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In the Chris Knott office we've placed a board in each team where we post feedback received from happy clients to add to staff motivation. It has created quite a buzz so if you've had good service from us or you'd like to mention a particular member of staff, please feel free to post a comment on this forum and we'll pass it on. You'll know that I also put feedback at the bottom of my posts on this forum so you can see how good we are for car club/forum members like you. The problem is (since we had our best ever February, and March was also a stonking one) that the feedback is coming in faster than I can post it. So here's a whole load of comments received in February and March to bring us almost up to date (you don't have to read it all but you get the idea)... BTW - remember that you automatically get entered in our Prize Draw if you ask us for a quote before 1 June - details in the Chris Knott/Insurance section of this forum and at http://www.chrisknott.co.uk/rewards/2016/spring - QUOTELINE: 0800 917 2274 (free from mobiles too) Testimonials "Just a quick feedback. You guys are LITERALLY THE BEST!!! I've received the best insurance renewal quote ever. You managed to beat the cheapest quote I had, by offering me a comprehensive insurance £210.00 cheaper than the cheapest one I received earlier on this week! £210.00!! Still can't quite believe it. Thank you ever so much CKI!" mrfrankowski, Astra Owners Network "Just taken out a policy with Chris Knott as they beat my renewal price and the comparison sites easily. Excellent service too." scottyr, CivInfo "On my second year with CK." Paul, Audi RS3 Owners Club "I joined Chris Knott last week. The quote swept the floor with A***** F***, though AF served me well for the year I was with them. Hopefully CK is as good as people say. Also, Cathy was a massive help when I was inquiring. Big props to her!" elipton, UK Cougar forum "All things said and done, nobody has beat your quote I just obtained for the Celica I just acquired. So happy days, and thank you!... PS. I love Kim...she sounds like Grandma Ethyl from Dinosaurs. Very friendly too so all in all makes for pleasant phone calls." shnazzle, MR2 Roadster Owners Club "I must say I was pleasantly surprised when I rang up to renew my insurance with Chris Knott. I knew it would go up (knowing about the increase in IPT) but also having to add a claim to my history (on another car/policy). I can't remember the exact amounts but my policy just went up approx £50 when everyone else I tried added £200-£300 for having a claim! Really good service from yourselves, and will be ringing to add my other car to my policy when I get it back." tricky1138, MR2 Roadster Owners Club "You ALMOST had me this year but unfortunately due to my age/lack of ownership with my S3 you were unable to insure me if/when I go to stage 2+, so for that reason I had to go with [someone else] this time. However once this year's insurance is up and I've had more experience, etc. I will certainly try you again as your overall business/approach seems excellent and I was very happy with the chap I spoke to who wasn't trying to force me into anything, gave me great advice and was also very friendly. Ian Willis I think he was called - please give him some good feedback I'll be in touch next year." Craig-P, Audi-Sport forum "Just like to say thank you for all your help today Ian, very pleased with the £330 quote yesterday inc. the mods for this year." Sag, Land Cruiser Club "Dear Tabitha, many thanks for such great service. You made the whole process very painless. Once again, thank you." P Billingham, Westfield "Thank you, just got a very reasonable quote and looking likely to accept. Using a good underwriter (Highway) with an acceptable excess and accepted my mods: great." Hipstar, TT Forum "Had a delightful chat with Kathy today, nice to speak to someone that likes to have a laugh with their customer. The premium compared to my renewal with H******* was similar, but I've moved to a mod-friendly policy, which might be a bad thing for the wallet, but nice to know that I can now consider modifications if I want to go that route. Kathy was great though, really lovely, and it was partly her lovely manner on the phone that made me think "you know what, I'm happy to change and move away from H*******". No bad dealings with H******* at all I might add, but lovely service for the quote and discussions about the car that made me feel warm and welcome." Hanslow, GT86/BRZ Owners Club "Chalk another one up to Kathy - when she gave her name when answering the call, I knew it must be fate! LOL. Gave her a nice little shock when I told her she was the subject of a forum thread! Very friendly as mentioned above though... Thanks CK for a good, competitive quote!" Fusion243, GT86/BRZ Owners Club "Purchased insurance from Chris Knott - excellent price, excellent service, highly recommend." curtvx, VXR Online "I'm still with CKI and had need to check something recently, the question was answered promptly and efficiently and was the one I wanted to hear too. Yes they will cover the modification of having a Tow Bar, for free. Some companies don't." velocemitch, Alfa Romeo OC "+1 happy customer. Joined today with my A3. Hassle-free experience and ultra-pleasant price, beating A***** F*** and others. Thanks guys hope my next call is for renewal!" noriders, Audi-Sport forum "Been a loyal CK customer for over 10 years with at least 2 policies a year running & at times 3. Also recommended to family & friends on numerous occasions. Always had great service & decent quotes pro rata for cover." mr wilks, Z4 Forum "Tried all sort of comparison websites and even approached a few directly. Even with a 1 Year NCD and a puny little Jazz the quotes were staggeringly high. £780 if I pay upfront + I would need to get a black box installed. The cheapest non-blackbox insurance was about £900+. I thought let's give @ChrisKnottIns a try as they talk about club discounts etc all the time. Well called them up, wait was a bit longer than expected but at the end of the phone call I was with a fully comp policy including legal cover and no pesky blackbox for a price I could not believe as they beat every single quote by a margin and that is with monthly payments and 'a declared mod' so yeah, really, really happy about it and I have already recommended them to my friends." legend-ary, Honda Karma UPDATE: "Wow @ChrisKnottIns Your quote bested all the others and I have now purchased a fully comp policy with you guys! Fantastic...can't recommend you guys enough in fact you should be getting a call from a friend of mine soon." legand-ary, Honda Karma (see above) "My wife's insurers wanted an additional £126 on top of the £430 paid in November to switch from the 2.4 Accord to the 'what should be cheaper to insure' 2.0 FR-V. I told them where to stick it and cancelled her policy. Called Chris Knott and they came back with £290 as a new policy. Now that's 3 policies in the family with Chris Knott." qc2, Honda Karma UPDATE: "I've just got my insurance through Chris Knotts for just over £300 and that's declared any mods, they beat my previous insurance company and got to admit I found Ian very helpful." sag, Landcruiser Club "Yep! It worked for me too. All the other companies I tried had higher premiums for the same terms. Many thanks CKI. BasilBB, uklegacy forum "Very pleased and glad insurance is now sorted for another year. Excellent service, highly recommend anyone to get a quote from CKI" curtvx, VXRonline "Got a great quote from Chris [Knott] today... from 800 down to 380...fab.. many thanks." hairyman68, 350z-UK "Spoke to Kathy this afternoon and she was very helpful. Beat nearest quote (although would still like it to be less). When our other Octavia is due for renewal in a few months, I will be in contact." AirborneVRS, Briskoda "5* - Just sorted my car insurance for another year. Matched and beat quotes I'd gotten elsewhere and £165 cheaper than my renewal. So glad to be back with you for my insurance. Great service and always lovely people to deal with. Superb level of cover too! Thank you very much." Aaron Carter, Facebook "Please let me place on record my appreciation of the courteous and efficient way Tabitha dealt with my enquiry." Jeff Ellis, Cardiff "Just took my policy out with them and got a decent enough price...thanks." fridgeman, GT86/BRZ Owners Club UPDATE: "Thanks Nick, you guys are amazing. You actually beat a requote today for me. I will be sorting out the paperwork as soon as I know when I'm picking up the car and will be bringing my wife's insurance policy over to you on 9 June. Cheers." AirborneVRS, Briskoda "Speak with Volvo Owners Club Insurance Scheme, through Chris Knott. I've always had a good deal through them but, as with any broker, haggle a bit!" mjk164, Volvo Owners Club "Some specialist older or performance insurers sometimes have good offers...with me not being 25 yet the best price came via Chris Knott." Pete940, Volvo Owners Club "Just signed up with Chris Knott - done me a fantastic deal beating all other quotes I had. Very happy with the result on my 2.5 ghia x thanks." kmb306, Ford Mondeo OC best, Nick

