Pimp my Ride- but can you get insurance?

With the huge popularly of MTV's Pimp my Ride series modifying your car is all the rage, but all insurance companies share the same enthusiasm. Some companies have gone as far as to issue warning through the media but the perils of expensive modifications.

Many insurance claims have been invalid due to the fact that the driver has failed mention the modifications. Motorist should mention modification such as tinted screens could void the policy.

Not all insurance companies are turning their nose up at these modified cars; a small number of specialist insurers are embracing the culture. Many Specialist insurers are content to cover modified motors, as long as they know what the modifications are, and in some instances in doesn't affect the premium.

It has been rumoured that one insurance company offer cheaper motor insurance premiums for modified cars, the method behind the madness is that the owners of these modified cars will take extra care of the car because of the amount of money they have spent modifying the car.