Z4-Forum INSURANCE scheme with CHRIS KNOTT :: 0800 917 2274
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Was looking forward to getting a decent quote too, back to 10 months with elephant I go ChrisKnottIns
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Please don't forget to ring us if you have received your car insurance renewal through.
People insuring with us in the first 6 months of this year made an average recorded saving of £60.02 off their BEST quote.
In July, we had our 3rd best month ever in 26 years of trading.
Earlier this month, we recorded our best ever weekly figures from the forums.
We have taken on more staff to cope with demand.
This scheme has been set up for you as a community so we can provide the discounts on your other cars as well!
Please ring 0800 917 2274 or 01580 752961 if ringing by mobile, and don't forget to mention the club name/reference number.
People insuring with us in the first 6 months of this year made an average recorded saving of £60.02 off their BEST quote.
In July, we had our 3rd best month ever in 26 years of trading.
Earlier this month, we recorded our best ever weekly figures from the forums.
We have taken on more staff to cope with demand.
This scheme has been set up for you as a community so we can provide the discounts on your other cars as well!
Please ring 0800 917 2274 or 01580 752961 if ringing by mobile, and don't forget to mention the club name/reference number.
I had a slightly strange experience with you when getting a quote regarding what classes as a performance car.
I had only had my z4 about 3 months when my insurance was due for renewal and when asked by the lady on the phone what previous experience I had of driving performance cars I told her my previous car was a focus ST to which she replied ‘I don’t think a focus counts as a performance car’ I tried to explain it was a 2.5 turbo but she wasn’t having it, she then asked what else I had owned so I told her I had a bmw 120i before that which she was happy with, said something about it having to be rear wheel drive to count or something. I found this strange as im still a member of the focus ST forum and know this same insurance scheme is offered there as well, are all those guys told there cars don’t count also?
Your quote came back about £60 cheaper than anyone else so I went with yourselves for the coming year, maybe a bit more clarity on what counts as a performance car or some staff education would of reduced confusion in the process.
I had only had my z4 about 3 months when my insurance was due for renewal and when asked by the lady on the phone what previous experience I had of driving performance cars I told her my previous car was a focus ST to which she replied ‘I don’t think a focus counts as a performance car’ I tried to explain it was a 2.5 turbo but she wasn’t having it, she then asked what else I had owned so I told her I had a bmw 120i before that which she was happy with, said something about it having to be rear wheel drive to count or something. I found this strange as im still a member of the focus ST forum and know this same insurance scheme is offered there as well, are all those guys told there cars don’t count also?
Your quote came back about £60 cheaper than anyone else so I went with yourselves for the coming year, maybe a bit more clarity on what counts as a performance car or some staff education would of reduced confusion in the process.
ChrisKnottIns
Active member
Sorry Robb.
The criteria given by the insurer was misread by one of my colleagues.
Your case is fine for us.
The criteria given by the insurer was misread by one of my colleagues.
Your case is fine for us.
ChrisKnottIns
Active member
NEW IDEA!!!!!! WHAT DO YOU THINK?
We are looking at launching a system whereby, to get a quote from us, you have the option of sending your details by email to us and then we will contact you with the quote.
This would also assist those who can't get ring us during working hours or those who would just prefer to correspond through the forum.
My question is would this be helpful to you?
I'd appreciate your comments.
We are looking at launching a system whereby, to get a quote from us, you have the option of sending your details by email to us and then we will contact you with the quote.
This would also assist those who can't get ring us during working hours or those who would just prefer to correspond through the forum.
My question is would this be helpful to you?
I'd appreciate your comments.
ChrisKnottIns
Active member
There is no doubting the success of our insurance scheme and we do thank all of you for ringing us.
However, we are often asked about online quoting.
The scheme is such that it is impossible to quote online but we have an idea!
We prefer people to ring us for a quote but if you're car insurance renewal is due within the next 21 days, please feel free to complete the questions below, then copy & paste, then email to [email protected], who will contact you with the quote.