UPDATE: £56 CAR INSURANCE SAVING WITH CHRIS KNOTT Hi, I just wanted to say thank you to all the members who've used us for their car insurance already this year. Last month we had our best February EVER and it's all down to you - Chris Knott's best February in 33 years of helping car club members save money on their car insurance! I had a look at the 2016 figures on Thursday and the average saving we negotiate for a car enthusiast is £56*. That's £56 less than the best alternative quote a member can find. Some save more, some save less of course but it's a good message and means it's worth picking up the phone to request a Chris Knott quote when you're looking around at renewal. Don't forget if you're due in the next few months, that you can gain entry into our Spring Spectacular with 3 great prizes on offer (http://www.chrisknott.co.uk/rewards/2016/spring/) just for receiving a quote. See our other recent post about getting a quote and winning. For your no-obligation quote please call Chris Knott FREE on 0800 917 2274 (free from mobiles too). To get the full benefit of club membership please mention this forum specifically when you call. Thanks, Nick ************************ TESTIMONIALS Further recent proof that our special club scheme has value in the car club community: "Just set up my insurance with Chris Knott earlier today. Did the usual trawl through Gocompare and Confused to set the benchmark and then had a call from Kathy at Chris Knott. They came back and bettered the lowest quote by £30 but also provided much better cover by not limiting the miles (£335 all in)." SparkyBrum, Z4 Forum "The service I received when I had the quote was excellent and Chris Knott seems to have a good reputation on car forums." hineyho87, FiestaST OC "Well you guys had the cheapest quote so I'm going with you. Cancelled my Sky policy just now." rob275, GT86/BRZ Drivers Club "Excellent service from Chris Knotts - told them a week ago I was in the process of purchasing a private plate, the guy on the phone said because I informed them early the £15 it would've cost to amend the paperwork will be waived, well happy." deni.babe, CivInfo "Just phoned up after receiving a pathetic renewal quote. Really impressed by the service and the quote I have received." aslee17, AlfaOwner forum ************************ *£55.98 to be exact - the average difference between our quote and the member's best quote (from shopping around or their existing renewal, whichever was the cheaper) where best alternative quote information was provided.

