Insurance and covers

1
Hi again,

Thanks for your various welcomes. It seems there's a concentration of Syncro owners in
inner city Melbourne!

I wonder whether any of you have any tips re insuring our Syncro. Tony rang RACV today,
our usual insurer, who couldn't even find T3 Syncros in their database. They proceeded to
say that they are unable to insure rare vehicles, such as this, (because of difficulties re
parts, apparently). Any leads on where to turn gratefully accepted.

One other query while I'm at it. We are unable to house our Syncro under the carport in
our backyard because she's too high, as we suspected. I've never been precious about cars
(our daggy old Camry lives out in the street), but I'd like to offer her some protection from
the elements to ensure that we get maximum life out of our exotic holiday on wheels. Any
feedback on whether campervan covers are any good? I checked some out on the Net, but
I'm not sure whether they really protect the paintwork and inhibit rust (does it get too
hot/damp underneath?). Can't think of anyone with spare garage space, alas.

Thanks for your input,

Francesca.
2
Francesca,
 
Oh, dear!  The usual bunch of rubbish from the insurers!
 
I am insured with RACV and it took me probably an hour on the phone and upscaling to a manager to convince them that the vehicle did indeed exist and was in fact a production vehicle.   This was quite a few years ago now but, if my memory is correct, they eventually settled on the "motorized caravan" category.  That in itself is a load of rubbish but that's what we had to settle for and the insurance was duly accepted and is ongoing.
 
I will look up the details tonight and get back to you.  If you can quote an existing policy to them, they should accept it.
 
Re carport, it should be relatively simple to raise the carport to suit the vehicle, a better solution than a cover, which can have a detrimental side.  We might just assemble a few Syncro owners at your place and do an elevating job.  Problem then solved.  Syncro owners are a fairly innovative lot, as you will come to see.
 
Les
 
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 6:45 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Insurance and covers

Hi again,

Thanks for your various welcomes. It seems there's a concentration of Syncro owners in
inner city Melbourne!

I wonder whether any of you have any tips re insuring our Syncro. Tony rang RACV today,
our usual insurer, who couldn't even find T3 Syncros in their database. They proceeded to
say that they are unable to insure rare vehicles, such as this, (because of difficulties re
parts, apparently). Any leads on where to turn gratefully accepted.

One other query while I'm at it. We are unable to house our Syncro under the carport in
our backyard because she's too high, as we suspected. I've never been precious about cars
(our daggy old Camry lives out in the street), but I'd like to offer her some protection from
the elements to ensure that we get maximum life out of our exotic holiday on wheels. Any
feedback on whether campervan covers are any good? I checked some out on the Net, but
I'm not sure whether they really protect the paintwork and inhibit rust (does it get too
hot/damp underneath?) . Can't think of anyone with spare garage space, alas.

Thanks for your input,

Francesca.

3
Gday Francesca,

I could be wrong on this but I think that insurers would/should conform
with the Department of Motor Transport designations ... the identified
model designation is a "Transporter"' or "PVW", which is short for
"Panel Van with Windows". The fact that it is a syncro model and that
the Transporter has been tailored to a camper is entirely irrelevant. As
long as the approved Tare Weight and Gross Weight is within the
Departments vehicle compliance for a VW Transporter, then there is no
other determinant and the insurers should treat it accordingly. If I
were you, I'd approach the insurers and simply state the details as
proscribed on the Registration Certificate. End of story.

Having sorted the first bit above, then the main interest the insurers
would have is the condition of the vehicle and negotiate an agreed value
for insurance purposes. To that end, they may decide to inspect the
vehicle as part of that process. Hope this helps.

As for covers, I totally agree. Transporters MUST be treated with
respect and only be exposed to the elements when being used. Over time,
you will be rewarded with a well preserved syncro if always garaged when
not in use. The opposite alternative is very problematic.

Cheers and good luck.

Ken

Cheers.

Ken


--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "francesca.coles"
<fcoles6@...> wrote:
>
> Hi again,
>
> Thanks for your various welcomes. It seems there's a concentration of
Syncro owners in
> inner city Melbourne!
>
> I wonder whether any of you have any tips re insuring our Syncro. Tony
rang RACV today,
> our usual insurer, who couldn't even find T3 Syncros in their
database. They proceeded to
> say that they are unable to insure rare vehicles, such as this,
(because of difficulties re
> parts, apparently). Any leads on where to turn gratefully accepted.
>
> One other query while I'm at it. We are unable to house our Syncro
under the carport in
> our backyard because she's too high, as we suspected. I've never been
precious about cars
> (our daggy old Camry lives out in the street), but I'd like to offer
her some protection from
> the elements to ensure that we get maximum life out of our exotic
holiday on wheels. Any
> feedback on whether campervan covers are any good? I checked some out
on the Net, but
> I'm not sure whether they really protect the paintwork and inhibit
rust (does it get too
> hot/damp underneath?). Can't think of anyone with spare garage space,
alas.
>
> Thanks for your input,
>
> Francesca.
>
4

Franchesca and all,

 

The Campervan and Motorhome Association of Australia offer very reasonable insurance to members. Membership is something in the order of $44.00 a year and the insurance is significantly cheaper than the big companies and reflective of the needs of a campervan owner. I’m insured with them but haven’t had to use it yet. This link will take you there. You also get their monthly magazine wich may be of interest. I had no problems getting insurance with them whatsoever.

