CHRIS KNOTT INSURANCE… THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR CAR CLUB MEMBERS

When you go and compare the market online, are you still left confused as to what’s actually included and whether they’re quoting you the final price? Have they jacked up the excess to get the price down? Do you know what you’re signing up for?

A simple alternative is to ask a specialist broker like Chris Knott Insurance for an instant, crystal-clear car insurance quote.

As car club experts we have almost 30 years experience of looking after the needs of over 200 car clubs, their members and enthusiasts.

You’ll get a better level of service with Chris Knott and everything can be explained in person.

If it comes to a claim we can also call on the club for expert knowledge if we need to and this could result in an enhanced settlement – you won’t find that anywhere else!

Our staff are not incentivised to sell volume. Instead we encourage them to offer you top-quality personal service, solid advice and all the ongoing support you need throughout your time with us. After all, your car is more important to you than the average driver - you want the care and attention your car deserves.

Simply call FREE on

0800 917 2274

or 01424 200477 for mobiles

and quote ref BRI – 638

to access this club’s scheme

We promise to put your needs first and we’ll work hard on your behalf to find the policy that is most suitable for your requirements; not necessarily the one that earns us the most commission. We want to treat you fairly – the same way we’d expect to be treated ourselves.

To ensure that you get the best insurance service at a reasonable cost, call us FREE at renewal so our highly-trained insurance experts can offer you a quote.

CHRIS KNOTT’S BROKER BENEFITS

• Instant, crystal-clear quotes

• Human contact & personal service

• Independent, solid advice

• Multi-policy discounts/loyalty rewards

• Protecting your interests

• All the ongoing support you need

• Claims assistance

• Accountable to your club

• Highly-trained insurance experts

To benefit, you should call FREE on

0800 917 2274

or 01424 200477 for mobiles

Remember to quote ref BRI – 638

and make the right choice for your car.

Remember, we’re here for all your insurance needs. So, whether it’s a second car, home, travel, business or even charity insurance you need, Chris Knott Insurance is the right choice for you.

Smallprint

The scheme covers most modifications (excluding nitrous, roll cages and bhp increases over 50bhp). All makes and models are considered eligible. Drivers must be aged over 22 and wanting Comprehensive cover. Drivers of performance vehicles must be aged 25 or over. All drivers must have held a licence for at least 1 year, have minimum 12 months’ experience of driving/insuring similar performance cars and have at least 1 year's NCB.Quotes subject to individual circumstances including restrictions on claims/convictions (no more than 1 SP/PC/PL conviction per driver) and not competitive for any M, L, OL & SK1-12 postcodes and Northern Ireland. Some postcodes require the car to be parked off the road overnight. We don’t guarantee to be the best for 100% of the membership.

Administered by Chris Knott Insurance who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority

0800 917 2274 or 01424 200477 (if phoning by mobile) & please don't forget to quote the reference (638) found in my signature below and the club name!

Edited 16 July, 201114 yr by ColinD
Update info fron CK

A bit surprised that SK7 & SK12 are included.

It says SK1 to 12 are not competitive.

Edited 30 December, 200916 yr by Tricky Red

Will be ringing up shortly when the mongrel is back on the road to see how competetive you are on the "sleepy backwater" of EX8 postcode.

It says SK1 to 12 are not competitive.

I wonder why they are not competitive considering they are posh areas with a few Man Utd & City players living there.

I wonder why they are not competitive considering they are posh areas with a few Man Utd & City players living there.

Too many claims in those areas I'm afraid.

Many thanks for Martin's help at Chris Knott Insurance for sorting out a policy for my Octavia VRS. Made a refreshing change to speak to a representative of a company that listens to you and advises where possible.

It's this type of service that will get repeat business.

Many thanks for Martin's help at Chris Knott Insurance for sorting out a policy for my Octavia VRS. Made a refreshing change to speak to a representative of a company that listens to you and advises where possible.

It's this type of service that will get repeat business.

Thank you for your comments. All part of the service!

I've passed them on to Martin.

Thank you for your comments. All part of the service!

I've passed them on to Martin.

It's a pleasure.

Hi

As with most people, we have been affected by the snow but most of our staff are in now though it took some time. We are due more snow in our location in the next few days but as half our staff are fairly local anyway, this shouldn't be a problem.

I'll let you know however if there are any significant changes re staffing!

UPDATE - JUST BEEN TOLD WE ARE SHUTTING AT 3.30PM TODAY - WEDNESDAY 6TH JANUARY!

Thanks to all who have rung us for a quote.

We have just calculated the figures for 2009 and they show that the average recorded saving we made for our new customers last year was 12.5% off their BEST quote so it's certainly worth a call!

We consistently average over 80% renewal retention as well (December was 84%!) so people are happy at renewal as well!

0800 917 2274 or 01580 752961 until 1/3/10 then 01424 200477.

I'm hoping you can keep it down this year!

