Endsleigh Car Insurance Reviews
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“Left hand dosen't know what the Right is doing”
Written on: 18/05/2013
Unfortuantley I was involved in an accident in May 2012 where by another motorist came into my lane and hit the side of my car, reported the incident to endsleigh. The case was viewed as thrid parties fault was given over to the legal team. endleigh came back with a txt saying someone would be round the next morning to take my car for scrap, this is before anyone had seen the damage or assessed it. My car had gone to the garage the day after the accident and was deemed absolutley fine to... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Endsleigh Car Insurance problems”
Written on: 15/03/2013
I was not secure a single day and charged me more than 50% of annual payment. (read more)
★★★★☆
“Better than I expected for budget policy”
Written on: 08/03/2013
I expect all insurance companies to be sly and money grabbing. When my car was broken into I was expecting the worst from my first ever insurance claim. Especially as I have always gone for the cheapest quote (this year from Endsleigh). I thought they might of had an issue that I was not staying at my home address at the time, and of the high value of my sound system. However they had no issue accepting the claim. It was some hassle to sort out the repairs, I spent a lot of time talking... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Better than I expected for budget policy”
Written on: 08/03/2013
I expect all insurance companies to be sly and money grabbing. When my car was broken into I was expecting the worst from my first ever insurance claim. Especially as I have always gone for the cheapest quote (this year from Endsleigh). I thought they might of had an issue that I was not staying at my home address at the time, and of the high value of my sound system. However they had no issue accepting the claim. It was some hassle to sort out the repairs, I spent a lot of time talking to...
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★☆☆☆☆
“Endsleigh Guaranteed Rent Experian Search”
Written on: 24/02/2013 by thecompaqguy (6 reviews written)
Having succeeded in creating a terrible car insurance company, Endsleigh have chosen to diversify into creating a dreadful experience for anyone searching for a flat. I had only heard of Endsleigh through their brief dalliance in sponsoring the Football League (perhaps this is where all their money went), so when Duncan Phillips Estates of Waltham Abbey Essex said that this company would be doing an Experian reference and check prior to being offered a one bed flat, it was with some... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“DONT GO THERE, Insurance SCAM..! Be warned”
Written on: 12/01/2013 by rayrdo34
If you suffer from a nervous disposition, BE WARNED! DON’T GO THERE, Rogue tactics to squeeze more money from you.., My insurance was due renewal November 2012 so searched online and best quote returned was Endsleigh Insurance so decided to go with them. Couple of weeks later (as with a previous reviewer) they sent me a letter to say that they required more information and asked me to send documents i.e. Vehicle Registration Doc, driving licence Etc; or my insurance would be cancelled.... (read more)
★★★★★
“Trouble free insurance”
Written on: 04/01/2013 by gazza153
If you went to every insurance company you would find people with gripes,i honestly had nothing but praise for Endsliegh insurance as has my daughter. I had no problems with the English call center (Free) and emails,Ive had nothing but excellent service and would recommend them to anyone,although Ive yet to make a claim, but I don't expect any less service from them as Ive had for the last 3 years.... My renewal quote was £225 fully comprehensive from Endsleigh, so i went around all five... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Awful service, Direct Debit horror”
Written on: 18/12/2012 by retailrita
I had cover with them but when I was promoted at work I hadnt been paid,a payment failed. Not my fault but of course not Endsleighs either. I called 3 days later after sorting out my wage, and made a payment over the phone to Endsleigh and apologised. This was the only time I had ever missed a payment. I thought that was the end of the story. The following month they took two payments of £200 on a different day than they were supposed to, then charged me £20. Then 4 days later took... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Endsleigh car INSURE-Worst insurance company I've been...”
