Black listed by Shannon???

RaihaX · 03-12-2012, 11:13 PM

I just got off a phone call with Shannon so I can get a quote to renew my insurance.

I gave them my name and birthday and they straight away say they can't help me cause I am not a car enthusiast without asking anything else??? Wtf?????

RadiuM · 03-12-2012, 11:16 PM

They wouldn't insure my mate for the same reason because he isn't in any clubs.

I had to dish out my cams affiliated clubs I was in, kart licence and car forums I visited and then they signed me up.

JB4-335 · 03-12-2012, 11:34 PM

Sorry Ray couldn't help it.

Zuzu · 03-12-2012, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaihaX

I just got off a phone call with Shannon so I can get a quote to renew my insurance.

I gave them my name and birthday and they straight away say they can't help me cause I am not a car enthusiast without asking anything else??? Wtf?????

Maybe you haven't reached your quota for mods to be a enthusiast....

Tab135 · 03-13-2012, 12:06 AM

this is to funny mate, contact steve, he works up in the NT office he brought my 2 door sti off me and he works for shannons. tell him you know me Rey... he is an extreamly nice guy.

Steve - 0415554185

RaihaX · 03-13-2012, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RadiuM

They wouldn't insure my mate for the same reason because he isn't in any clubs.

I had to dish out my cams affiliated clubs I was in, kart licence and car forums I visited and then they signed me up.

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Originally Posted by JB4135

Sorry Ray couldn't help it.

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

Maybe you haven't reached your quota for mods to be a enthusiast....

I was just annoyed that they didn't even ask me anything - how can they make such a conclusion!

If you need that much (kart license and cams affiliated clubs) to get insured with them then I have no hope...

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Originally Posted by KJD

this is to funny mate, contact steve, he works up in the NT office he brought my 2 door sti off me and he works for shannons. tell him you know me Rey... he is an extreamly nice guy.

Steve - 0415554185

Thanks mate will give him ago.

RaihaX · 03-13-2012, 12:12 AM

Actually I am in the club - that should give me privileged then!

RaihaX · 03-13-2012, 12:33 AM

I will see what the others are giving me first - still a bit annoyed at them!

Don't exactly want to come crawling back to them after the way they treat me the first time!

ps. I am 25 so technically I should be ok.

david.orr · 03-13-2012, 12:38 AM

with privacy related constraints, I'm most interested to know how Shannon know anything or enough about you in the first instance?!

Taymaishu · 03-13-2012, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ianf

25 and under may be an issue with Shannons, try JustCar rather for heavily modded vehicles. With all your mods it may be hard to insure elsewhere. Mine used to be with Allianz, but with 1M they said they won't insure ///M's...wtf?

I got a quote with Shannon's last year. Turned out to be damn expensive for an under 25.

RaihaX · 03-13-2012, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jaffa11

with privacy related constraints, I'm most interested to know how Shannon know anything or enough about you in the first instance?!

That is a good point... They may have gotten some details about me a couple of years ago when I tried getting a quote before. If they are though they are relying on some old data...

Otherwise I am worried how they obtain updated information about me...

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Originally Posted by ianf

25 and under may be an issue with Shannons, try JustCar rather for heavily modded vehicles. With all your mods it may be hard to insure elsewhere. Mine used to be with Allianz, but with 1M they said they won't insure ///M's...wtf?

Yeah I got a quote from Just Car already just seeing what my other options are.

Lol Allianz does not insure M vehicles???

Hmm maybe I should wait till the end of the month when I turned 26.

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

I got a quote with Shannon's last year. Turned out to be damn expensive for an under 25.

I thought they didn't insure under 25? or have that policy changed.

Taymaishu · 03-13-2012, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RaihaX

Hmm maybe I should wait till the end of the month when I turned 26.

I thought they didn't insure under 25? or have that policy changed.

Not sure mate, i'm 26 in April, but unsure of when I went for a quote with them last year.

Maybe they wanted to insure me because I told them I was considering thinking about perhaps purchasing the BMW PE.

Honny · 03-13-2012, 01:05 AM

You should atleast ask them how to become a enthusiast.

RaihaX · 03-13-2012, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

Not sure mate, i'm 26 in April, but unsure of when I went for a quote with them last year.

Maybe they wanted to insure me because I told them I was considering thinking about perhaps purchasing the BMW PE.

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Originally Posted by Honny

You should atleast ask them how to become a enthusiast.

I did and the said something along the lines "That is a good question and it depends on many variables" then the guy went on to say "Why don't you try Just Car Insurance instead, do you want their number?"...

Honny · 03-13-2012, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RaihaX

I did and the said something along the lines "That is a good question and it depends on many variables" then the guy went on to say "Why don't you try Just Car Insurance instead, do you want their number?"...

LOL- obviously that guy is with Justcars himself. From whats mentioned above about car clubs etc..... ever saw the Shannons ad with that silver Monaro and the guy says "Im not a car club bloke"

Maybe we arent special enough.

Taymaishu · 03-13-2012, 01:17 AM

Should have just said:

"Do you have 28 minutes while I read you the modification list or would you just rather save us both the time and give me a quote."

If not, ask him if he prefers JB, Procede or Cobb.

RaihaX · 03-13-2012, 01:27 AM

Yeah I don't know it just seems like they didn't want to deal with me - their lost!

