super4mo 0 Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 I've got two cars - a supercharged Golf and a Focus ST - insured with Chris Knott at the moment paying £39.95 for both per month by DD. The Focus was insured for the year and the Golf for 8 months for that price.I've today had the renewal through for the Golf which quotes a price of £56.40 for the Golf plus the £39.95 for the Focus continuing per month!!! I was shocked because that's like charging me the extra £56.40 pm for 3 months extra insurance! Plus paying for the golf twice as the first DD is remaining the same!I called the Chris Knott call centre and got through to a woman who at first tried to tell me the £39.95 was only for the Focus and that the Golf wasn't insured at all - erm I have policy documents and a copy of the direct debit agreement that has both cars listed!She then changed her mind and said that was the best quote they could do and that "there's nothing I can do about it - the economic crisis has put prices up"......huh? seriously?I told her that I wanted to cancel renewal of the Golf as £56.40 for an 3 extra months plus not reducing the current direct debit was ridiculous - especially as I'm 36 years old with 7 years no claims - I have never in my life paid £100 per month for car insurance even when I was younger!!She said fine and didn't seem bothered to be losing custom. I'd have thought with Chris Knott being so active on this forum and the focus forum that they would look out for their existing customers. And the woman I spoke to was the least helpful customer adviser I've ever spoken to! She couldn't care less!So does anyone know of/have experience with a insurance company who would be willing to cover my modified cars??ThanksStuart Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Brentacre, HIC, Adrian flux, greenlight to name a fewBrentacre I'm with and never had a problem with Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_rogers 0 Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 I had the complete opposite experience with Chris knott, must have just been herTry ringing them again but do it as a new policy quote instead of a renewal Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Worth while bringing this thread to the attention of Tim... Link to post Share on other sites
super4mo 0 Posted October 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Thanks Craggsy - will look into Brentacre on monday!What is the best way to contact Tim? PM? I checked his profile and saw he hasn't been on for a few days. Link to post Share on other sites
skyinsurance 0 Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 Worth giving my company a call, tel: 0208 3645500ThanksOllieSky Insurance Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisKnottIns 11 Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 HiCould you pm me your name & postcode please? Link to post Share on other sites
varr6pete 0 Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 I am interested. what was the end result with Knotts??? Is it beneficial to let your insurance expire, then go back to same insurers a new customer??? Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 i had a similar best quote from chris knott come renewal this time, over £600, greenlight offered £390, guess which one i took Link to post Share on other sites
super4mo 0 Posted November 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 I PM-ed Tim my details as requested - he could find no record of a conversation on their systems.I'm not renewing the golf with them and am cancelling my focus cover and breakdown cover with them come February when it's up - not happy at all! Link to post Share on other sites
varr6pete 0 Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Thanks Lukey, i'll give greenlight a go.... Link to post Share on other sites
ad24gti 0 Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Wouldn't insure me as i have a show cage.... Not worth the hassle tbh Link to post Share on other sites
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