Insurance Companies

[ososlo]

We are in NZ and are shipping our 07 D3 TDV6 to Sydney next week to spend the winter touring around Oz.

I have got Comprehensive Insurance for it ok but I am having trouble getting an extended mechanical warranty.

We have an extended warranty for it here in NZ but it doesn't cover us over there.

Can anyone suggest an insurance company?

I rang Allianz today but they don't want to know unless it is through an accredited dealer.

Thanks in advance
Graeme

[Neil P]

I don't think there is anything for you here ..........

[~Rich~]

Yeah I thought it was only available through dealers at time of purchase.

Maybe at least join the NRMA as a Premium member services.
Premium Care NRMA Membership And Roadside Assistance | Membership Types| NRMA Motoring & Services (http://www.mynrma.com.au/join/membership-types/premium-care.htm)
This might help a bit!

[oldsalt]

I'm sorry I'm unable to help with your insurance inquiry - however I do have a question for you - how much does it cost to ship your D3 over to here ?
I'm sure a lot of members on here would be interested ... and possibly consider a reciprocal trip to the "land of the long white cloud" with their own vehicles (I know I certainly would)
cheers - and good luck with your insurance

[ososlo]

It is costing us $1800 NZ , Tauranga to Sydney in 4 days.

We will have port charges when we get there, but obviously making sure the car is real clean will hopefully save us the cleaning charges.

That was one of the factors when we first looked at the trip..It equates to a couple of weeks hire.

[Neil P]

I hope some idiot with a waterblaster doesn't destroy your
electrics in their search for mud . :eek:

[oldsalt]

Make sure it is "really clean" as they (quarantine) are very fussy, and try to be there for the "inspection" if possible - I have seen some pretty rough handling of peoples gear over the years (I used to be in Customs on the Melbourne waterfront years ago)
good luck.

[CaverD3]

Ask a LR dealer if they will sell you a policy. However I think it may only be for vehicles before the factory warraty runs out.

[bigcarle]

a friend bought over from NZ 3 Riley Elves (mini's with a boot) in 2003 and quarantine charged him 15hrs @ $62 per hour to clean them even though they were clean

[chuck]

It would probably be an idea to see if you can get a "quarantine" clean in NZ with some sort of certificate.
This way it would be under your control.

I recently imported 4 x 17" rims from the UK & they charged me more for the clean than I paid for the wheels.

This was despite the fact that they were immaculate.

No more sea freight for me - obviously you do not have a choice.

Regards

Chuck

[Neil P]

I recently imported 4 x 17" rims from the UK & they charged me more for the clean than I paid for the wheels.

This was despite the fact that they were immaculate.

It's all about ****ing you off , and keeping their
empire funded . I know several in importation , and the
bigboys with permanent setups are not messed around
like the individual . Look at the airport game ; it's a
circus of overpaid tossers "saving us from harm" yeah yeah......
PS I bought arm-rests for a TRACTOR from SF Ca last month ,
and no one bothered to open it and look for soil from the Napa Valley.
That's because it was sent by US insured post , and there's now way to charge
me a ripoff fee . Interesting that it's a problem when there's a charge
mechanism to screw you with ........ , and not when there isn't .

[ososlo]

Oh Boy..I am really looking forward to arriving then!!!!

Anyway the truck has been handed over to the shippers today. It has had a full service and waterblast underneath...theer is no dirt to be seen and the agents on this side of the ditch are very happy with it.

One thing I do need help on though (apart from the mechanical warranty) is a key for the towball.

When I bought this truck it did not have a key for the towball...

Landrover NZ don't have a key...It is key number 1D19.

Apparently there are 6 to the set and each D3 as it came off the line was given one of the 6 keys.

Are any of you guys in Sydney and by any chance have the same key number for your towball?

Thanks in advance

Graeme