Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 09:16:20 +1200 From: Richard Sutherland-Smith <richard.ssnospamr.net.nz> Subject: Re: Non-OEM windshields?
> > > Johannes Andersen wrote: > >> Richard Sutherland-Smith wrote: >> > >> > > Yes interesting that. On insurance policies here, you can have optional >> > > windscreen cover too, but because of the excess, if you don't have it you >> > > lose money still. But a high excess still means lower premiums, so it's >> > > offset in other areas. >> > Our policies don't have an excess for the "Glass Cover". >> >> The crucial point here, however, is not the excess but whether a windscreen >> event is counted in the all important No Claims Bonus. > > UK policies don't count a glass claim against the no claims bonus. Yes, our NZ ones are like that, and they have just introduced no-loss of "no claims" for life, once you have earned it. -- Richard Sutherland-Smith 19 Webb Road, Wanganui 5001, NZ