Softtops and Insurance
05-18-2005, 05:27 PM
#1
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Softtops and Insurance
Hey all,
I have a '98 TJ. The summer I bought it I also bought a Kayline Softtop.
So, last fall some jackass cut a 10" long slit in one of my rear windows.
I'm wondering how insurance coverage works with aftermarket tops like this.
Since I can't very well replace just that window, since Kayline isn't around
anymore.
Has anyone else had to deal with something similar?
Thanks,
Tim
I have a '98 TJ. The summer I bought it I also bought a Kayline Softtop.
So, last fall some jackass cut a 10" long slit in one of my rear windows.
I'm wondering how insurance coverage works with aftermarket tops like this.
Since I can't very well replace just that window, since Kayline isn't around
anymore.
Has anyone else had to deal with something similar?
Thanks,
Tim
05-18-2005, 08:36 PM
#2
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Re: Softtops and Insurance
See if a boat shop can replace the window.
Get a www.rockgearinc.com top.
Dunno, I have been lucky enough to not have my windows slashed yet.
Good luck!
On Wed, 18 May 2005 21:27:43 GMT, "DiezMon" <diezmon@notarealaddress.com> wrote:
>>Hey all,
>>
>>I have a '98 TJ. The summer I bought it I also bought a Kayline Softtop.
>>
>>So, last fall some jackass cut a 10" long slit in one of my rear windows.
>>
>>I'm wondering how insurance coverage works with aftermarket tops like this.
>>Since I can't very well replace just that window, since Kayline isn't around
>>anymore.
>>
>>Has anyone else had to deal with something similar?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Tim
>>
Get a www.rockgearinc.com top.
Dunno, I have been lucky enough to not have my windows slashed yet.
Good luck!
On Wed, 18 May 2005 21:27:43 GMT, "DiezMon" <diezmon@notarealaddress.com> wrote:
>>Hey all,
>>
>>I have a '98 TJ. The summer I bought it I also bought a Kayline Softtop.
>>
>>So, last fall some jackass cut a 10" long slit in one of my rear windows.
>>
>>I'm wondering how insurance coverage works with aftermarket tops like this.
>>Since I can't very well replace just that window, since Kayline isn't around
>>anymore.
>>
>>Has anyone else had to deal with something similar?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Tim
>>
05-18-2005, 08:36 PM
#3
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Re: Softtops and Insurance
See if a boat shop can replace the window.
Get a www.rockgearinc.com top.
Dunno, I have been lucky enough to not have my windows slashed yet.
Good luck!
On Wed, 18 May 2005 21:27:43 GMT, "DiezMon" <diezmon@notarealaddress.com> wrote:
>>Hey all,
>>
>>I have a '98 TJ. The summer I bought it I also bought a Kayline Softtop.
>>
>>So, last fall some jackass cut a 10" long slit in one of my rear windows.
>>
>>I'm wondering how insurance coverage works with aftermarket tops like this.
>>Since I can't very well replace just that window, since Kayline isn't around
>>anymore.
>>
>>Has anyone else had to deal with something similar?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Tim
>>
Get a www.rockgearinc.com top.
Dunno, I have been lucky enough to not have my windows slashed yet.
Good luck!
On Wed, 18 May 2005 21:27:43 GMT, "DiezMon" <diezmon@notarealaddress.com> wrote:
>>Hey all,
>>
>>I have a '98 TJ. The summer I bought it I also bought a Kayline Softtop.
>>
>>So, last fall some jackass cut a 10" long slit in one of my rear windows.
>>
>>I'm wondering how insurance coverage works with aftermarket tops like this.
>>Since I can't very well replace just that window, since Kayline isn't around
>>anymore.
>>
>>Has anyone else had to deal with something similar?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Tim
>>
05-18-2005, 08:36 PM
#4
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Posts: n/a
Re: Softtops and Insurance
See if a boat shop can replace the window.
Get a www.rockgearinc.com top.
Dunno, I have been lucky enough to not have my windows slashed yet.
Good luck!
