I am with this company a few years now and overall I am happy with it. This is the third time I used them for minor issues occurring abroad. In the past they have been fantastic. This time the whole p... See more
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Policy on auto renewal, which is how I progressed, but was allowed to delay the start date of the new annual policy, which suited my circumstances this year. Paid at original renewal date, but new pol... See more
I always use direct car excess every year. it give me peace of mind when renting cars and I dont have to pay the very high excess cover insurance charges the hire companies always try to sell me. Ive... See more
Simple to buy a cover, for a reasonable price. Few years ago made a claim, for tiny rim scratch (dodgy rental company Green Motion, Vilnius, Lithuania). After filling all the forms direct-carexcess pa... See more
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Direct Car Excess Insurance aims to provide excellent customer service, providing a range of cover to suit all car rental insurance needs. You can be confident in choosing us to insure your car hire. We recognise the value in the Financial Conduct Authority initiative of Treating Customers Fairly. We believe that if we treat you, our customer, fairly at all stages; then this will enhance our core values and lead to better service. Therefore we are committed to ensuring that we embed the principles of Treating Customers Fairly within every aspect of our business.
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Third Floor Riverside House, 40-46 High Street, ME14 1JH, Maidstone, United Kingdom
- 0333 323 0208
- info@direct-carexcess.co.uk
- direct-carexcess.co.uk
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Not sure why Trustpilot ask for reviews of insurance companies; I haven't yet had to claim and therefore all I can say is that Direct Car Excess Insurance efficiently took payment for a service they have promised to render in the future if I need it...
January 24, 2024
Good customer service
My car hire excess had expired and I had meant to renew. However, the website didn’t allow me to fully change my address for some weird reason. Anyway, a quick call to their helpline and it was all sorted very quickly. I also renewed my policy by phone and the premium was cheaper than last year’s. Very helpful operator and also very quick and easy. We have to claim in the past and the whole process was very slick and easy. Highly recommend as the premium for one year across Europe is cheaper than a fully comp policy with a car hire company for one trip!
January 11, 2024
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Good service
Easy to find online, competitive prices, simple registration. Gives peace of mind and hopefully will not be required to use.
January 15, 2024
Renewed over the phone
Renewed over the phone, but having to listen to the lengthy, mandatory information was a bit of a drag. Renew online where possible .... next time.
Price is competitive - could only find a couple of policies that were £2 cheaper, but not worth the hassle of filling out a new set of personal details.
Happy with the purchase - my 5th (from memory) with this company. Have never had to recover any excess, so can't comment on how good the policy is as I've never got to the 'business end'!
January 18, 2024
It was really easy to arrange
It was really easy to arrange - so, so far so good, the real test will be when we need it, so that will be the review that is worth its while.
January 9, 2024
Easy to book and good information on…
Easy to book and good information on web site. However, the confirmation email had a “download policy documents” button which my virus scanner suggested was dangerous. Had to contact them by email to resolve.
January 13, 2024
Could be great - no idea as I had to cancel.
Thought it was all OK until I looked at the policy in more detail. Hire cars with a 0 to 60 in less than 7.5 seconds are excluded. Since I have no clue which particular model I will be supplied with on the day, the Policy might be a chocolate tea-pot, so I have cancelled it within the 14 day cooling off period.
January 7, 2024
Reply from Direct Car Excess Insurance
Hi,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really appreciate your feedback.
Our Underwriters have included a restriction on the types of vehicles that are hired. That being, as you have outlined, any vehicle which has a retail value when new in excess of £60,000 or has a 0-62mph (0-100kph) time of less than 7.5 seconds.
If you are ever unsure about this restriction and the type of vehicle that you are hiring, we would encourage you to speak with your rental company as they should be able to provide you with the information that you require.
Your refund was immediately processed at your request, and we are sorry that this product is not suitable on this occasion.
Kind Regards,
Customer Resolutions Team
Easy and quick process and much cheaper…
Easy and quick process and much cheaper than the insurance offered at the airport
December 28, 2023
Great easy to quote and buy policy
December 28, 2023
Thankfully haven't needed to contact…
Thankfully haven't needed to contact them about anything but the process online for purchasing the cover was easy and the price compared to normal excess insurance from the car hire companies themselves is second to none
December 26, 2023
Gave me piece of mind and booking was…
Gave me piece of mind and booking was straight forward
December 22, 2023
Car rental made easy
Great cover st reasonable price, but administration a little chaotic
December 19, 2023
Ease of application & price
December 14, 2023
Sensibly priced cover
December 8, 2023
Simple renewal process
Simple renewal process - can't comment on claims, haven't had to make one yet!
December 6, 2023
Smooth straightforward process for…
Smooth straightforward process for taking out the policy at an appropriate price.
December 6, 2023
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