The scheme starts for ages 22 and over for Comprehensive cover (though 25 for some cars), & 19 and over for TPF&T cover, and you must have at least 1 year's NCB (unless you have NCB on a second car or a company car letter to state at least 1 year's claim free driving).
All drivers must have held a full UK licence for at least 1 year, and to insure a 'performance' car, there must be at least 1 years experience of driving that, or similar performance cars. Unfortunately, the scheme is not competitive on all M - Manchester, L - Liverpool, OL - Oldham & SK1-12 - Stockport postcodes and excludes Northern Ireland.
1.WE WILL ONLY QUOTE IF YOUR CAR INSURANCE RENEWAL DATE IS WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF YOUR EMAIL,
2.PLEASE ANSWER EVERY QUESTION BELOW,
3.COPY & PASTE ALL THE TEXT FROM 'NAME OF CLUB' DOWN TO THE BOTTOM
4.EMAIL THIS TO [email protected]
5.WE WILL RING YOU BACK WITH THE QUOTE. (IF YOU HAVEN'T HEARD ANYTHING WITHIN 24 HOURS, PLEASE RING US AS WE INTEND TO LEAVE MESSAGES & SEND EMAILS SAYING WE HAVE TRIED TO CONTACT YOU).
Here you go - (if at all possible, can you reply in CAPITALS and different font/colour please?)
NAME OF CLUB : Z4 FORUM
CLUB REFERENCE NUMBER: 866
Full name of policyholder (inc Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms)
Home postcode
Mobile number
Daytime number
Vehicle registration number
Make & full model of car
CC
Year of manufacture
Value of car
Registered Keeper
Registered Owner
Where vehicle kept overnight
Number of seats
Date of purchase of car
(If less than 12 months ownership, please
give details of previous cars owned)
Immobiliser fitted
Modifications
RHD or LHD
Cover required (Comprehensive or TPFT)
Renewal date
Years NCB that is available to use on this policy
(NCB lapsed 2+ years ago and NCB earned as a named driver is not acceptable)
Protected bonus required if full NCB – yes or no
Who is driving
For ALL drivers –
Male or female
Date of birth
How long lived in UK
How long held a full UK licence
Occupation plus any part time jobs
Business nature of your job
Employed or self-employed
Marital status
Total miles per annum
Use of car – commuting or business use
If business use (if so, what specifically)
Homeowner
Any claims fault or non fault within 5 years
Please give circumstances including approx costs, which policy the claim was on and what happened
Any convictions within 5 years
Please give code (eg SP30), date of conviction, fine, ban
Disabilities notified to DVLA
How many cars in family
Postcode where car kept overnight
Renewal quote
Total renewal excess (inc voluntary & compulsory)
Which insurer
Best quote
Total excess (inc voluntary & compulsory)
Which insurer
(Proof will be needed of quotes as we are audited by the insurers. This can
be in the form of renewal notices, internet log in details and reference numbers).
However, we are often asked about online quoting.
The scheme is such that it is impossible to quote online but we have an idea!
We prefer people to ring us for a quote but if you're car insurance renewal is due within the next 21 days, please feel free to complete the questions below, then copy & paste, then email to [email protected], who will contact you with the quote.
The scheme starts for ages 22 and over for Comprehensive cover (though 25 for some cars), & 19 and over for TPF&T cover, and you must have at least 1 year's NCB (unless you have NCB on a second car or a company car letter to state at least 1 year's claim free driving).
All drivers must have held a full UK licence for at least 1 year, and to insure a 'performance' car, there must be at least 1 years experience of driving that, or similar performance cars. Unfortunately, the scheme is not competitive on all M - Manchester, L - Liverpool, OL - Oldham & SK1-12 - Stockport postcodes and excludes Northern Ireland.
1.WE WILL ONLY QUOTE IF YOUR CAR INSURANCE RENEWAL DATE IS WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF YOUR EMAIL,
2.PLEASE ANSWER EVERY QUESTION BELOW,
3.COPY & PASTE ALL THE TEXT FROM 'NAME OF CLUB' DOWN TO THE BOTTOM
4.EMAIL THIS TO [email protected]
5.WE WILL RING YOU BACK WITH THE QUOTE. (IF YOU HAVEN'T HEARD ANYTHING WITHIN 24 HOURS, PLEASE RING US AS WE INTEND TO LEAVE MESSAGES & SEND EMAILS SAYING WE HAVE TRIED TO CONTACT YOU).
