CK@Chris Knott Insurance

6 minutes ago, davey_83 said:

That's a fair deal, literally just last week renewed my cover for two vehicles with another supplier. 

Oh, that's a shame. Please remember us when your renewal comes up. 

Have you tried us for the insurance for these vehicles? We're happy to try and help with that if we haven't done so already.

https://www.chrisknott.co.uk/motor-insurance/car-insurance-quote/

Simon

Getting stranded at the side of the road or being late to work because your car won’t start is a surefire way to get the stress levels up. This can be even worse if you don’t have anyone to call for help.

This is why we’ve given our Breakdown Cover a bit of a refresh. Working with One Insurance in partnership with The AA, our new protection starts from just £65 per vehicle.

Standard Breakdown Cover includes HomeStart, Roadside Assistance, National Recovery and Fault Diagnosis, but if you want a little extra UK cover, or you’re planning to drive in Europe, you can benefit from our extended UK+ and European Cover.

This includes Enhanced UK Onward Travel, a Replacement Hire Car and Overnight Accommodation.

PLUS if you take out more than one Breakdown policy with us, you can benefit from a discounted rate for your additional cars.

To find out more, take a look at our updated website: https://www.chrisknott.co.uk/motor-insurance/breakdown-cover/

You can also drop me a line if you have any questions.

Take care,

Simon

We’ll always be in touch well before your renewal date so that you don’t need to worry about your policy lapsing. We don’t just send you a text or email either – our helpful team will give you a call too so that you can discuss your options and cover needs.

Need more convincing? Take a look at this recent feedback:

“Highly professional and helpful. Efficient reminders when renewal is due, not only by email/text but also a phone call two days before expiry of previous policy. Top service.” Duncan McGill

“[They] let me know when renewal was due in plenty of time to shop around, which was pointless as Chris Knott came out as the best price anyway. One call was all it took and all docs came electronically. Great service.”  Dave Hinman

Why not give us a call now to find out what we can do for you? Simply ring 0800 917 2274 to get a quote today. You can also chat to me if you have any questions.

All the best,

Simon

At Chris Knott Insurance, we’re delighted to be toasting 40 years in business. Our founder, Chris Knott, started the company when he realised that car club members such as yourselves would be viewed as ‘good risks’ from an insurance perspective.

He therefore set about creating a business that focused on the needs of particular sectors, such as car owner clubs and forums.

We’ve grown since then but we’re still as dedicated to getting competitive premiums for car owners who take pride in their vehicles. And we’re just as committed to giving your club a reward for every policy we sell to its members.

If you’d like to find out more about our Car Insurance, we can get you a bespoke quote in just 7.5 minutes. We don’t use call centres and we never work via a script, so you can get all of your options clearly explained to you.

If you’d like to get a quote, try giving us a call on 0800 917 2274. You can also ask me any questions you have by posting a comment here.

Best wishes,

Simon

We know that hanging around on the phone for ages listening to awful hold music is never enjoyable. It can be even more frustrating if you then have to go through a scripted conversation with someone in a call centre.

That’s why, at Chris Knott Insurance, we believe in the personal touch.

When you give us a call, you’ll get through to our team in less than 3 minutes. You’ll then be able to have a friendly chat with one of our qualified brokers where you’ll be free to ask as many questions you like! This means that you can be completely confident about the insurance offered for your prized motor.

On average, you walk away with a quote in as little as 7.5 minutes.

If you decide to go ahead, you can enjoy an exclusive competition-beating premium and get a kick-back reward for your club. It’s a win-win!

If you have any other questions, feel free to chat to me or take a look at our webpage on Owners Club Insurance: https://www.chrisknott.co.uk/motor-insurance/owners-club-insurance/

All the best,

Simon

Is your Car or Home Insurance policy up for renewal in December or January? If so, you may want to take a look at the following… 👀

We’re running a one-off competition to give a lucky winner a year of FREE UK breakdown cover – worth £63! 🤩 – and all you have to do to enter is call us up for a quote.

If you win, your Breakdown policy will give you:

• HomeStart
• Roadside Assistance
• Recovery
• Onward Travel
• Overnight Stay
• 24-hour Hire Car
• Relief Driver
• Message Relay
• And more!

The competition will close at the end of January, so don’t miss out! Call us on 0800 917 2274 for a quote today.

You can also find out more about the competition here:

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*Ts&Cs can be found on the competition page.

All the best,

Simon

#Competition #CarLovers #breakdown

When it comes to buying or renewing your Car Insurance, I certainly know that it can get frustrating to be left on hold for ages and then be put through to someone in a vast call centre.

