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Old Nov 11th 2010, 9:14 am
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Any good companies to recommend?

I've got some online quotes, but our situation is a bit complicated so I'd like to speak to a human being in a good Customer Services department.
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Old Nov 11th 2010, 9:23 am
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Any good companies to recommend?

I've got some online quotes, but our situation is a bit complicated so I'd like to speak to a human being in a good Customer Services department.
We're with:-

http://www.youi.com.au/

You can speak with them. Don't know whether good or bad, but they don't usually insure imports, but have done so for ours for the first year.
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AAMI
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Virgin you can phone them 1800 887 707

or chat online http://virginmoney.com.au/car-insurance/
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Thanks guys.

Will give them a call and tell them the saga.....
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For classics/niche - Shannons (OH has claimed too)

For the rest - RACQ (Based on reports)

Avoid - Youi (Long story but suffice to say the MIL was not impressed to get a summons from them for a car she didn't own and has never been insured with them - Not so much the 'mistake' but the attitude she got when trying to explain - Quote might be cheaper but wait until the claim ...)

MIL likes Allianz if that counts for owt ...
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I was with RAC but after one stunt they pulled on us and Mr PPs insurance company, I changed pretty quickly and told them why as well.

I am now with Swann insurance and they are brilliant.
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I'd highly recommend AAMI. When something goes wrong and you need to claim I found them exceptional at putting things right.
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I'd highly recommend AAMI. When something goes wrong and you need to claim I found them exceptional at putting things right.
Gonna try them next. Thanks.
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What is the deal with No claims when you move to OZ? Does it just go back to 0, as I doubt UK no claims count?
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I had AA no claims and RACV accepted it no problem.

However, a panel beater I know has warned against RACV as they tend to try and wiggle out of good repair jobs in favour of a quick cheap paint job. He said they've taken them to court and won 6 times in 18 months but it's a faff for all involved.

I will try AAMI next time.
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Old Dec 9th 2010, 11:12 pm
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What is the deal with No claims when you move to OZ? Does it just go back to 0, as I doubt UK no claims count?
Don't doubt too much

UK NCD is accepted by just about all the Australian Insurers.
Some don't even ask for physical proof, unless you have a claim in the first few years. So keep hold of the paperwork yourself, if you don't give it to the insurer.
 
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Thanks for that ABC.

Does anyone know any good comparison websites?

The Oz equivalent to 'Gocompare' and 'compare the market'?
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Budget.
Low premiums and have made 2 claims with no problems.
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Coles are now doing insurance, I was with Bingle, but coles under cut them for the same cover by $50
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