Hi, here's just a quick reminder that you could benefit from Chris Knott's highly competitive GAP Cover if you're thinking about buying a new or nearly new car in the coming months. It doesn't have to be a club car - it might be an extra car for your household. If you're buying from a dealer, the subject of GAP Insurance is bound to come up at some point. Of course, your dealer will have their own product to offer you but is there a better option? You bet there is! There’s a good chance you’ll save quite a bit of money over the dealer’s offering when you ask for a Chris Knott GAP quote - check out the testimonials below. And as we’re insurance experts you’ll have the benefit of sound, professional advice too if you need it. For your no-obligation GAP quote please either call Chris Knott on 0800 917 2274 or use our online Quote & Buy facility at https://www.chrisknott.co.uk/GAP to find out how much you could save. best, Nick USEFUL LINKS What is GAP?: https://www.chrisknott.co.uk/GAP/CombinationGAP Online Quote: https://www.chrisknott.co.uk/GAP Policy Summary: https://www.chrisknott.co.uk/docs/GAPC_Summary.pdf Full Policy Wording: https://www.chrisknott.co.uk/docs/GAPC_Wording.pdf ****************** TESTIMONIALS about Chris Knott GAP Cover: "Just took this [GAP] up with Andy when we bought the wife's new Toyota GT86. £151 to cover a £29k car. This is combined cover to clear any finance and most importantly, pay the difference between the insurance settlement and the initial invoice price. Dealer wanted over £400! They also provided car insurance cover for the car. Again, really competitive prices and I know from experience that the cover, should the worst happen, is excellent." Squadrone Rosso, Alfa Romeo Owners Club UK "FYI guys - just got a very competitive quote for car insurance and GAP insurance on the ultra prestige model from a lovely lady at Chris Knott. Worth checking out!" mjogreen, DS3Club "I've used Chris Knott for a few years as a direct result of seeing them on here. They do great value GAP insurance too." dagdave, CMax OC "Just a quick one, covered my ST earlier with Chris Knott's GAP Insurance, £120 for 3 years, it took me 5 minutes for a quote online and about 10 minutes on the phone to finalise. The lady I spoke to was great and managed to answer everything I asked. The purchase of GAP insurance was purely for peace of mind in case the car is ever to go missing and doesn't return. Don't hesitate, £40 per year is nothing for peace of mind. I can't comment on the service in a situation where the car has gone but so far so good!" titchytom86, FiestaST OC

Hi, I can't keep it in any longer - I'm too excited for you. So I've decided I'm going to let you in now on something pretty cool that's happening in the next few days. It's still very hush-hush so I can't say too much at this stage or I'll get in trouble but I wanted you to know that the next Chris Knott prize draw is soon to be launched and it promises to be the best one yet! What I can tell you is that it will benefit anyone asking us to quote, between 1 March and 31 May, for a car we don't yet insure. If that's you you'll automatically be entered for the draw and this time there's more than one awesome prize. Look, I've got to shut up now or I'll say too much but make sure you ask us for a quote under our special club scheme during March, April or May if you're interested in finding a better quote for your car insurance and you'll gain entry to the draw. QUOTELINE: 0800 917 2274 (free for mobiles too) - please mention this forum. When I can say more, I'll fill you in on the prize details. best, Nick PS. We can quote 30 days ahead so you may be able to benefit from the draw even if you're not due until the end of June (just get your quote before 31 May). ******************* In the meantime, here's some recent feedback about the scheme. We love hearing from you. If you've had a good experience we can pass it on to the team member/members involved to encourage them. "We have 2 cars insured with you and you've been great. We've just ordered 2 new ones for delivery in March so we'll be calling you again soon to see what you can do. Thanks again." scrounger, BabyBMW "They are brilliant. I know the company well and have used them for many years. Both my Golf V5 and Volvo are insured with them. I know Nick's word is good. Known him for many years and a true professional as his company. Give them a try. Loyalty bonuses help on renewal too." Matt, UK-MkIVs "Rang for a quote yesterday, spoke with Rebecca who was very friendly and very helpful, K&N induction kit declared and accepted on policy with a very good price. Took out policy and printed cover note and documents an hour later. Excellent service." sliderboy, CivInfo "£62 cheaper than my current insurer. Not bad, going to ring around and see what others offer, think it may be hard to beat though!" rob275, GT86 & BRZ Drivers Club "Just got yourselves another new customer!!! Came in £50 cheaper than Axa who were the cheapest of all others!" slackworth, Audi-Sport net "Just spoke to Kim, got me a great quote. Great service, an insurance company I recognize - not only cheap but really good cover too Thanks!" sharkrider, Briskoda *******************