But at Chris Knott Insurance, we don’t do that. If you ring us up for a quote, or need to have a question asked, you’ll be put through to our personal and experienced team in Hastings. We’ll be able to offer you sound and impartial advice to help you find the best insurance for your vehicle.

And don’t forget that as a member of an Owners Club, we can secure you even better deals!

If you’d like to find out for yourself, you can call us up on 0800 917 2274.

All the best,

Simon

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Need convincing? Our reviews speak for themselves…

“I've been using Chris Knott brokers for the last few years now and can honestly say it's great to still have a service where you can pick up the phone and speak to them regarding any matter and receive a quick no wait response. The cost of insuring my vehicles through them compared to online search companies has been roughly the same, but the level of service is unbeatable in my opinion. They keep you regularly up to date with new services or changes in the law of car insurance and everything is clear and precise and I'm more than happy to suggest this company to my family and friends. I've been insured with many companies in the past as I am now in my mid 40s but truly they are far better than cheaper internet search companies.”

“I phoned up on Saturday morning to accept my renewal invite and I also added my partner to my policy. Emma who dealt with my enquiry was really nice to deal with and very efficient taking my payment and emailing my documents on to me!”

“Fantastic bunch of folk who know what they're about. Jessica handled my insurance and was super. Most impressive thing was that they answered the phones in a reasonable time, rather than sitting for ages hearing those dreadful recordings from other companies about ‘high call volumes’ - meaning they just don't employ enough staff… Proper ‘Old School’ company in the best sense of the phrase.”

14 hours ago, Waifujitsu said:

Hi guys,

 

I just bought a 2006 Fairlady Z (Z33) and I'm super excited about it. However, I'm having a lot of trouble finding an insurer that'll cover it due to it being an automatic. As the UK 350Z was never made as automatic, all the insurers seem to think it doesn't exist! I'm trying to get coverage starting from tomorrow, but every company I've tried is either a 'no' or a 'maybe, we'll call back tomorrow'.

 

For anyone who owns one of these cars or similar, it would be great to get your recommendations! So far I've tried:

 

• Admiral (no)
• Sheilas' Wheels (no)
• Adrian Flux (no, then sent me to a convicted drivers specialist???)
• Greenlight (no)
• Japcover (maybe)
• Brentacre (maybe, not in their database)
• Performance Direct (maybe)

 

I will need to be able to drive this car to get to the office (great commuter, eh?), so I'm getting quite desperate!

 

To be clear, I'm in my early 30s and I've held a license for 10 years with as many years of NCD. I'm also facing the "first RWD car" paradox, to make matters worse. And I live in London. I can only guess it's a combination of all of the above, plus the fact that an automatic Fairlady Z is considered a unicorn.

 

Thanks,

 

Lexi

Hi Lexi,

That car won't be an issue for us, we have many such vehicles on cover. As you say though, the issue might be a combination of factors including experience, your location and any convictions.

If you want to speak to us, please call 0800 917 2274 and be sure to mention those issues first. We might be able to ascertain quickly from a few initial questions if we are able to help.

Regards

Chris Knott Insurance 

Hi,

Just a quick message to say that we have now reviewed all of the questions raised here and on other forums. The plan now is for us to write articles covering these topics and we'll let you know when these are ready. 

Thanks again for your contributions, and for your patience whilst we complete this process.

Simon

14 minutes ago, Willsy1980 said:

Out of curiosity, what is the lowest risk profession ?

Insurance Broker.

Just kidding 🤣

Simon

3 minutes ago, Willsy1980 said:

Hi Simon, 

 

My point is regardless of what sector I provide support to im still IT, how does the end user being a teacher or a chef or whatever impact my price ?

Hi,

It is to do with claims statistics. An Insurer might find that IT professionals in the education sector have more claims than IT professionals in the hospitality sector. If they didn't differentiate, all IT professionals could see higher premiums, even though the data suggest that the sector is the major factor.

Simon

3 hours ago, Andy_Muxlow said:

So here's another question. I am a professional training instructor in the powered access sector. I have to put down that its in construction, although I don't go onto construction sites. Why am I considered a higher risk?

Hi,

If you work for a construction company, even though you don't go on site, we would have to record that information. However, we have looked into this briefly (on a test quote) and there was no difference between Construction Industry or Training Company, with our Insurers, at least. 

We really need your full details in order to explore this further and we are happy to talk to you when your renew is due.

Simon

5 hours ago, Willsy1980 said:

Lets see if we can get an answer to this one this time....

