the new - what have you done to your ped today thread.

i loved mine, was my baby, never missed a beat had just shy of 19000 on the clock (id clocked it once but might of done more), did everything i wanted it to, got me to and from college and work, did a 40 mile round trip every other day, wheelied it a few times (after i did belt and rollers), used to take my ex on the back when i met her at the bus stop and took her home until she passed her driving test, did wales and back on it (200 mile round trip) used it as a workhorse and literally carried half of my tools under the seat when i went out to work on friends cars, did everything and never had a problem with it, loved every second of riding it well worth it.

 

painted my aerox frame and cleaned up some other bits... now i just need 2 wheels, an engine, forks and some nice new bars... lol

 

actually the sa50 with the external indicators is the better one, its not a mod, the one with the indicators flush always had a issue with the rear panel lining up when removed to replace indicator bulbs which blew in mine twice, the external indicators have always been fine, never heard anyone moan about them/have any issues with them and i was going to convert to them before i crashed it.... want another sa50 now lol

 

Well today I get 3(yes three) letters from MCE claiming I had failed to pay my insurance on time and if I did not pay by the said date they'd cancel my policy, this isn't the first time they've pulled this shit on me. Last month they pulled the same crap, so I told them it wasn't my fault as I'd clearly had the funds waiting for them, they just never took them...long story short, I end up paying them over the phone and them saying they'd send another direct debit out to sign, so me been me I think OK, i'll sign job done.

So, like I said, I signed and sent it back. 1 Month later there pulling the same shit again, so off to the bank I go..Find out there is no direct debit, standing order or so on for MCE..

So basically, they've now twice failed to set up a direct debit or such as I first signed when agreeing to the policy then signed another a month ago. Oh did I forgot to mention they also are expecting me to pay the £25 late payment fee although it's naff all to do with me? Well, quite frankly I've had enough of MCE's crap the past couple of months over something there administration could of easily solved if they did there jobs correctly. So looks like I'll be looking for another company(about to go hit up the insurance thread for best companies to go with) So MCE can cancel my policy and stick it where the sun don't shine for all I care. If anyone's any suggested companies then let me know.

 

they did exactly the same with me, theyll force you to pay up one way or another now. weather its your fault or not. long story short i owe them £110 which im now paying off £2.50 per month just to drag it along to piss them off. they threatened me with balliffs, i threatend them with my solicitor, they called my bluff, my solicitor got intouch, they took me to court and i was just told to pay up the £110. well im paying up arent i i could just pay it off up front within a day or two but naaahhh.
ive been with a good few insurance companies and i have to say so far, the best ones have been with are swinton. only had a issue at beggining regarding them getting the direct debit letter late, but all sorted straight away over the phone, UK call centres with nice friendly staff, brother failed to make payment on time, explained why, just paid two months, the next time the monthly payment was due, theyre pretty cheap too. £180 fully comp for a 19 year old with no no claims, recentish accident, a ongoing claim and points.

 

Yeah there a terrible company, I'll wait it out as long as possible just for what they've done.

And is that £180/month?

 

MCE cost me £66/month

 

Yeah, my cheapest quote right now is from swinton at £86/month, anyone have any advice on lowering it?

 

Well it won't be bennets

Your quote is £1464.67

 

£180 a year though my job helps lower it a bit, so does my security, the fact the scooter is datatagged and only does 3500 miles per year..
though i got a quote for the BMW f650 with modifications + all my security stuff for £350 fully comp, think i got lower but £350 was with swinton, all depends on location, bike, security and your driving history.

 

I park it in the garage overnight, location well, most likely doesn't help, lol.
I've only my CBT(so far..)
And I am basically self employed right now, although that seems to make it even higher, I randomly put that I was a painter and decorator and it dropped by £15 through MCE.
I also only do around 3000 miles a year, although that doesn't seem to help, hell I even tried to put the value of the ped at £200, lol.

 

MCE are mugs, wanted to charge me 500£ to insure my aerox at 21 years old. I found a cheaper quote at 149 quid a year , and Mce kept ringing me to try get me to take out a policy with them. Glad I didn't they sound like a right bunch of mediocre dickheads. Lol