On Wed, 18 May 2005 21:27:43 GMT, "DiezMon" <diezmon@notarealaddress.com> wrote:
>>Hey all,
>>
>>I have a '98 TJ. The summer I bought it I also bought a Kayline Softtop.
>>
>>So, last fall some jackass cut a 10" long slit in one of my rear windows.
>>
>>I'm wondering how insurance coverage works with aftermarket tops like this.
>>Since I can't very well replace just that window, since Kayline isn't around
>>anymore.
>>
>>Has anyone else had to deal with something similar?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Tim
>>
Get a www.rockgearinc.com top.
Dunno, I have been lucky enough to not have my windows slashed yet.
Good luck!
On Wed, 18 May 2005 21:27:43 GMT, "DiezMon" <diezmon@notarealaddress.com> wrote:
>>Hey all,
>>
>>I have a '98 TJ. The summer I bought it I also bought a Kayline Softtop.
>>
>>So, last fall some jackass cut a 10" long slit in one of my rear windows.
>>
>>I'm wondering how insurance coverage works with aftermarket tops like this.
>>Since I can't very well replace just that window, since Kayline isn't around
>>anymore.
>>
>>Has anyone else had to deal with something similar?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Tim
>>
05-18-2005, 08:36 PM
#5
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Posts: n/a
Re: Softtops and Insurance
See if a boat shop can replace the window.
Get a www.rockgearinc.com top.
Dunno, I have been lucky enough to not have my windows slashed yet.
Good luck!
On Wed, 18 May 2005 21:27:43 GMT, "DiezMon" <diezmon@notarealaddress.com> wrote:
>>Hey all,
>>
>>I have a '98 TJ. The summer I bought it I also bought a Kayline Softtop.
>>
>>So, last fall some jackass cut a 10" long slit in one of my rear windows.
>>
>>I'm wondering how insurance coverage works with aftermarket tops like this.
>>Since I can't very well replace just that window, since Kayline isn't around
>>anymore.
>>
>>Has anyone else had to deal with something similar?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Tim
>>
Get a www.rockgearinc.com top.
Dunno, I have been lucky enough to not have my windows slashed yet.
Good luck!
On Wed, 18 May 2005 21:27:43 GMT, "DiezMon" <diezmon@notarealaddress.com> wrote:
>>Hey all,
>>
>>I have a '98 TJ. The summer I bought it I also bought a Kayline Softtop.
>>
>>So, last fall some jackass cut a 10" long slit in one of my rear windows.
>>
>>I'm wondering how insurance coverage works with aftermarket tops like this.
>>Since I can't very well replace just that window, since Kayline isn't around
>>anymore.
>>
>>Has anyone else had to deal with something similar?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Tim
>>
05-18-2005, 10:08 PM
#6
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Re: Softtops and Insurance
More common would be to check in at an auto upholstery shop. They do
seats, convertable tops, and have the plastic.
Replacement plastic ready to have sewn is is readily available at places
like www.rochfordsupply.com
jbjeep wrote:
> See if a boat shop can replace the window.
>
> Get a www.rockgearinc.com top.
>
> Dunno, I have been lucky enough to not have my windows slashed yet.
> Good luck!
>
>
> On Wed, 18 May 2005 21:27:43 GMT, "DiezMon" <diezmon@notarealaddress.com> wrote:
>
>
>>>Hey all,
>>>
>>>I have a '98 TJ. The summer I bought it I also bought a Kayline Softtop.
>>>
>>>So, last fall some jackass cut a 10" long slit in one of my rear windows.
>>>
>>>I'm wondering how insurance coverage works with aftermarket tops like this.
>>>Since I can't very well replace just that window, since Kayline isn't around
>>>anymore.
>>>
>>>Has anyone else had to deal with something similar?
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>
>>>Tim
>>>
>
>
seats, convertable tops, and have the plastic.
Replacement plastic ready to have sewn is is readily available at places
like www.rochfordsupply.com
jbjeep wrote:
> See if a boat shop can replace the window.
>
> Get a www.rockgearinc.com top.
>
> Dunno, I have been lucky enough to not have my windows slashed yet.
> Good luck!
