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[ChrisKnottIns]

Hi
Just to let you know the new Insurance Scheme is now up & running.

For details, please see
https://www.r32oc.com...html#post177996

[ChrisKnottIns]

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=""][email protected][/email], 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=""][email protected][/email]

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 : R32OC

CLUB REFERENCE NUMBER: 972



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]

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!).

[ChrisKnottIns]

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!

[ChrisKnottIns]

We’re pleased to announce the launch of Chris Knott Breakdown Cover to our car club/forum partners.

This high-quality, reliable cover is a fraction of the cost of RAC or AA cover and offers more benefits.

The price for full UK breakdown cover is £54.50 and major benefits include:
• Mechanical breakdown cover
• Recovery home or original destination if repairs cannot be carried out at roadside
• Accident or vandalism cover
• Fire, theft or attempted theft cover
• Flat battery, loss or breakage of keys cover
• Lack of fuel cover
• Accidental damage to tyres cover including punctures for motorcycles
• SMS text messaging service to mobile phone callers advising them of ETA of our operator
All the above benefits are available under the "Home Start" cover if the breakdown occurs at the Customer's home.

Please see http://www.ckinsuran...ttBreakdown.pdf for full details.

Cover is available at your breakdown renewal (which means you don't even have to be insured with us!) or to run in-line with your Chris Knott car insurance renewal date, and is underwritten by Brit Insurance Ltd.

[celica]

just sent above details to [email protected]

[ChrisKnottIns]

Please don't forget to ring us for a quote if your car insurance is due within the next 21 days.
You may have waited all year and now is the time!

Don't forget to mention that you were recommended by this forum.

Our number is 0800 917 2274 or if ringing by mobile, 01580 752961.

Just to let you know also that apart from the usual Bank Holiday closures, we will be shut on Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve.

Normal opening hours are –

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 9am-noon (skeleton staff)

(There is a 24 hour claims helpline)

[ChrisKnottIns]

Hi

Please don't forget to ring us if your insurance is due in February - 0800 917 2274 or 01580 752961.

Things are back to normal here after the snow! Sorry for any disruption though we are moving to a town in March where half the staff live anyway so we shouldn't encounter the difficulties we had getting into here earlier this month!

[ChrisKnottIns]

Great News!

Following on, and in addition to, our successful car insurance scheme, we’ve launched a brand new ONLINE TRAVEL INSURANCE service on the Chris Knott website.

You can now get competitive travel insurance using our online quote facility at Travel Insurance for pre-existing medical conditions from Chris Knott Insurance. We've only went live with this 2 weeks ago and already we've done 32 policies! (This without it being widely advertised!)

Whether you’re after single trip, annual or long-stay cover for yourself, your family or a whole group, our quick and easy quote system can help.

You can even get a quick quote based on minimal details to give you a rough idea of the price before proceeding to the full quote.

Check out our competitive rates at Travel Insurance for pre-existing medical conditions from Chris Knott Insurance now!

[ChrisKnottIns]

Please don't forget to ring us if your car insurance is due in April and realise the benefit of this scheme!

It's a free phone call - 0800 917 2274! (Mobiles can ring 01424 200477)

Please don't forget to state the club name & reference number found in my signature below.

Let me know how you go on!

[Jai]

Not going with you then! Couldn't even beat my existing quote with mods, let alone insuring the car after a conversion. For a 29 year old, with full no claims, held a driving license for 10+ years, and no convictions, and from memory a low crime area, I'd say that's a pretty poor show. The lady didn't even ask what power it was running now or planning to run with the kit.
Also not the best idea having to have a turbo kit installed for a year before you cover the car.

Shows its not just Manchester with issues!

Didn't see much benefit myself, more like a wasted 5 mins!

Edited by Jai, 30 April 2010 - 01:02 PM.

[ChrisKnottIns]

Not the best idea having to have a turbo kit installed for a year before you cover the car.

lol

Not going with you then! Couldn't even beat my existing quote with mods, let alone insuring the car after a conversion. For a 29 year old, with full no claims, held a driving license for 10+ years, and no convictions, and from memory a low crime area, I'd say that's a pretty poor show. The lady didn't even ask what power it was running now or planning to run with the kit.