The results are in... As you know, Chris Knott Insurance specialises in looking after the insurance needs of car enthusiasts, working to help the members of around 200 car clubs/forums across the UK. A bit like the BAFTAs on TV last night we've compiled the Chris Knott Top 20 - a ranking of our top car club partners over the last year in terms of enquiry levels, number of policies written and quote conversion rate (success rate). If your club features (or one that represents your marque) it means you're more likely to save money on your standard/modified/multicar insurance when you ask Chris Knott to quote, based on past performance. If your club doesn't feature, it's probably more to do with enquiry levels than conversion rate so get asking us to quote and you could be on our leaderboard next time around!! Remember that we're happy to share our earnings with your club for every policy that goes ahead or renews so you'll benefit the club/forum too. THE CHRIS KNOTT TOP 20 (2015) 1. Alfa Romeo Owners Club 2. Volvo Owners Club 3. Briskoda 4. Saab Owners Club 5. Z4 Forum 6. Mercedes Owner 7. Audi-Sport.net 8. MPS Owners Club 9. CivInfo 10. BMW 5 Series Owners Club 11. Fiesta ST Owners Club 12. GT86 Owners Club 13. TT Forum 14. MR2 Owners Club 15. BabyBMW.net 16. MG-Rover.org 17. Civic TypeR Owners Club 18. Focus ST Owners Club 19. VectraC/Signum Owners Club 20. 350Z-uk.com Thanks if you've already asked us for a quote under the club scheme. If you haven't yet, please do call us when your renewal falls due and include us in the mix of companies you get your quotes from. The guys below did and they were glad they'd called. QUOTELINE: 0800 917 2274 - please mention this club/forum to receive the full benefit. best, Nick ****************************** TESTIMONIALS If you needed more proof that Chris Knott offers a great scheme for club members, here's what some have said about us recently: "I'd highly recommend Chris Knott. I got a very competitive modified car policy through them. Always very helpful when I contact them to add parts etc." Robbo1987, FiestaSTOC "Nick, thanks for arranging a callback today. Called regarding two cars, first quote beat the best offer on CompareTheMarket, second beat it by £40. I've still to pit you against one final provider but the girls I've spoken to today have been lovely!" dangerousfish, DS3OC "I've just spoken to a lovely lady called Kathy at CKI and got a nice competitive quote from them. Unless we can find it a lot cheaper I think we'll be going through CKI as they seem to offer a more personal touch to the whole insurance quagmire." nb67, Z4 Forum "(Kim) was very professional, polite and friendly, I felt at ease with her. Asset to your company and we sorted deal on 147 GTA insurance. That happy, might insure the wife's car with you in September." Paul Jones, Alfa Romeo OC "Just renewed my insurance through yourselves, significantly cheaper than AXA and only £20 more than the cheapest online quote. £345.00 fully comp and protected no claims for a 50 year old. Good efficient service, and friendly staff, I hope I never have to claim but if I do I hope this service continues." davedutch, Nissan 350Z forum "Well worth the phone calls to save over £300 - well, was in my case." ant1718, Vauxhall Owners Network ****************************** A reminder of the MAIN CHRIS KNOTT PRODUCTS available to members: * Standard/Modified Car Insurance/Multi-car Insurance (extra discounts for more than one car) - phone for a quote * Breakdown Cover - by phone or quote and buy online * GAP Insurance - by phone or quote and buy online CHRIS KNOTT QUOTELINE: 0800 917 2274 - Please mention this forum to receive the full benefit.

We can sort your cover from whenever you want it to start and then you can just ring up to pay or give me credit card details via PM. Are you wanting to pay in full or by DD? Probably best to continue via PM. best, Nick

UPDATE: LAST CHANCE TO BENEFIT FROM OUR £5 DISCOUNT Just a quick reminder that this is the final month in our discounted Breakdown Cover offer. Until 1st March you can arrange 12 months' comprehensive UK Breakdown Cover with Chris Knott for just £58 (normally £63). Multi-car options are also available at a discounted rate. Cover really is comprehensive and there are NO 'age of vehicle' limits. It's also not the sort of cover where you have to pay for assistance and reclaim the cost later. It's designed to be simple for you to use, hassle-free when you need to. You can buy over the phone by calling 0800 917 2274 and following the 'car' options or you can use our quote and buy facility at Chris Knott UK Breakdown Cover - Quote & Buy. Make sure you're not left stranded during 2016. Arrange cover today. Cover includes all the usual features PLUS that all-important HomeStart. best, Nick PS. Don't forget us for your car insurance either. We're signing up car club members at a great rate due to our quote-beating flexibility. The computer's rate? That's just a guide. We're offering real world rates. Give us a call today on 0800 917 2274.

Our 'Awesome Autumn' Offer - £5 OFF UK Breakdown Cover Chris Knott Breakdown Cover normally costs £59.50 for a single vehicle and there are extra discounts for covering multiple vehicles. However, to help members as we enter the misty mornings and cooler days of Autumn, we're offering £5 OFF these rates until further notice. You can arrange cover by calling FREE on 0800 917 2274 or you can use our 'quote and buy' facility online at https://www.chrisknott.co.uk/rescue - this seasonal discount is added once you've entered your quote details. Cover really is comprehensive - you'll benefit from all of the following: • HomeStart - to help you begin your journey when your car won’t start • UK Roadside Assistance - to get you back on the road • UK Recovery - to take you and your car back home or to a local repairer • Onward Travel - to take you and your car to your original destination • Overnight Stay - to help you continue your journey the following day • 24hr Hire Car - to get you home or to help you continue your journey • Relief Driver - to get you home if the driver is taken ill • Message Relay - to let loved ones or colleagues know you’ll be late In addition you'll be covered for eventualities such as flat batteries, lost or broken keys, accidental damage to tyres and running out of fuel. With an average call out time of just 35 minutes you'll be glad you're not left stranded like those who don't arrange cover before the really cold weather sets in. So, either call Chris Knott Breakdown FREE on 0800 917 2274 or use our online 'quote and buy' facility at https://www.chrisknott.co.uk/rescue for competitively priced UK Breakdown Cover.

