 1000 pounds.
Z zeshan New Member Joined May 9, 2011 Messages 129 Aug 17, 2011 #6 just phoned insurance company they said they dont need to know .. they only ask for reg of car n make etc not colour only neeed to inform dvla of colour change even if its a wrap or spray paint thats all
just phoned insurance company they said they dont need to know .. they only ask for reg of car n make etc not colour only neeed to inform dvla of colour change even if its a wrap or spray paint thats all
skyinsurance Member Joined Oct 24, 2007 Messages 354 Aug 18, 2011 #7 zeshan said: just phoned insurance company they said they dont need to know .. Click to expand... Get that in writing.
zeshan said: just phoned insurance company they said they dont need to know .. Click to expand... Get that in writing.
Z zeshan New Member Joined May 9, 2011 Messages 129 Aug 18, 2011 #8 ok mate ... wht does sky insurance say ?
kammy11 Well-Known Member Joined Nov 24, 2010 Messages 2,132 Aug 18, 2011 #9 I would imagine you would need to tell them man cause when you put your no. plate in it says age, engine size, auto/manual and colour usually lol
I would imagine you would need to tell them man cause when you put your no. plate in it says age, engine size, auto/manual and colour usually lol
C ctrsam Member Joined Oct 5, 2010 Messages 766 Aug 18, 2011 #10 my blue ek used to be wrapped white and never had any problems
Z zeshan New Member Joined May 9, 2011 Messages 129 Aug 18, 2011 #11 kammy i phoned aviva they said we only ask for ur reg engine size n make of car not colour only dvla said they need to be notified but the wraaping company said i dont need to becuase its classed as a temp colour change ' my blue ek used to be wrapped white and never had any problems ' aww okk mate so u didnt tell ur insurance or dvla bud ? did u ever gt pulled from police ? any trouble ?
kammy i phoned aviva they said we only ask for ur reg engine size n make of car not colour only dvla said they need to be notified but the wraaping company said i dont need to becuase its classed as a temp colour change ' my blue ek used to be wrapped white and never had any problems ' aww okk mate so u didnt tell ur insurance or dvla bud ? did u ever gt pulled from police ? any trouble ?
C ctrsam Member Joined Oct 5, 2010 Messages 766 Aug 18, 2011 #12 didnt tell anyone anything and had no issues never been pulled
kammy11 Well-Known Member Joined Nov 24, 2010 Messages 2,132 Aug 18, 2011 #13 there you go then Z get on it you picked a colour yet?
skyinsurance Member Joined Oct 24, 2007 Messages 354 Aug 19, 2011 #14 zeshan said: ok mate ... wht does sky insurance say ? Click to expand... We say no problem with wraps, no extra premium unless it is a garish colour (eg bright orange).
zeshan said: ok mate ... wht does sky insurance say ? Click to expand... We say no problem with wraps, no extra premium unless it is a garish colour (eg bright orange).
skyinsurance Member Joined Oct 24, 2007 Messages 354 Aug 19, 2011 #15 ctrsam said: didnt tell anyone anything and had no issues never been pulled Click to expand... If you haven't disclosed it to your insurer the issue will/may occur when you have a claim.
ctrsam said: didnt tell anyone anything and had no issues never been pulled Click to expand... If you haven't disclosed it to your insurer the issue will/may occur when you have a claim.
Z zeshan New Member Joined May 9, 2011 Messages 129 Aug 19, 2011 #16 ' We say no problem with wraps, no extra premium unless it is a garish colour (eg bright orange). ' so if i got yellow ? and i was with yous it wouldnt increase it ?
' We say no problem with wraps, no extra premium unless it is a garish colour (eg bright orange). ' so if i got yellow ? and i was with yous it wouldnt increase it ?
Z zeshan New Member Joined May 9, 2011 Messages 129 Aug 19, 2011 #17 there you go then Z get on it you picked a colour yet? ' not yet kammy lol thinking of liquid yellow but dont know wnt be october anyway lol i need other smart ideas ! lol
there you go then Z get on it you picked a colour yet? ' not yet kammy lol thinking of liquid yellow but dont know wnt be october anyway lol i need other smart ideas ! lol