On 31st March 2022 we introduced a new credit provider, Premium Credit Limited. If you purchased your policy on or after 31st March 2022, Premium Credit Limited will be your credit lender. If you require any help relating to your new finance agreement, please select the link below, which will take you directly to Premium Credit Limited’s FAQ section.
If you purchased your policy prior to 31st March 2022, your credit lender will be Bennetts Motorcycling Services Limited. If you have any questions relating to your Bennetts credit agreement, please refer to our own FAQ’s below.
Our friendly team are on hand to help you with the following:
When your policy approaches the end of its 12-month term, you’ll be given the opportunity to renew your cover with us for another year.
To make it as simple as possible for you we will search our panel of insurers to find you our lowest quote based on the information you have provided. To ensure you have the opportunity to review and assess your new quote, we will contact you around 28 days before your renewal date with details of the renewal premium that we can offer you . All you need to do is simply check your details are still correct. Please let us know if anything needs updating or you want to change your level of cover/additional options.
If you have opted out of automatic renewal but you’d like to take up your renewal offer with us, providing your information including payment details have not changed, you can now use MyAccount to turn automatic renewal on, and your renewal will be processed automatically. If all your details are the same, this saves you having to give us a call.
If there has been a change to some of your details or you want to renew your policy over the phone, you can contact our friendly UK-based team via webchat or on 0344 412 2171.
If we don’t hear from you, we’ll assume you don’t want to renew, and your policy will end.
If you are happy with your renewal offer and you are opted into automatic renewal, your policy will be automatically renewed on your renewal date using the payment details that we hold for you. These details will be clearly stated on your renewal letter. Automatic renewal aims to save you time and helps ensure you have continuous insurance, so you don’t unknowingly ride uninsured.
If you’ve received your renewal and want to discuss things, please call our friendly team on 0344 412 2171 before your renewal date.
You can check your automatic renewal status at any time in MyAccount and you can make a change to your automatic renewal settings at any point in the duration of your policy.
So if you’re happy with your renewal offer and your details are the same, simply check your automatic renewal is switched on and you can have peace of mind, knowing you’ll continue to be insured with our 5 Star Defaqto rated insurance.
Yes but you will need two separate motorcycle insurance policies.
You can insure up to 6 bikes on the same policy, however the cover relates to the policy and not the individual bikes.
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The new rules that came into effect on 1 January 2022 , ensure that renewing home and motor insurance customers are quoted prices that are no more than they would be quoted as an equivalent new customer, with the same risk profile, through the same channel. They also make it easier for customers to commence, or stop, automatic renewals, if they wish to do so, and enhance the rules regarding product governance, to ensure that insurance products deliver fair value to customers.
The changes in regulations affect all insurance providers of motor and home insurance. The changes for our customers mean that:
Yes. Insurers may offer different prices; due to the process they use to calculate risk. However, all home and motor insurers will have to make sure that the renewal prices for their customers are the same as, or cheaper than, the equivalent price for a new customer with the same risk profile, through the same channel.
If you're experiencing financial difficulty, we have some options we can explore that may help you during this difficult time, such as:
If you do need support, please call our Customer Service agents on 0344 412 2171 and we will help find the best solution for you.
Our friendly team are on hand to help you with the following:
Our opening hours are as follows;
We may have answered your questions already on this FAQ page, but if you have more specific queries please feel free to call in to speak to one of our experienced agents, who will be happy to help you.
Your motorcycle insurance policy will automatically allow you to ride within the European Union and any other country which has agreed to follow the EU Motor Insurance Directive (number 2009/103/EC), with the same cover as detailed on your policy for 90 days per period of insurance, after which third party only cover applies.
Countries covered:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Channel Islands, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the UK.
Member countries of the EU include the Balearics, Canary Isles, Corsica, Gibraltar, Sardinia, Sicily, Andorra, Iceland, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein.
Great news, as from 2nd Aug 2021 the European Commission implemented a change to motoring law, stating that drivers of UK-registered vehicles, including those from Northern Ireland, will no longer need green card insurance when riding their bike in EU countries.
A customer who has a policy with Bennetts is entitled to travel within the EU (the Free Circulation Zone countries mentioned on the back of the certificate of insurance) with the same cover as detailed on their policy for 90 days per period of insurance, after which third party only cover applies.
