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HIC.. kinda FAO Martin
« on: 31 July 2008, 18:58 »
Just wanted to say how bad an experience i've had with your office recently! It's liek custoemr service got thrown out the window.

Phoned up not long back asking for a mock idea of what my renewal would be with a 2.0 in.. the guy on the other end sounded very disinterested and disgruntled that i wanted to get a quote or any kind of service.

Had a policy from 1year license/1year ncb till now.. aand it was 1200.. now ive ahd my renewal through and ive been quoted only 1100. phoned earlier to ask if this was the cheapest i could get and i got given what sounded like scripted reply and then complete disinterest once agian.. from a woman this time, oh you want to cancel your renewal then? ok done thanks bye' sort of run of events..

direct line give me a quote of aobut 670, admiral around 750.. so martin are you able to help me any further because there must be soemthing better than 1100 available if these other companies will do it for this amount. and theres got to be a better attitude on the phone from somebody in your office - i found Andy to be very helpful this time last year i admit.

ill pm you my number, if you think you can help can you drop me a shout? cheers  :smiley:
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Re: HIC.. kinda FAO Martin
« Reply #1 on: 31 July 2008, 19:57 »
I hate to agree but I had a similar experience when i renewed!!!
I got my renewal and called to ask about a few changes...the first was adding the misses and without whoever even checking was told that wasnt possible! and then I asked about changing from limited miles to unlimited and said i would call back to confirm if it needed changing, only to find out i now have an unlimited miles policy and it would cost me to change it back!! (that was on renewal day but it shouldnt of being ammended with out me saying do it!!)
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Re: HIC.. kinda FAO Martin
« Reply #2 on: 31 July 2008, 21:42 »
same here the service is not as good as it was the auto renewed my insurance when i told them not to then tried to make changes but they seemed very dis-interested ended up going to esure and saved £50 :smiley:

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Re: HIC.. kinda FAO Martin
« Reply #3 on: 07 August 2008, 13:44 »
I had a brilliant xperience when i changed my car about a month ago.

Though i bet the disgrumtled service from HIC is still better than disgruntled Direct Line or elephant and so on! :grin:

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Re: HIC.. kinda FAO Martin
« Reply #4 on: 07 August 2008, 15:12 »
try greenlight as i changed from hic to them and saved £250 and a mod friendly and i have just mapped mine and put on a milltek and a new arb and it was only £25 admin charge  :shocked:

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Re: HIC.. kinda FAO Martin
« Reply #5 on: 07 August 2008, 19:26 »
still haven't received proof of my no claims from hic  :grin:

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Re: HIC.. kinda FAO Martin
« Reply #6 on: 08 August 2008, 08:59 »
I've heard this a few times now....HIC seem to be developing quite a reputation for having rubbish renewal quotes and even worst customer service.

Seem to be able to get great first times deals so maybe go with them for one year then change.

Was going to try them next year (price depending) but if they're customer service is this bad when they're trying to get your money on renewal, its worrying to think what it would be like trying to get them to pay out for a claim.....

Saying that...martin :y: top bloke! very helpful
« Last Edit: 08 August 2008, 09:02 by Gloves88 »

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Re: HIC.. kinda FAO Martin
« Reply #7 on: 09 August 2008, 16:23 »
Looks like I'm off to Flux!!  :grin:
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Re: HIC.. kinda FAO Martin
« Reply #8 on: 15 August 2008, 22:39 »
Sorry to say that HIC would not quote me at all. 37 years old, driving 19 years, 9 years no claims, looking quote for 1996 vr6 highline, was very dissappointed. They did not give me a reason, but i beleive it to be that i live in Northern Ireland  :sad:

Ended up paying £260 fully comp with local company
« Last Edit: 15 August 2008, 22:56 by dave16v »

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Re: HIC.. kinda FAO Martin
« Reply #9 on: 16 August 2008, 18:16 »
Looks like I'm off to Flux!!  :grin:

recommended, i have used them for 3 or 4 years now  :smiley:


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