Here you go - (if at all possible, can you reply in CAPITALS and different font/colour please?)
NAME OF CLUB : Z4 FORUM
CLUB REFERENCE NUMBER: 866
Full name of policyholder (inc Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms)
Home postcode
Mobile number
Daytime number
Vehicle registration number
Make & full model of car
CC
Year of manufacture
Value of car
Registered Keeper
Registered Owner
Where vehicle kept overnight
Number of seats
Date of purchase of car
(If less than 12 months ownership, please
give details of previous cars owned)
Immobiliser fitted
Modifications
RHD or LHD
Cover required (Comprehensive or TPFT)
Renewal date
Years NCB that is available to use on this policy
(NCB lapsed 2+ years ago and NCB earned as a named driver is not acceptable)
Protected bonus required if full NCB – yes or no
Who is driving
For ALL drivers –
Male or female
Date of birth
How long lived in UK
How long held a full UK licence
Occupation plus any part time jobs
Business nature of your job
Employed or self-employed
Marital status
Total miles per annum
Use of car – commuting or business use
If business use (if so, what specifically)
Homeowner
Any claims fault or non fault within 5 years
Please give circumstances including approx costs, which policy the claim was on and what happened
Any convictions within 5 years
Please give code (eg SP30), date of conviction, fine, ban
Disabilities notified to DVLA
How many cars in family
Postcode where car kept overnight
Renewal quote
Total renewal excess (inc voluntary & compulsory)
Which insurer
Best quote
Total excess (inc voluntary & compulsory)
Which insurer
(Proof will be needed of quotes as we are audited by the insurers. This can
be in the form of renewal notices, internet log in details and reference numbers).
ChrisKnottIns
Active member
Hi
A tip off!!!
The 'word on the street' is that premiums are 'hardening' meaning that they are going up.
HOWEVER.................
I was in the office yesterday & the New Business Manager told me that due to the success of our insurance scheme this year, the set targets each month have been upped by 25% remarkably! This started on 1/10/09.
Even though we have had a good month already, on reckoning it could be that we are just under the set target so he told me that premiums will be even cheaper for people who have renewal dates from now until 31/10/09 just so that these targets can be met!!!
The difficulty is that from now until February, there aren't as many people insuring cars.
My thought is that, because of these quieter months, the premiums will continue to be cheaper for those who have renewal dates for now, November, December, January & early February.
All I'd say is it's worth a call ESPECIALLY if your renewal date is within these months.
(My long-term thought is that if the insurers show a decent profit due to increased business but at lower premiums, then this will continue throughout next year but that is only me surmising!).
A tip off!!!
The 'word on the street' is that premiums are 'hardening' meaning that they are going up.
HOWEVER.................
I was in the office yesterday & the New Business Manager told me that due to the success of our insurance scheme this year, the set targets each month have been upped by 25% remarkably! This started on 1/10/09.
Even though we have had a good month already, on reckoning it could be that we are just under the set target so he told me that premiums will be even cheaper for people who have renewal dates from now until 31/10/09 just so that these targets can be met!!!
The difficulty is that from now until February, there aren't as many people insuring cars.
My thought is that, because of these quieter months, the premiums will continue to be cheaper for those who have renewal dates for now, November, December, January & early February.
All I'd say is it's worth a call ESPECIALLY if your renewal date is within these months.
(My long-term thought is that if the insurers show a decent profit due to increased business but at lower premiums, then this will continue throughout next year but that is only me surmising!).
ChrisKnottIns
Active member
Please don't forget to ring us if your car insurance renewal is due in November. (You can also email us (see separate thread) if you can't ring Mon-Fri 9am-5pm or Sat morning 9am-noon).
From September onwards, we were given increased targets of attaining an extra 25% worth of business on already six figure sums (overall written premium) for new customers.
In both September & October, we have achieved this!