How to get a great car insurance deal in 2016... Hi, It's always good to know if there are special deals to be had. Maybe deals that are not available to Joe Public. The Chris Knott Insurance scheme is one such deal that rewards car enthusiasts with better car insurance rates just for having joined up with this club/forum. OK, so what's the deal? What makes it different to all the other car insurance providers? Well, the insurers on our panel believe that you'll be a better risk than the average driver. So they'll allow us to do all we can (within set criteria) to attract you, including offering very competitive rates. Does it work? You bet it does!... Today, I was looking at the figures for last month and was really pleased to see that our overall quote acceptance rate was 48%. That means we were the best for 48% of the people who called us. That's astonishingly good. I dug further and found that (again in December) we retained 81% of clients at their renewal so it's not a case that we hook you in with a cheap rate and then hike it later. Of course, price isn't everything but it's a major factor in choosing the next insurer for your pride and joy. Where we can we'll offer you a quote that's better than anything else you can find out there and that may involve you telling us what your best alternative is. As I said, the insurers on our panel will often be flexible on their price to win you (and keep you). In addition to great rates we also reward the clubs that we work with. Where they're interested, we pay commission for each policy sold to a member and we pay again at each renewal. This helps to cover the running costs of the club/forum. Last year we paid over £92k in commission to clubs/forums to say thank you for working with us to encourage members to at least try us for a quote. Will you try us and see how much you can save with the Chris Knott Car Club Insurance scheme? Check out the testimonials below from other happy car club members. Did I mention that we're mod-friendly too? QUOTELINE: 0800 917 2274 We're working hard to save you money and give something back to the club/forum when we do. So please pick up the phone when your renewal falls due and request your special 'club member' quote. best, Nick PS. Don't forget that we also offer you multi-buy discounts, loyalty rewards and a 'recommend a friend' scheme. We're offering you and the car enthusiast community more than the average insurance provider will. Please call us on 0800 917 2274 for your no-obligation quotation. ************************ Recent Testimonials - there are alot of them so I don't expect you to read them all but you'll get the idea: "Well after seemingly endless calls to various companies (many I've used in recent years but some new) to get the V70R back on the road, it looks like I've got a deal!... Modern policies were sky high, as I've just turned 25… and as I'm not going to use it as my every day car, I can't use my 6 years NCB on quotes. Just got off the phone with Kim at Chris Knott, and they're covering me for £445 on a modern policy (so it can earn its own NCB) fully comp. Very helpful, and VOC get a few quid out of the deal as well!" Warninglight, Volvo Owners Club "Just renewed my 4.2 A8 with you. Good price, good sales rep (Ian)." alanyork, Audi-Sport forum “Another "quote me happy" customer. Easily the most competitive this year. You were not able to cover me last year, due to only 2 months experience with a RWD car, but thankful I gave you a call this year. Thanks again to Kim who was very professional and took me through everything in the right amount of detail.” James Durbin, Z4 Forum "Great quote & service from Rebecca @Chris_Knott_Ins - will be back with the other 2 cars for you to quote next month." Jason Adderley, Twitter “Better Rates. Time for my first renewal since acquiring my 2012 S Class so compared my old insurers quotes with compare the market and found a cheaper price. Then tried Chris Knott who both matched the best quote and offered me an extra £20 off so I have accepted it.” Nicholas15, Mercedes-Benz Owners Forum “I found CK well priced and very clued up on mods, would recommend.” mark-in-stoke, GT86 Owners Club “Not only were the team helpful when I came to renew my insurance, over £200 less than my previous insurance company who I’ve been with for many years, but even when closed they managed to help me on Boxing Day by using their Facebook messaging service. I would highly recommend these guys and have several friends who have taken out policies.” Mathew Watson, Facebook “Not often I'm this impressed but the service I received today from Ian at Chris Knott was second to none. Not only were they open this morning (2nd Jan) but the quote was very competitive, fast, and the transaction went through immediately trouble free. I was able to tax the new convertible online within minutes of coming off the phone to Ian. Really impressed, Thanks.” Jimmylegs, Celica Club “Called up again today to inform them of the pending OBX 4-2-1 manifold going on. "No problem, that's the policy updated for you". Cloud 9. Must have been about the 10th call to them to makes changes over the term so far, certainly been 3 in the last 2 months what with the lowering springs etc. No charge again. Thank you.” Lexo, Hyundai Coupe Owners Club

Great. Thanks.

The insurance companies on our panel who offer the special scheme to those who fit the access criteria.

The criteria set by insurers is that drivers need to be 25+ on a GT86/BRZ I'm afraid. We can sometimes stretch to those who are 24 but nearly 25. 22 we can't do.

Apparently car insurance rates have risen by £100 over the last year (Daily Mail article). If you find that your renewal with your existing provider has gone up please give us a call to see if we can beat your quote with our special car club member scheme. The scheme performs even better when the rest of the market is putting prices up (see feedback below). We love car club members and we're mod-friendly too. Please request a quote using one of the following methods: 1. Call 0800 917 2274 and mention this club/forum; Phone is best as you'll be calling us when it's convenient to talk. With the other methods it's a bit hit or miss whether you can talk when we call. 2. Text QUOTE ME to 61211; 3. Complete our brief Callback Form at https://www.chrisknott.co.uk/CarQuote Thanks, Nick ************** TESTIMONIALS The fresh feedback keeps flowing in. Here is some more gathered in recent days: “Cheapest quote I have had so far by £22” Little_ant, Integra Type-R DC2 forum "I went with Chris Knott and the service I was given was fantastic together with a great quote on my ST and a fantastic quote on the wife's Kuga (beat the comparison sites)." ###simon###, Fiesta ST Owners Club "I was pleased with the quote and deal I received when insuring mine with you a couple of weeks ago. Thank you." Marshy, AudiRS3OC "I got a very good modified car insurance policy through Chris Knott and find them very helpful whenever I contact them." Robbo1987, FiestSTOC “There's lots of good feedback from Chris Knotts on here. It's great to see, and makes a refreshing change to hear positivity about an Insurance Company.” Leonardo, Hyundai Coupe Owners Club "Two cars insured with your good selves here. I'm hoping I stay with you at renewal too." T-800, AudiRS3 Owners Club

