“Ok, I admit, I am not the best when it comes to using a computer.
I managed to get totally confused with the many policies offered by Bennetts,
What I did not and still do not get is, despite entering the same details and info, I still ended up paying more than the comparisons website calculations. It all got sorted in the end by a very patient lady at Bennetts over the phone.”
“I was buying insurance for my 16 year old twins for their new motor scooters. Beware of the advertising and the exclusions - they cause a substantial increase to advertised 'best' price. The amount of excess and then voluntary excess can render a policy just meaningless in terms of compensation to the value of the scooter. Watch the 'littlle' sums to, like legal protection, breakdown cover and accessories such as the crash helmets and specialist clothing. I am not sure why the cover is so expensive - it appears as though insurance companies are exploting the supposed reputation of young new riders.........we live in a very low risk area, the bilkes are kept garaged in a secure and alarmed garage, they have massive security locks and alarms, plus they have very expensive trackers fitted yet the insurance cost 450 pounds per bike. The cost shot up when I confirmed that the scooter would be used to go to school - not worth not revealing this rather obvious fact. Why cant insurance companies provide incentives to these learners? Pass your test and get some discount on your next years insurance? No claim in the course of the year then they could provide meaningful discount the following year. Reality? Just keep hiking the costs. The most bitter pill are the quotes - there should be legislation to avoid misrepresentation and to avoid the additional costs associated with the required bolt-ons.”
“I found the Motorcycle insurance online comparison site very good and was pleased with the cover I found from Hastings Insurance. Unfortunately what was not obvious enough was that a discount could have been made if the discount code been made clearer or highlighted earlier in the online search. On making the application the discount code was requested but having never noticed it or taken note of it I ended up paying full price. By the time I had completed the application which took some time due to the amount of information required I couldn't be bothered going through the full process again to find the code to receive a discount. Which I was rather disappointed with I felt if a discount was available by using the bike trader search the web site should have recognized this and automatically applied the discount.”
“The initial site seemed fine, then when I attempted to get the quotes confirmed the companies could not back up their original quotes .
This was frustrating for a driver who had passed their test for years and who had no driving disqualifications. Furthermore I was only trying to purchase a 125cc for occasional use.
I resolved the matter by choosing a local company not on the compare site.”