Written on: 02/12/2012 by will4546 (1 review written)
My uncle and I purchased a policy for me costing about £1600 with his debit card around two months ago. About 3 weeks ago, I was told to send scanned documents of my driving license, all the pages of my V5 documents, proof of studying, a written confirmation stating who I took out this policy with, and 3 months proof of my bank statements. I was told to send this within a week or my policy would be terminated. Never has any insurance company asked for this much information.. but I... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“shocking scammers”
Written on: 27/11/2012
wrote to cancel a policy, they have a ridiculous cancellation charge and are trying to get £290 out of me! They then dont give you chance to argue, within a week, they have you with a debt collection agency...I have reported them to the FSA! (read more)
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★☆☆☆☆
“Dreadful company - DON'T BUY FROM THEM”
Written on: 20/11/2012 by SteveGullick (1 review written)
This company are a bunch of sharks. Been waiting THREE MONTHS for a claim settlement, meantime my car is unuseable, they want me to pay FIVE TIMES the original premium to change vehicle to one of a virtually similar spec. (read more)
★★★★☆
“Under rated Customer Care ”
Written on: 10/10/2012 by BradSD
Due to a administrative error on there system Endsleigh ended up cancelling my policy even after I had paid up front in full. I contacted the customer care team who gave me there apologies and offered to refund me in full. I said that was good of them but not good enough. I informed them that I had budgeted for there insurance and simply couldn't afford to go with anyone else. They were sympathetic to my case and got a complaints manager on my case straight away. I won't name him but he... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“AVOID!!!!!!!!”
Written on: 08/10/2012
They roped me into so many other payments, I just put the deposit down.. i wish i didn't! please save yourselves.. do not buy from them! they should be shut down! (read more)
★★★★☆
“No problems with this insurer”
Written on: 01/10/2012 by DTruong (2 reviews written)
I had insurance with Endsleigh for 3 years with no problems whatsoever. I must say though that I never needed to make a claim so I am unsure about the customer journey in this area. The reason I am writing this review is because I would have liked to stay with them for longer as I believe they are good but after my 3rd year, my premium went up by nearly £300! I rang them to ask why this was and was told just because... Due to this, I had to change my insurer to another company who's... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Teachers Beware! Do not buy from this company ”
Written on: 12/09/2012
I took out a so called specialist teachers car insurance policy. I was a fully comp customer for three years. Recently another vehicle hit my car from behind whist I was turnins a corner. It was their faullt and a simple claim...NIGHTMARE. Firstly they try to fob you off with a third party claims handling company who try to talk you into a credit agreement (which means if they do not get the money from the at fault driver , you pay them!) The courtesy car never materialised (dispite my... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“CON MERCHANTS !DO NOT BUY! RIP OFF!HIGH CANCELLATION FEES!”
Written on: 30/08/2012 by disgusted.com
Do not be tempted by any of their so called 'cheap' monthly repayments. I will NEVER, EVER buy anything from them ever again. I wish they could be shut down. Absolutely appalling customer care. Sales people who deliberately up sell and claim they have gone through the small print when they blatently have not. Ive been with them for 3 years and on my renewal this year, some guy rang me to confirm the renewal and whacked on a personal liability onto my policy for £2 a month. I have been... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Complete Rip Off- Be careful of the small print.”
Written on: 02/06/2012 by Jonbiriani
I had previously been with Endsleigh for six years, thinking them cheap and reliable, although never having claimed or changed car, I had no idea how wrong I could be. I changed my car from from an Astra to a 10 year old 1.6 focus. Endsleigh quoted me well over £1200 to change my policy and insure my new car (I've got seven years no claims with them). I found many cheaper quotes, the best being £356 fully comp so decided to cancel my policy. When I cancelled they charged an extra £120 in... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Disgusted. DO NOT BUY under any circumstances!”
Written on: 24/05/2012 by Cherry321
I've had to borrow a couple of my Dad's garage cars whilst my Polo (1.4) was being fixed acouple of times. I was charged £25 everytime and whatever else they wanted to chuck in on top of what I was already paying. I couldn't leave as I knew deep down; my no claims would be stolen by them if I cancelled. One of the staff made me cry when I asked to speak to a manager, when my insurance went from £71 to £91 a month (over 6-7months, I believe), because I had to change my car to a 1.2... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Beware the auto renewal and vastly inflated costs”
Written on: 21/05/2012 by exEndsleighcustomer (1 review written)
Had 2 vehicles covered by Endsliegh, both on leases. The leases expired in April and we decided to buy two different vehicles outright. Called Endsliegh for a quite, then for peace of mind called a few others. Astonished to find that Endsleigh were over twice the cost of ANYONE else. Called Endlsliegh back, very unhelpful chap offered to reduce the quote by £70. Said no thanks and immediately got the 'well there are cancellation and loss of commission charges because you have auto renewed... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Don't buy at any circumstance!”