Always happy to run a quote through to give you a comparison. Please do give us a call come renewal. best, Nick

UPDATE: MotoGP Silverstone tickets - winner Happy New Year to you all! We're really grateful to everyone who contacted Chris Knott last year for a quote. Please remember to give us a call again this year as your renewal comes due, especially if either the price, your age or your experience were an issue before. Chances are you'll now fit our criteria and we look forward to helping even more car club/forum members to get a better car insurance deal. December was an amazing month for the scheme and we thrashed the month's target - so thank you very much. Maybe it was because we were offering such an awesome prize in our monthly draw - MotoGP Silverstone tickets, three days for two people. I'm pleased to announce the winner of the Chris Knott December Prize Draw as Jake Moakes, a member of BimmerForums. Jake, we'll be in touch next week to arrange to get the tickets to you. Congratulations! All Jake did was ask us for a quote. Why don't YOU pick up the phone and request a quote too? Call Chris Knott Insurance FREE on 0800 917 2274 (free from mobiles too) or complete our callback form at https://www.chrisknott.co.uk/CarQuote. You can even request a quote by texting QUOTE ME to 61211. We look forward to helping you save money this year. best, Nick ************************* TESTIMONIALS Here's what club members have said about Chris Knott's prices and service in the last month or so: "Try Chris Knotts - just a quickie to say thanks again to Chris Knotts. They were the cheapest when I got the policy 6 months ago and just called them up to tell them about the cat back that's being fitted on Saturday. Zero charge for policy amendment and zero hike in premiums." Lexo, Hyundai Coupe Owner Club "I also went with CKI as they were cheaper than my renewal from eSure. Ian was very helpful on the phone with my quote and the communication back about the quote, acceptance of my no claims bonus, renewal quote and licence came through the day they received it (day after I posted it using prepaid label) meant I knew it was received and in order. I also got another text today thanking me for my business and here is the claims phone number if I should ever need it. My policy came into effect as from yesterday." ScoobyDoo, JagInfo "Well done. Got my coupe today and Rebecca from Chris Knott's team done a great job beating the cheapest quote I had, and that included Euro use, and key cover." paulk, Hyundai Coupe Owners Club "Just spoke to these guys, Adam I think it was, beat A***** F*** by £40 and my existing insurer by over £80. £345 for an old timer (just turned 50) like me including 90 days Euro cover sounds fair to me so I will be taking this up in the next couple of weeks." davedutch, Nissan 350Z Forum *************************

WIN TICKETS FOR 2016 MOTOGP with CHRIS KNOTT INSURANCE Hi, Get a quote from Chris Knott Insurance in December and you'll be in with a chance of winning a great prize. Just for requesting a quote on a car we don't yet insure you'll automatically be entered into our prize draw where you could WIN A 2016 MOTOGP SILVERSTONE, THREE-DAY TICKET FOR TWO. PRIZE DETAILS Enjoy access to Silverstone from Friday 2 September to Sunday 4 September 2016 and be part of all the exhilarating action of the prestigious MotoGP™ weekend event. Get off the sofa, don’t miss a moment and take a fellow fan along for the experience, with general admission tickets for two covering the exciting Practice, the spectacular Qualifying and of course the thrilling Race Day. MotoGP™ is the world championship of motorcycle racing, and there’s no better place to see it than trackside at Silverstone, the home of British motorsport. With three days' admission to the circuit you’ll enjoy the full experience that’s on offer, which includes the off-track entertainment as well as lots of bars and shops and the Moto2 and Moto3 events that are also taking place across the weekend. Perfect for any fans of the super-fast two-wheeled sport, this experience is made for sharing. Soak up the terrific atmosphere, sights and sounds during a full schedule of racing action across three days of unmissable motorcycling. HOW TO ENTER All you need to do is call us on 0800 917 2274 during December for a genuine car insurance quote. We'll be aiming to make you a winner by finding you a better car insurance deal but you'll also gain entry to this special Chris Knott Insurance December Prize Draw. In addition to great prices (and prizes) the Chris Knott Car Insurance scheme offers forum members first-class personal attention from fully-trained car insurance experts who understand both standard and modified cars. When you arrange your car insurance through Chris Knott you also benefit from all the ongoing support you need. Pick up the phone today and we can quote you for policies due in the next 30 days. best, Nick ************************************************ TESTIMONIALS Yet more feedback about our special scheme for car club/forum members: "I've been with XXXXXX XXXX for a few years now but decided to give Chris Knott a try this year. With exactly the same policy and company I was previously with they were immediately 10% cheaper on a £450 policy. I rang my broker to cancel my renewal and got the usual "we'll try and get a better price" and knocked a further £60 off the same policy... I decided I was still going to change, so rang back to Chris Knott to sort out. When I spoke to them again to say go ahead they had another look and came up with an even better quote, different company but same, if not better, specifications and saved me another £70. So overall I've saved myself £100 on my renewal quote, that's a great saving on the original £450. What more can you say !!! Well done." stokey1964, VWAudiForum "Already with you guys and would highly recommend you." cache, CivInfo "Have got both cars (Nissan 100NX and Octavia Scout) insured with Chris Knott for the same as just the Scout last year." RainbowFire, Briskoda