 

I work in IT, but when I said it was IT in the Private Education sector it was cheaper than when I put IT field engineer in the Hospitality Sector. 

Additionally, the first quote (current price) has Business use, commute and SDP the latter was for SDP only.

 

So Same person, same car, same address, same job type just in a different sector. Very different price.

Be very interested to know as im currently thinking of making big changes to my cover, she is sat in the drive most days now and only comes out at the weekend. 

Hi,

Employment type/sector can certainly affect quote rates. Insurers set their rates based on claims, and the occupation/employment sector can play a part in this.

The type of cover required can also be a factor.

We'd be happy to provide you with a quote and talk through the various options, to make sure that you get the cover you need.

Please contact our sales team on 0800 917 2274.

Simon

13 hours ago, ShortPaul said:

Hi, i have a nismo v2, i replaced the oem rims with the oem rims from a nismo v1, is this classed as a mod? as the current rims are a factory rim supplied by Nissan? 

Hi,

It is always best to declare this sort of thing because there has been a change to the specification since the vehicle was originally supplied.

Some Insurers will charge for this, some won't. We can advise you at the time of quote, if we are provided with the information.

Simon

14 hours ago, G1en said:

Is there a universal list of what classes as a modification?

I am guessing many cars on the road have non oem wheels but probably only a small percentage have actually declared them. Its seems daft that non standard wheels makes you potentially more of a risk but your allowed to put budget ditchfinder linglong tyres on no problem.

likewise, the same with car stereos and the list goes on.

Do stickers/graphics class as a mod and effect the premium? (God i hope not)

Also why does my premium go up (with current insurer) with mods but they will only replace with oem parts, surely if someone is paying a premium they should expect to get the premium part replaced?

 

Hi,

Thanks for your questions.

We will address some of these in a feature about modifications, but I'll answer briefly here.

The question we ask is along the lines of 'Are there alterations to the vehicle from the manufacturers original specification?'. 

We have (some) Insurers who will replace modified parts like-for-like. It is one of the key benefits to using us as your Broker.

Insurers don't always charge for modifications but they certainly need to know.

Simon

10 minutes ago, Stutopia said:

I have a question, why is it impossible to get a quote without a phone call? Every time I need to get new prices, particularly on something modified, I have to do a call - a webform would be sooooooo much more convenient.

Hi,

The main reason is that most of our forum car quotes are bespoke and don't come from rates listed in a quote engine. 

We'll answer this fully as part of this exercise.

Thanks for your question 🙂

Simon

17 minutes ago, Loadmaster said:

I have a query that puzzled and slightly annoyed me at the time - it's not related to CKI, but another well known "specialist"....

 

Last November I had my 370Z mildly modified with an ECUtek re-map, Cobra HFCs, HKS filters and a set of 15mm spacers all round. Prior to this I rang up a well known specialist to get an idea what sort of insurance premium this might attract as I didn't think that my 'regular' insurer (LV) would be open to modifed cars. I listed the proposed mods and to my amazement I was told that the car would have to be modified FIRST and then they would quote! I did manage to get an informed guesstimate from them - I think it was around £450, which I thought was okay considering that my LV fully comp policy for the standard car was £290.

 

However, I wasn't prepared to get the car modified and then get quotes - the car obviously needed to be insured for the mods when I drove away from Abbey. I went back to LV out of curiousity and they did accept the mods, all for the additional premium of around £30 over the £290 previously paid! Well over £100 cheaper than a specialist.

 

So, in amongst all the waffle above my query is, is it normal practice for an insurance company to ask that a car is modified first in able to provide an insurance quote for it?

 

Thanks,

LM    

 

 

Hi,

Thanks for your question.

We'll add this to our feature on modifications.

By way of quick reply though, the Insurers we use are often much more flexible than this. 

Simon

That’s right - we want your feedback.
Why?
Because we’re planning to create some helpful information and articles and want to make sure we’re addressing your needs.
So, we want to know:
 

• What leaves you baffled when arranging insurance?
• What aren’t you sure about when you arrange cover?
• Do you have questions about modifications?
• Are you unsure about what an insurance broker does?
   

Whatever your query, pop it in the comments below and we’ll start putting together some answers!
 

Thanks

Simon

Hello!

With the Bank Holiday weekend fast approaching, here are our opening hours.
 
Friday 15th of April - Closed
Saturday 16th April 9am to 12 noon - Open
Sunday 17th of April - Closed
Monday 18th of April - Closed
Tuesday 19th of April - Normal hours resume
 
Helpful information for when we are closed:

Policy Renewals
To renew an existing policy with the current insurer, pay online using a credit/debit card. Renew your policy here.

