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Old 24 April 2006, 04:27 PM
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Just found out my RS6 has a tracker fitted.

Called my insurer (Admiral) and spoke to a very unhelpful (verging on rude) Indian chap who, after initially trying to CHARGE me an extra £90 on my policy as an 'optional extra' then said that its classed as an immobiliser / alarm and does not reduce my policy.

Is that correct? Surely half the point of trackers on expensive cars is that it reduces your premiums?

Or is he just a useless bstard?
Old 24 April 2006, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Edcase
Just found out my RS6 has a tracker fitted.

Called my insurer (Admiral) and spoke to a very unhelpful (verging on rude) Indian chap who, after initially trying to CHARGE me an extra £90 on my policy as an 'optional extra' then said that its classed as an immobiliser / alarm and does not reduce my policy.

Is that correct? Surely half the point of trackers on expensive cars is that it reduces your premiums?

Or is he just a useless bstard?
I dont think its set in stone that if you do have a tracker that they have to give you a discount.

Personally I wouldnt use admiral for anything after the service I got from them.
Old 24 April 2006, 04:41 PM
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They have (had) always been great for me. Maybe time to change.
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I got a tracker fitted 9 years ago (Life time membership), at that time I saved over £400 in premium costs for one year, but these days, you dont get hardly any discount, its more of a requirement so you can get insurance.

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Why do all the call centres have people who cant speak english? a bit like employing blind painters and decoraters!
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