>
>
> On Wed, 18 May 2005 21:27:43 GMT, "DiezMon" <diezmon@notarealaddress.com> wrote:
>
>
>>>Hey all,
>>>
>>>I have a '98 TJ. The summer I bought it I also bought a Kayline Softtop.
>>>
>>>So, last fall some jackass cut a 10" long slit in one of my rear windows.
>>>
>>>I'm wondering how insurance coverage works with aftermarket tops like this.
>>>Since I can't very well replace just that window, since Kayline isn't around
>>>anymore.
>>>
>>>Has anyone else had to deal with something similar?
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>
>>>Tim
>>>
>
>
05-18-2005, 10:08 PM
#7
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Softtops and Insurance
More common would be to check in at an auto upholstery shop. They do
seats, convertable tops, and have the plastic.
Replacement plastic ready to have sewn is is readily available at places
like www.rochfordsupply.com
jbjeep wrote:
> See if a boat shop can replace the window.
>
> Get a www.rockgearinc.com top.
>
> Dunno, I have been lucky enough to not have my windows slashed yet.
> Good luck!
>
>
> On Wed, 18 May 2005 21:27:43 GMT, "DiezMon" <diezmon@notarealaddress.com> wrote:
>
>
>>>Hey all,
>>>
>>>I have a '98 TJ. The summer I bought it I also bought a Kayline Softtop.
>>>
>>>So, last fall some jackass cut a 10" long slit in one of my rear windows.
>>>
>>>I'm wondering how insurance coverage works with aftermarket tops like this.
>>>Since I can't very well replace just that window, since Kayline isn't around
>>>anymore.
>>>
>>>Has anyone else had to deal with something similar?
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>
>>>Tim
>>>
>
>
seats, convertable tops, and have the plastic.
Replacement plastic ready to have sewn is is readily available at places
like www.rochfordsupply.com
jbjeep wrote:
> See if a boat shop can replace the window.
>
> Get a www.rockgearinc.com top.
>
> Dunno, I have been lucky enough to not have my windows slashed yet.
> Good luck!
>
>
> On Wed, 18 May 2005 21:27:43 GMT, "DiezMon" <diezmon@notarealaddress.com> wrote:
>
>
>>>Hey all,
>>>
>>>I have a '98 TJ. The summer I bought it I also bought a Kayline Softtop.
>>>
>>>So, last fall some jackass cut a 10" long slit in one of my rear windows.
>>>
>>>I'm wondering how insurance coverage works with aftermarket tops like this.
>>>Since I can't very well replace just that window, since Kayline isn't around
>>>anymore.
>>>
>>>Has anyone else had to deal with something similar?
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>
>>>Tim
>>>
>
>
05-18-2005, 10:08 PM
#8
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Softtops and Insurance
More common would be to check in at an auto upholstery shop. They do
seats, convertable tops, and have the plastic.
Replacement plastic ready to have sewn is is readily available at places
like www.rochfordsupply.com
jbjeep wrote:
> See if a boat shop can replace the window.
>
> Get a www.rockgearinc.com top.
>
> Dunno, I have been lucky enough to not have my windows slashed yet.
> Good luck!
>
>
> On Wed, 18 May 2005 21:27:43 GMT, "DiezMon" <diezmon@notarealaddress.com> wrote:
>
>
>>>Hey all,
>>>
>>>I have a '98 TJ. The summer I bought it I also bought a Kayline Softtop.
>>>
>>>So, last fall some jackass cut a 10" long slit in one of my rear windows.
>>>
>>>I'm wondering how insurance coverage works with aftermarket tops like this.
>>>Since I can't very well replace just that window, since Kayline isn't around
>>>anymore.
>>>
>>>Has anyone else had to deal with something similar?
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>
>>>Tim
>>>
>
>
seats, convertable tops, and have the plastic.
Replacement plastic ready to have sewn is is readily available at places
like www.rochfordsupply.com
jbjeep wrote:
> See if a boat shop can replace the window.
>
> Get a www.rockgearinc.com top.
>
> Dunno, I have been lucky enough to not have my windows slashed yet.
> Good luck!
