Guilty, even when proven innocent! (1 Viewer)

[Big Bird]

Imagine having your van fully loaded as you are about to embark on your 3 month trip, time to switch the fridge on as you've done hundreds of times before, and then this happens! By the time the fire brigade arrived the van was written off and the insurance company paid out in a week. No injuries of particular note, so all in all just a case of finding a substantial amount of money to bridge the gap to buy a replacement. That was over 2 years ago and despite having a letter from my insurance company to say I was not to blame for the fire, how could I be, as a user you have two choices, to switch the fridge on or not, in insurance terms it will be recorded as a fault claim by me and my no claims and premiums will be affected accordingly. This is because their solicitors do not think there is a good chance of recovering the costs from a third party, either the manufacturer or the manufacturers agent who fitted a new part to the fridge a few days before. So my motorhome and car insurance is affected for 5 years because of no fault of my own. A warning to fellow 'vanners and maybe a pointer to ensuring you have protected no claims? I've tried many avenues to find justice but they all seem to be cul-de-sacs!

 

[Richard n Ann]

No claims bonus is a scam anyway because when applying for the next policy you have to declare that you've had a claim within the last 5 years... And that bumps the premium up.

 

[Lenny HB]

This is because their solicitors do not think there is a good chance of recovering the costs from a third party, either the manufacturer or the manufacturers agent who fitted a new part to the fridge a few days before.

Makes me feel pleased that I do all my own maintenance on the hab side.

Nice to hear you got paid out quick and are enjoying a new van.

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[Speve]

I’ve decided next time our insurance is due, to opt to pay a higher excess and not bother with protected ncb I’m hoping the premium will be lower.

 

[Lenny HB]

I’ve decided next time our insurance is due, to opt to pay a higher excess and not bother with protected ncb I’m hoping the premium will be lower.

Doesn't make much odds, up your excess by £200 saves less than a fiver on the policy.

 

[Podney]

Bloody awful,feel sorry for you.
But hey,life goes on,enjoy your new baby.

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[Riverbankannie]

That’s one seriously scarey photo.
Thank goodness you were not hurt, it’s made me a bit afraid now for the ferry to Spain in a couple of weeks as I know some people, deliberately or not, leave fridge and/or electrics switched on.

I hope you enjoy your new MH and are able to put it all behind you.

 

[joka250]

I’ve decided next time our insurance is due, to opt to pay a higher excess and not bother with protected ncb I’m hoping the premium will be lower.

I've increasingly found insurance companies quote a compulsory excess which, if my understanding is correct, means they tell you what the excess is and that's it, you can't opt for higher.

 

[The Wino]

The thing is its a no claim bonus not a no blame bonus . The reason its not affected if someone else is at fault is your own insurance does not end up paying anything in this case as you say there is no-one else to claim off. I still think they are rip off merchants though and as someone else said if you have protected no claims the premium usually still goes up because the policy cost increases anyway because there is a claim you just get a percentage off afterwards.

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[scotzsue]

That’s one seriously scarey photo.
Thank goodness you were not hurt, it’s made me a bit afraid now for the ferry to Spain in a couple of weeks as I know some people, deliberately or not, leave fridge and/or electrics switched on.

I hope you enjoy your new MH and are able to put it all behind you.

Have seen the vents being checked for heat a few times also have been asked to pen the locker to see that the gas is turned off.
Glad no one was hurt, caravan went up next door to my old boss yesterday. we all need to be mindful.

 

[WillH]

Always turn the gas off on ferries, please.

 

[tonyidle]

Doesn't make much odds, up your excess by £200 saves less than a fiver on the policy.

And you still have to declare accidents whether you claim for them or not.

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