VR6OC INSURANCE scheme with CHRIS KNOTT :: 0800 917 2274

[ChrisKnottIns 11]

Did you know that taking out an insurance policy can also benefit this forum?

 

Chris Knott Insurance is an independent broker based in Hastings, and we’ve been working as a partner of car clubs like yours for more than 40 years.

 

This means that we know that car club owners take the best care of their prized vehicles, and that you present a lower risk to car insurers. As a result, we can often negotiate preferential rates for you and your vehicle.

 

But our support doesn’t just end there. For every policy sold, we’ll also give your club a commission, which they can use to support the community you love.

 

Say goodbye to call centres

 

As Chris Knott, we prefer the personal touch. So if you’re fed up with call centres and scripted answers, you should give us a try. Our friendly UK-based team will take time to get to know you and your vehicle, and they’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

 

Policies we provide

 

We have a love of all cars, so whether your vehicle is new off the line, a classic or modified, we can help you to get the right policy.

 

As a car club member, you can benefit from Motor Legal Protection as standard. You also keep the right to use your preferred repairer.

 

We also offer:

 

●       Agreed Value Insurance

●       Breakdown Cover

●       Excess Protection

 

And if you need Personal Insurance or Commercial Insurance, we can do that too.

 

Get in touch with us

 

If you’d like to find out how our knowledgeable team can help you, give us a call on 0800 917 2274. Make sure you quote reference VR6/979.

 

You can also find out more about us at www.chrisknott.co.uk

 

Edited July 10 by ChrisKnottIns
Removal of out of date content. General update.

[topherVR6 0]

Why do you not cover Northern Ireland ?

[ChrisKnottIns 11]

Why do you not cover Northern Ireland ?

Basically, the insurers have told us they have stated that, as a gentleman’s agreement, NI brokers can't insure GB customers and GB brokers can't insure NI customers! Just fair play, I suppose!

Simple as that!

[The Monk 50]

Why the 25yr old minimum?

I'm 23 with 6yrs ncb....more than a lot of over 25ers.

Meh, you have your rules I suppose.

[ChrisKnottIns 11]

Why the 25yr old minimum?

I'm 23 with 6yrs ncb....more than a lot of over 25ers.

Meh' date=' you have your rules I suppose.

[/quote']

Well, we did start off with the age at 22 but the insurers were paying out £147 for every £100 they took in for under 25's on these types of car which obviously is just not sustainable.

So they changed it and are now happy!

[The Monk 50]

Fair enough, thanks for replying. Cheers

[J5KE F 0]

I got a renewal coming up on the missus' 4mo end of nov.. will try an call u tomorrow fella

what about insurance with mods on another vr of mine???

[laurenceh 0]

i'll be givg you a bell when i decide to show mine the light of day again

[ChrisKnottIns 11]

I got a renewal coming up on the missus' 4mo end of nov.. will try an call u tomorrow fella

what about insurance with mods on another vr of mine???

Yes, fine. Please call us when it's due.

[VR6Pete 1,455]

Hi Tim,

I've let the moderators know this scheme is now in place, so I've updated the original post to include the reference number.

[ChrisKnottIns 11]

Hi Tim' date='

I've let the moderators know this scheme is now in place, so I've updated the original post to include the reference number.

[/quote']

Thanks Pete.

[goonersteve 0]

Just u quickie to say that I tried you for a quote, but unfortunately couldn't beat my current renewal offer.

However, the bloke I spoke to (Martin) was very friendly and helpful and I would certainly try you guys again for next year

[jamiehamy 0]

Hello,

I've a wad of points and had a short ban(cc10 3months), which i know usually means only certain insurance companies will entertain for a resonable cost. I'm ensured with all 12points declared, but renewal is due soon, can you specialse in this? ( in work so can't call just now but can post!),

I'm 26, 4years NCB...