In some cases, you may need an International Driving Permit to drive in some EU/EEA countries.
For more information please visit www.gov.uk/driving-abroad/international-driving-permit
An international driving permit (IDP) can be obtained from The Post Office. Without this document, the vehicle may not be allowed into the country. Please refer to the following link for further information: www.postoffice.co.uk/international-driving-permit
For the latest news and guidance regarding travelling abroad visit www.gov.uk/vehicle-insurance/driving-abroad
Yes but you will need two separate motorcycle insurance policies.
You can insure up to 6 bikes on the same policy, however the cover relates to the policy and not the individual bikes.
If you have an advanced riding qualification, you could get a reduction off your motorbike insurance premium, but this will vary depending on the insurer.
Discounts are provided for the following training schemes:
There is certain information we have to capture in order to provide the most competitive quote possible from our panel of insurers. Some questions might seem pointless, however we can obtain better rates for you by obtaining the answers to them. It should be noted that we do make certain assumptions to make the quote journey shorter so please check these to make sure they are applicable.
It helps to have the following information to hand:
Our online quotation service has been developed to cater for most motorcyclists from mopeds to sports bikes. At the present time we can provide online quotes for the following:
We cannot quote for multiple bikes and multiple riders together.
We quote for the vast majority of bikes from 49cc upwards from mopeds to sports bikes.
We can quote for bikes with some modifications online but if you have any doubts or can't find your modification, please contact us.
In addition, we don’t currently offer insurance for quad bikes, trikes, electric pedal cycles and we don’t do specialist insurance for track days. We currently offer annual insurance only.
If your motorcycle is unusual or simply not listed on our quotes system then please contact us as we may still be able to provide you with cover.
Yes. We have a list of modifications that Bennetts accept as standard. These can be found below:
Even if your modification is not listed as standard we can still quote for certain modifications by internet and by phone. If you have any trouble finding your modification online or have any doubts, please contact us for help.
You need to tell us about any modifications to the bike that are not on our accepted as standard list when you take out the policy. It is important to declare them because if you do have an accident or the bike is stolen, you need to ensure your modifications are covered under the policy or you could lose out.
No, we can only provide you with a quote up to 30 days in advance of the cover start date.
If you just want an indication of price you can input any start date within 30 days, save your quote and come back and update it later.
To retrieve your quote you will need the reference, your date of birth and postcode. You can then change the start policy date and update any other details on the saved quote. The quote will then be updated with a new price for your motorcycle insurance cover.
There are a few reasons why you may not be able to find your bike. You may need to think about the Bike Make: E.g. The manufacturer name for Piaggio is Vespa-Piaggio. Or Bike cc: In our quote journey, we have used cc ranges to give you a shorter list to search through. Please select "All engine sizes" to see a full list of bikes for the selected manufacturer.
Manufacturers bring out many new model variations each year and they notify these to the ABI (Association of British Insurers) so that a standard list can be used by all brokers and insurers.
Sometimes your bike can be difficult to spot in the list and we have provided a facility to allow you to order the list either alphabetically or by cc.
Sometimes if the bike is a brand new model the manufacturer may not have registered your new model with the ABI and it will not be on the list yet. However Bennetts have a manual system to add these bikes so we are better placed than most to be able to offer you a quote for any bike.
If on checking the list during the quote journey you cannot find your bike or have any queries please contact one of our trained service staff.
We can only offer motorbike insurance if you live in the UK and Northern Ireland.
Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) is a form of finance based on a Hire Purchase (HP) agreement. However, unlike an HP agreement where you pay off the entire value of the bike, you are effectively only paying off the depreciation via your monthly instalments. At the end of the term, you still have a large amount outstanding which is often referred to as the balloon payment. At this point you have a several options;
1. Settle the remaining balance and take complete ownership of the bike
2. Refinance the remaining balance via a personal loan or HP agreement
3. Return the bike and your PCP agreement concludes with no balance outstanding
4. Return the bike and use the value as deposit against a new bike under another PCP
agreement
NCD is an earned discount that is applied for every year that a rider has insurance on a motorcycle without making a claim.
If you’ve purchased your Insurance with Bennetts, please send us your No Claims Discount (NCD) within 21 days of your policy start date to ensure your cover is set up correctly.