Hi

Just spoke to Gordon in your call centre and had hig hopes.

However, he has told me that he is unable to quote me at all as I have no NCB. I do however have 2 years of claim free driving whilst using a company car (and a letter to prove it). This is in line with the requirements in your first post (see below)

"The scheme starts for ages 22 and over for Comprehensive cover, & 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)."

Given this you should amend your requirements as I have just wasted time on a call when I had no chance of actually getting a quote!!!

Regards

Hi

Just spoke to Gordon in your call centre and had hig hopes.

However, he has told me that he is unable to quote me at all as I have no NCB. I do however have 2 years of claim free driving whilst using a company car (and a letter to prove it). This is in line with the requirements in your first post (see below)

"The scheme starts for ages 22 and over for Comprehensive cover, & 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)."

Given this you should amend your requirements as I have just wasted time on a call when I had no chance of actually getting a quote!!!

Regards

Hi

I spoke to him and he told me the reason we couldn't help this time is due to the fact that, according to your full risk profile, your quote was too low for us to compete against. He said that he told you some companies don't accept company car NCB (whereas we do). I think it was just a misunderstanding. Sorry about that.

Hi Tim, I have had two years great service with you guys and have been very pleased. However, I got my renewal quote through for this year which stands at exactly the same as last year (not a problem I know it's common even if a little disappointing). Having got quotes from elsewhere, they are coming up some £150 cheaper. Who is best to contact to see if anything can be negotiated as I don't really want to change unless I have to.

Thanks.

Hi Tim, I have had two years great service with you guys and have been very pleased. However, I got my renewal quote through for this year which stands at exactly the same as last year (not a problem I know it's common even if a little disappointing). Having got quotes from elsewhere, they are coming up some £150 cheaper. Who is best to contact to see if anything can be negotiated as I don't really want to change unless I have to.

Thanks.

Hi

Yes just give the team a ring please. Anyone can help.

Hi Tim,

I know you are popular for modifications, I will be replacing my front wishbone bushes soon (they need doing :'( ) on my Fabia Vrs. I know Zurich who underwrite my policy don't allow mods, so please could you clarify whether replacing my bushes with the longer-lasting solid Seat Cupra Powerflex bushes would count as a modification and be permissable with Zurich? This info may be useful for others considering having this work done

I have tried to phone Chris Knott, but haven't been able to get hold of you as you are only open 9-5 Mon-Fri, and I work those same hours and can't spend the short fixed breaks I have on hold to yourselves. Anychane of also making your opening hours a little more customer-friendly, please?

Edited 20 March, 201016 yr by Buster

They're open on Saturday (mornings definitely) as I phoned up and got a quote this morning from a very nice lady and will be taking it out once payday comes round. There's also the email option, think there's a form posted in a different topic in the Chris Knott part of the forum.

Hi Tim,

I know you are popular for modifications, I will be replacing my front wishbone bushes soon (they need doing :'( ) on my Fabia Vrs. I know Zurich who underwrite my policy don't allow mods, so please could you clarify whether replacing my bushes with the longer-lasting solid Seat Cupra Powerflex bushes would count as a modification and be permissable with Zurich? This info may be useful for others considering having this work done

I have tried to phone Chris Knott, but haven't been able to get hold of you as you are only open 9-5 Mon-Fri, and I work those same hours and can't spend the short fixed breaks I have on hold to yourselves. Anychane of also making your opening hours a little more customer-friendly, please?

Hi Buster

It would be best to therefore email your question to [email protected] fao Andy Humphrey (Manager) as I work externally most of the time.

I can't see any change with the opening hours tbh. I used to work on a Saturday to the detriment of my family life. There aren't too many volunteers I'm afraid though the claims dept is open 24 hours a day.

got my car covered by chris knott today , good service and price

got my car covered by chris knott today , good service and price

Good stuff!

Please note that we have moved to modern premises in Hastings, East Sussex, specifically designed around the current and future needs of the business and considering the fact that we have taken on quite a few more staff.

The new postal details for Chris Knott Insurance will be:

Chris Knott Insurance

5th Floor

Cavendish House

Breeds Place

Hastings

East Sussex

TN34 3AA

Our quote line number won’t change – you can still call us FREE on 0800 917 2274 for your no-obligation quote – remember to quote your unique club/forum code (mobiles can call 01424 200477).

As well as new premises, we have recently invested heavily in technology that will reduce the amount of paper we use and store. The overall aim of these improvements is to enhance operations and therefore offer members an even better service.

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.

Is this scheme only for new customers???

I have just received my renewal from yourselves and wondered should i contact you and quote the Briskoda ref. to see about getting anything off the renewall price?

Cheers

Dave.

Is this scheme only for new customers???

I have just received my renewal from yourselves and wondered should i contact you and quote the Briskoda ref. to see about getting anything off the renewall price?

Cheers

Dave.

Did you originally come to us from another club/forum as it won't make any difference?