Shows its not just Manchester with issues!

Didn't see much benefit myself, more like a wasted 5 mins!

I realise we won't be able to cover everyone but tbh we're more than happy about the amount of people who have already insured with us on here. Just sorry we couldn't help you.

[Jai]

Considering you took no info about the car regarding power, I'd say your quote wasn't actually accurate.

What is the deal with no cover for a year after install? Explain please.

[ChrisKnottIns]

Considering you took no info about the car regarding power, I'd say your quote wasn't actually accurate.

What is the deal with no cover for a year after install? Explain please.

To qualify for the scheme, people with a performance car have to have had at least a year's experience of driving that or a similar bhp car due to bad claims loss ratio's for people who haven't.

[Jai]

When you say the car, you mean kit?

I've had the car for a year, and previous to that other cars with similar power. While the kit is a hike in power, how does an existing customer move mid term to this? Or do you push people to another insurer till the kit has been running for a year?

Again, you didn't ask what I was planning to run, and had no idea about previous cars, lady on the phone quoted 300BHP stock for a R32 which is a mile out.

Just trying to get clarification, is this a new policy of yours?

Helps other people who run heavily modded cars and plan for turbo/sc kits that's all

Edited by Jai, 30 April 2010 - 01:29 PM.

[austin]

chris 'knott' for me either £150 more than my renewal quote fropm esure

and took 3 attempts to get through to someone on the phone,

[ChrisKnottIns]

Just a reminder considering we're entering the holiday season!

Remarkably, when we launched this on the forums a few months ago, it trebled the business so please feel free to get an instant online quote for single trip or annual, European or Worldwide....

Just click on Travel Insurance for pre-existing medical conditions from Chris Knott Insurance and hit any of the QUOTE NOW boxes then use the dropdown boxes to tailor your quote.

[ChrisKnottIns]

We want to make your day!!!



If your car insurance renewal is due in the next 21 days, please feel free to ring us on 0800 917 2274 or 01424 200477 for mobiles.



(Don't forget we also do breakdown cover, travel and home insurance!)

[ChrisKnottIns]

We’ve been working hard on an interactive online magazine for car club members and Chris Knott clients and we’re pleased to say that ‘Cover Story Online’ is now finished.

It’s packed with club profiles, motoring news, car features, product news, insurance tips and advice, a competition to win a car valeting kit courtesy of our association with Autoglym and a couple of other opportunities to get something FREE from us.

Check it out at Cover Story Online - One

It’s free to read and free to subscribe to future editions. If you like it, send the link to your friends.

[ChrisKnottIns]

Hi

If you've had your car insurance renewal through from your existing company, please feel free to try our scheme on 0800 917 2274 or 01424 200477 and don't forget to mention you heard about us on this forum.

[ChrisKnottIns]

Hi

If your car insurance renewal is due in September, please feel free to ring us for a quote on our scheme!

The parameters have changed in that the scheme insurers don't accept bhp increase mods by more than 20bhp or people with more than one conviction or who have had a fault claim in the last 12 months.

[ChrisKnottIns]

We have October rates in our system now so if your car insurance renewal is due, please feel free to ring us for a quote.

0800 917 2274 or 01424 200477 and please state the forum name and/or reference number found in my signature.

By the way, if you have home insurance, here is a post from a forum written yesterday - 'Our home insurance is up for renewal, so I decided to get a quote from the club scheme to see if there as good for home as they are for car insurance. My renewal from (.........) was £413 a year. Chris knott a bargain £318 a year.'

So try us on your home insurance as well!

[ChrisKnottIns]

Hi
There has been a lot of talk about people being charged for putting winter tyres on their cars.

Can I just say to save any uncertainty we will not charge for anyone doing this though you do have to notify us if you add them?

May I also wish you all a very Happy Christmas and peaceful New Year.

[ChrisKnottIns]

Hi
If you or your family have home insurance, please read this!!!!!............

The stats show that 1 in 3 people take out a policy with us after being quoted and the renewal retention rate is always over 80% - last month was 84% - showing that more than 8 out of 10 people renew with us.

