bennetts Come up trumps at Renewal

The Teutonic Tangerine · Tue Sep 08, 2015 9:50 am

Got home from a bike Club trip to France yesterday to find the renewal waiting on the door mat.

Fully comp on the R1200ST, Protected no claims and no voluntary excess (compulsory £400). Annual Premium £77.05.

So I tried the MCN comparison site - their cheapest was £84.87 with a total of £900 excess.

So I'll stick to Bennetts this year

milleplod · Post by **milleplod** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 10:10 am

I renewed my ST with Bennetts (bought out by Saga a while ago, I believe) in July....£56 with protected NCB and zero 'voluntary' excess, including use abroad.

Now, is it the...ahem...more mature rider that produces such reasonable premiums.......or the fact that the ST sold in such small numbers that it doesn't figure in any negative stats anywhere?!

I'd try a quote on Saga's own website as a 'new' customer - could bring it down some more!

Pete

The Teutonic Tangerine · Tue Sep 08, 2015 10:49 am

milleplod wrote:I renewed my ST with Bennetts (bought out by Saga a while ago, I believe) in July....£56 with protected NCB and zero 'voluntary' excess, including use abroad.

Now, is it the...ahem...more mature rider that produces such reasonable premiums.......or the fact that the ST sold in such small numbers that it doesn't figure in any negative stats anywhere?!

I'd try a quote on Saga's own website as a 'new' customer - could bring it down some more!

Pete

My first ST appears in negative stas as it was written off in 2013. So Iguess if you think 57 is more mature that would be the reason.

Herb · Post by **Herb** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 11:04 am

I think the ST is so ugly they don't feature in any 'theft' stats, reducing the risk. Also, the owners only ride at night away from any other road user who might see them reducing the stats even further.

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 11:12 am

One thing to check on with insurers is - what level of cover you have while abroad.

Many of them cover the "minimum legal requirement" and will pay nothing for your own losses.

Al

bikemad99 · Post by **bikemad99** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 2:42 pm

Herb wrote:I think the ST is so ugly they don't feature in any 'theft' stats, reducing the risk. Also, the owners only ride at night away from any other road user who might see them reducing the stats even further.

This from someone who`s bike looks as if it has come off a fairground ride.

milleplod · Post by **milleplod** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 3:01 pm

bikemad99 wrote:
Herb wrote:I think the ST is so ugly they don't feature in any 'theft' stats, reducing the risk. Also, the owners only ride at night away from any other road user who might see them reducing the stats even further.
This from someone who`s bike looks as if it has come off a fairground ride.

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 3:14 pm

bikemad99 wrote:
Herb wrote:I think the ST is so ugly they don't feature in any 'theft' stats, reducing the risk. Also, the owners only ride at night away from any other road user who might see them reducing the stats even further.
This from someone who`s bike looks as if it has come off a fairground ride.

Maybe there should be a new "moniker" for that model.............

The "Barnum & Bailey", The "Billy Smart" or the "Chipperfield 1200s"

Al

Herb · Post by **Herb** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 5:37 pm

bikemad99 wrote:
Herb wrote:I think the ST is so ugly they don't feature in any 'theft' stats, reducing the risk. Also, the owners only ride at night away from any other road user who might see them reducing the stats even further.
This from someone who`s bike looks as if it has come off a fairground ride.

You're right. People who live in glass houses etc.....

The Teutonic Tangerine · Wed Sep 09, 2015 10:12 am

Herb wrote:I think the ST is so ugly they don't feature in any 'theft' stats, reducing the risk. Also, the owners only ride at night away from any other road user who might see them reducing the stats even further.

Jealousy over the size of our headlamps and our ability to ride a night will get you nowhere.

GerryB · Post by **GerryB** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 6:23 pm

I think Bennetts are on a drive at the moment .

My supermotard insurance was £71, did the comparison and cheapest was £78.

I phoned Bennetts and spoke to a very pleasant lady ...

Now £66 a year !!!!

Henners · Post by **Henners** » Fri Sep 11, 2015 10:57 am

Just insured my 1100S with them for £81 but I'm only 61