Dawes Specialist Motor Insurer

Special Vehicles

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We understand that there are a myriad of custom built and highly modified vehicles for which getting insurance is not easy. Not the case with Dawes. Our cover extends to Kit Cars, Classics, Hot Rods, Street Machines and high performance imports.

In fact, we have been known to insure the odd ex-army personnel carrier as well as stretch limousines (including hummers), dual control driving instructor vehicles, film set vehicles (excluding stunt cars), race cars off track and many others.

Dawes is flexible. We understand that some cars are as unique as the people who drive them, so we assess each situation on its own merits.

Trouble getting insurance?

Dawes is happy to consider most "troubled prestige drivers" (drivers with DUIs or who have lost their license due to accumulating too many points).

Multiple vehicle policies

Your clients can have more than one vehicle on a policy. We understand how hard it is to stop at just one special car.

Our insurance coverage of the types of vehicles and bikes is extensive.

Download a comprehensive list of vehicles. Can't find it on the list? Contact us today.

DID YOU KNOW that every one of our policies comes with:

  • 2% non-nominated driver feature where drivers over the age of 25 (30 years of age for certain high value or performance vehicles), who drive the vehicle less than 2% of the time do not have to be listed on the policy.
  • Replacement vehicle (in case of total loss) of the same make, model and series (or payment up to the sum insured) if the motor vehicle is a total loss within the first two years of registration and where your client is the first registered owner.
  • Emergency accommodation up to $1,500 if more than 200 kms from home.
  • Towing up to $2,000.
  • Options, accessories or modifications are all covered if we're told about them and we agree to cover them.
  • Trailers up to $1,000 or market value (whichever is the lesser) if it's damaged while attached to your client's motor vehicle.
  • Windscreen cover repair or replacement of one windscreen per insurance period without paying an excess which now also includes side and rear windscreen cover.
  • Emergency repairs up to $500 (incl GST).

Checkout our Driving Instructor Insurance Policy (PDS) which is tailored for dual control vehicles.

Download the Dawes Motor Vehicle brochure for more information.

Read about our Motorcycle, Exotic and Prestige cover categories.