Tab135 · 03-13-2012, 01:33 AM

Shannons wouldnt insure me either rey, and ive insured 3 cars with them in my name in the past, and the reason was because it was the risk factor being age and a bmw 135i...

RAC were by far the cheapest all round though for my 135i...

But if you can get insurance with shannons, they wont care about mods if you list them, my old V5 type R STi 2 door had a complete driveline swap, built 2.5l brembos, 6speed box etc etc they didnt even care i told them everything had been swapped over....

dontask · 03-13-2012, 02:56 AM

Wow, I'm 31, and they insured me, with all its CF glory after aftermarket mods listed!

Harlequin · 03-13-2012, 03:18 AM

These are Shannons' requirements to even provide a quote online... Couple of things here that might be deal-breakers even over the phone?

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You are the registered owner of the car.
Your car has no pre-existing or unrepaired damage and is in a good state of repair (except for Laid Up cover only).
Your car is for private use.
Your car is valued at $50,000 or less.
Your car is not for business use.
Your car is not your main form of transport and you don't use it on a daily basis.
Your car has been insured in the last 30 days.
All drivers are aged 25 years or over.
None of the drivers have lost or had their licence suspended in the last 5 years.
None of the drivers have had a vehicle stolen or written off in the last 5 years.
None of the drivers have had any insurance cancelled or refused.
None of the drivers have had more than 2 motor accidents (including fire & theft) in the last 5 years.
None of the drivers have had more than 4 traffic infringements &/or offences (excluding parking fines) in the last 5 years.
None of the drivers have had criminal convictions in the last 5 years.
You are currently not bankrupt or in receivership.

RaihaX · 03-13-2012, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by KJD

Shannons wouldnt insure me either rey, and ive insured 3 cars with them in my name in the past, and the reason was because it was the risk factor being age and a bmw 135i...

RAC were by far the cheapest all round though for my 135i...

But if you can get insurance with shannons, they wont care about mods if you list them, my old V5 type R STi 2 door had a complete driveline swap, built 2.5l brembos, 6speed box etc etc they didnt even care i told them everything had been swapped over....

Interesting sounds like they are very accomodating!

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

These are Shannons' requirements to even provide a quote online... Couple of things here that might be deal-breakers even over the phone?

I didn't even get to that

Only name, birthday and my car (2008 135i).

david.orr · 03-13-2012, 03:42 AM

look at this from another angle guys. I would pay any insurance premium just to be under 25 again!! so enjoy the high premiums while you can

and then you get married, get a mortgage or two, pay private school fees, await retirement and then you die.

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RaihaX Major General 156 Rep 4,995 Posts Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth iTrader: (2)	Black listed by Shannon??? I just got off a phone call with Shannon so I can get a quote to renew my insurance. I gave them my name and birthday and they straight away say they can't help me cause I am not a car enthusiast without asking anything else??? Wtf?????
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RadiuM Captain 38 Rep 839 Posts Drives: 135i, 97 GTR VSpec Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: perth iTrader: (1)	They wouldn't insure my mate for the same reason because he isn't in any clubs. I had to dish out my cams affiliated clubs I was in, kart licence and car forums I visited and then they signed me up. __________________ '09 BMW 135i, Lemans Blue '97 Nissan Skyline R33 Series II GTR V-Spec
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Tab135 Banned 18 Rep 268 Posts Drives: My10 BMW 135 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	this is to funny mate, contact steve, he works up in the NT office he brought my 2 door sti off me and he works for shannons. tell him you know me Rey... he is an extreamly nice guy. Steve - 0415554185
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RaihaX Major General 156 Rep 4,995 Posts Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth iTrader: (2)	I will see what the others are giving me first - still a bit annoyed at them! Don't exactly want to come crawling back to them after the way they treat me the first time! ps. I am 25 so technically I should be ok.
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Honny Captain 28 Rep 771 Posts Drives: Something Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	You should atleast ask them how to become a enthusiast.
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Taymaishu Banned 145 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: I love massive black cocks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in my ass and around my mouth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 125i [5.50]	Should have just said: "Do you have 28 minutes while I read you the modification list or would you just rather save us both the time and give me a quote." If not, ask him if he prefers JB, Procede or Cobb.
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RaihaX Major General 156 Rep 4,995 Posts Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth iTrader: (2)	Yeah I don't know it just seems like they didn't want to deal with me - their lost!
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Tab135 Banned 18 Rep 268 Posts Drives: My10 BMW 135 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	Shannons wouldnt insure me either rey, and ive insured 3 cars with them in my name in the past, and the reason was because it was the risk factor being age and a bmw 135i... RAC were by far the cheapest all round though for my 135i... But if you can get insurance with shannons, they wont care about mods if you list them, my old V5 type R STi 2 door had a complete driveline swap, built 2.5l brembos, 6speed box etc etc they didnt even care i told them everything had been swapped over....
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dontask Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 286 Posts Drives: White BMW 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (1)	Wow, I'm 31, and they insured me, with all its CF glory after aftermarket mods listed! __________________ Modded 135i RHD Bumblebee
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david.orr Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,852 Posts Drives: Cars Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	look at this from another angle guys. I would pay any insurance premium just to be under 25 again!! so enjoy the high premiums while you can and then you get married, get a mortgage or two, pay private school fees, await retirement and then you die.
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