Car insurance

[trucker]

Got my renewal through from the CC for my car last week and it had gone up by @ £100. I went onto tesco compare and got a quote Chose one which was comparibe with the CC, and it was over £100 cheaper, I phoned the CC and they said they would match it if I sent them the quote.

Came through today true to their word and matched the quote, Nice little saving of £124.

Dont just pay up, do some leg (finger) work and make a saving.

Got that tip from moneysavingexpert.com

Kevin

 

[colin(bridgend)]

I did the same on confused.com and had a quote far cheaper direct from the RAC. My previous compamy phoned to enquire why I had not renewed with them and told them I had similar cover for well over a hundred pounds cheaper (didn't say exact price). The original company came back ten minutes later offering me cover at virtually the same price as the RAC. My first question to them was why did you give me such a ridiculous qoute then in the first place if you can offer the same cover far cheaper. They were lost for words so I told them I do not like doing business with companies that attempt to milk the unsuspecting public and I will also be telling my family and friends of the way they operate. Haven't heard from them since

 

[Meister]

This has come up time and time again on forums, in magazines and newspapers, on the TV and radio and the advice is always the same:

Never accept the renewal quote given by your current insurer until you have rung around (or used the net) to see what other deals you can ge.

Insurance companies will always charge as much as they can get away with.

Steve

 

[Lennie]

I have just got my renewal quote from Chuchill and notice that their breakdown recovery with Green Flag will only recover Caravans up to 2.25M wide. My van is 2.28. So I rang Green Flag and they confirmed this. I then asked about the Caravan Club "Mayday" insurance. Green flag say that they will make exceptions for the "Mayday cover!!!! WHY ?????

 

[colin(bridgend)]

If you join the RAC Arrivals scheme through the C&CC not only will you have a discount but there is no limit to the size or weight for a caravan. Had bad experience with Green Flag a few years ago and changed over to the RAC as a result. Thankfully never had call to use them but have had good report from friends regarding their service.

 

[emmitdb]

I did the same on confused.com and had a quote far cheaper direct from the RAC. My previous compamy phoned to enquire why I had not renewed with them and told them I had similar cover for well over a hundred pounds cheaper (didn't say exact price). The original company came back ten minutes later offering me cover at virtually the same price as the RAC. My first question to them was why did you give me such a ridiculous qoute then in the first place if you can offer the same cover far cheaper. They were lost for words so I told them I do not like doing business with companies that attempt to milk the unsuspecting public and I will also be telling my family and friends of the way they operate. Haven't heard from them since

I did exactly the same as Colin when it came to my Home/Contents cover.

The original Company who I had been with for several years (because they were the cheapest) suddenly put their prices up. I tried pointing out that I had received a quote numerous pounds cheaper and they did reduce their premium (but not emough)

I spent the cost of a stamp in pointing out to them that, had they not been so greedy in the first place, they would have probably kept my business.

Insurance is very much a form of gambling. You are having a bet with the Insurance Co. that you will not have a claim and likewise they are offering you the opportunity of throwing money at them and they are hoping that you dont claim as well.

They have the opportunity (like mortgage brokers) to pass on your 'bet' to another Company that is prepared to take the same risk for a smaller price.