If you purchase a vehicle, but are not completely happy with the performance and overall look of the vehicle, you can modify it. There are so many vehicle performance shops nowadays that can make your car look better and go faster. You can add spoilers and body kits to the exterior, as well as racing tires and better wheel covers. Different seats can be put in the interior, and also a new steering wheel. Additional modifications can be made to the engine and gearbox, such as brakes and other enhancements that make your vehicle go faster. The list is endless of modifications that can be made to a vehicle.
There is, however, one catch to all of this. Firstly, you will pay quite a bit of money to develop your car into what you want it to be. Next you will need to inform your car insurance company of the changes you have made to your vehicle. This is because if you have modified your vehicle, but do not tell your insurance company, they will be within their rights to not pay out for damages or theft claims. If you modify your car you need to tell your insurance company the exact details of the changes that have been made so that your policy is up to date and free of any grey areas. Unfortunately, you could get a big shock when it comes to the new policy cost. Modified vehicles are far more expensive to insure than regular vehicles, as they come at a higher risk.
Statistics show that modified vehicles account for almost 35% of the accidents on the roads. This is because cars that have been enhanced usually go faster. When you are travelling at high speeds, it makes it more difficult to control your vehicle should something untoward happen. In addition to this, modified vehicles come as a higher theft risk. This is because attractive interior enhancements can be an attractive target for thieves. If they can see from the exterior that the vehicle has been worked on, they will deem the car to be a more lucrative option to steal. What you can do in this instance, is to install more safety features on your vehicle. An up to date security and alarm system, as well as a tracker, can greatly lower the premium you are going to pay. This is because lowering your theft risk will lower your premium.
The insurance companies will also take into account the reason behind your customization. There are usually two different types, those who enhance for show appeal and those for racing reasons. If you have only improved on the look of your vehicle, it will be seen as less risk than racing enhancements.
Once you have customized your vehicle, shop around and obtain some insurance quotes. The same car insurance company you were insured with before you enhanced your vehicle may not offer you the best possible premium price than another company can. There are some insurance houses which specialize in modified vehicles. Find out about them and get prices and quotes. Ensure that the insurance companies that you get quotes from understand the modifications on your vehicle so that there are no hassles if you need to claim. Take note of any exceptions in the quotes so that you know the extent of your coverage.
