Tim_H

Yep, I had one on the 4th July.

I'm now out of hospital and feeling fine.

But..... I want to get back in my car, and i've been told not to drive for a month.
I'm really reluctant to speak to my insurers, as i'm sure I have to declare the fact that i've had one, and fearing a massive increase, I may have to sell the car.

Has anyone any advice or experience of this?

thanks
Tim

Cola

Sheet, I am sorry to hear that Tim I have no experience of heart attacks but when my dad was diagnosed with diabetes his insurance premium didn't budge.

Tim_H

Thanks Cola, 'only' 37 y/o too!

you think it's never going to happen to you.

still VERY shocked about the whole thing.

SapphyMike

I would inform the DVLA Tim. I would also inform your insurance company.

I have hypertension (high blood pressure, at 23 ) and my insurance hasnt been affected.

Sorry to hear about your attack.. just makes me realise how much dont think it could happen to you, no matter how fit and healthy you are!

Lee Reynolds

Sorry to hear that Tim. My mate was very close last month.....Doctors were very suprised he didnt have a Heart attack or a stroke as his BP was so high and Colesterol high too. He was rushed in and was lucky. Made him change his lifestyle etc. Currys, beer, currys, beer etc...no more.

Hopefully all works out ok for you mate. I think you must declare your problem to insurance!

AlexF

Jesus!!

Glad your ok Tim... thought you'd been a bit quite recently!!

Have a word and see what they say, if you do have to sell it shouldn't be a problem your car is a nice one

Alex

Benn 304R

Fooking hell Tim, sorry to hear that m8.
Glad your ok

Tim_H

thanks for your sympathy everyone, - and i'll definately be @ Essex even if i'm not driving!.

it was real scary shit at the time!

Virdi

Tim - I wish u all the best - Hope u get well very soon and get back in the motor even sooner!!!

sticky_vikki

Tim, My mum had a stroke and her insurance never budged

Hope you make a full speedy recovery and are back in the recaro in no time

st3v3

i think either way mate you will have to tell dvla/insurance because if you dont and you have an accident your ins would be void,unfortunately this will apply for any car as im sure you are well aware

POPEYE

fuck tim
hope all's well now dude

AndyRST

Sorry to hear about the heart attack! Glad to hear your recovering and that your ok

I bet they will find a reason to up your car insurance even if its nothing health related. Good luck with the insurance companys and take it easy m8

Damo V

£cuk.....

Tim... I can only but echo what everyone else has said mate.... With regard to wishing you better

Best Wishes