blythy
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hope somebody can help!
i have been offered a corsa gsi shell,complete minus engine/box. What i would like to do is put a 1.2 engine in it for my girlfriend who is now learning to drive,i would change the engine number etc on the log book but where would i stand with tax and insurance?
many thanks
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MrBen
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I don't know about tax, but from an insurance point of view, it would still be a modified Corsa GSi, so the mainstream insurers would struggle with it.
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As long as you can get a garage to sign a letter for you, you can alter the capacity and engine number on the V5, and you will only pay tax for a 1.2 (assuming it's pre-2001 - later than that and you'll pay the same amount of tax whatever engine is in it).
However, it will still be registered as a GSi (just with a 1.2 engine insetad) - and will need to be insured as a GSi modified with a 1.2 engine.
I'd suggest that finding a 1.2 Corsa would be easier, cheaper, and more practical in the long run.
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blythy
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thanks for the replys! i do like the look of the gsi's though. maybe i could find a 1.2 the same colour and swap the bumpers and bits over,I'm sure a modified 1.2 will be alot better on insurance
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You'll probably pay the same.
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May sound daft, but you may end up paying less if you just put GSI running gear back in, as it will become 'standard'  |
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Phone round the insurers - both the big names for standard cars, and some more specialist insurers (like Adrian Flux) before stating to do anything modified - that way you won't get a shock.
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armour
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If it's a rust free GSI shell, sell it on, loads of shagged GSI's about and buy a 1200 Corsa probably be cheaper and definately easier in the long run.
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DVLA confirmed to me as long as they have confirmation (garage letter etc) of engine size then they will put a pre March 2001 vehicle into the apprioriate road tax group.
Paul H
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blythy
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how much would a clean m reg corsa gsi be worth complete and standard?
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