Written on: 26/04/2012
DO NOT BUY ANY POLICY WITH THEM. They are hell!!! they promise to phone you back they don't. They give you a quote for a year then claim it was only for 6 months. Save yourself any hassle and go somewhere else!! They were meant to be sending me cover notes and after a month they stopped. Customer Service = USELESS!! (read more)
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★☆☆☆☆
“Endsleigh RIP-OFF”
Written on: 24/04/2012 by greenray
My partner Insured with Endsleigh in September 2011. She retired in November of the same year & contacted Endsleigh to inform them of this,hoping that her insurance would be cheaper. Instead they said they would charge her an extra £71.22 because they said, wait for it...THEY THINK SHE WOULD BE USING HER CAR MORE, BY DRIVING AROUND RANDOM STREETS SHE DIDN'T KNOW,WHILST LOOKING FOR JOBS & THEREFORE WOULD BE MORE LIKELY TO BE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT !! Despite the fact she had only used her... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“endsleigh nightmare!!!!!!!”
Written on: 18/04/2012 by 123mcroberts
After 25 years of claim free driving an idiot reversed into me in a B & Q car park just outside Belfast He reversed right over to my side of the road and Id just reversed back less than 2ft but he turned in an arc and hit my towbar. He immediately got out of the vehicle and said he was sorry but he didnt see me However his passengers demeanour was very different He suggested that it was my fault and was very aggressive to myself and my passengers After a somewhat heated discussion we... (read more)
★★★☆☆
“Ok service, insulting renewal premium!”
Written on: 30/03/2012 by homiepr8 (1 review written)
I was fairly happy with the level of service provided by Endsleigh in general, customer service was quite good. I didn't have to make any claims except for a windscreen claim (which was cheap, easy to arrange, and speedy to get fixed, and also did not affect my no claims). The issue came when after my first year the renewal notice came through, it was twice the amount of the previous year! Now i expect prices to rise each year due to increased costs, inflation etc, but that was excessive. I... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Conned me into buying cover i didnt need!”
Written on: 22/02/2012
I called up endsleigh recently to see about adding on a part time occupation. I asked if i needed to changed my mileage to business mileage as i would need to travel to two different work places. The first member of staff wasnt sure and said he would call me back... he didnt. I called a few days later and the second member of staff confimred that i did need the additional cover and quoted me for it. I then asked some of my friends in a similar situation and they said i didnt need business... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“AVOID USING THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS !!! PLEASE READ...”
Written on: 10/02/2012 by johnsim (1 review written)
After cancelling my insurance this company debited my card without any authorization £330 !!!!!!!!!!!!! for PENALTIES ! I HAD NO IDEA THIS WAS GOING TO HAPPEN . IF THEY TOOK 330 FROM 100 CUSTOMERS . THEY WOULD PAY THERE WAGE BILL ! THEY SAID THEY HAD THE RIGHT TO DO THAT , WELL WE WILL SEE ABOUT THAT THE THIEF'S ! rip off merchants IM GATHERING PEOPLE TO TAKE THIS FURTHER SO PLEASE WRITE TO JOHNSIM@FSMAIL.NET AND I WILL WRITE BACK (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Nightmare with Endsleigh”
Written on: 30/11/2011 by agnieszka2811
We have purchased a motor insurance with Endsleigh as the price was very attractive without having any previous experience with this company. In September we had a collision when third party drove into our rear – very simple claim as we have thought – unfortunately nothing is simple with Endsleigh. Three months down the line and after numerous phone calls to motor care and claims department and our car has been only fixed last week not to mention it has not been fixed property and it... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Do not use them even if you are desperate”
Written on: 06/10/2011 by rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Idiot drove into the back of me and that was when my trouble started: It took them 3 weeks to authorise my repair The body shop took 4 weeks to replace a bumper my holiday plans had to be rearranged because my own car was out of action. The solicitors are terrible: Never return calls, always 'at lunch', 'in a meeting', 'on holiday' or 'not at desk'. they made it clear from the start that they didn't belive my version of events even though the 3rd party hit me in the rear! It took them 6... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Appalling - AVOID!!!”
Written on: 21/09/2011 by TamTam
Endsleigh were fantastic when I was a student, excellent service good value for money especially as it was my first insurance on my car and being a student didn't have a lot of spare cash. However, as soon as I graduated they seemed to switch. the cost is extortionate, going up back at least £10 a year and then my latest renewal quote upping my monthly payment from £46 to £85!!!! Last year when it came for me to renew, I called to cancel my policy and change to another company only to... (read more)
★★★★☆
“did the trick”
Written on: 05/06/2011 by neilpugh (4 reviews written)
slow to pick up the phone when trying to renew, but the operator was polite, clear and intelligent. the quotes are cheap and the site straight forward. they didn't auto-rebill. they never hassled me to renew either. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“too much charging for every little change in your...”
