Suggestions for car insurance please

[Dinglebert]

I am with Aviva. Earlier this year about a week into my car insurance while I was parked in the last parking space in our High Street a van with a tow bar reversed into my car in an attempt to park on double yellow lines. I was sitting in the car at the time. This was my first every "accident". Aviva were brilliant. They made everything very simple and easy to deal with. I didn't have "free" car hire with my insurance but they gave me it anyway as they were claiming it back from the van's owners.

My car was fixed at a place of my choice. Couldn't fault them at all.

[Bianca]

Originally Posted by Clairelovestate

I had claims with DL and M&S. both were good, so maybe try M&S. Currently with Admiral but they have quoted mine and dh insurance a £100 more despite no claim. Need to ring them to see if they can at least match last years price.

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You really do have to review and, sometimes, challenge these things, don't you! At the very least, DL should be explaining why the annual increases, when there's no apparent reason.

Thank you for posting. I will look at M&S and I hope you get a positive response from Admiral.

[Bianca]

Originally Posted by RachaelC

It was way cheaper than my renewal and I really liked the concept of it. It’s far more modular so you can choose what cover you want for various things. I can really see that it could be the way the insurance market goes in the future.

I got a home insurance quote from them though and it wasn’t that competitive, so they’re not totally perfect 😂

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Ahh, none of them are perfect, are they!

I'm definitely going to look at it as a possibility, though - the Aviva Plus. As you say, these things change and maybe this is the way forward.

I especially like the sound of 'way cheaper'!

[RachaelC]

Originally Posted by Bianca

Ahh, none of them are perfect, are they!

I'm definitely going to look at it as a possibility, though - the Aviva Plus. As you say, these things change and maybe this is the way forward.

I especially like the sound of 'way cheaper'!

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Haha! I think my renewal was taking the Michael to be fair, so it’s all relative!

[Bianca]

Originally Posted by Pookie3101

I’m with Admiral. They always beat my lowest price on comparison sites every year when I speak to them and were excellent when I had a claim the other year.

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That's it in a nutshell! Competitively priced and look after you well, if/when you need it.

It's reassuring to hear of so many positive experiences with a range of insurers. Plus, you're not the first to mention Admiral. I think it'll be a good idea to get a quote from them. I'm getting a good list of possibilities to consider and I feel more prepared.

Thanks so much!

[Bianca]

Originally Posted by Chair1519

I am with Aviva. Earlier this year about a week into my car insurance while I was parked in the last parking space in our High Street a van with a tow bar reversed into my car in an attempt to park on double yellow lines. I was sitting in the car at the time. This was my first every "accident". Aviva were brilliant. They made everything very simple and easy to deal with. I didn't have "free" car hire with my insurance but they gave me it anyway as they were claiming it back from the van's owners.

My car was fixed at a place of my choice. Couldn't fault them at all.

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I was wondering about how well an insurer might look after such a new customer (I've been with DL so long), so this is very good to read. Then again, loyalty isn't rewarded anymore so maybe time isn't an issue.

Sorry, about the van driver <eye roll emoji>, but thank you for posting. 'Simple and easy' is exactly what you want with an insurance claim like that. They looked after you well.

[Dinglebert]

Originally Posted by Bianca

I was wondering about how well an insurer might look after such a new customer (I've been with DL so long), so this is very good to read. Then again, loyalty isn't rewarded anymore so maybe time isn't an issue.

Sorry, about the van driver <eye roll emoji>, but thank you for posting. 'Simple and easy' is exactly what you want with an insurance claim like that. They looked after you well.

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They absolutely did look after me well. That said loyalty is definately not a thing rewarded by insurance companies. In fact they exploit it.

[Bianca]

Originally Posted by Chair1519

They absolutely did look after me well. That said loyalty is definately not a thing rewarded by insurance companies. In fact they exploit it.

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Yes. Really, I should have changed this sooner, but things happen and sometimes it takes longer! That said, we've changed other snowballing charges (like Sky, electricity etc.) - just hadn't got around to car insurance...'til now.

Thanks again.

[Anne]

Originally Posted by dubletrub

Can I ask when you get a cheaper quote why don't you go with that company. I never ring the company I with to price match. If they want my custom at least keep the premium the same if I haven't claimed.

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I do the same as you and always have done.