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• Rias
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3 Stars
Rias
Over 50 years of age.

(av) amounts in brackets are market average.
Address:
Deansleigh Road, Bournemouth. BH7 7DU.
Associated to:
• Fortis • Auto Direct.
APR on instalments:
Charge £1 per month interest (23.5%) good value.
Cancellation charges:
Not given.
Courtesy car:
Included free (£24) good.
Foreign Use:
90 days per year free (69 free days) good. Notify your company of any trip abroad before going.
Legal protection:
£16 (£21) average.
Maximum age for new business:
No age limit.
Personal accident cover:
Up to £5,000 of cover included in comprehensive.
Policy amendment fee:
£10 (£16.75) OK.
Protected no claims discount:
Do not pay more than 10% extra.
Staff:
Helpful, pushy 7/10 (7/10).
Standard use of car:
Social only, extra use costs more. Some occupations are social use only.
Stereo & personal effects cover:
Difficult to acertain until policy is purchased.
Vehicle breakdown:
Basic cover costs £35 (£34) + home call up to £95 (£65.50) expensive.
Voluntary excess available:
• £50 • £100 • £150 • £200 • £250 • £500
Windscreen Cover:
Included free. Excess £60 (£63) average.
Cards Accepted:
• Major Credit/Debit cards.
Website:
www.rias.co.uk – Long winded, poor site.
Phone Number:
Freephone: 0800 561 2100.
Customer Services: 0845 650 0345 (Local Rate).
Claims: 0845 122 3281 (Local Rate).
Comments:
Can be competitive for over 50’s. Not normally as competitive as Saga.

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Company summary:

• Not as competitive as Prudential or Saga for drivers over 50 years of age.

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