Written on: 05/05/2011
too much charging for every little change in your policy.Poor service!!!! (read more)
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★☆☆☆☆
“If there is any chance at all that your situation...”
Written on: 12/04/2011
If there is any chance at all that your situation could change during the year of your policy then avoid this company. Any change to the policy will cost you £25. I've just been asked for in excess of £100 to cancel a policy. (read more)
★★★★☆
“Endsleigh are better than most of the others. ”
Written on: 02/04/2011
Endsleigh are better than most of the others.
At 23 my daughter purchased the student bonus accelerator car insurance policy in October 2009 for her first car, a 2006 Clio. After 6 months she renewed with 12 months no-claims discount, for £550. In January 2011 she skidded an black ice and wrote off her car and an oncoming van, injuring herself and the other driver. We found the Endsleigh claim team to be both sympathetic and efficient, issuing a cheque for an initial low valauation within...
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★☆☆☆☆
“I have never felt so ill treated as a consumer in my...”
Written on: 29/03/2011
I have never felt so ill treated as a consumer in my life as i did when dealing with Endsleigh. Their customer service is absolutely appalling. After over 10 years loyalty when it came to trying to reason with them over a claim so that i felt i was being treated fairly all i received was bog standard letters and veiled threats. I would highly recommend going nowhere near this company or products even if they seem like the best deal available. I would also have never signed up if i had known... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“When it came to the end of my contract with this...”
Written on: 10/03/2011
When it came to the end of my contract with this company two years ago, I requested my proof of no claims to be sent through the post. Nothing came, so I rang Endsleigh and they said that it had not been put on the system and they would send it out. Nothing came again and I was charged by my new company for failing to show my no claims discount by the provided date, which was a month! Again, this has happened this year, even after promising that it would never happen again; accept this time,... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Used them since 1974 but in 2007 it all went wrong. I...”
Written on: 07/03/2011
Used them since 1974 but in 2007 it all went wrong. I added my wife to the policy and they sent fresh documents with the small print canceling my ncb protection and banning me from driving other vehicles When I read the small print and found this they blamed computer error. I was an IT manager and can assure you this is Bo***x . This company has gone from excellent for 35 years under Gouda to a nightmare since Alcocks 2007 Zurich deal.
I am outa there at renewal and never going back.
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★☆☆☆☆
“DO NOT USE!!! ”
Written on: 25/02/2011
DO NOT USE!!!
I was sent an email after 4 months, they had instantly cancelled my insurance because of a computer fault at their end.
Then they took the price of £707 up to £1600!
I'm sure this must be illegal to do this after I've already paid upfront for a year!
I'm now going through the lengthy process of getting my money back for the months that I haven't yet used, wish me luck!
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★☆☆☆☆
“Do not under any circumstances used this rogue company! ”
Written on: 15/02/2011 by BigPhatPhil (1 review written)
Do not under any circumstances used this rogue company!
I cancelled my insurance and my direct debits and they still managaged to take £142 out of my bank account by using my debit card details they stored from last year without my authorisation which in my eyes is fraud/Theft.
If you are really desperate to use this company i would reccomend you change your bank debit card after cancelling your policy.
I will be taking my case to the financial ombudsman.
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★☆☆☆☆
“I just had to pay £50 to cancel my insurance policy!...”
Written on: 14/02/2011
I just had to pay £50 to cancel my insurance policy! Rip off!!! (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“I have had my insurance with this company (Endsleigh)...”
Written on: 04/02/2011
I have had my insurance with this company (Endsleigh) for a few years and it seemed ok. I just change my car to a smaller cheaper model with a lower insurance bracket and did the change over in a hurry. My fault. Checked my direct debit and found that my installment amount had more than doubled. I queried this and was told that even though I had a good no claims and had a license for 27 years with no accidents for over 10 years that this was the cheapest and that they specialise in students... (read more)
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“Please stay away from this company,changed my car...”
Written on: 03/02/2011
Please stay away from this company,changed my car twice,first change £19.00, 2nd change £26.00, had then to get a courtesy car as my car had to go for repairs a tempory cover note cost me £48.00,Called customer services and asked them to explain the charge, £25.00 Was AD-MIN alone. This is the first time i have been charged for a courtesy car. Needless to say they wont be handling my insurance when due for renewal. PS the cars i changed to were all low insurance groups. BEWARE... (read more)
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★☆☆☆☆
“having thought i had a good deal, i rang up to confirm...”