We may ask you to provide proof of your No Claim Discount entitlement. Originals or photocopies are acceptable in the following forms:
Please check that your No Claims Discount (NCD) proof from your previous insurer/broker:
You can send your proof to us in one of the three ways listed below. Just remember to include your Bennetts Policy Number when you send it to us.
If you passed your car driving test before 1st February 2001 you may use your full UK car licence as a provisional licence to ride a moped (50cc max, max speed 50 mph). In the quote journey you should insert your licence as provisional.
If you passed your car driving test after 1st February 2001 you will need at least a provisional licence to ride any type of bike even with L Plates.
You can take a CBT and there are also two types of full motorcycle licence. See next questions for more details.
CBT means Compulsory basic training. CBT must be completed before a learner moped or motorcycle rider is allowed to ride on the road with L-plates or D-plates in Wales.
You will need to complete CBT if:
• you want to ride a moped (a moped has an engine not over 50 cc with maximum design speed not exceeding 50 kilometres per hour (km/h) which is approximately 31 miles per hour)
• you want to ride a scooter or motorcycle up to 125cc
If you obtained your car licence before 1 February 2001 you do not need to complete CBT to ride a moped.
There are two types of full motorcycle licence:
A light motorcycle licence (A1), which restricts riders to any bike up to 125 cc and a power output of 11 kW. The practical test must be taken on a bike of between 75 cc and 125 cc
A standard motorcycle licence (A), is obtained if the practical test is taken on a bike of over 120 cc but not more than 125 cc and capable of at least 100 km/h per hour. After passing the standard motorcycle practical test, you will be restricted for two years to riding a bike of up to 25 kW and a power/weight ratio not exceeding 0.16 kW/kg. After this you may ride any size of bike.
If you’ve purchased your Insurance with Bennetts it may be the case that your Insurer will ask us to obtain documentation as part of their validation process.
If required to do so, you will be asked to provide the following documents for us to pass to your insurer:
Please email a copy of the required documentation to operationssupport@bennetts.co.uk
You can also post a copy to: Bennetts, Unit 3, Swan Park, Kettlebrook Road, Tamworth, B77 1AG
This is a mandatory amount deducted from any claim settlement. It’s taken as your contribution to the overall claim cost and is set by the insurer. You also need to consider the voluntary excess (see below). You need to include both to get your total excess payable if you have a claim.
So if you have a compulsory excess of £50 and a voluntary excess of £150 and your claim is for £500, then your total excess is £200 you will receive £300 back from your Insurer. If the accident was not your fault, you may be able to recover your excess from the person to blame (third party) or their Insurers.
You may be able to lower your insurance premium by choosing to add a voluntary excess The voluntary excess is your own choice of level of excess payment that is added to the compulsory excess and makes up your total excess amount payable if you make a claim.
Bennetts will let you choose which level of excess you want to add to the compulsory excess. You may be able to choose £0. However, as a rule the higher the voluntary excess you are willing to pay, the lower the insurance premium, so you need to make a judgement as to what is right for you.
So if you have a compulsory excess of £50 and a voluntary excess of £150 and your claim is for £500, then your total excess is £200 you will receive £300 back from your Insurer. If the accident was not your fault, you may be able to recover your excess from the person to blame (third party) or their Insurers.
If you select business use you will be covered to use the bike to travel to or from work. However Business Use will be restricted to the Proposer only (main policy holder)
Please be aware though that most insurers will have restrictions. For example you can not use your bike to hire it out or be a courier, a dispatch rider or for food delivery. You will need specialist insurance for this type of occupation.
Bennetts offers one of the most extensive ranges of extra cover including:
Helmet and leather cover actually covers you for a lot more than you think!
Helmet, leathers, protective clothing, boots and gloves will all be protected against damage caused by a motorcycle accident.
If you add up the cost of all the gear you are using and wearing, you may well find that it is worth insuring for a little extra.
You will be able to claim up to the value of £1,500 against this policy.
You can add Helmet and Leathers cover to your main policy when taking out insurance with Bennetts either over the phone or online. Alternatively, if you are an existing customer, then you can contact our customer services team and they will be able to assist.
