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Should I panic?
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 10:13 am
by smeghead
Just popped the reg number of my new Silverwing into an insurance comparison site and it shows as a Honda Hornet. Should I panic or is it just a cock up?
Re: Should I panic?
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 10:19 am
by Funkycowie
I would query it with your insurer just in case because you might not be insured to ride...
Re: Should I panic?
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 10:36 am
by Dave Weller
Panic
Re: Should I panic?
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 10:36 am
by gn2
No need to panic.
Just a cock-up with the entry to the insurance database.
Just enter make and model manually and you'll be fine.
This happened to a few PCX owners, it came up as an S-wing.
Re: Should I panic?
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 10:44 am
by smeghead
Thanks GN2 I'll call the dealer shortly ans just query it.
Re: Should I panic?
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 10:50 am
by gn2
smeghead wrote:Thanks GN2 I'll call the dealer shortly ans just query it.
Don't do that unless you have half an hour or more to kill

Go back on the site and select your make/model manually first, see what happens.
Re: Should I panic?
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 10:57 am
by smeghead
I've spoken to the dealer. As it is a franchised Honda dealer they were very efficient, the guy checked the plate on the bike and then emailed me the HPI check. It all looks OK so I must assume the insurers have keyed in the wrong details.
Re: Should I panic?
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 3:09 pm
by MrGrumpy
It does happen...my Tmax was coming up as a Virago 535 on one insurer's system! Just make sure all the docs say its what it is.
Re: Should I panic?
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 3:18 pm
by Normsthename
A couple of years ago I owned a small Microcar.
That used to show up as a 125cc Scooter
Andy
Re: Should I panic?
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 5:50 pm
by StephenC
You can check any vehicle's basic details on the
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