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Recommend Insurance Company

Discussion in 'Main Forum' started by Callum, Aug 20, 2015.

  1. Callum

    Callum Learner

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    Hi, just wondered if any of you can help. Bike insurance is up for renewal and I keep hearing different things. I.E stay away from Bennett and MCN only good one I been recommended is Carol Nash.. Just wanted your views
     
  2. Stars and Stripes

    Stars and Stripes Secret prototype + Site Supporter

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    Carole Nash for me, but tom will be along soon with who NOT to go with
     
  3. MaDProFF

    MaDProFF World Superbike +

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    Bennetts for me, always been good, but never had to make a claim so far
     
  4. RatPC

    RatPC Twist N Go +

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    I have just gone with Devits (I think it was) at the end of the day they will all be as frustrating as each other in the event of a claim!
     
  5. lost

    lost Samsung leaflet fetishist +

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    im renewing with bennets
    never had to claim on a bike insurance though
     
  6. Miky_G

    Miky_G World Superbike +

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    I'm going through a claim with bennets now and I can safely say I WON'T BE renewing my insurance with them.
     
  7. Tony

    Tony Moderator Staff Member Moderator +

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    Carole Nash for me... Includes Full UK and European Breakdown cover
     
  8. BlackHornet

    BlackHornet Look before you turn Staff Member Moderator +

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    Bennetts have just been brought out so things are changing there. :rolleyes:

    MCE is the main one to avoid.

    I am with motorcycle direct with chauncer as the under writters on the current claim and I was paid out in three weeks :thumbsup: at the value I had insured the bike for. Which after reading their reviews I thought I was screwed but I have been impressed. Lammy was with Hastings direct and they sorted that out in under a month too :thumbsup:

    I think they have all gone down the route of trying everything not to pay if they think they can wiggle out so but still hear good thing about Carol nash.
     
  9. lammyR6

    lammyR6 Moderator Staff Member Moderator + Site Supporter

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    I recently had to make a claim for myself and another party with Hastings Direct. All sorted within a month - happy with the service so far.
     
  10. lammyR6

    lammyR6 Moderator Staff Member Moderator + Site Supporter

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    Lol, just realised mine is an echo post hee hee!
     
  11. lammyR6

    lammyR6 Moderator Staff Member Moderator + Site Supporter

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    Sorry to hear you are having problems. Especially as it seems pretty cut and dry! Hope you and Gemma are both ok now though.
     
  12. Beelady

    Beelady British Superbike +

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    Another thumbs down for Bennets from me. Very little help with my claim. Never get the same answer twice and got transferred from one department to another, ending up back where I started. Twice. I paid for all the extras, clothing, helmet cover etc. and they can't make any sense out of that either. After 3 days of being messed about I handed it over to a specialist company who deal with bike claims. It's a long process due to the other party fighting back (despite my 3 good witnesses) which Bennetts were going to lie down and roll over for. My new solicitor is determined to get the right result so I hope he's successful. At least he answers all emails and 'phone calls promptly and calls back when he says he will.

    Next time I'm going for the cheapest insurance I can find. Buying all the extras was a waste of time.
     
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  13. Miky_G

    Miky_G World Superbike +

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    I get the same treatment, passed from one department to another and getting no where.

    I should've gone to a specialist straightaway but it's probably too far down the line now.

    I went with bennets as they were he cheapest ! Now I'll get some quote and ask hastings direct to match it as they've never mucked me about.
     
  14. Miky_G

    Miky_G World Superbike +

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    Yes me and Gemma are both ok and it is (in my opinion) a straight forward case but the 3rd party are disputing liability.

    I've got two witnesses so I don't know what they think they're going to achieve. I'll happily go to court and explain how his wreckless driving could have killed me and my girlfriend.
     
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  15. Callum

    Callum Learner

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    Blimey few claims going through. Hope you all get your results and are well. Hmm Hastings direct wanted mega money. Looks like Carole Nash then. Thank-you for your advise so far
     
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  16. Miky_G

    Miky_G World Superbike +

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    See what quotes you get and ask hastings to match it?
     
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  17. Beelady

    Beelady British Superbike +

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    You can change at any time. I am using Andrew Campbell Bikelawyer. He advertises in MCN and he was recommended to me by several MCN forum members who have found him very helpful in the past.
    It won't cost you much to ring or email and ask how to go about changing. I'd put a link in for you but I'm not that clever with computers. Good luck.

    Should have remembered to add that they are dealing with the injury/damage side of things. Bennetts are still making a balls up over the bike damage.
     
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  18. NAPA121

    NAPA121 Secret prototype +

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    Just go with the cheapest....All insurance co's take your money but bitch and moan and become really unhelpful when it's time to make a claim :-(

    I hate insurance companies :mad:
     
  19. Carl Berg

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    As it's been quite a few years since i've had to make a claim I can't recommend any one company. But it's the 'free' extras like free breakdown cover that appealed to me when choosing CN for my supermotard
     
  20. hoppielimp

    hoppielimp Fair Weather Rider +

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    not bike insurance, but car insurance...also I am not recommending them either...just having a giggle at the amount quoted for my Landy ... These are my emotions ...


    :confused: :shrug: :hgiggle: :finger2: :bbye:


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