Insurance Comparison Thread Four
10-29-2012, 08:11 AM
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I've just renewed with Sky Insurance for the second year running & as last year a pleasure to deal with.
I spoke to "Alex" & although we had some negotiations on the price where they honoured a price match with another competitor who features on here as a preferred, overall I couldn't fault them at all.
Prior to my renewal date they sent me letters reminding me & even dropped me a courtesy call; nothing like some previous insurers where if you don't contact them they simply take your money at your renewal date.
Fortunately at this point (fingers crossed touching wood) I've never had to make a claim so can't comment on them from that point of view, however in terms of price, knowledge of the car & overall experience in dealing with I would highly recommend them.
Cheers again Sky & thank you Alex.
Brent
I spoke to "Alex" & although we had some negotiations on the price where they honoured a price match with another competitor who features on here as a preferred, overall I couldn't fault them at all.
Prior to my renewal date they sent me letters reminding me & even dropped me a courtesy call; nothing like some previous insurers where if you don't contact them they simply take your money at your renewal date.
Fortunately at this point (fingers crossed touching wood) I've never had to make a claim so can't comment on them from that point of view, however in terms of price, knowledge of the car & overall experience in dealing with I would highly recommend them.
Cheers again Sky & thank you Alex.
Brent
Thanks again. If you have any queries, you'll find me at the end of a Private Message or email to carclubs@skyinsurance.co.uk
Ollie
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http://www.skyinsurance.co.uk/car-club-insurance.html
10-29-2012, 10:13 PM
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Once you've found a price you're happy with, have at look at Quidco to see if there's cashback to be had - eg Aviva doing £80 for new policies currently, if you click to their site via Quidco. Ditto Direct Line - £50, Swiftcover - £35 plus many others. Cashback not guaranteed, as needs to track cleanly - so clear cookies first. Worked for me with Aviva.
12-01-2012, 04:31 AM
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Just renewed with Adrian Flux - having originally quoted £475 (£5 up on last year), they have agreed to match classicline at £384.
This includes:
- Legal Protection
- Home Breakdown
- £250 excess
- Underwritten by Groupama
- 9yrs NCB
- NG PO Code
- Garaged
- 48 yoa
- 5k miles
Would have considered moving to clasicline, but their policy was underwritten by Equity Red Star - who have some pretty poor customer service ratings. However, I am not greatly persuaded that there is much between any of them when youi actually need them to put their hands in their pocket!!
This includes:
- Legal Protection
- Home Breakdown
- £250 excess
- Underwritten by Groupama
- 9yrs NCB
- NG PO Code
- Garaged
- 48 yoa
- 5k miles
Would have considered moving to clasicline, but their policy was underwritten by Equity Red Star - who have some pretty poor customer service ratings. However, I am not greatly persuaded that there is much between any of them when youi actually need them to put their hands in their pocket!!
12-10-2012, 09:10 AM
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Hi,
Just thought I would share this.
Usual s**t from my existing company on renewal. Premium up by about 20% so I thought I would shop around.
Existing company iansurance quote: £480.00
Liverpool Victoria (LV) quote: £236.77
Guess which one I bought?
Just thought I would share this.
Usual s**t from my existing company on renewal. Premium up by about 20% so I thought I would shop around.
Existing company iansurance quote: £480.00
Liverpool Victoria (LV) quote: £236.77
Guess which one I bought?
12-11-2012, 12:04 AM
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AAAHhhhhhhhhhh The advantages of being ancient.....older even than "Stufix", 64 at time of insuring for current year.
Policy renewal with AVIVA , Comprehensive cover with Courtesy car.
250 excess, two named drivers, 5ooo miles ayear.
Extra 49 for recovery.
Renewed at £315.29 SORTED> (no idea where the 29pence came from)
Policy renewal with AVIVA , Comprehensive cover with Courtesy car.
250 excess, two named drivers, 5ooo miles ayear.
Extra 49 for recovery.
Renewed at £315.29 SORTED> (no idea where the 29pence came from)
I'm an old fart, had a licence for 45 years.
3 points (and our lass has 6 points and is on policy)
8 years NCB....
......total cost £262.
Price is great, but the fun may start if a claim arises.
12-21-2012, 07:43 AM
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So my insurance is up in Jan so thought i'd do a quote. £950. Not bad I thought for 24 with 6 years no claims.
Then I remembered i'd been snapped for doing 35 in a 30 this Summer. A little frustrating!
So plug it into the online quotes and now it's £1250! £300 extra for doing 35 once!!!!
I then pretended I had got it last year and still same price. Then the year before... same price! They are going to mug me off £300 extra every year for the next 5 years!!!!
I know... don't do the crime and you won't do the time.... But damn this is annoying!
Sorry little rant over. I'll just bend over now and hand over my cash :/
Wayne
Then I remembered i'd been snapped for doing 35 in a 30 this Summer. A little frustrating!
So plug it into the online quotes and now it's £1250! £300 extra for doing 35 once!!!!
I then pretended I had got it last year and still same price. Then the year before... same price! They are going to mug me off £300 extra every year for the next 5 years!!!!
I know... don't do the crime and you won't do the time.... But damn this is annoying!
Sorry little rant over. I'll just bend over now and hand over my cash :/
Wayne
12-28-2012, 03:15 PM
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Just had my renewal quote. Very disappointed; £592 fully comp. considering my seniority (40 earth years) and I've been on full NCB for several years, no points, no accidents etc and coming up to two years trouble free S2000 ownership. 
Will do some ringing around in the new year. Pisses me off how they are always seem to be able to match a competitors' quote, but still give me a crap renewal price!
Will do some ringing around in the new year. Pisses me off how they are always seem to be able to match a competitors' quote, but still give me a crap renewal price!