Cheers, j

[8vgtimk2 0]

Ok, so I have driven and been insured on 5 mk2 golf gti's and now am in the process of building my very own mk2 vr6. In the meantime however I am driving a Toyota Lucida Import 8 seater and FINGERS CROSSED the mk2 vr6 project will be ready in time before my insurance renewal on the toyota. I am planning on selling the wagon to use the mk2 as a daily. I am over 25 and have over 5 years no claim bonus is this fine?

[8vgtimk2 0]

also wanted to add that I have reconditioned the engine new timing parts, honed block, ported head (from the shed), 6 branch manifold, de-cat pipe, car has been wax oiled fully underneath, 280mm brakes upgrade narrow track....all from a corrado and everything apart from honing block and porting head done b myself.

[8vgtimk2 0]

not that it makes a difference..........but might do as I love the damn thing more that my wife lol.

[ChrisKnottIns 11]

Hello' date='

I've a wad of points and had a short ban(cc10 3months), which i know usually means only certain insurance companies will entertain for a resonable cost. I'm ensured with all 12points declared, but renewal is due soon, can you specialse in this? ( in work so can't call just now but can post!),

I'm 26, 4years NCB...

Cheers, j

[/quote']

Sorry, afraid 12 points is too many for our scheme.

[ChrisKnottIns 11]

Ok' date=' so I have driven and been insured on 5 mk2 golf gti's and now am in the process of building my very own mk2 vr6. In the meantime however I am driving a Toyota Lucida Import 8 seater and FINGERS CROSSED the mk2 vr6 project will be ready in time before my insurance renewal on the toyota. I am planning on selling the wagon to use the mk2 as a daily. I am over 25 and have over 5 years no claim bonus is this fine?

[/quote']

Yes no problem!

[supadupagt4 0]

Thanks to Kim at Chris Knott, my wifes renewal premium went from £580.. down to £390.. had various quotes around the £420 mark.. gave CK a try and have smashed it.!

Thats for the higly modified pink vr6 that we have.

Thanks guys!

tony.

[ChrisKnottIns 11]

Thanks to Kim at Chris Knott' date=' my wifes renewal premium went from £580.. down to £390.. had various quotes around the £420 mark.. gave CK a try and have smashed it.!

Thats for the higly modified pink vr6 that we have.

Thanks guys!

tony.

[/quote']

No problem! That's what the scheme is about!

[ChrisKnottIns 11]

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.

[ChrisKnottIns 11]

Explanation of phone system changes

to improve call handling.

Just to let you know that we’ll shortly be improving our phone system so that you’ll find out sooner if all our operators are busy. This rarely happens now as we've added more staff but this is for the odd occasions when it may do.

At the moment, if the whole quoting team is engaged, customers get through to a receptionist who takes down a phone number and we call the customer back. The downside is that, when we ring back, it’s either not convenient for them to talk or we get voicemail.

So to improve things and increase your chances of getting through to us first time, we’ll no longer take down numbers for call-backs. Rather than keeping you holding, we’ll tell you earlier that we’re busy and ask you to call back when it’s most convenient to you.

That’ll save your time and your phone bill (unless you’re already saving by using our 0800 number) and we’ll be able to handle more calls first time round because we won’t have quote staff tied up ringing other customers back.

We’ll monitor how well it works over the coming weeks and make any changes as necessary.

[ChrisKnottIns 11]

Hi

Just to let you know I'm taking a (well-earned?!) rest over Christmas!

From today, I am only in on 23/12 but then off till 4/1/10 so won't be able to answer insurance-related questions on here till then.

Of course, the office will still be open each day except the 'Bank Holidays', Christmas Eve, New Years Eve, Saturday afternoons & Sundays – 0800 917 2274 or 01580 752961 if ringing by mobile.

The claims department is manned 24 hours a day and the claims helpline number can be found on your Certificate of Insurance & policy booklet.

Have a good Christmas and a peaceful New Year.

[craggsy 91]

Have a good Christmas Tim.....and we'll see you in the new year

[ChrisKnottIns 11]

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!