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Quote: Originally posted by spiritburner on 07/9/2015

Quote: Originally posted by Skoda Bob on 07/9/2015

Quote: Originally posted by spiritburner on 07/9/2015Is there much of a hike in insurance premiums if the MAD assistors are fitted?

Your not making an alteration so why would you tell them, all they are is a more heavy duty springs.

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just like fitting winter tyres you don't have to tell them

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Some (most?)insurance companies require notification re winter tyres. I'm not saying it's not crazy. Had to when I fitted them to my Skoda Scout. If the springs are heavier duty they are an alteration. The Scout (& the earlier regular 4x4) used to suffer with 3 bikes on the towbar bike carrier & a boot full. I enquired a few years ago & there was a hike but I don't remember how much hence my question.

The current car copes much better but I was thinking it could do with some assistance.

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Quote: Originally posted by Skoda Bob on 08/9/2015

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Quote: Originally posted by spiritburner on 07/9/2015

Quote: Originally posted by Skoda Bob on 07/9/2015

Quote: Originally posted by spiritburner on 07/9/2015Is there much of a hike in insurance premiums if the MAD assistors are fitted?

Your not making an alteration so why would you tell them, all they are is a more heavy duty springs.just like fitting winter tyres you don't have to tell them

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Some (most?)insurance companies require notification re winter tyres. I'm not saying it's not crazy. Had to when I fitted them to my Skoda Scout. If the springs are heavier duty they are an alteration. The Scout (& the earlier regular 4x4) used to suffer with 3 bikes on the towbar bike carrier & a boot full. I enquired a few years ago & there was a hike but I don't remember how much hence my question.

The current car copes much better but I was thinking it could do with some assistance.

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It was on watchdog and all the news channels ,even Jeremy Vine on the radio, you don't need to inform your insurance for winter tyres tow balls or changes to suspension, when shockers wear out you can put heavy duty types if you wish, the only time your meant to inform them is if you make an engine enhancement like chipping a diesel, and most wont even load you for that

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Quote: Originally posted by Skoda Bob on 07/9/2015

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Did your old tug have leaf springs and the new one coil???
You could try another Kia dealer

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Quote: Originally posted by David Klyne on 07/9/2015

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When I towed I had two Sorento's over about 7 years one on a 56 plate and the last one on a 59 plate. The newer one had a much more powerful engine but lacked the SLS of the earlier model and personally I did not find the newer one as stable as the original. I don't recall the rear dropping much with the van attached and I also has a tow bar bike rack which also added weight to the rear. It did cross my mind to fit MAD springs to the 59 plate but eventually decided to change to a motorhome.
David

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Quote: Originally posted by JuanHuNose on 04/9/2015

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Lots of cars need suspension aids when a van is hitched up (just look at the state of some of the outfits you see on the motorways), but very few get them.

I don`t understand why you should expect Kia to upgrade your car when it`s six years old! If it was brand new you might stand a (slim) chance of a consideration, but after someone else has used it for six years - not a snowballs chance.
MAD springs are excellent, I`ve used them on numerous cars in the past and they absolutely transformed the cars they were used on and worth every penny.

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Quote: Originally posted by clbewi on 04/9/2015

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I tow with a 11 plate Sorento a 2.2 auto. I to a swift conquered twin axle and it's fine.
As said above why do you expect Kia to sort it? What do you know of its history it is six years old.

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Quote: Originally posted by Jerry+Tina on 09/9/2015

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I have had 2 Sorentos. The first was a 05 Plated 2.5 Manual.Towed like a dream but was a bit thirsty. The 2nd is a 2011 Plate 2.2 Manual. Still tows like a dream and is not as thirsty. I tow a Challenger and it has always sat dead level, either empty or full.We had a rather large GSD in the back as well.

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Quote: Originally posted by David Klyne on 07/9/2015

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When I towed I had two Sorento's over about 7 years one on a 56 plate and the last one on a 59 plate. The newer one had a much more powerful engine but lacked the SLS of the earlier model and personally I did not find the newer one as stable as the original. I don't recall the rear dropping much with the van attached and I also has a tow bar bike rack which also added weight to the rear. It did cross my mind to fit MAD springs to the 59 plate but eventually decided to change to a motorhome.

David
yep mad springs the answer well at least worth a try at only 125.00 power problem sorted as dirty filters

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Quote: Originally posted by simonpaula on 12/9/2015

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Quote: Originally posted by JuanHuNose on 04/9/2015Lots of cars need suspension aids when a van is hitched up (just look at the state of some of the outfits you see on the motorways), but very few get them.

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I don`t understand why you should expect Kia to upgrade your car when it`s six years old! If it was brand new you might stand a (slim) chance of a consideration, but after someone else has used it for six years - not a snowballs chance.
MAD springs are excellent, I`ve used them on numerous cars in the past and they absolutely transformed the cars they were used on and worth every penny.

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yes but mines not a car! its a suv 4x4 we had the earlier one with different set up as ive stated! already this is totally different set up as if you read things carefully your would note I was NOT expecting kia to jump out of the blue and give me a free upgrade I was asking them if there was upgraded springs for the titan, that's two different things here.... as I clearly stated.. oh and might be six year old but its only done 50,000 miles and its in mint! condition!! my old one had done 150,000 and was a better tow vehicle plus my van as you stated is brand new paid for by cash!!!so its not a old tatty set up like you seem to think. lol and as once again I clearly stated. I think you need new glasses my dear! lol

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Quote: Originally posted by JuanHuNose on 04/9/2015

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Lots of cars need suspension aids when a van is hitched up (just look at the state of some of the outfits you see on the motorways), but very few get them.

I don`t understand why you should expect Kia to upgrade your car when it`s six years old! If it was brand new you might stand a (slim) chance of a consideration, but after someone else has used it for six years - not a snowballs chance.

MAD springs are excellent, I`ve used them on numerous cars in the past and they absolutely transformed the cars they were used on and worth every penny.

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