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Topic: fittiing windows in a panel van

herby59

20/6/2013 at 6:15pm
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having just got a vauxhall combo crew cab van i planed
to fit windows in the sliding doors

having checked with my insurance they have just said no
they will not accept modifications
i know people convert panel vans into camper vans

so what do i need to do to achieve my goal

herby

tango55

20/6/2013 at 6:30pm
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Ask the professionals as the insurance should accept the modification if it has been installed by a professional company. If it's a DIY job then they may be able to point you in the right direction in order to be able to cross the barrier regarding insurance.

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dinkum

20/6/2013 at 6:38pm
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Many insurers will accept windows being fitted into vans. They may charge extra for cover. Shop around for a price to fit the glass as there is a big variation in cost. You can usually get "pattern" glass ( in your case non-vauxhall) which can be cheaper. My brother had trouble getting his insurance to cover his van for just fitting alloy wheels. One company said that the wheels had to be exactly the same size as original fitment wheels from the manufacturer, in his case Nissan. You have to be prepared to swap insurers and pay for it though

try Shield

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Jack+Jon

20/6/2013 at 7:33pm
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If it has factory fitted rear seats like an estate car then see if you can get windows fitted & get it re-registered as a car perhaps? A Combo with seats & windows was always available as a car in other Euro countries. For example Berlingo sold in UK with windows & seats is a car & a van without, so worth investigating.

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wineciccio

20/6/2013 at 7:49pm
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my son had a window fitted to his Renault van (same as the movano different badge) he had his done by the Renault garage and a passenger bench seat behind his and front passenger, as far as know he does not pay any extra insurance on the van, ie. it is his works van

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herby59

20/6/2013 at 9:01pm
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thanks for the advice it gives me more hope

i have found a supplier who will cut the glass for £45 per
side

i did not think fitting it would create such problems
and alloy wheels oops

thanks herby

jimsmimm

20/6/2013 at 9:57pm
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if your plan is to fit windows and a partial conversion you can reregistered it as a window van through the dvla ... try Adrian flux for insurance...

VWT4Transporter

23/6/2013 at 12:56pm
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Shield Insuraance give a years incurance including 3 months whilst converting.

You're doing the windows? good luck. I only did the windows on one van and ended up with more sealant on me than on the van. I pay to get it done now.

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