A mod-friendly insurer should be able to accommodate this. What they'll charge for the mod will depend on the individual insurer. Please give us a call if we can help with an annual quote. best, Nick

Hi, With Christmas just around the corner, if your car insurance is due in the coming weeks we're really keen to talk to you and offer a competitive quote as soon as possible. It is important to us that our staff have a good rest and that they can enjoy their Christmas break. So there are a few days over Christmas when we're not asking them to work (see opening hours below) but otherwise we're open for business and really keen to find you the best deal. Competitive quotes for club/forum members When quoting you for your car insurance we always ask what your best alternative quote is and we've certainly been seeing rates increasing out there. The good news is that we're beating those alternative quotes through the special Chris Knott scheme for enthusiasts. Chris Knott - the winning team So please do call Chris Knott Car Insurance for a quote if your renewal is due soon - our stats show that about 40% of the quotes given are winning quotes. That means 40% find their best deal by coming to Chris Knott which is a great reason to pick up the phone. QUOTELINE: 0800 917 2274 (now free from all mobiles too). December Prize Draw If you call before close of play on 31st December you'll automatically be entered into our monthly Chris Knott prize draw. This month the prize is 2x 2016 MotoGP Silverstone tickets covering all 3 days of racing and all you have to do is request a genuine quote in December (see our other post on the forum about this). ************************** CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS Thursday 17th December - 9:00am-12:15pm then CLOSED for firm's Christmas lunch Thursday 24th December – 9:00am-12:30pm Friday 25th December - CLOSED (Christmas Day) Saturday 26th December – CLOSED (Boxing Day) Sunday 27th December – CLOSED Monday 28th December – CLOSED (Bank Holiday) Tuesday 29th December – CLOSED Wednesday 30th December – 9:00am-5:00pm Thursday 31st December – 9:00am-12:30pm Friday 1st January – CLOSED (New Year's Day) Saturday 2nd January – 9:00am-12:00noon Sunday 3rd January - CLOSED Normal hours resume on Monday 4th January. ONLINE OPTIONS You can still arrange Chris Knott UK Breakdown Cover or Chris Knott GAP Insurance over the festive period via our website and existing clients can pay a renewal online at www.chrisknott.co.uk (follow the link at the bottom of the homepage). CLAIMS OVER CHRISTMAS To report a Motor claim (excluding windscreen claims) please call the Chris Knott Claimsline: 0345 618 8316. For all other claims please refer to your individual insurer's policy documentation for the correct number to call. ************************** As the festive season soon begins, we hope you have a great Christmas and we thank you for your interaction on this forum over the last year. If you accepted our quote, we are genuinely grateful - remember we're here to help you with anything you need throughout your time with us. If we didn't win your business this year please give us another go next year and we'll always do our best to find you the best deal. Happy Christmas, The Chris Knott Team

UPDATE: WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT Thanks to all those who requested a car insurance quote from Chris Knott during November. All quote requests received during the month were automatically entered into our November prize draw to WIN £100 Amazon Voucher. I'm pleased to announce that Mr S Presgrave from Kent was the month's winner. Congratulations go to him! His voucher will be sent out in the coming days but there's an interesting thing about this winner: he is an existing client who asked us to quote on an extra car in his household. So, not only did he win the voucher, he obviously saved money on the quote (because he went ahead with the policy) which included a loyalty discount of £20 on top of any other saving we were able to find for him to win the business. If you're a Chris Knott client you too will receive our loyalty discount when you bring extra cars to us that we don't already cover for you. If you're not yet a Chris Knott client, why not call us for a quote when your car insurance renewal falls due. Don't forget, if you request a quote during December for a policy that's due within 30 days, you could WIN 2x 2016 MotoGP tickets for Silverstone (all 3 days) - see our other post on the forum about this. QUOTELINE: 0800 917 2274 best, Nick PS. We've already reached 50% of December's target in just the first 5 working days of the month! This is because we've got some great rates available for car club/forum members. It's worth you calling. PPS. Check out the post in our section about our current Breakdown Cover offer too. ********************************************************** Some of the RECENT FEEDBACK on Chris Knott from the car club community: "This year, I took the best quote I had and asked Chris Knott to beat it, which they kindly did. I think that method would work with anyone." JaceMindu, Hyundai Coupe Owners Club "I had a similar experience with these guys, they undercut the premiums on 3 of our cars by 10% and now the 4th car by £30 on the renewal. If it continues we will be using them for a long time!" bluestreak56, Z4-Forum "We bought our first Z4 at the weekend (a weekend fun car!) and I completed my normal checks of the various comparison sites. As I already have our main family car in my name we decided to register this under my wife's name with her as the main insured. She hasn't had a car insurance policy for 3 years so no NCB although a named driver. I spoke to the very helpful Rebecca who still managed to beat our lowest quote by £20. A small saving but I would rather £20 in my pocket than an insurance company's! Honestly I didn't expect them to beat the comparison sites so I was pleasantly surprised. Great service and I will be getting a quote on our Audi when it is due to renew." onenil, Z4-Forum "I've just insured with Chris Knott and mentioned I was from the 350z forum so hopefully that was recorded. They were able to beat my previous best quote from G********* by £30 so I took them up on it and so far so good, I even got a callback when requested too :thumbs:" Sargara, 350Z Forum "Just taken out my insurance with you guys, really easy talking to Kathy (last month) and then Rebecca today, and they actually know what mods are! Brilliant." Mark-in-Stoke, GT86/BRZ Drivers Club "Great service and price. New quote was only £20 higher than last year's quote and again they were the cheapest after I did some comparing, so happy bunny for another year. Try them out - got nothing to lose and everything to gain!" Imran, VWAudi Forum

