Car immobiliser for insurance and the name of a good mechani

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jolyon39
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Car immobiliser for insurance and the name of a good mechani

Post by jolyon39 » Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:13 pm

Hi,


I just purchased a 1989 model and have been told by my insurers that I need
a dual immobiliser.


1. Can you recommend any insurers?
2. Can you recommend any brand of immobiliser that is well suited to
our cars?


I would also like to have this car thoroughly checked by a mechanic who
specialises in MX5's. Who do list members recommend in Auckland?


Regards,


Jolyon Rusell
Mazda perfected the Triumph TR7 experience

chrissy

Car immobiliser for insurance and the name of a good mechani

Post by chrissy » Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:18 pm

Jolyon, I use a insurance broker and I never get asked about an immobiliser.
I really think thats a bit tough. I you live in Auckland can give you the
name of a broker. They find the best deals.

chrissy

Car immobiliser for insurance and the name of a good mechani

Post by chrissy » Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:18 pm

Jolyon, I use a insurance broker and I never get asked about an immobiliser.
I really think thats a bit tough. I you live in Auckland can give you the
name of a broker. They find the best deals.

Ken McNoe

Car immobiliser for insurance and the name of a good mechani

Post by Ken McNoe » Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:21 pm

Hi Jolyon

I am insured with IAG and I didn't get asked for one.

ken McNoe

Ken McNoe

Car immobiliser for insurance and the name of a good mechani

Post by Ken McNoe » Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:21 pm

Hi Jolyon

I am insured with IAG and I didn't get asked for one.

ken McNoe

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Car immobiliser for insurance and the name of a good mechani

Post by kiwipete » Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:32 pm

Peter Smith Automotive in Felton Matthew ave Glen Innes. He is a long time
Mazda Specialist and an old mate... Pete's been into Mazda's since the year
dot. Tell him Peter and Sharyn reccommended you.
Peter
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Car immobiliser for insurance and the name of a good mechani

Post by kiwipete » Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:32 pm

Peter Smith Automotive in Felton Matthew ave Glen Innes. He is a long time
Mazda Specialist and an old mate... Pete's been into Mazda's since the year
dot. Tell him Peter and Sharyn reccommended you.
Peter
kiwipete
89 MX5
Plus 99 MX5 owned by my darling!
Plus 15 motorcycles of various makes.

chrissy

Car immobiliser for insurance and the name of a good mechani

Post by chrissy » Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:41 pm

Can anyone tell me where the relay and fuse is for the horn 1990? as horn
isnt going. Thanks Chrissy

chrissy

Car immobiliser for insurance and the name of a good mechani

Post by chrissy » Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:41 pm

Can anyone tell me where the relay and fuse is for the horn 1990? as horn
isnt going. Thanks Chrissy

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Post by kiwipete » Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:44 pm

sorry... unsure as just got the car!

Peter
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Post by kiwipete » Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:44 pm

sorry... unsure as just got the car!

Peter
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Car immobiliser for insurance and the name of a good mechani

Post by XPECTD » Mon Apr 24, 2006 12:28 am

Greetings Joly,

The _only_ people that would insure me are NationalAuto Club (NAC) and
its costing me approx $1600 P.A for full-cover including the rims and
sound. Might be a little different for you due to age differences
between us ;-)

The alarm on my car is a Dynatron with dual immobilizer and they were
totally happy with it :-)

Cheers


Jo

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Car immobiliser for insurance and the name of a good mechani

Post by XPECTD » Mon Apr 24, 2006 12:28 am

Greetings Joly,

The _only_ people that would insure me are NationalAuto Club (NAC) and
its costing me approx $1600 P.A for full-cover including the rims and
sound. Might be a little different for you due to age differences
between us ;-)

The alarm on my car is a Dynatron with dual immobilizer and they were
totally happy with it :-)

Cheers


Jo

Jolyon Russell wrote:

[...]
XPECTD
Black 1992 V-Special Edition


Driving - No longer about JUST getting from A -> B

rodneyptaylor

Car immobiliser for insurance and the name of a good mechani

Post by rodneyptaylor » Mon Apr 24, 2006 8:26 pm

Hi, If I may put in my tuppence worth.

