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Sam Member Since: 15 Dec 2007 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 89 |
Barmy
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2nd Dec 2010 5:14 pm |
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Speedway Member Since: 13 Oct 2010 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 392 |
This is exactly what we have come to expect in this country, the greedy must surely see the benefit in winter tyres but use it as an excuse to con even more money from the policyholders, I would have no hesitation in finding another insurer and cancelling my policy, that's if I could find some tyres in the first place. Gone, 2007 TD4 SE Auto Baltic blue, clear side repeaters, full sized alloy spare.
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2nd Dec 2010 5:38 pm |
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richardk Member Since: 11 Jan 2009 Location: Norwich Posts: 909 |
Looks like it depends on insurance compancy
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2nd Dec 2010 9:19 pm |
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IanB9 Member Since: 03 Dec 2008 Location: North East England Posts: 35 |
So long as you're putting on the correct size winter tyre I can't see a problem. Car manufactures just specify size, load and speed rating, not tyre brand and model.
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4th Dec 2010 2:36 pm |
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The Valeter Member Since: 08 Jan 2010 Location: Medway Towns, Kent. Posts: 1530 |
Rip-off Britain yet again (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
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4th Dec 2010 7:35 pm |
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athelstan Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: Reality Posts: 2657 |
EV do you ever have anything positive to say on any subject rather than dishing out abused fallacious palliatives? During a 'phone call from my sister in Spain this morning she said they are coming over to UK in January to buy a new car as the price for a like for like model was 34% cheaper in UK than Spain. |
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5th Dec 2010 12:41 pm |
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athelstan Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: Reality Posts: 2657 |
Last week Germany imposed a new law stating that anyone driving a car without winter tyres on will be fined €40, and if they are in an accident in wintery weather without winter tyres the fine will be €80. |
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5th Dec 2010 12:44 pm |
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Junior Member Since: 22 Feb 2010 Location: M6 Posts: 799 |
I beleive there is a little known (& un-enforced) law/bi law about the provision of adequate tyres during icy/snowy conditions in the UK.
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5th Dec 2010 12:52 pm |
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nicam Member Since: 21 Feb 2007 Location: Lancashire Posts: 236 |
And surely a decent winter tyre will have a lesser impact on the cars performance than fitting some economy Far East "teflon" special. And insurance companies don`t complain about that. Don`t drive faster than your angel can fly! |
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6th Dec 2010 2:10 pm |
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mattbridge Member Since: 07 Dec 2010 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 116 |
Got this from our insurance people this morning of the missus FL2
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7th Dec 2010 8:44 pm |
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The Valeter Member Since: 08 Jan 2010 Location: Medway Towns, Kent. Posts: 1530 |
Just spoke to one of my customers who owns his own tyre & wheel business & asked him about the insurance info on Winter tyres. He had spoken to his insurance company this morning who dismissed it as nonsence! (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
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7th Dec 2010 9:19 pm |
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mattbridge Member Since: 07 Dec 2010 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 116 |
Having said all this I just rang Tesco for my Alpina and as I need to put smaller BMW wheels on it (can't get winter tyres in Alpina sizes) they want £54 plus an admin fee as they class it as a modification even though they are smaller, less desirable wheels and genuine OEM BMW wheels for a 3 series, go figure ! |
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7th Dec 2010 9:24 pm |
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4wheeldriver Member Since: 02 May 2010 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 6 |
Just changed tyres for the winter and as was to miserable to buy run flat winter grips (1200quid)for 4 months I called and told them and Insurance said "fine, no worries. Let us know when you take 'em off again will you? Oh and get yourself a tyre repair mousse kit in case you forget" X5 3.0sd SE with more extras than the cast of Sparticus.............. |
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8th Dec 2010 12:55 am |
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The Valeter Member Since: 08 Jan 2010 Location: Medway Towns, Kent. Posts: 1530 |
Every little helps -Tesco shareholders! (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red. (Past) RR Evoque Dynamic Lux Si4 In Firenze Red. (Past) RR Evouque Pure Tech in Barollo Black with bespoke Firenze Red colour coding. (Present) Freelander Metropolis 2015 MY In Santorini Black with Ivory Premium Leather. |
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8th Dec 2010 1:09 am |
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