WIN £100 with Chris Knott Insurance in November... Continuing our monthly offers to encourage you to pick up the phone for a quote on a car we don't yet insure, this month we're offering a £100 Amazon Voucher to one lucky caller. Simply request a quote in November (for a policy starting in November or upto 30 days ahead) and we'll enter you for our prize draw. Think what you could buy on Amazon with your £100. You can spend it on yourself or maybe use it to purchase Christmas gifts for loved ones - offset the cost of Christmas. To request a quote, you should call us FREE on 0800 917 2274 and mention this forum. If you prefer, you can Request a Car Quote online. We look forward to helping you save money. Insurance Premium Tax - the tax you pay as part of your premium - increased on 1 Nov so you may see an increase in your renewal from your current provider. Remember, we're looking to beat your best alternative so give us a call when their figure comes in. We'll try to reduce your premium and we'll automatically enter you for the draw - just for calling. best, Nick PS. October's prize winner will be announced soon - someone's won a Karcher K2 Pressure Washer! ******************************* DOING THE BUSINESS FOR CAR CLUB MEMBERS... These club members have liked our service and our quotes recently: "I have just transferred my XFR insurance to Chris Knott to do. Admiral quoted me a whopping £661 for renewal and reduced it to £440 when I phoned them. Online the best I had was £380...including legal and Chris Knott beat it as an introductory offer. £368.50 - Great deal and great service. Thanks." griff, XFForum "Chris Knott actually gave me the most competitive quote this year, beating my renewal and quotes from all the other 'performance' insurers out there!! So I am now a Chris Knott customer! Thanks Chris Knott :)" Johnny 5, TypeAccord "I phoned Chris Knott today before I phoned my usual insurers. '54 beetle, 1776cc, fully comp, UK Recovery, agreed valuation, me the wife and my 24year old son. £160. Saved me at least £60." Baz54, VolksZone "Just insured my Sportage with CKI this year - they cut £645 off last year's price with another insurer, so I'm more than happy so far!" Therkim, KiaOC "Renewed through Chris Knott again this year. Got straight through to an advisor, as with the couple of calls I needed to make to them during the expiring policy. I'm now covered by an insurer I know has looked after relatives needing to make a claim, at the best price I could find from any provider. They have always been quick and helpful each time I've called, showing you can still get good quality service with competitive quotes." Rabbut, A1 Forum "All sorted and renewed. Awesome service as always!" Deacon, GT86/BRZ Drivers Club *******************************

UPDATE: DISCOUNT EXTENDS TO NEW PRICES OK, so 1st December has passed and we had to finally reflect the government's increased Insurance Premium Tax in the cost of our Breakdown Cover. However, there is still some good news - my bosses have agreed to extend our £5 DISCOUNT offer until the end of February 2016 so you can still save money over what should be a full price of £63 for a single vehicle. The result is that you can arrange 12 months' comprehensive UK Breakdown Cover with Chris Knott this winter for just £58. Multi-car options are also available at a discounted rate. See posts above for the extent of the cover. You can buy over the phone by calling 0800 917 2274 and following the 'car' options or get a quote and buy online at Chris Knott UK Breakdown Cover. Make sure you're not left stranded this winter. Arrange cover today. best, Nick PS. Don't forget our December prize draw - the chance to WIN 2x 2016 MotoGP Silverstone 3-day tickets - just for requesting a genuine car insurance quote. See our other posts in the forum.

Chris Knott Insurance now added. Please see our posts for details of current offers and the benefits of using a car club specialist. Quoteline: 0800 917 2274 best, Nick

From a risk point of view you result in a high number of claims from a relatively small group of drivers. Insurance is all about assessing risk, demographics and statistics. It doesn't mean you're all bad but as a group you don't perform well. That doesn't help you in leafy Wadhurst though I know (I live in Hurst Green). best, Nick

Really sorry about that. You do need to be 25+ on a GT86/BRZ to gain access to the special club rates - see our OP: best, Nick

New prices, even more competitive. Hi, If you're wanting to arrange GAP Insurance on a new car purchase I have some good news for you. Chris Knott GAP has always offered great value for money but while adjusting the prices for the new insurance tax rate we've revised the vehicle value brackets further to make it even more competitive for you. We know we'll beat many of the alternative providers out there, especially the car dealers who are generally overpriced and not even insurance people. Please give us a call on 0800 917 2274 or use our online GAP facility to get a quote & buy - Chris Knott's RTI & Finance GAP. best, Nick RECENT GAP TESTIMONIALS: "Just took up this (GAP) with Andy when we bought our new Toyota GT86. £151 to cover a £29k car. This is combined cover to clear any finance and most importantly, pay the difference between the insurance settlement and the initial invoice price. Dealer wanted over £400! They also provided regular insurance cover for her new car. Again, really competitive prices and I know from experience that the cover, should the worst happen, is excellent." Squadrone Rosso, Alfa Romeo Owners Club UK "I've used Chris Knott for a few years as a direct result of seeing them on here. They do great value GAP insurance too." dagdave, CMax OC "FYI guys - just got a very competitive quote for car insurance and GAP insurance on [my car] from a lovely lady at Chris Knott. Worth checking out!" mjogreen, DS3Club