ChristianSRA Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Hey guys here what I would say is the best tip for you to get the best insurance you can get: Play the companies off against each other to get the best deal Shop around. Use comparison websites Call the companies as well the Internet is not you only tool Try to see if you really need fully comp. (or if fully comp is cheaper) Make sure you enter all the data correctly If you have any tips leave a reply and I will add them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CORRIEBOY Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 i refused to renew my policy with MCE last time they then offered a better quote ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristianSRA Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 Good to hear. Most people seem to find if they can be bothered and get the companies to play off against each other for your custom you get a much better deal. ANOTHER TIP: Play the companies off one another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughsie Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Another way I've craftily been taught is to pretend you're skint as anything, but need insurance to earn money. That's how I got my Yam's insurance down from £170 per year to £138. Not much of a difference, but still a profit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up.yours Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I often follow this guys advice. http://www.moneysavi...ooter-insurance this is a very very good place to shop for insurance quots, thanks dave, i just got a quote from my own insurance company for a passola 50 third party only i nearly fell out of my fuckin tree, the thieving gipsy bastards wanted £220. i went through this sight that dave put up and got a new qoute of ? £42 well done dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sponge Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I go to the N.E.C. bike show in Birmingham every year and go round the insurance stands and play them off against each other always get a cracking deal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted February 5, 2011 Moderator Share Posted February 5, 2011 this is a very very good place to shop for insurance quots, thanks dave, i just got a quote from my own insurance company for a passola 50 third party only i nearly fell out of my fuckin tree, the thieving gipsy bastards wanted £220. i went through this sight that dave put up and got a new qoute of ? £42 well done dave. wow that's good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up.yours Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 drewps see iff ye can lift that money save link off cbd's reply and pin it ,at the top of this page. i would imagine a lot of us would beniffit from this link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua2 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 My God! Insurance tips from UP.YOURS ! About the only thing he got right with his RD350 insurance cover was the colour of the bike! Have you seen that clown in Tesco that hides from ugly people yet Kev? ATB J2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog777 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I bought a Yamaha XJR1300 December 2010 & insured it with B*nn*ts - Fully Comp, 0 Yrs No Claims, PLUS Extras = Personal Accident, Legal Cover, Helmet & Leathers, and RAC UK Cover. Total £293.35. December 2011 with 1 yrs No Claims it went UP to £416.83 ! I tried directly on their website to get a better deal but only saved about £20. I rang them up and when asked if I was renewing I said "probably not as their renewal quote had increased about 42% from 2010. They did their "let's see if we can get you a better deal or some discounting blah blah blah..." and low and behold I got the same cover as for 2010 BUT for £327.18. So by ringing up and playing them off against "other quotes" I got a reduction of £89.65. This means this years insurance has gone up £33.83 and as I pay monthly by direct debit it costs £27.26 per month. (This includes a credit charge of £40.18 for paying monthly). I would advise people not to let your insurance policy "auto renew". Shop around, use comparison websites (but check the small print). One company was going to charge me £70 for "new business" i.e. being a new customer! Ring them up, get a deal on "bundled extras", say you have a better quote elsewhere, can't afford it etc...Do your research and play the game. Ride safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screw Guernsey Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 My tip is - move to Guernsey! I can still get a rider policy! Fully comp on any bike, any size, mine or not, modified or not, £210 per year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireman fez Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 bloody hell, you lot need to move to wales, i've never paid more than £65 full comp and thats been on 600 hornet, gsx1400 and the draggy, with me and the misses named and me as main rider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper9964 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 whats bennets like for insurance ?? not got my bike yet been over 12 yrs since I was last on a bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babygaz Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I am with MCE had a good quote for a new rider from them but the excess was £700. This time round they want £1450 excess even though I have not claim and have a years no claims. I have a new quote through Ebikes which has a £300 excess and the monthly payments are cheaper. So shop around don't take the 1st quote your given Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campaman Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I was with Swinton Bikes in 2011, when the renewal came in 2012 it was nearly £40 dearer, I went back onto the Swinton Bikes web site and got a new quote, came out at £15 less than the original 2011 price. Tip: Check the renewal against a new quote from the same company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie6711 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 It's funny how companies can blow hot and cold. I have 9 points on my license, am 45 years old and haven't insured a bike for about 5 years. £62........for the year! I was amazed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie6711 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Meant to say that was for my 86 XJ750 grey import. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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