 

http://www.cmca.net.au/pages/index.php

 

Kind Regards

Murray

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken
Sent: Monday, 27 October 2008 7:34 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Insurance and covers

 


Gday Francesca,

I could be wrong on this but I think that insurers would/should conform
with the Department of Motor Transport designations ... the identified
model designation is a "Transporter" ' or "PVW", which is short for
"Panel Van with Windows". The fact that it is a syncro model and that
the Transporter has been tailored to a camper is entirely irrelevant. As
long as the approved Tare Weight and Gross Weight is within the
Departments vehicle compliance for a VW Transporter, then there is no
other determinant and the insurers should treat it accordingly. If I
were you, I'd approach the insurers and simply state the details as
proscribed on the Registration Certificate. End of story.

Having sorted the first bit above, then the main interest the insurers
would have is the condition of the vehicle and negotiate an agreed value
for insurance purposes. To that end, they may decide to inspect the
vehicle as part of that process. Hope this helps.

As for covers, I totally agree. Transporters MUST be treated with
respect and only be exposed to the elements when being used. Over time,
you will be rewarded with a well preserved syncro if always garaged when
not in use. The opposite alternative is very problematic.

Cheers and good luck.

Ken

Cheers.

Ken

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com, "francesca.coles"
<fcoles6@... > wrote:

>
> Hi again,
>
> Thanks for your various welcomes. It seems there's a concentration of
Syncro owners in
> inner city Melbourne !
>
> I wonder whether any of you have any tips re insuring our Syncro. Tony
rang RACV today,
> our usual insurer, who couldn't even find T3 Syncros in their
database. They proceeded to
> say that they are unable to insure rare vehicles, such as this,
(because of difficulties re
> parts, apparently). Any leads on where to turn gratefully accepted.
>
> One other query while I'm at it. We are unable to house our Syncro
under the carport in
> our backyard because she's too high, as we suspected. I've never been
precious about cars
> (our daggy old Camry lives out in the street), but I'd like to offer
her some protection from
> the elements to ensure that we get maximum life out of our exotic
holiday on wheels. Any
> feedback on whether campervan covers are any good? I checked some out
on the Net, but
> I'm not sure whether they really protect the paintwork and inhibit
rust (does it get too
> hot/damp underneath?) . Can't think of anyone with spare garage space,
alas.
>
> Thanks for your input,
>
> Francesca.
>

5
Francesca

We insure we Shannons. Why? They recognise not only rare and collector vehicles, they will insure them at a sum you are happy with, allow you to choose a repairer, replace 1 windscreen per annum and most importantly recognise in the premium value that the vehicle may only be driven a few times per week or month (ie, limited use). Easy to deal with as well


Regards
mark.

On Mon, Oct 27, 2008 at 6:45 PM, francesca.coles <fcoles6@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi again,

Thanks for your various welcomes. It seems there's a concentration of Syncro owners in
inner city Melbourne!

I wonder whether any of you have any tips re insuring our Syncro. Tony rang RACV today,
our usual insurer, who couldn't even find T3 Syncros in their database. They proceeded to
say that they are unable to insure rare vehicles, such as this, (because of difficulties re
parts, apparently). Any leads on where to turn gratefully accepted.

One other query while I'm at it. We are unable to house our Syncro under the carport in
our backyard because she's too high, as we suspected. I've never been precious about cars
(our daggy old Camry lives out in the street), but I'd like to offer her some protection from
the elements to ensure that we get maximum life out of our exotic holiday on wheels. Any
feedback on whether campervan covers are any good? I checked some out on the Net, but
I'm not sure whether they really protect the paintwork and inhibit rust (does it get too
hot/damp underneath?). Can't think of anyone with spare garage space, alas.

Thanks for your input,

Francesca.




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Hi Francesca,

 

My previous T3 Syncro was always (10years) insured with RACV. That was till only about 18 months ago. They do have them on their list if they look hard enough. Ask for Transporter first, then when they ask which model say 4wd or Syncro. They’ll also want to know ‘deluxe’ or standard. They were pretty reasonable back then too. $600+ , but that was ‘market value’ which might be too low for a camper, and given the way they don’t depreciate. You may have to provide some evidence of current selling prices for your negotiations.

 

BRIAN REED

FAIRFIELD NATURAL THERAPIES

185 Wingrove St

Fairfield, Vic. 3078

03 9481 5673   0407 319 521

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of francesca.coles
Sent: Monday, 27 October 2008 6:46 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Insurance and covers

 

Hi again,

Thanks for your various welcomes. It seems there's a concentration of Syncro owners in
inner city Melbourne !

I wonder whether any of you have any tips re insuring our Syncro. Tony rang RACV today,
our usual insurer, who couldn't even find T3 Syncros in their database. They proceeded to
say that they are unable to insure rare vehicles, such as this, (because of difficulties re
parts, apparently). Any leads on where to turn gratefully accepted.

One other query while I'm at it. We are unable to house our Syncro under the carport in
our backyard because she's too high, as we suspected. I've never been precious about cars
(our daggy old Camry lives out in the street), but I'd like to offer her some protection from
the elements to ensure that we get maximum life out of our exotic holiday on wheels. Any
feedback on whether campervan covers are any good? I checked some out on the Net, but
I'm not sure whether they really protect the paintwork and inhibit rust (does it get too
hot/damp underneath?) . Can't think of anyone with spare garage space, alas.

Thanks for your input,

Francesca.

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FWIW, I am insured with Shannons.