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For windscreen claims, please refer to your insurer's documentation for the appropriate telephone number.

All Other Claims
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Best wishes,
 
Simon at Chris Knott Insurance

Car club members and enthusiasts save 18.5% on average against their car insurance renewal by switching to Chris Knott.

Members can also save 9.6% against their best quotes, on average.

Call us today to see how much you could save.

QUOTELINE: 0800 917 2274 - please mention this forum when you call.

regards,

Simon

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Testimonials:

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Hi everyone,

Just a quick reminder that our current breakdown offer runs until the end of the year. 

If winter has you worrying about safe travel, you may be considering breakdown cover to protect your cars. 

To help, we're offering 12 months' comprehensive UK Breakdown Cover at the reduced price of £58 if you buy before the end of the year. As if that wasn't enough, there are extra discounts built-in for multi-car households too.

Normally £63, our cover includes the following as standard: 

•    HomeStart
•    Flat batteries
•    Running out of fuel
•    Lost or broken keys
•    Accidental tyre damage.

You can get a quote and buy online using the link below or you can call 0800 917 2274 to arrange cover.

Get a breakdown quote

Discount Code: SANTA226

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#insurance
 

Hi,

We have a couple of offers for you this month including a saving on our popular UK Breakdown Cover.

If winter has you worrying about safe travel, you may be considering breakdown cover to protect your cars.

To help, we're offering 12 months' comprehensive UK Breakdown Cover at the reduced price of £58 if you buy before the end of the year. As if that wasn't enough, there are extra discounts built-in for multi-car households too.

Normally £63, our cover includes the following as standard:

•             HomeStart

•             Flat batteries

•             Running out of fuel

•             Lost or broken keys

•             Accidental tyre damage.

You can get a quote and buy online using code SANTA226 or you can call 0800 917 2274 to arrange cover.

Get a breakdown quote

Car Insurance Due for Renewal?

This month, we're giving you the chance to WIN a £50 Amazon voucher to help with your Christmas shopping.

Simply request a quote for a car we don't yet insure (you'll get an extra £20 OFF as a multi-buy discount) during November, to gain automatic entry in this one-month prize draw.

As we're feeling generous, you'll also be eligible for the draw if you renew an existing car policy with us this month too.

Get a quote

We look forward to hearing from you.

Chris Knott Insurance

Hi,

You'll know us mainly for our special car insurance facility that favours club members and enthusiasts. However, there are a range of other potential money-saving products available to you through our relationship with this forum too...

CAR INSURANCE:
https://www.chrisknott.co.uk/carquote/?ref=ND0921
You can leave us a renewal date if you're not due now and we'll diary it to call you nearer the time. Discount for existing CKI car clients bringing extra vehicles.

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UK BREAKDOWN COVER:
https://www.chrisknott.co.uk/rescue/?ref=ND0921
Full online quote & buy.

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RTI/FINANCE 3-YEAR GAP INSURANCE:
https://www.chrisknott.co.uk/GAP/?ref=ND0921
Full online quote & buy.

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EXCESS PROTECTION:
https://www.chrisknott.co.uk/excess/?ref=ND0921
For existing CKI clients only at the moment - full online quote & buy.

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HOME INSURANCE:
https://www.chrisknott.co.uk/homequote/?ref=ND0921
You can leave us a renewal date if you're not due now and we'll diary it to call you nearer the time. Discount for existing CKI car clients switching their home too.

We're available to help with all these via the phone if you'd like the reassurance of speaking to a human instead - 0800 917 2274.

best,
Nick

More praise for Chris Knott...

"Big thanks to CKI - Jack and Ian beat my renewal and provided excellent service! RS3 premiums sure have gone up this year!" Tom19, Audi-Sport.net

"I have to say that I've been using Chris Knott Insurance for about 5 years now and they've always been really good and come back each year with a competitive price (not like some insurers who increased by 20% each year). 10/10 to Chris Knott :)" Hipstar, TT Forum

"Really professional and helpful service finding me a good deal and tailored to my specific requirements. Thank you Chris Knott - I will always keep returning and recommending as long as I am looked after." Mr Christopher Hinchliffe, Trustpilot

"Great prices and friendly staff." Robert Wilson, Trustpilot

"From start to finish, Chris Knott Insurance couldn’t have been more helpful. Special thanks to Jessica, who explained everything in plain English with no insurance gobbledygook. 5 stars!" Mr Greg Dick, Trustpilot

Hi, if you'd like the reassurance of reading some reviews before trying Chris Knott for a car insurance quote, here's a selection from some of our car club forums and the Trustpilot review site...

