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roche1800

Member Since: 07 Apr 2020
Location: derbyshire
Posts: 334

110 Crew Cab Conversion to Soft Top - Insurance

I have a 2012 110 crewcab which I want to convert to a soft top. Just discussed this with a the insurer and they tell me I need a report which will go to underwriters.

Now the issues I foresee could be I have the work done then they decline cover. I am sourcing the frame from a reputable supplier and supplied the trade and likewise with the canvas.

The intention I do as much as possible.

Does anyone have any experience with a conversion.

15th Oct 2024 12:06pm

CarMan

Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
Location: Cotswolds
Posts: 1862

When I did my 90 NFU asked me for a copy of the invoice for the frame and canvas and a copy of the invoice from my installer and it wasn't an issue at all, but can't comment if it is a diy install.

I also changed it at DVLA to convertible Rob

1993 200tdi 90 hard-top
1998 300tdi 90 soft-top
2016 2.2 XS 90 hard-top (sold)

15th Oct 2024 12:20pm

roche1800

Member Since: 07 Apr 2020
Location: derbyshire
Posts: 334

Thanks.

15th Oct 2024 1:33pm

jimbo55

Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Midlands
Posts: 399

I recently declared my soft top conversion with NFU, didnt get asked for any invoices or anything, only question I was asked was if there was a change in value of the vehicle but was very painless and no change in premium either

18th Oct 2024 2:26pm

I Like Old Skool

Member Since: 23 Feb 2015
Location: Manchester
Posts: 814

1994 Defender 110 300 Tdi ST Coniston Green

What exactly are you changing from-to?

110 crew cab is a four-door pickup?

Are you intending to convert to a 4 door soft top, which is a non-standard conversion using aftermarket parts that are presumably not type approved in any way?

My 110 was converted from 3dr van to ex-military full canvas before I bought it (exactly what I was intending to do anyway) but using all landrover standard factory parts, so my insurance have never questioned this. You may have problems with non-specialist insurers who don't understand the modular construction of the old Defenders and how they can be easily reconfigured. In fact I once prepared a fact sheet, with pictures to send to an insurance broker to explain the various body styles (swb/lwb/stationwagon/truck cab/van/ragtop/hi-cap/etc). They still didn't get 'it' and didn't get my business.

Once you move away from the basic standard models (if there is such a thing for a Defender?) you are almost certainly into the realms of the specialist insurance providers.

18th Oct 2024 5:45pm

roche1800

Member Since: 07 Apr 2020
Location: derbyshire
Posts: 334

All sorted with insurance company, they require copies of invoices of the soft top conversion.

20th Oct 2024 10:04am

Fataitch

Member Since: 26 Oct 2024
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 13

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 PU Portofino Red

I’ve just gone through this in the last few days.

NFU wanted invoices (I can get them but don’t have them yet from previous owner).
Went with A-Plan (Howdens) and insured as a “Leisure Van” !! for £480.

26th Oct 2024 10:45pm

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