Cosmetic Insurance

[shamus1972]

Hi - does anyone know of any companies that offer cosmetic car insurance? I was talking to someone the other day and he said that he was paying about £80 per year for insurance against cosmetic damage, meaning he was covered for car park damage, scratches etc. Unfortunatley I can't remember many of the details and I can't find any information on the internet so I was wondering if anyone knew of any companies that offer this sort of insurance. He also said "Chips Away" are a good company that could repair stone chip damage perfectly without respraying panels!

[PetrolTed]

See www.pistonheads.com/search.asp?storyid=3239

[shamus1972]

Thanks - that's perfect! I'll give them a call.

[macca]

Email received from them today


Dear Stephen, At present we are prevented by our underwriters from covering any vehicles with Glass fibre/ Composite bodies. We are currently in discussions with them to have this restriction removed. We will keep your e-mail address on file if thats okay with you, and advise you when we have succeeded.
Thank you for your interest.
Yours truly,
Phil Goodacre
Director
AutoRenew Limited.

[shamus1972]

Thanks Macca - it sounds like a good idea and hopefully they'll reconsider the composite body thing.

Edited by shamus1972 on Tuesday 22 January 18:13

[MajorClanger]

I received yesterday a letter from AUTO RENEW stating that the exclusion for cars with 'Glass fibre/Composite bodies' has been removed i.e. you can now buy a cosmetic repair plan policy to cover TVRs etc.

Details of their cosmetic repair plan can be obtained from Auto Renew on [phone].

MC