When I insured my MX5. AMI said I needed an immobiliser but on further
questioning what they were trying to say was that without an immobiliser I
would have an additional excess on any claim... This I think was in the
region of $500 in addition to the statutory excess. Ergo as I could not get
an immobiliser for that figure...

rodneyptaylor

Car immobiliser for insurance and the name of a good mechani

Post by rodneyptaylor » Mon Apr 24, 2006 8:26 pm

Hi, If I may put in my tuppence worth.

When I insured my MX5. AMI said I needed an immobiliser but on further
questioning what they were trying to say was that without an immobiliser I
would have an additional excess on any claim... This I think was in the
region of $500 in addition to the statutory excess. Ergo as I could not get
an immobiliser for that figure...

41south
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Car immobiliser for insurance and the name of a good mechani

Post by 41south » Mon Apr 24, 2006 9:40 pm

My insurance is through Westpac to Lumley Insurance. No
special conditions and no extra excesses for not having an
alarm etc.

Cheers
Colin.
Colin

Silver 1992 NA
DCE973

41south
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Car immobiliser for insurance and the name of a good mechani

Post by 41south » Mon Apr 24, 2006 9:40 pm

My insurance is through Westpac to Lumley Insurance. No
special conditions and no extra excesses for not having an
alarm etc.

Cheers
Colin.
Colin

Silver 1992 NA
DCE973

alice
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Car immobiliser for insurance and the name of a good mechani

Post by alice » Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:32 am

On 24 Apr 2006 at 20:26, rodneyptaylor wrote:
Hi, If I may put in my tuppence worth.

When I insured my MX5. AMI said I needed an immobiliser but on
further questioning what they were trying to say was that without an
immobiliser I would have an additional excess on any claim... This I
think was in the region of $500 in addition to the statutory excess.
Ergo as I could not get an immobiliser for that figure...
State wanted $1500 excess without an immobiliser/alarm which dropped to
$750 after I had a Mongoose 5 star installed for $465. The installation was
done very neatly by Motor Units in Wellington.
Mike Beardsell
CQT572

Mike Beardsell
Science Communication
NIWA
Private Bag 14901
Wellington, New Zealand
DDI: +64-4-386 0885; Fax: +64-4-386 0574
2005 NC, galaxy grey

alice
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Car immobiliser for insurance and the name of a good mechani

Post by alice » Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:32 am

On 24 Apr 2006 at 20:26, rodneyptaylor wrote:
Hi, If I may put in my tuppence worth.

When I insured my MX5. AMI said I needed an immobiliser but on
further questioning what they were trying to say was that without an
immobiliser I would have an additional excess on any claim... This I
think was in the region of $500 in addition to the statutory excess.
Ergo as I could not get an immobiliser for that figure...
State wanted $1500 excess without an immobiliser/alarm which dropped to
$750 after I had a Mongoose 5 star installed for $465. The installation was
done very neatly by Motor Units in Wellington.
Mike Beardsell
CQT572

Mike Beardsell
Science Communication
NIWA
Private Bag 14901
Wellington, New Zealand
DDI: +64-4-386 0885; Fax: +64-4-386 0574
2005 NC, galaxy grey

Grant
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Car immobiliser for insurance and the name of a good mechani

Post by Grant » Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:47 am

This appears to vary with where you live.
Here in Blenheim, the alarm with immobiliser is not a requirement but if the
car is stolen and you have an approved system installed, then the standard
(in my case $250.00) excess is waived. I am insured with AMI. Because of my
background with AMI, they were happy for me to do my own installation, but
normally the system must be installed by an approved installer.

Grant in wet but drying out Blenheim.
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Car immobiliser for insurance and the name of a good mechani

Post by Grant » Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:47 am

This appears to vary with where you live.
Here in Blenheim, the alarm with immobiliser is not a requirement but if the
car is stolen and you have an approved system installed, then the standard
(in my case $250.00) excess is waived. I am insured with AMI. Because of my
background with AMI, they were happy for me to do my own installation, but
normally the system must be installed by an approved installer.

Grant in wet but drying out Blenheim.
FIX A PC
Red 2006 NC Tiptronic
FIX A PC

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