17 replies to this topic

[robminibcy]

hi, I've just renewed my minis car insurance with flx direct through compare the market.

they have requested loads of documentation which I have never been asked for before but that's fine I can sort that. One thing that does concern me though is That they want a copy of the v5 document? I am a bit reluctant to provide this out of the security of my car!! Has anyone else had requests like this from their insurance company?

[RedRuby]

No never been asked for V5C and would not provide it, they can get information they need from DVLA.

[Badboytunes]

Never...... I have been driving for over 25 years

[Guess-Works.com]

Can you not go to a specialist insurance broker rather than the comparison sites ?

[Bubblebobble]

Never , somethings not right .

 

 

 

I would look carefully who your with if they are small , i have seen stuff about fake insurance  companies that are just a bloke at home with a laptop  who send you a worthless piece of paper for your hard earned.

 

They can check details with the dvla .

[Miniminx71]

Again. Never. All I've ever been asked for is proof of no claims.

Edited by Miniminx71, 05 September 2014 - 12:48 PM.

[samsfern]

Had to send prof of no claims, and a photocopy of both parts of my driving licence and the additional drivers licences. No request for logbook though.

[robminibcy]

the actual insurance company is groupama through flux direct. I'll phone up and check. Is there a flux direct representative on here?

[sledgehammer]

Must admit - seems strange - as they should be able to get details from dvla with minimal effort ?

 

& +1 on fake insurance company's (not saying this one is)

[ShaunaFTW]

Groupama isn't a fake company haha, I was insured with them last year but they didn't request my v5 or any documents.

[Badboytunes]

Arent Flux supposed to be crap?

[Alex_B]

I was insured with groupama through Adrian fluxes for my first year, didn't ask for my v5 and yeah they have a bad reputation but u didn't have an issue personally

[robminibcy]

Im not sure, Ive heard of problems with Adrian flux. are they the same as flux direct?

[robminibcy]

well phoned up and the reason they want a copy of the v5 is because on the quote it had selected that I hadn't bought the car yet. so don't think theres any thing dodgy. they do seem excessively picky though they also want 6 pictures including external interior and the engine bay! not that they will be able to tell as its so oily in there!

[samsfern]

Pics would be so they can do an agreed value thing with the car, good luck