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[li]Common alterations that may put vehicle owners in trouble include engine tuning, fitting alloy wheels, height spacers and other modifications meant to reduce the risk of theft or vandalism.[/li][li]Several underwriting firms are already turning away those with modified vehicles — leaving motorists in limbo since the law prohibits them from driving uninsured cars.[/li][li]UAP Insurance Company on Monday informed its customers that it would no longer insure vehicles that have been modified from using petrol or diesel to LPG.[/li][/ul]
Thousands of motorists face cancellation of insurance covers as underwriters intensify a crackdown on modifications said to be compromising the safety and performance of their vehicles.
Common alterations that may put vehicle owners in trouble include engine tuning, fitting alloy wheels, height spacers and other modifications meant to reduce the risk of theft or vandalism.
Several underwriting firms are already turning away those with modified vehicles — leaving motorists in limbo since the law prohibits them from driving uninsured cars.
UAP Insurance Company on Monday informed its customers that it would no longer insure vehicles that have been modified from using petrol or diesel to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
The insurer said some of the modifications have been done without authorisation from the car manufacturers, raising questions on the safety of such vehicles.
“Such modifications lower safety precaution standards and aggregate our exposure to liabilities in case of an accident,” said George Odinga, UAP Insurance general manager for underwriting and reinsurance.
Thousands of motorists face cancellation of insurance covers as underwriters intensify a crackdown on modifications said to be compromising the safety and performance of their vehicles.
Common alterations that may put vehicle owners in trouble include engine tuning, fitting alloy wheels, height spacers and other modifications meant to reduce the risk of theft or vandalism.
Several underwriting firms are already turning away those with modified vehicles — leaving motorists in limbo since the law prohibits them from driving uninsured cars.
UAP Insurance Company on Monday informed its customers that it would no longer insure vehicles that have been modified from using petrol or diesel to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
The insurer said some of the modifications have been done without authorisation from the car manufacturers, raising questions on the safety of such vehicles.
source - Business Daily 30 August 2021
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