Written on: 26/01/2011
having thought i had a good deal, i rang up to confirm this and was told all details were correct, ran through them all everything in order. Now i recivied am email asking for proof of NCB more or a threat letter, having never even had welcome letter i felt this was abit out of order. I then noticed they had me down as Ms not Mr which had once been checked by there advisor so i rang up to say i'm waiting on NCB from pervious insurer and questioned the Ms instead of Mr which they then told me... (read more)
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“they increased my premium from £850 to £3666 ”
Written on: 05/12/2010
they increased my premium from £850 to £3666
unbelivable.
what a jokee
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★★★★★
“I have been their customer for last 2 years and just...”
Written on: 10/11/2010
I have been their customer for last 2 years and just renewed my policy for the 3rd year.
Overall I am totally satisfied, as whenever I called cust.services, my issues were dealt promptly. Once I had window smashed night time, Endsleigh arranged replacement withing few hours and all I had to do it to pay excess to the guy who did work. Nothing else. Also when I moved the house, they straight away reduced my premium by £40 a month without any hesitation or delay.
And finally, they were the...
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★☆☆☆☆
“NEVER EVER EVER EVER USE THIS COMPANY!!! WHAT AN...”
Written on: 05/11/2010
NEVER EVER EVER EVER USE THIS COMPANY!!! WHAT AN ABSOLUTE JOKE!!!
I went with endleigh as my first insurance company. I passed my driving test and shopped around for car insurance. Endsleigh came up as the cheapest. It seemed the best option, as they SUPPOSEDLY specialise in students... Well how wrong was I!! I was with them for 12 months. In the 12th month of the policy I was hit from behind, non fault, and my car was written off. I didnt cancel the policy - it wasnt worth it as i...
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★☆☆☆☆
“ I have been driveing for many years with full no...”
Written on: 03/11/2010
I have been driveing for many years with full no claims insureance and like most people always insure with "no claims protection" Earlier this year I reversed into an obstackle in my drive and damaged the wing on my 09 months old car. I informed Endsleigh. who at the time were very efficient ,someone arrived to look at the car ,then arrange a date for pick up and repair, First problem they were told I wasnt entitled to a courtasey car ,I had to phone Endsleigh,they oinfirmed to the Garage... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Oh dear, oh dear what a dubious operation this is! ”
Written on: 27/08/2010
Oh dear, oh dear what a dubious operation this is!
My son was insured by this bunch of cowboys and it came time to switch to AN Other who was offering a much better policy rate against the newer car he bought. Thankfully the insurance only had a month or so to run before the Endsleigh policy expired. This didn't stop them levying a £39 cancellation charge but at least we were had severed all ties with them or so we thought..... Some 4 or 5 days after we had cancelled the insurance policy, we...
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★☆☆☆☆
“the worst customer service ever under no circumstances...”
Written on: 25/08/2010
the worst customer service ever under no circumstances would i reccomend this company, was only insured a week and cancelled the policy due to the ignorance of the advisors i spoke to. be warned they might be cheap but the level of service is appalling (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“awful customer service. i have just arrived back from...”
Written on: 24/08/2010
awful customer service. i have just arrived back from holiday to a threatening letter to cancel my policy for not sending a proof of NCB. I have tryed to fax rhthem but their fax is down n tryed to emailed them this has also been unsuccessful. They are useless and attitude to customers stinks!!!!!!!!!!!! (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Absolute desgrace! My Partner was told when taking out...”
Written on: 16/08/2010
Absolute desgrace! My Partner was told when taking out the policy that when she turned 25 she can ring back and ammend the policy so that she can drive another car, third party cover. Now when ringing back ENDSLEIGH told my partner she will need to take out another policy in order for her to drive another car. Rediculous service and looks as though they will say anything just to get a sale!! (read more)
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“Pig-ignorant customer service helpline. NEVER recieved...”
Written on: 12/08/2010
Pig-ignorant customer service helpline. NEVER recieved my 1 years no claims bonus off them and they are still trying to diggle me out of it. BEWARE...this insurance company is a nightmare. AVOID if at all possible. They rip you off.
Please note that if I could have given this company 0 stars as overall rating I would have but got to give at least one.
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Written on: 25/04/2012
Disgusting its time we took on the insurance companies like the banks and got the fees reduced