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2 Star
Kwik Fit
Intermediary insurance company – Kwik Fit are a public owned company.

(av) amounts in brackets are market average.
Address:
1 Masterton Way, Tannochside Business Park, Uddington, Scotland. G71 5PU.
Affiliated Companies:
• Not applicable.
APR on instalments:
39.9% (23.5%) far too high. Deposit then 10 monthly payments by direct debit.
Cancellation charges:
Retain full commission and all charges. Cancellation fee £50 (£42).
Courtesy car:
Guaranteed car £29.50 for two weeks (£24) poor value.
Foreign Use:
Varies (69 free days) check before buying. Notify your company of any trip abroad before going.
Legal protection:
£33 (£21) far too high.
Maximum age for new business:
75 years-of-age.
Personal accident cover:
£15 for up to £30,000 of cover.
Policy amendment fee:
£25 (£16.75) far too high.
Protected no claims discount:
Do not pay more than 10% extra.
Staff:
Very pushy 5/10 (7/10).
Standard use of car:
Social only, extra use costs more. Some occupations are social use only.
Stereo & personal effects cover:
£300 audio cover on comprehensive.
Vehicle breakdown:
Basic cover price £31.50 (£34) + Home call £61.99 (£65.50) average.
Voluntary excess available:
• £50 • £100 • £150 • £200 • £250 • £500
Windscreen Cover:
Included free. Excess £60 (£61) average.
Cards Accepted:
• Major Credit/Debit cards.
Website:
www.kwikfitinsurance.co.uk – Poor site.
Phone Number:
Freephone: 0800 027 9367.
Customer Services: 0800 280 22 22.
Claims: 0800 280 20 29.
Comments:
In a class of its own for high charges. You can do much better elsewhere. Often competitive in 2006 on initial premiums but add-ons are very expensive, not recommended.

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Comapny summary:

• Kwik Fit Insurance are amongst the industries highest costs for:

Legal protection £30.

Administration charges £25.

Interest on instalments 39.5% APR.

• Their staff are far too pushy when selling legal protection and payment protection over the phone, to the extent of bullying.

• You would be advised too pay a little extra elsewhere.

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