Insurance recommendations

[Cantthinkofone]

Hi Guys,
I've just moved to Melbourne from the UK. Our Discovery 4 is on the boat and due in October some time. Please could I ask for recommendations for insurance companies so that I can start getting a few quotes.
Thanks in advance,
Andy

[jliquorish]

Hi Andy,

Welcome to the best city in the world.

I have been using Budget Direct and have found them to be excellent and had no problems when the missus did some damage to her car. You should think about joining the club I am in, Land Rover Club of Victoria (LROCV) for social interaction with other Disco owners.

John

[Cantthinkofone]

Thanks John, I'll have a look at those.

[Roverlord off road spares]

I have 7 vehicles insured with Shannons, I got very good rates. Maximum discount. I have tried others ,but Shannons give agreed value not market value and don't depreciate the agreed value every year like others do. Some give you agreed value then sneak in the market value a couple of years later. You can also pay by the month for no extra cost. Other insurance companies might charge a fee for this.
The advantage of paying monthly is that you don't have to fork out big $ at the start, so it you decide after a couple of months you decide to go elsewhere or cancel you haven't outlaid all they money up front.
Your choice of repairer also.
They offer 1 free windscreen or rear or side glass per year. I asked if that included my Range Rover heated window with rain sensors which is around $2000 and they said if that is what it has then it is covered for a free windscreen a year.

Some say Shannons is dear? I found them very cheap compared to others. It depends on your driving record and other circumstances as to what you pay.

[wlin88]

I have been using Shannons for years now they are probably one of the best . I would recommend them and the price is fair . Budget direct not too bad I use them fair bit as well and made 2 claim on it one was my fault one was not and in both incident the pay out was resonantly quick how ever please read they pds as there are few thing they don't cover especially u choice certain age options.

[Cantthinkofone]

Thanks chaps, will have a look at Shannons too.

[RHS58]

Shannons part of Suncorp?
How do their quotes compare?

Ron

[Roverlord off road spares]

Shannons part of Suncorp?
How do their quotes compare?

Ron
I don't think they are under the Suncorp umbrella, I did ask and was told but I cant remember who underwrights them.
i had a couple of no claim accidents where some one ran into my rear. I rang Shannons they told me to go to a repairer of my choice and asked it I was happy to have them do the repairs and just ok'd it, it was all too easy. no jumping through hoops with them.:)

[RHS58]

Shannon's is part of the Suncorp Group.
Google is my friend.:D

[Narangga]

Shannons part of Suncorp?
How do their quotes compare?

Ron


I don't think they are under the Suncorp umbrella, I did ask and was told but I cant remember who underwrights them.
i had a couple of no claim accidents where some one ran into my rear. I rang Shannons they told me to go to a repairer of my choice and asked it I was happy to have them do the repairs and just ok'd it, it was all too easy. no jumping through hoops with them.:)

Some seem to think they are part of Suncorp.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suncorp_Group

We insure our vehicles through our health insurance company who are underwritten by a large intermediary-based company. Have only had to claim windscreens through them but they have been good and easy to deal with. They offer an agreed value product which is what I prefer.

[bobk]

Just wondering if Shannons cover you for dirty fuel?
Bobk

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[kelvo]

Have a look at Insurance for 4X4 Enthusiasts - CLUB 4X4 (http://www.club4x4.com.au) especially if you plan on taking it off road.

[Cantthinkofone]

That looks worth a look Kelvo as I plan on doing a bit of touring off the beaten track

[shanegtr]

what ever you do, stay away from youi, total pain in the arse to deal with without making a claim so I'd hate to see how they fair when you do

[NavyDiver]

Rang Shannons for a quote after reading Thread. They did not want to quote for my 2005 D3SE unless I had an older car. I have thought at times of buying a bike built in the year I was born but haven't got around to it :D

I have been with QBE for about 18 years with two cars and a floaty thing. One claim only which was no issue. I have rang around for a few quotes at every renewal but never shifted.

The Shannons person did say a gent on this forum works at Shannons and might be able to help if I called again.