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Extra excess payable if recommended repairer is not used?

espresso
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Does your insurance company have something similar to this in the small print?

"If you decide not to use our recommended repairer then an additional excess of £200 will be applied. This excess will be in addition to any other excesses shown on your policy schedule"

Is this a common clause now?

Does anyone know how widespread this is in the motor insurance industry?
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  • datostar
    datostar Posts: 1,288 Forumite
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    Haven't seen that one before but no doubt it'll catch on! A lot of them won't pay for a courtesy car if you don't use their recommended repairer.
  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 32,833 Forumite
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    Yep, More common now, Just use their repairer and reject any repairs you are not happy with.

    I presume they do it to try and keep costs down, But the garage will quote over the odds anyway then
    pass on the 20% discount they already added on.
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