"I saved £40 on my renewal and the process was nice and easy, highly recommended." taffyhornblower, jaguarforum

"I went with CK 10 days ago, they easily beat the A********** renewal and subsequent quotes I had with an equivalent policy - so I am in the [prize] draw." coldel, VX220 forum

"Smashed my renewal quote with my previous insurers, well impressed! All mods declared as well." Bob Wilson, Ford Club GB

"Kim was a very friendly, helpful advisor and quickly got a renewal policy for us. Excellent customer skills. Many thanks." Mrs H Taylor, Trustpilot

"Excellent and seamless, easy service. Would highly recommend." Mr Nick Modha, Trustpilot

"Friendly people and very helpful." Morag Tucker, Trustpilot

"Fantastic service will definitely recommend to friends and family." Mr Christopher Drake, Trustpilot

"Happy with the quote and service I received on the phone. Fortunately I have no experience of having to make a claim." Piers, Trustpilot

"Very helpful patient and professional. Competitive pricing." Rachael, Trustpilot

"Excellent value for money and excellent service." Chris C, Trustpilot

"Friendly, helpful staff and a seamless process to obtain a quote and insurance cover." Mrs Lea Manfield, Trustpilot

"Very easy to sort my insurance in difficult times and was the best price on the market." Mrs Robert Duffy, Trustpilot

"Polite, helpful staff that made the entire process very easy and saved me money on my insurance!" Edward, Trustpilot

"Excellent service, remembered everything, despite a 9 week hiatus caused by lockdown." Iain Cockburn, Trustpilot

"Competitive Quote. After checking the comparison sites I decided to get a quote through Chris Knott's Alfa Romeo Owners Club. Not only were they able to beat all of the quotes that I had received this year, the policy that they offered me was less than I paid last year. The service was excellent, particularly as everyone was working from home as a result of the lockdown." Peter Baker, Trustpilot

"Excellent service so far. Even in these challenging times." Steve Wright, Trustpilot

"Good honest advice and know what you're good at and what you're not." Mr Stephen Taylor, Trustpilot

"Quick and efficient service and the price of my insurance premium was much more reasonable." C Bedford, Trustpilot

"Easy, friendly and £50 cheaper than the Co-op." Ian Dawson, Trustpilot

"1st time customer using Chris Knott. So far, I've had good customer support, very polite, easy to talk too. Cheap & reasonable rates." Simon Perkins, Trustpilot

Chris Knott is rated 'Excellent' on Trustpilot 4.8/5 - https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/chrisknott.co.uk

To benefit from our "helpful", "efficient", person-to-person service please call us on 0800 917 2274.

Or, you can schedule a time-specific callback at https://www.chrisknott.co.uk/carquote

If you request a quote in July or August you'll also gain entry in our draw to WIN a Karcher K2 Car Pressure Washer (see separate post).

best,
Nick

Clean up with Chris Knott this Summer

Get a car insurance quote from Chris Knott in July or August* and you could WIN a Karcher K2 Car Power Washer in our Summer prize draw. 

Enjoy our person-to-person service AND competitive prices when you ask us to quote for your car. We're mod-friendly too - now with an even wider list of acceptable mods.

Get in touch to see how much you could save with the companies that aren't on price comparison sites...

Speak to an experienced, helpful, real-life human-being on 0800 917 2274 - please mention this club/forum.

OR REQUEST A CALLBACK ONLINE:
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best,
Nick

*Automatic free entry for all quotes given upto midnight on Tuesday 31st August 2021.

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Customer feedback about club specialist Chris Knott

"Great staff, a big help and an excellent saving." Tony, Trustpilot

"I got mine insured through Chris Knott when I switched to my Mk4. Completely standard, no mods, they beat the best quote I could find online." alexp999, Focus ST Owners Club

"Well went with Chris Knott last year after getting a great quote. Renewal came round again so was expecting to have to move again to achieve a good price. Renewal quote came through from Chris Knott and had not gone up but stayed about the same. Found a cheaper alternate quote and they matched it without any trouble. So another year with Chris Knott. Great customer service." BMW Chaz, BimmerForums

"Excellent response and good price and cover. Thanks" Les, Trustpilot

"My family has been with Chris Knott for 20+ years. Over the past year Chris Knott's staff have been extremely helpful to me in having to change the various insurances we had following a change in my circumstances." Miss J Black, Trustpilot

Rated 'Excellent' on Trustpilot 4.8/5 - https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/chrisknott.co.uk