MR2 INSURANCE scheme with CHRIS KNOTT :: 0800 917 2274

[ChrisKnottIns]

Hi

Although on average nearly 1 in every 2 people who get a quote from us take out a policy, the number of people who ring us is quite low compared to the amount of registered users.

I realise that there are certain age and postcode limitations as stated in my original post in this thread (which are there to protect the scheme for the majority due to the high claims loss ratio's within these categories) but I would encourage you to give us a call if your car (or home, breakdown) insurance is due.

Our reputation hopefully precedes us based on the amount of grateful comments received.

Please ring free on 0800 917 2274 (mobiles can ring 01424 200477) and just state the club reference number found in my signature below, or in my original post.

[ChrisKnottIns]

I’ve been asked quite a few times recently how to get an insurance quote from us.

All you need to do is either ring the office please on 0800 917 2274 (or 01424 200477 if calling from a mobile) – Mon-Fri 9am till 5pm, Sat 9am till noon and state the club name and if possible the reference number (found in my signature below) - or use the email quote facility found on this forum.

I don’t personally do the quotes as I spend a lot of my time travelling the country on business and work from home also.
We have a specialist team who will be able to help you.

Also, please don't forget the popular car breakdown cover at £54.50 for full UK cover – please see http://www.ckinsurance.co.uk/docs/Chris ... akdown.pdf and the instant, online travel insurance quotes - http://www.ckinsurance.co.uk/travel

And if you need home insurance then http://www.ckinsurance.co.uk/docs/Chris ... urance.pdf!

Thanks.

[synXero]

Curiosity - if you can insure an N/A model at 22, why does a Jap N/A model require you to be 25? The performance is identical.

[ChrisKnottIns]

Curiosity - if you can insure an N/A model at 22, why does a Jap N/A model require you to be 25? The performance is identical.

Just claims stats given by the scheme insurers.

[synXero]

Should I ever reach the grand old age of 25 then, I will be sure to call you up

[martysmith87]

Curiosity - if you can insure an N/A model at 22, why does a Jap N/A model require you to be 25? The performance is identical.

Just claims stats given by the scheme insurers.

where do i stand for a V6 MR2 it's a turbo import car but UK engine and its group 16 in the car it's originally designed for and i am 22yrs with pass plus, 4 years no claims but its on a different policy for another car how would that stand for exp???

whats the deal with uk/jap hybrids is it insured as an import or on engine or on performance???

[ChrisKnottIns]

Curiosity - if you can insure an N/A model at 22, why does a Jap N/A model require you to be 25? The performance is identical.

Just claims stats given by the scheme insurers.

where do i stand for a V6 MR2 it's a turbo import car but UK engine and its group 16 in the car it's originally designed for and i am 22yrs with pass plus, 4 years no claims but its on a different policy for another car how would that stand for exp???

whats the deal with uk/jap hybrids is it insured as an import or on engine or on performance???

Hi Marty
We couildn't do it as you have to be 25 on imports. Sorry.

[ChrisKnottIns]

Just a quick apology for those who tried our New Business team on Monday but didn't get through.

We were absolutely manic - good for business - but it didn't help those who couldn't get a quote.
(Claims & Customer Service depts were unaffected).

We are back to normal now so please ring us if you're car/home/car breakdown insurance is due in July.

[ChrisKnottIns]

This insurance scheme is proving very popular which is great but I often get asked to do quotes myself.

Regarding this, could I ask you to either use the email quote facility found on this forum or ring the office please on 0800 917 2274 or 01424 200477 if calling from a mobile – Mon-Fri 9am till 5pm, Sat 9am till noon.
It’s just that I don’t actually do the quotes, as I spend a lot of my time travelling the country on business and work from home also.
We have a specialist team who should be able to help you based on the details you’ve stated.

Also, please don't forget the car breakdown cover at £54.50 for full UK cover – please see http://www.ckinsurance.co.uk/docs/Chris ... akdown.pdf, online travel insurance (instant quotes) - http://www.ckinsurance.co.uk/travel and home insurance.

Thanks.

[ChrisKnottIns]

Here we go! The August rush!

August is always a busy month so if you're insurance renewal (for car, home, breakdown or travel!) is due, please feel free to ring us for a quote on our scheme. 0800 917 2274 or 01424 200477 and please quote the forum reference number found in my signature.

[ChrisKnottIns]

I just thought I’d try and explain a little more about the insurer’s decision to amend the criteria for our insurance scheme. Please believe me when I say that we would love to insure everybody and I’ve enjoyed reading people’s feedback when they talk of our prices, customer service, claims handling, etc. However, the insurers have been hit hard this year and when trying to find out why, they have discovered that, in general, there are certain elements which are causing the problems. Hence the reason to only accept modifications with cosmetic changes and modded bhp increases of no more than 20bhp.

Also people must have at least 1 year's NCB – no introductory discounts are allowed, no more than 1 SP/PC/PL conviction offence per driver and minimum premiums are £250 for Comprehensive & £200 for TPFT cover.

It seems that people outside of this criteria are losing money big-time for the insurers though of course this is a generalisation as they understand not everyone claims in these ‘areas’. It’s just that once bitten, twice shy.

May I reiterate that it’s not us who have made this decision but the insurers. Let me point you to this article which tends to sum up the market at the moment - http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Busine ... arch_Finds

[Wabbitkilla]

Hi Tim, not insured with you at the moment ... you can't cover in my area (Smallish market town in North Yorkshire with the shame of a Bradford post code). However, can you clarify about the 20bhp ceiling?

Existing customers with cover for power increases in excess of 20bhp?
New customers with power increase in excess of 20bhp?

[ChrisKnottIns]

Hi Tim, not insured with you at the moment ... you can't cover in my area (Smallish market town in North Yorkshire with the shame of a Bradford post code). However, can you clarify about the 20bhp ceiling?

Existing customers with cover for power increases in excess of 20bhp?
New customers with power increase in excess of 20bhp?

Hi
BD is OK with us as long as the car is kept off road overnight.

New customer only - no cars with mods with 20+ bhp.

Existing - normal as usual, just ring the team.

[Wabbitkilla]

Thanks for clarifying for us, I'm sure there'll be a lot of relieved people out there.

Ah you see, terraced houses around here ... bit difficult to keep the car off the road.
I was even accused by one insurance company (can't remember who) that even if I had a lock up garage they wouldn't trust me to put the car in it every night. I'm thinking it's pointless trying to enjoy yourself in this country.