On certain schemes and for a small additional fee, Bennetts can help you keep your no claims bonus. So you'll still get a great discount on your insurance even if you have to make a claim.
It is definitely worth considering if you have built up a few year’s no claims bonus since only one small claim and you could lose it which is quite annoying for anybody trying to get a good price for their bike insurance.
Bennetts offer three levels of Breakdown service, all supplied by RAC, a name you can trust.
With all 3 levels you get 24 hour service, fast call out times and a highly trained patrol force.
For Breakdown you get free call out and labour for roadside repairs - you only pay for any necessary parts. If your bike cannot be fixed within a reasonable time, you will be taken to the nearest garage or destination of your choice within 10 miles.
We also offer Breakdown Plus if your bike cannot be fixed within a reasonable time, we'll take you and a pillion passenger home or to a destination of your choice within the UK. This service also includes At Home assistance.
Finally for those who enjoy travelling abroad on their bike we offer Breakdown EU. This includes all the benefits of the above but in the case that you breakdown within the European Union you will be covered for roadside repairs, recovery to the nearest garage, alternative travel arrangements and accommodation if required, and if your bike cannot be fixed repatriation to the United Kingdom.
* Breakdown EU is not available where bike is less than 121 cc.
It's important to make sure that you aren't out of pocket for expenses you might have to pay if you're unlucky enough to be involved in a biking accident which isn't your fault.
Whatever level of insurance cover, Third Party Only, Third Party Fire & Theft or Comprehensive, you may need protection against potential uninsured losses (up to £100,000) that can result from even a minor accident.
Our legal expenses cover helps you to try and claim back your expenses from the insurers of the other party. Whilst we expect and work for a positive outcome in your favour, you might have to pay an excess on your policy and / or incur costs to repair your vehicle if you are insured Third Party.
Please note that we would only pursue a claim under Motor Legal Protection where there is a reasonable prospect of success, which is considered to be a 51% chance or better of making a successful recovery from the third party.
It does take some time to refund if it is following a cancellation. All refunds should be received within 30 days starting from the date of cancellation.
If you are a new customer and you wish to cancel your policy within the first 14 days of receiving your policy documents, unless a total loss claim has occurred, the insurer will refund a percentage of the premium calculated on a pro rata basis equivalent to the period of cover left unused. A cancellation fee of £30 payable to Bennetts will also apply.
Please note that all add-ons are also refunded on a pro-rata basis. If an arrangement fee is included in your policy, this is non-refundable.
When your policy approaches the end of its 12-month term, you’ll be given the opportunity to renew your cover with us for another year.
To make it as simple as possible for you we will search our panel of insurers to find you our lowest quote based on the information you have provided. To ensure you have the opportunity to review and assess your new quote, we will contact you around 28 days before your renewal date with details of the renewal premium that we can offer you . All you need to do is simply check your details are still correct. Please let us know if anything needs updating or you want to change your level of cover/additional options.
If you have opted out of automatic renewal but you’d like to take up your renewal offer with us, providing your information including payment details have not changed, you can now use MyAccount to turn automatic renewal on or complete the online form, and your renewal will be processed automatically. If all your details are the same, this saves you having to give us a call.
If there has been a change to some of your details or you want to renew your policy over the phone, you can contact our friendly UK-based team via webchat or on 0344 412 2171.
If we don’t hear from you, we’ll assume you don’t want to renew, and your policy will end.
If you are happy with your renewal offer and you are opted into automatic renewal, your policy will be automatically renewed on your renewal date using the payment details that we hold for you. These details will be clearly stated on your renewal letter. Automatic renewal aims to save you time and helps ensure you have continuous insurance, so you don’t unknowingly ride uninsured.
If you’ve received your renewal and want to discuss things, please call our friendly team on 0344 412 2171 before your renewal date.
You can check your automatic renewal status at any time in MyAccount and you can make a change to your automatic renewal settings at any point in the duration of your policy.
So if you’re happy with your renewal offer and your details are the same, simply check your automatic renewal is switched on and you can have peace of mind, knowing you’ll continue to be insured with our 5 Star Defaqto rated insurance.
By email: complaint.info@financial-ombudsman.org.uk
For full details of our complaints handling process please see the section marked 'Service Standards' on page 16 in your Bennetts policy booklet. To view our policy booklet online, please click here.