Davey P Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 Just had my annual email from confused.com ready for my renewal next month, and I've sorted out a new policy. My current insurer (SAGA) wasn't offered on there this time, so I had a look at the first few on the list, and decided to go for Halifax this time. They weren't quite the cheapest, but there was only a few quid difference, so not enough to worry about. I've been banking with them for decades, and also have house and contents insurance with them, so it made sense to keep everything in one place. Also, I reduced the excess to just £100 (voluntary excess = £0, compulsory excess = £100) and that didn't seem to make much of a difference to the cost, so a no-brainer. I thought last year was pretty good, at £18 per month, but this year is only £13.42 (with a £12.14 initial payment) so it appears I have reached the sweet spot of being old enough to be a careful driver, but not so old that I'm a bleedin' liability on the road... As if that wasn't enough of a bargain, I will also receive a £20 Halfords voucher from confused.com Today has been a good day............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 31 minutes ago, Davey P said: Just had my annual email from confused.com ready for my renewal next month, and I've sorted out a new policy. My current insurer (SAGA) wasn't offered on there this time, so I had a look at the first few on the list, and decided to go for Halifax this time. They weren't quite the cheapest, but there was only a few quid difference, so not enough to worry about. I've been banking with them for decades, and also have house and contents insurance with them, so it made sense to keep everything in one place. Also, I reduced the excess to just £100 (voluntary excess = £0, compulsory excess = £100) and that didn't seem to make much of a difference to the cost, so a no-brainer. I thought last year was pretty good, at £18 per month, but this year is only £13.42 (with a £12.14 initial payment) so it appears I have reached the sweet spot of being old enough to be a careful driver, but not so old that I'm a bleedin' liability on the road... As if that wasn't enough of a bargain, I will also receive a £20 Halfords voucher from confused.com Today has been a good day............. So you're no longer a Saga-lout ? Talk them down further, surely there must be more in it ? (kidding - sounds like you got a great deal) 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey P Posted October 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 8 hours ago, iborguk said: So you're no longer a Saga-lout ? Talk them down further, surely there must be more in it ? (kidding - sounds like you got a great deal) 👍 That's right mate, I never really felt like I fitted in at Saga anyway, I'm far too young (er... in my head anyway! ) I don't think there was much room for negotiation on the price - If it went any lower, they would end up paying me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 Just now, Davey P said: That's right mate, I never really felt like I fitted in at Saga anyway, I'm far too young (er... in my head anyway! ) I don't think there was much room for negotiation on the price - If it went any lower, they would end up paying me... I think you did very well there and nice photo of the car - v pretty. 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey P Posted October 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 1 minute ago, iborguk said: I think you did very well there and nice photo of the car - v pretty. 😀 Cheers mate, much appreciated 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeman Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 For me the cost is not the all important thing, I want to have an agreed value so can buy another if have an accident. Compare the market etc. companies will pay you market value which is several thousands less compare to what you will have to pay for a replacement. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Freeman said: For me the cost is not the all important thing, I want to have an agreed value so can buy another if have an accident. Compare the market etc. companies will pay you market value which is several thousands less compare to what you will have to pay for a replacement. Solid logic however it doesn’t fit every need - Agreed Value typically restricts mileage - fine if it’s a High Days car that’s garaged (usually another AV condition) but for anything like daily use the highest limit I found was 7500 miles which in a normal year isn’t enough for my 986. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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