Sure it was that one and not the other? I thought that one was closed to traffic now?
I think I was parked in the very same layby a few months ago, as I flew a drone under and over both bridges
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Funny story regarding my insurance which I can't remember if I've related before so please forgive the repetition if I have.
Back in 2021 I was phoning round for some competitive quotes after LV, for some unknown reason, decided to hike my premium by some rediculous amount. Had a chat with Saga and after giving them all my details, they came back with the £379 quote. This was a tad over half the new LV premium so I immediately signed up.
A week or so later, the policy and other stuff dropped into my Inbox and a few days later I went through it just to check they had everything right. But what's this? My car, M1 OBC, has turned into an XF!
So I phoned them and told them of their mistake and would they please issue new documents with the correct details.
"Sorry sir. But for an XJ the premium will be £***" (I think it was something like £600).
"But, but, but . . . this is YOUR mistake and I took out the policy in good faith", I did protest.
Following a short silence and his consultation with his supervisor he told me they would have to get back to me after finding and listening to the recording of my initial telephone conversation with their agent/employee.
A day later, they did indeed call me back and accepted responsibilty for the mistake. The quoted premium would be honoured . . . . for the 3-year fixed price as per the original offer.
Will be interesting to see what NEXT year's premium will be though.
Back in 2021 I was phoning round for some competitive quotes after LV, for some unknown reason, decided to hike my premium by some rediculous amount. Had a chat with Saga and after giving them all my details, they came back with the £379 quote. This was a tad over half the new LV premium so I immediately signed up.
A week or so later, the policy and other stuff dropped into my Inbox and a few days later I went through it just to check they had everything right. But what's this? My car, M1 OBC, has turned into an XF!
So I phoned them and told them of their mistake and would they please issue new documents with the correct details.
"Sorry sir. But for an XJ the premium will be £***" (I think it was something like £600).
"But, but, but . . . this is YOUR mistake and I took out the policy in good faith", I did protest.
Following a short silence and his consultation with his supervisor he told me they would have to get back to me after finding and listening to the recording of my initial telephone conversation with their agent/employee.
A day later, they did indeed call me back and accepted responsibilty for the mistake. The quoted premium would be honoured . . . . for the 3-year fixed price as per the original offer.
Will be interesting to see what NEXT year's premium will be though.
Nice one John, not too shabbyReading the horror stories about insuring new Land Rover and Range Rover models reminded me that my renewal has just dropped through the letterbox. £379 fully comp' with all the trimmings. This has been a fixed premium since 2021. Saga Insurance.
Fair play for making them see the error of their ways and getting them to stand by the price!Funny story regarding my insurance which I can't remember if I've related before so please forgive the repetition if I have.
Back in 2021 I was phoning round for some competitive quotes after LV, for some unknown reason, decided to hike my premium by some rediculous amount. Had a chat with Saga and after giving them all my details, they came back with the £379 quote. This was a tad over half the new LV premium so I immediately signed up.
A week or so later, the policy and other stuff dropped into my Inbox and a few days later I went through it just to check they had everything right. But what's this? My car, M1 OBC, has turned into an XF!
So I phoned them and told them of their mistake and would they please issue new documents with the correct details.
"Sorry sir. But for an XJ the premium will be £***" (I think it was something like £600).
"But, but, but . . . this is YOUR mistake and I took out the policy in good faith", I did protest.
Following a short silence and his consultation with his supervisor he told me they would have to get back to me after finding and listening to the recording of my initial telephone conversation with their agent/employee.
A day later, they did indeed call me back and accepted responsibilty for the mistake. The quoted premium would be honoured . . . . for the 3-year fixed price as per the original offer.
Will be interesting to see what NEXT year's premium will be though.
Prices are going up, everywhere, for everything, I deal with it on a daily basis, standard household items by around 25-30% generally, steel, and a few other things spring to mind where prices have risen astronomically, add in labour rates, energy rates etc and it was all only a mater of time.
Looks like Insurance has went up significantly, with around 40-50% increases as far as I can see, notwithstanding these outlandish sums for the Ranger Rovers etc in London area.
So between calling them out on their mistake and making them stand by it, AND opting for the 3 year fixed deal, you'll be in the money!
Drinks on you at Crewe?
Jim
Excellent deal John.
Reading the horror stories about insuring new Land Rover and Range Rover models reminded me that my renewal has just dropped through the letterbox. £379 fully comp' with all the trimmings. This has been a fixed premium since 2021. Saga Insurance.
I've just remembered a really important thing that might prevent from attanding. (Did I mention that I'm honourary Scottish.Nice one John, not too shabby
Drinks on you at Crewe?
Jim
)It certainly is/was, Jim. But as I said, will be interesting to see next year's premium. Will they try to recover their "losses".Excellent deal John.
Being one has it's advantages, Chris. As I'm sure a goodly proportion of members here can testify.
I think I pay that for both Jags. Mind you, the insurance company probably know how dirty they are, therefore worthless, thus cheap insurance.Reading the horror stories about insuring new Land Rover and Range Rover models reminded me that my renewal has just dropped through the letterbox. £379 fully comp' with all the trimmings. This has been a fixed premium since 2021. Saga Insurance.
I've found our insurance dropped dramatically over the covid lockdown 2ish years, and hasn't seemed to gone up. Give it time, I suppose.
Tax, however, when did that rocket up from a hundred and something to £320
Nice post John, sounds like an enjoyable trip in HRG.
I can't fault you, had a similar experience myself a month or so ago, early early morning, dry, long straight road and nothing on it.
As you say, calm and planted, sure and steady with no drama, smooth, quiet and effortless
Jim
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