We’ve collated some quotes based on different areas of the country which hopefully will encourage you to ring us when your home insurance is due if indeed you need the cover!

Based on a semi-detached house in the Northampton NN3 postcode built in 1920, £200,000 sum insured, 38 year old policyholder, no claims, etc, the premium for buildings and contents cover would be £224 with a £50 excess. The premium would reduce with a higher excess.

For the same details in the Birmingham B26 postcode, the price is £182.
In Preston PR3 postcode, it’s £192.
In Newcastle NE11 postcode, it’s £239.
In Barnsley S74 postcode, it’s £218.

Obviously the quote may differ depending on individual circumstances, and postcode is one of the biggest rating factors, but we based these quotes on a real customer insured with us.

Please feel free to ring us for a quote when you’re renewal is due. If you’ve already got your car insured with us, you will be entitled to a further discount as well!!!!

[kempy1978]

My dealing with Chris Knott was a bit strange. Was told on 3 times to call back/get a call back as either systems down, on training etc. When I did eventually get to discuss the policy I gave them the price of £603 to beat which was the best price id seen on Confused.com

Was told to call back when I had a best price in writing as the company you wanted to use, specializes on beating any written quote. So - off to Greenflag who offered a great price around £500 with protected NCB - policy etc all done in 10mins online. Called you guys back, but was told you couldnt beat Greenflag as they are using the same provider.

Your loss for not quoting in the first 4 trys - so new Greenflag customer here.

Sorry

[ChrisKnottIns]

Please remember to include Chris Knott in the mix when searching for a car insurance quote.

For good drivers, we can often beat your best alternative quote when we know what it is - dis-regarding what the system says we should be quoting. That's because our insurer partners trust us and allow us to quote what we need to to get them good quality business.

This year so far we're signing up even more forum members than last year so we must be doing something right!

"Ian insured with Chris Knott a couple of weeks ago and reported the best deal he's ever had, thanks guys" said Alfanutz admin, Zender156.

Call Chris Knotts and we'll find you the best deal based on your individual needs. Alternatively, you can complete brief details at http://www.chrisknott.co.uk/CarQuote and we'll call you back.

High for the industry, 78% of Chris Knott's clients are renewing this year too, which means we are pretty consistent in our pricing - not looking to change the rate if the risk is the same as last year.

It's true there have been a few comments regarding the length of time it takes for us to answer calls. But we're pleased to say that we've listened to feedback and have now made it easier for you to get through to the quoting team. They were previously handling other types of enquiry but we're now fielding those enquiries to a separate, dedicated team. You should notice a great improvement.

Pick up the phone today if you're due in the next few weeks and see how much Chris Knott can save you.

[ChrisKnottIns]

UPDATE: Relaxation in CHRIS KNOTT age and experience criteria

There's really good news for many of the members we've previously had to turn down - we've kept on the case with insurers and have been able to negotiate a relaxation of the age & experience criteria for the club scheme.

These are the changes from the old requirements where we had them on certain models:

OLD RULES - 25+ with 12 months' experience of the car or one of similar performance.
NEW RULES - 25+ with 6 months' experience.

OLD RULES - 25+ with 24 months' experience or 30+ if only 12 months' experience.
NEW RULES - 25+ with 12 months' experience.

OLD RULES - 30+ with 12 months' experience.
NEW RULES - 28+ with 12 months' experience.

There's still some way to go but it's good that we at least have these concessions.

Remember to include us in the mix when looking around for quotes. We're still signing up 40% of quotes offered - there won't be many in the industry that can say that.

To find out how much you could save with Chris Knott please call FREE on 0800 917 2274 (or 01424 200477 - cheaper for mobiles) and quote this forum's unique code.

[ChrisKnottIns]

UPDATE: CAR INSURANCE WISH LIST

Hi,

In the Chris Knott office recently we were considering whether there were things the industry could do better. We were also contemplating what we as a business could do better.

Being that we're coming to the end of the year and are starting our planning for our new financial year which begins 1st Feb it's a good time to ask this question of you.

It's incredibly important for us to get members' views in all this as we seek to provide the things you want and need. Interactivity is the benefit of being involved with a forum.

