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The 10 cars most at risk of being fined for undeclared modifications
A survey of 2,000 UK drivers found 13% discovered hidden changes only after buying a used car, with undeclared mods risking cancelled cover.
- Car marketplace Cazoo and insurance broker Tempcover identify the 10 cars most likely to have undeclared modifications, including the Volkswagen Golf GTI and BMW 3 Series.
- Data from Tempcover shows 91% of drivers fail to declare unofficial Apple CarPlay or touchscreen retrofits, while 88% miss non-factory parking sensors or upgraded sound systems.
- Addressing repair costs, motoring expert Michael Golson at Cazoo warned, "The big risk is the cost of reversing it." Replacing tampered emissions equipment, such as a DPF, can cost around £1,000 to £3,500.
- Concealing material vehicle changes can constitute insurance fraud, warned Claire Wills-McKissick, temporary car insurance expert at Tempcover, leading to cancelled policies, potential fines, and penalty points.
- Following the survey, experts advise buyers to check vehicle handbooks and ask sellers direct questions, noting 13% of drivers discover undeclared modifications only after purchasing a used car.
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