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Club 4X4 Podcast – 4WD Insurance & Roadworthies

Its been busy over here at Club 4X4 HQ in the lead-up to the silly season, but our GM recently took some time out to have a yarn with James at 4X4 Earth about 4WD …

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Dec 05 2016

Dec 05 2016

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Its been busy over here at Club 4X4 HQ in the lead-up to the silly season, but our GM recently took some time out to have a yarn with James at 4X4 Earth about 4WD insurance, our MobileHQGU and some of his experiences wheeling.

He and James also discuss the recent developments in vehicle classification. In particular the Ford Everest being classified as an “MA”; essentially classifying it as a non-off road vehicle. This has been a pretty hot topic of conversation on forums right across the country, with people concerned about the implications of modifying such a vehicle and maintained road-legal status.

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For more information on our opinion and position on illegal modifications and insurance coverage, click here

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