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Mark Brunning
TryHard
Vic
V8 GTL-Limited

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Reg: 05-2014

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Sunday, November 18, 2018 - 07:25 pm, by:  Mark Brunning (96limited) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi everyone, just asking out there what insurance companies have soarer owners been using. I’m in qld and Shannon’s and AAMI seem to be the only insurers . Any advice?
Peter Nitschke
Junk Filterer
South Australia
UZZ30 UZZ31

Posts: 12957
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Monday, November 19, 2018 - 01:14 am, by:  Peter Nitschke (Pen) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have been using Shannons, had no problems years back when I needed to put a claim in.
Dave Rose
Goo Roo
WA
UZZ31

Posts: 2810
Reg: 03-2007

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Monday, November 19, 2018 - 08:41 am, by:  Dave Rose (Sand_groper) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi Mark ,i also have Shannon's for both cars and house for the last 9 years , big storm in perth damaged house , settled quickly and claim on new Pajero sport same , chose your own repairer is the best part
Mark Brunning
TryHard
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V8 GTL-Limited

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Monday, November 19, 2018 - 07:37 pm, by:  Mark Brunning (96limited) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks everyone if you don’t mind me asking how much agreed value will they cover and premium price roughly
Jan van Berendonk
TryHard
Vic
2 x UZZ31 - White and Silver

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Monday, November 19, 2018 - 07:45 pm, by:  Jan van Berendonk (Janjen) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I changed to Third party only to ensure I got to keep my car after an accident when AAMI took over Just Cars. Even a minor accident can see them right the Soarer off and you can not be guaranteed the ability to buy the car back.
Dave Rose
Goo Roo
WA
UZZ31

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Monday, November 19, 2018 - 10:26 pm, by:  Dave Rose (Sand_groper) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

$13000
Mark Tierney
DieHard
NSW
JZZ30 GTT-L Built 1.5JZ Beast, UCF11, IS250, GS350-FSport, Ducati SS

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Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 11:56 am, by:  Mark Tierney (Mark_t) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Been with Shannons for 20 years, all vehicles and bikes.
Soarer premium $562 Annually, sum insured $25k, couldn't get them to go higher even with all the mods, but this is far higher than any competitor would go. Buy back option and choice of repairer also.
Had hail damage on the IS250 last year, grabbed a few quotes, Shannons paid me cash, i had the repairs done, saved a few bucks, sent them pics of car repaired and they reinstated the sum insured as previous amount in full, no increase in premium, still with 65% no claim bonus intact. No questions and fast.
All dealings very professional.
Mark Brunning
TryHard
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Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 06:15 pm, by:  Mark Brunning (96limited) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks mark, and everyone else, I will Shannon’s a buzz, sounds like a good quote
Jan van Berendonk
TryHard
Vic
2 x UZZ31 - White and Silver

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Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 06:43 pm, by:  Jan van Berendonk (Janjen) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Let us know how you go, last time I looked at Shannons for daily drive (soarer UZZ31 1994 x 2) they were far more expensive than Just Cars.
Mark Brunning
TryHard
Vic
V8 GTL-Limited

Posts: 113
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Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 07:14 pm, by:  Mark Brunning (96limited) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yeah sure jan, hopefully contact tomorrow
Mark Tierney
DieHard
NSW
JZZ30 GTT-L Built 1.5JZ Beast, UCF11, IS250, GS350-FSport, Ducati SS

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Wednesday, November 21, 2018 - 01:22 pm, by:  Mark Tierney (Mark_t) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

BTW, my premium on the Soarer is also very very good because of the "limited use" classification, and not daily driver spec. That has a massive influence on the premium. (apologies Mark, i think you were looking for a Daily Driver Comparison) Even our daily drivers don't cop many k's each year. Their sliding scale cost changes the more k's you do, so dailys are definitely more expensive. I don't ride as much as i used to either (unfortunately), so the Ducati is also very very reasonable.

Just out of interest, i called NRMA yesterday just to get a comparative idea (i have other business with them). Even though i have been an NRMA customer for many years in other realms, they could not come within $400 p.a. of the Shannons insurance i have on the stock IS250, considered one of our dailies, the other is the F-Sport (Shannons premium is a tad taller than before on the IS250 due to the hail damage repair last year, but im ok with that....It's back to absolutely perfect condition) NRMA wouldn't even consider the Soarer because of what it is.