(The target set for renewal retention was also accomplished!).
This shows that, because of both our prices & customer service at new quoting stage & at renewal, surely it's worth a (free) call to get a quote?
0800 917 2274 or if phoning by mobile, 01580 752961, though not free. (Please make sure you fulfil the criteria so we can quote!).
From September onwards, we were given increased targets of attaining an extra 25% worth of business on already six figure sums (overall written premium) for new customers.
In both September & October, we have achieved this!
(The target set for renewal retention was also accomplished!).
This shows that, because of both our prices & customer service at new quoting stage & at renewal, surely it's worth a (free) call to get a quote?
0800 917 2274 or if phoning by mobile, 01580 752961, though not free. (Please make sure you fulfil the criteria so we can quote!).
ChrisKnottIns
Active member
After recording our 3rd best month ever in July, we have done it again in October - our 3rd best month ever! So thank you to everyone who has rung.
We've also now provided the option of emailing your quote details to us if you can't contact us by phone & the thread for that is found in an insurance section or my original post offering the scheme.
We are already way ahead in November based on previous years so I would encourage you to ring us (or email using the special template form only) when your car insurance renewal is due.
It really is a good time to ring us!
We've also now provided the option of emailing your quote details to us if you can't contact us by phone & the thread for that is found in an insurance section or my original post offering the scheme.
We are already way ahead in November based on previous years so I would encourage you to ring us (or email using the special template form only) when your car insurance renewal is due.
It really is a good time to ring us!
Liverpool
ChrisKnottIns
Active member
mmm-five said:
We cover them but not on our scheme, just standard screen rates which aren't competitive so I'm sorry but we'd probably waste your time.
Hi Tim,
I'm just about to collect my Z4M and my renewal is due at the end of December, I have a quick question about whether my previous cars would classify as experience driving performance cars or not, I am 27 with 4yrs NCB. I thought possibly not been seen someone mention a Focus ST earlier in the thread which is similar so thought I would ask.
'08 VW Golf GTI - 2.0 Turbo
'01 RenaultSport Clio 172
'00 Ford Racing Puma
'94 Renault Clio Williams
Many thanks
I'm just about to collect my Z4M and my renewal is due at the end of December, I have a quick question about whether my previous cars would classify as experience driving performance cars or not, I am 27 with 4yrs NCB. I thought possibly not been seen someone mention a Focus ST earlier in the thread which is similar so thought I would ask.
'08 VW Golf GTI - 2.0 Turbo
'01 RenaultSport Clio 172
'00 Ford Racing Puma
'94 Renault Clio Williams
Many thanks
ChrisKnottIns
Active member
BaJ said:
Alas, we don't cover the Z4M - please see the original post. Sorry.
ChrisKnottIns
Active member
We have just announced plans to move to much larger premises from 1st March 2010. Existing customers will be notified in due course but this is all due to the success of our insurance scheme as we look to expand.
This year we took on 50% more staff in our New Business team just to cope with demand and as more people hear about the scheme and contact us, we will look to continue to increase our numbers so as to maintain the positive feedback we receive.
We have already hit November's target with a week still to go so again thank you to those who have rung us for a quote.
I'd ask that anyone coming up for renewal (including family) within the next 21 days to please give us a ring on 0800 917 2274 or 01580 752961 by mobile (as cheaper).
Please mention the club name/reference number and don't forget our car breakdown policy at £54.50 for full UK cover. I announced this on the site a few weeks ago and it has generated quite a lot of interest already.
This year we took on 50% more staff in our New Business team just to cope with demand and as more people hear about the scheme and contact us, we will look to continue to increase our numbers so as to maintain the positive feedback we receive.
We have already hit November's target with a week still to go so again thank you to those who have rung us for a quote.
I'd ask that anyone coming up for renewal (including family) within the next 21 days to please give us a ring on 0800 917 2274 or 01580 752961 by mobile (as cheaper).
Please mention the club name/reference number and don't forget our car breakdown policy at £54.50 for full UK cover. I announced this on the site a few weeks ago and it has generated quite a lot of interest already.