insurance

  1. B

    How to correct a wrong insurance record

    I have been trying to get my insurance record corrected for 4 years now. Back in 2010 a 3rd party failed to stop at a stop sign and hit the side of my car. His insurance company admitted liability and I successfully claimed from his insurance. For some reason this has been listed as being a...
  2. G

    Accident driving a car with third party insurance

    My wife was driving my mothers car (she has fully comp therefore allowing her to drive any other car) and she was cut up by a BMW from the middle lane into the first hitting her car in the process. The police were called and the highways agency attended the scene. Luckily there were no injuries...
  3. H

    Lesson learnt - insurance

    So, back in Nov 2014 I had a slight knock with another car whilst reversing out of my drive. The other car was parked and whilst I reversed I knocked the side of their bumper slightly. Damage - nothing that couldn't be easily t-cut/buffed out. But a scratch nevertheless. Decision was made by...
  4. tali

    Car insurance costs: beware charges and fees guide

    Found this handy guide -to the charges car insurance companies sting you with. Car insurance costs: Fees and charges - How it works and what it covers - Car insurance - Insurance - Which? Money
  5. M

    Landlord insurance

    Any recommendations for a landlord insurer for buildings cover?
  6. SouthEastHire

    Insurance Refund Query- Any Advice Please?

    As my name may suggest, I had set up a self-drive hire business for my C63 which was purchased specifically for this purpose. During the time things were getting off the ground I had a change in my day job which has become a lot more demanding than anticipated but fortunately the pay is half...
  7. Hawkwind

    New Driver Insurance

    My son recently passed his driving test and now faces the daunting prospect of insurance. I'm sure there are many on here who have had children in a similar situation and I was wondering what solutions you came up with? My son is only 17 and would love to get on the road but at the moment he's...
  8. F

    Mercedes Benz Insurance - what is the point?

    I just got a quote for my new E class from a few insurance websites and it ranged from £800ish to £2000. The only anomoly was that when getting a quote for Mercedes Benz Insurance the annual premium quoted was over £4000... which is almost double. Why would it be so off and if so why...
  9. D

    SLK as a 2nd Car- insurance cover

    Hi All I have a 2000 SLK which I use as a 2nd (fun) car. I currently have a multi car policy and this enables me to share the no claims earned on my main policy My renewal has just come through for the SLK at £311 (zero excess). Does this seem reasonable? Does anyone have suggestions of...
  10. RobertoMercini

    Anyone ever lost insurance policy details?

    I took out gap insurance on my previous vehicle but despite being meticulous with paperwork normally, I can't find anything in relation to it. Is there a way I can find out who the policy was with?
  11. Meldrew2

    GAP insurance

    It's certainly worth shopping around. In my case, quotes are for return to Invoice - maximum payout is £10K. Dealer - £300 for 3 years, £400 for 4 years. On line, £186 for 5 years. The sales manager didn't seem surprised that I declined the insurance when collecting the car yesterday; I...
  12. S

    new CLA45 - what options? & GAP insurance - should i bother?

    Hi all, First post on this forum, and looking for a bit of advice...! Moving away from a 2y.o. C250 AMG sport plus, and just ordered a new CLA45 - very excited and waiting (not so patiently) until Sept for delivery. :o Gone with fairly simple spec; white, performance exhaust, black...
  13. G

    modified insurance

    what companies are u guys using admiral dont want to cover a supercharger conversion
  14. T

    Tracker vs Gap Insurance

    Just some advice please, hopefully based on personal experience. I'm getting a new MB E350 Convertible in July, and a friend of mine suggested I get a tracker fitted (Cobra) as a friend of his had his new MB SL stolen on the same day he had it delivered. (They broke into his house and pinched...
  15. moonloops

    Insurance renewal nonsense part 2

    I will not name the company, but it could rhyme with sucks.. :D Auto renewal came through @ £450, I called to cancel it as I had other quotes around £219 / half the price. They said they would look for alternatives, in fact they came back with the same insurer with the £450 quote (my current...
  16. AMGeed

    The insurance renewal rip off

    Two weeks ago my house/contents insurance was up for renewal, and now my wife's car insurance is due. In both instances I have noticed a sneaky, underhand way insurance companies are boosting their finances come renewal time. Whether you renew or not, it appears with both Admiral and Swinton...
  17. ItalianTuneUp

    Diesel remap insurance issues?

    I've seen a number of diesel engine remap gizmos claiming increased performance & fuel economy etc. I've been told you can also remove the dpf if you fit one of these and the car will still pass emissions tests at Mot time. Is this all true? And are there any issues regarding insurance? I...
  18. kam09

    GAP insurance for private purchase

    Hi, much needed opinions/experiences on a recommended policy for a private purchase from a non mb dealer? Car is a 61 plate c207 approx 60000 miles an will cost 18000 Should I go for back to invoice or replacement? Who shall I get a quote off? And what shall I look out for in regards to small...
  19. E

    Insurance claim - what to do next

    Good morning all. I had a little accident in my '03 E55K estate yesterday... I was driving along, minding my own business, at 65-70 mph or so on the A3290 dual carriageway out of Reading. Just about to go past a Transit tipper truck belonging to a demolition firm, loaded with what looked like...
  20. M

    Crazy Car Insurance!!!

    Car insurance time again!:mad: Playing around with the filters on the various sites 'Car kept over night in locked garage' price increases!!! Car just dumped on the drive price goes down!???:dk: Is a car in locked garage now less safe than on the drive! very Confused.com!
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