For the IS250 quote, they also had the "would you like fries with that" mentality, like a few of the insurance companies, and had additional elements at around $100 to $150 a pop for... windscreen replacement, buy back option, choice of repairer, optional hire car (selected by them, and only 14 days....just too bad if their repairer takes longer than 14 days, or perhaps could not source parts quickly). They gave me the big pitch that they knew best with repairers etc etc.

There are just so many things to consider in "The package offering", and all these things I found out by in depth grilling of the operator, not necessarily offered up front.

Yes, we do get a good deal with Shannons for many reasons including my many years of patronage, low claim record (hail damage only)and driving record, but all things considered i would not change from them. My wide spectrum of vehicles is considered rationally by them and are all on the one policy that is very suitable and reasonable for us. I also like the lifetime guarantee on works performed.

Now...Greenslips are a whole different kettle of fish, and the coverage offered (hopefully no-one here will need it) varies remarkably in offering, and for a menial dollar difference. It is worth having a quick look at the online greenslip calculators and the different things the various companies offer in their greenslip coverage. The couple of bucks difference amortised over the years premium really isnt much in the big picture consideration. Its all fun and games till someone loses an eye.
Scott Vim
Goo Roo
Vic
Soarer (1uz) Chaser (1jz)

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Thursday, November 22, 2018 - 05:01 pm, by:  Scott Vim (1uz1jz) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Shannon's are great. Even if I had a normal car I would pay a bit extra to go with them. They payed when I had an issue and always good to deal with. I found justcar to be good as well but they no longer exist.
Mark Brunning
TryHard
Vic
V8 GTL-Limited

Posts: 114
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Thursday, November 22, 2018 - 09:38 pm, by:  Mark Brunning (96limited) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Just letting guys know if those who asked won’t be able to be insured by Shannon’s till next year. Due to bankruptcy won’t touch me. They did say if u get in an accident you have first option to buy the wreck. From all your advice definitely think Shannon’s will be suitable especially with agreed value. Guess I have to stay with aami for another 8 months
Dave Rose
Goo Roo
WA
UZZ31

Posts: 2812
Reg: 03-2007

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Friday, November 23, 2018 - 09:17 am, by:  Dave Rose (Sand_groper) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Also can pay monthly at no extra cost .
Ross Pesina
Goo Roo
Vic
JZZ30, JZA80 TT, Z32 TT

Posts: 1114
Reg: 08-2006

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Friday, November 23, 2018 - 08:13 pm, by:  Ross Pesina (Ross79) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I'd pay extra to avoid Shannon's.

I used to swear by them but when it came time to make a claim after a decade, they turned out to be a
f@cking nightmare!
Then they wondered why I cancelled all polices with them.

This was several years ago but as the saying goes once burnt...
Personally I will never use them again and go with better options for my vehicle collection.

Recently I have come across a few locals who also had similarly nightmare experiences with Shannons and their club cars, so it looks like they haven't improved over the years.
Dave Rose
Goo Roo
WA
UZZ31

Posts: 2813
Reg: 03-2007

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Saturday, November 24, 2018 - 12:51 pm, by:  Dave Rose (Sand_groper) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Sorry to hear that Ross, over the last 15 years i have made claims... 2 on new Pajero sport ,1 on ML350 CDI, 1 challenger, and one big one on house they were so accommodating with each one .
Tom Richards
Goo Roo
nsw
V8

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Monday, November 26, 2018 - 10:07 am, by:  Tom Richards (Tomr) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

all claims with Shannons for both my son's car and my car were processed with no problems. I highly recommend Shannons
Mark Tierney
DieHard
NSW
JZZ30 GTT-L Built 1.5JZ Beast, UCF11, IS250, GS350-FSport, Ducati SS

Posts: 700
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Thursday, November 29, 2018 - 09:11 pm, by:  Mark Tierney (Mark_t) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Here's a page from ours.
Always total pros to deal with for us.
Have also been a great source of info for other general car info as well. Most of these guys are enthusiasts themselves.
4 of these points were itemised out by NRMA at at least $100 a pop to be included (as extras in the basic Shannons policy).
Feedback on SC looks pretty good

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