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General => Insurance => Topic started by: lenny84 on 20 November 2010, 17:44

Title: painful renewal quote
Post by: lenny84 on 20 November 2010, 17:44
just got my renewal from direct line today, after a small bump in march

i was paying £430, renewal is £1412!!!!

it wouldn't be so bad but i didn't even claim!

other party wouldn't let me pay the bill!

Lesson for everyone, avoid Direct Line unless you never leave your driveway!!
Title: Re: painful renewal quote
Post by: thatwillis on 20 November 2010, 23:48
just got my renewal from direct line today, after a small bump in march
other party wouldn't let me pay the bill!

wayne kerr..... that is just being a cnut for no reason.

still remember there are those worse off.... =] ............ like myself 3100...... yeah that is the right number of zeros.
Title: Re: painful renewal quote
Post by: lemski on 22 November 2010, 12:10
I had small bump with them and my renewal is 3140. HI0c here I come
Title: Re: painful renewal quote
Post by: lenny84 on 22 November 2010, 16:57
I had small bump with them and my renewal is 3140. HI0c here I come

in a way i'm glad i'm not the only one! still sucks though. I'll be trying hic as my golf project is nearly up and running. admiral and elephant have quoted about £200 less than anyone else so they're an option too.
Title: Re: painful renewal quote
Post by: lemski on 22 November 2010, 17:25
Hic havnt rang me back today I'm going to try and get in touch with them tomorow as renewal is 13 december. Anything cheaper than durect line will do. With all my mids included 2000 is my limit I rekon
Title: Re: painful renewal quote
Post by: mick ov mids on 22 November 2010, 17:35
hic are the way forward , they saved my over £800 on my renewal quote, was with privelege for a yr and payin £855 for the 1st yr, 2nd yr with another years no claims and 1 yr older in age ther wanted £1600+  :laugh:
Title: Re: painful renewal quote
Post by: lemski on 22 November 2010, 17:37
My mates insurance was a grand on his 1.3 then for the 2nd year with 1yrs ncb went up 2 2grand. Its crazy stuff int it.
Title: Re: painful renewal quote
Post by: benny1234black on 23 November 2010, 15:12
insurance is a rip off i could not get a cheaper quote than 2100. oh well
Title: Re: painful renewal quote
Post by: MrBounce on 28 November 2010, 10:21
My advice would to ring them and discuss it. Don't go crazy at them, just say that you think there's been a mistake. It could be that the case is still "pending" in their claim files and as such it is still showing as an unpaid outstanding matter. Or it could be that as you suggest that someone's pressed the wrong button.

Don't fly off the handle as it will only be the monkey you're talking to, not the organ grinder. If needed, ask to speak to a supervisor. If you go nuts at them straight away they are more likely not to want to do anything for you as you'll have antagonized them. Be calm, and state your case. Remember you don't have to take their offer straight away. Think about it for a few days and get some alternative quotes. But you MUST declare any unsettled claims. Hope this helps.  :smiley:
Title: Re: painful renewal quote
Post by: AlanD on 28 November 2010, 10:23
just got my renewal from direct line today, after a small bump in march
other party wouldn't let me pay the bill!

wayne kerr..... that is just being a cnut for no reason.

still remember there are those worse off.... =] ............ like myself 3100...... yeah that is the right number of zeros.


Im sorry, I looks like you said your paying over 3k for a MK4? You must have typed that wrong.