>
>
> On Wed, 18 May 2005 21:27:43 GMT, "DiezMon" <diezmon@notarealaddress.com> wrote:
>
>
>>>Hey all,
>>>
>>>I have a '98 TJ. The summer I bought it I also bought a Kayline Softtop.
>>>
>>>So, last fall some jackass cut a 10" long slit in one of my rear windows.
>>>
>>>I'm wondering how insurance coverage works with aftermarket tops like this.
>>>Since I can't very well replace just that window, since Kayline isn't around
>>>anymore.
>>>
>>>Has anyone else had to deal with something similar?
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>
>>>Tim
>>>
>
>
05-18-2005, 10:08 PM
#9
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Softtops and Insurance
More common would be to check in at an auto upholstery shop. They do
seats, convertable tops, and have the plastic.
Replacement plastic ready to have sewn is is readily available at places
like www.rochfordsupply.com
jbjeep wrote:
> See if a boat shop can replace the window.
>
> Get a www.rockgearinc.com top.
>
> Dunno, I have been lucky enough to not have my windows slashed yet.
> Good luck!
>
>
> On Wed, 18 May 2005 21:27:43 GMT, "DiezMon" <diezmon@notarealaddress.com> wrote:
>
>
>>>Hey all,
>>>
>>>I have a '98 TJ. The summer I bought it I also bought a Kayline Softtop.
>>>
>>>So, last fall some jackass cut a 10" long slit in one of my rear windows.
>>>
>>>I'm wondering how insurance coverage works with aftermarket tops like this.
>>>Since I can't very well replace just that window, since Kayline isn't around
>>>anymore.
>>>
>>>Has anyone else had to deal with something similar?
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>
>>>Tim
>>>
>
>
seats, convertable tops, and have the plastic.
Replacement plastic ready to have sewn is is readily available at places
like www.rochfordsupply.com
jbjeep wrote:
> See if a boat shop can replace the window.
>
> Get a www.rockgearinc.com top.
>
> Dunno, I have been lucky enough to not have my windows slashed yet.
> Good luck!
>
>
> On Wed, 18 May 2005 21:27:43 GMT, "DiezMon" <diezmon@notarealaddress.com> wrote:
>
>
>>>Hey all,
>>>
>>>I have a '98 TJ. The summer I bought it I also bought a Kayline Softtop.
>>>
>>>So, last fall some jackass cut a 10" long slit in one of my rear windows.
>>>
>>>I'm wondering how insurance coverage works with aftermarket tops like this.
>>>Since I can't very well replace just that window, since Kayline isn't around
>>>anymore.
>>>
>>>Has anyone else had to deal with something similar?
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>
>>>Tim
>>>
>
>
05-19-2005, 07:28 AM
#10
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Re: Softtops and Insurance
DiezMon wrote:
> I'm wondering how insurance coverage works with aftermarket tops like this.
#1 - A soft top wouldn't touch my deductible.
#2 - If I had a lower deductible, I still wouldn't open a claim for this
amount of money. In fact, I wouldn't even call and ASK the insurance
company about it.
If you're carrying a $250 deductible, you're paying too much for
insurance. Adding a $500 claim to that deductible will probably make
you pay even more for insurance, if you still have it at renewal time.
For more:
<http://clarkhoward.com/library/tips/car_insurance.html>
Scroll down to: "Auto and homeowners insurance "must do's"" In short,
save the insurance for the big claims.
I've found Clark's advice to be very accurate on many topics.
Have fun,
Barry
> I'm wondering how insurance coverage works with aftermarket tops like this.
#1 - A soft top wouldn't touch my deductible.
#2 - If I had a lower deductible, I still wouldn't open a claim for this
amount of money. In fact, I wouldn't even call and ASK the insurance
company about it.
If you're carrying a $250 deductible, you're paying too much for
insurance. Adding a $500 claim to that deductible will probably make
you pay even more for insurance, if you still have it at renewal time.
For more:
<http://clarkhoward.com/library/tips/car_insurance.html>
Scroll down to: "Auto and homeowners insurance "must do's"" In short,
save the insurance for the big claims.
I've found Clark's advice to be very accurate on many topics.
Have fun,
Barry