Of course, a competitive price is always going to feature highly among the responses - we know that and we've responded as the market has softened in recent months. But we're also keen to find out if there are things besides the price that matter to you from a cover or service point of view that would be useful.

We'll look at all your suggestions - some of them we'll be able to arrange straight away, others will take longer to organise, maybe involving insurers, and some will not be possible at all but we'll do all we can to respond to the sensible suggestions.

To make sure we're not just feeding our competitors ideas, please PM me on here or drop us a message on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/ChrisKnottIns) or Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/Chris_Knott_Ins).

We look forward to hearing from you but please maintain the helpful, collaborative spirit in which this is intended.

[ChrisKnottIns]

UPDATE: Current CK offers

CAR INSURANCE
In case you missed it at the tale end of last year, we're offering the chance to WIN a VIP Tour of Silverstone for two to any club member who asks us for a car insurance quote between now and 28/02/14.

In addition, if you already have one vehicle insured with us, we'll give you an extra discount of £20 when you ask us to quote for another car in your household.

Just a couple of testimonials:

"Chris Knott Insurance - Thanks for the cheapest car insurance quote of my life so far." Sylivian, Fiesta ST Owners Club

"Recently moved my Z3 insurance over to CKI. I found them really helpful and as a bonus, I saved nearly (two thirds) on my premium." Neil Robinson, Facebook


MULTI-CAR BREAKDOWN COVER
Discounted 'per vehicle' UK Breakdown Cover is available until 31/03/14:

Cover 1 car for just £54.50 (normally £59.50)
Cover 2 cars for £104 (normally £109)
Cover 3 cars for £123 (normally £128)


HOME INSURANCE
A new offer from Chris Knott means that you could WIN a London experience - The View from The Shard and a Three-Course Meal for Two at Marco Pierre White's Steak & Ale House in Bishopsgate.

All you have to do is ask us for a quote on your home insurance before 28/02/14.

If you have a vehicle insured with us at the time of the quote we'll give you an extra £20 OFF the best quote we can find for you. If you have 2 or more vehicles with us, we'll increase the discount to £50. That's a discount on top of any other savings we can achieve for you!

Full prize details at http://www.chrisknot...2014/shard.html

[ChrisKnottIns]

UPDATE: PRIZE DRAWS CLOSE SOON

Hi,

I just wanted to remind you that there's not much time left for you to benefit from our current Prize Draws and discounts.

CAR INSURANCE - get a quote before 28/02/14
In return for getting a quote from Chris Knott Car Insurance we're offering the chance to WIN a VIP Tour of Silverstone for two - ENTRY CLOSES 28/02/14.


HOME INSURANCE - get a quote before 28/02/14
Ask Chris Knott Home Insurance for a quote and you could WIN a London experience - The View from The Shard and a Three-Course Meal for Two at Marco Pierre White's Steak & Ale House in Bishopsgate - ENTRY CLOSES 28/02/14. Full prize details at http://www.chrisknot...2014/shard.html


MULTI-CAR BREAKDOWN COVER - take out cover before 31/03/14
Discounted 'per vehicle' UK Breakdown Cover is available until 31/03/14:

Cover 1 car for just £54.50 (normally £59.50)
Cover 2 cars for £104 (normally £109)
Cover 3 cars for £123 (normally £128)


OUR OTHER OFFERS CONTINUE
Our multi-buy and loyalty rewards continue indefinitely - that's £20 OFF any extra cars you bring to us and upto £50 OFF your home insurance. These offers are on top of any other draws we might offer from time to time.


If your car or home insurance is due this month, please include us in the mix when you get your quotes. Not only do we offer great rates to car club/forum members but you'll be entered into the above competitions.

0800 917 2274 / 01424 200477

This feedback posted just today on one of the forums: "Would just like to say a big thank you to Chris Knott - sponsor on here - for giving me a very decent insurance policy. Had an accident in December and found Chris to be very understanding and really helped me out. Bettered my quote by about £30-£40, lowered my excess and got all this with added courtesy car, legal cover and car hire purchase. Was very pleased to also hear the very small interest rate for paying monthly! A big thank you and hopefully I'll get my NCB bonus back so that my premium is even lower!" Wardy, Briskoda.net