[Tonyrec]

A quick question here........................

Of all the people on here with Cooper S fitted with a dealer installed Works Kit, what are they shown as on the V5 Log Book?

I have got a new R56 and i want to put on the stage 1 Works Kit and iam just wondering if it will just be a Cooper S or will, can it be changed on the V5 to show it as a Works.


The reason for the question is that my Ins Co will not insure an S with a dealer fitted Works Kit.....................................they insist that it must come from the factory fitted with the kit.

[Scrogg]

You're going to need to change insurance company then, as even Cooper S with factory-fitted Works Kits still only say Cooper S on the V5.

It's an engine upgrade, wherever it's done, not a model.

[Tonyrec]

Cheers Scrogg (as always).

Strange thing is that they will Insure a Works but NOT an S with the kit as they see it as an inprovement/modification...................................... ....how stupid eh?

So youre basicaly saying that all Works Minis are shown as an S on the V5?.

[Scrogg]

That does seem completely stupid!

Yes, all 1st Generation Cooper S Works (apart from the GP) just say Cooper S on the V5.

[hoojkel]

It says Cooper S on my v5, you should try Admiral insurance as thats who I insured my JCW with, they are the cheapest by far and seem to consider the fact that it is a factory spec car and not a mod you have done, hence a better quote.

[monkeynuts]

im with NIG Insurance through Adrian Flux

always known to give good deals on insurance give them a try, they are fully upto speed with hot hatches and what are mods and what are not (Adrian Flux).

SPECIALIST CAR INSURANCE & CHEAP CAR INSURANCE UK FROM ADRIAN FLUX

[Cooooooperslad]

Quote: Originally Posted by monkeynuts (original)

im with NIG Insurance through Adrian Flux

always known to give good deals on insurance give them a try, they are fully upto speed with hot hatches and what are mods and what are not (Adrian Flux).

SPECIALIST CAR INSURANCE & CHEAP CAR INSURANCE UK FROM ADRIAN FLUX

I'm also with NIG through Adrian Flux, £1400 fully comp 19 years old 1 years ncb

Everywhere else was £2500+, I was well chuffed!

[Bhozar]

I'm now with NIG through Adrian Flux, and its £520 fully comp, 6 years NCD, 03 JCW + GTT stuff. Like for like on car and mods.

[Tonyrec]

Cheers chaps.

Admiral were the first that i called. their underwriters told me that its only the few Factory produced cars that they wil insure. Apart from that, they dont insure any extras as with most companies owned by them and their associated partners.
This isnt so good when you have a £22k Cooper S and they will only insure it as a basic car
(16K).


I did call Adrian Flux and they came in with £460..........extras and all. Doesnt seem toooo bad on the face of it.