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Car Insurance Coverage for Off Road Driving
Posted by admin in Auto Insurance on June 16, 2011
Car insurance for off-road driving is quite different from the usual car insurance coverage, which is why most insurance companies have different insurance packages for this type of driving. Driving off-road poses more risk and more thrills compared to the normal driving experience.
Common type of vehicles that can be insured for off-road driving insurance includes all 4×4′s, lifestyle utility vehicles, all terrain vehicles (ATV’s) double cabs, light delivery vehicles, off-road trailers, caravans, quad bikes, and off-road motorcycles.
These kinds of vehicles can handle dirty roads, difficult terrains, racing trails, country fields, hills, and other difficult paths, but with those different terrains come special coverage in the form of off-road driving insurance.
If you want to obtain this kind of coverage for your vehicle, then you need to be more knowledgeable on what you require. You can also consult a car insurance specialist so that you will know the ins and outs of off-road insurance coverage.
Here are some requirements you might want to look at:
1. Vehicle evaluation – This means that you will let your vehicle be checked and valued before the policy is issued. The result will be the amount that you will insure your vehicle for. This is needed for vehicles that are customized since they are worth more than the normal vehicle. For instance, if your vehicle was to be written off for any reason then you would be able to get back the true value of the car taking into account the modifications that you had made. Read the rest of this entry »
Motor Insurance For Off Road Vehicles
Posted by admin in Auto Insurance on June 16, 2011
Everyone has their own personal choice of motor vehicle. The off roading community is growing, so naturally the need for off road insurance has increased. There are more and more 4 x4 vehicle owners, and they need the protection necessary for their vehicles.
Off roading can be very hazardous, to the driver and especially the vehicle. Off road vehicles can travel on very rocky, muddy, mountainous terrains, cross country and across water bodies too. They also venture into unknown lands where hitting livestock or wild animals could be a risk. These vehicles are also at the risk of dangerous roads that are only created using dirt or gravel.
There are many different off road vehicles that can be insured with off road vehicle insurance. These include 4 x 4s, all terrain vehicles (ATVs), caravans, off road trailers, quad bikes, light delivery vehicles and also off dirt bikes.
Off road cover is pretty much the same as normal comprehensive car insurance cover, except it also includes the added extras needed by off roaders. First of all, the coverage will take care of theft, collisions with other vehicles, hijacking, fires and third party claims. The added extras will cover the problems that can arise when you are utilising your car for off road purposes. Read the rest of this entry »