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Declare car accident on motorbike insurance?

Hi,

Recently had an accident in my car (not at fault) and been paid out, yet Gocompare seem to be the only search company that want me to declare this for my motorbike insurance, all the others seem quite vague or specifically refer to motorbike accidents, any advice please?

Many thanks in advance!

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  • Retrogamer
    Retrogamer Posts: 4,218 Forumite
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    My father had an accident in his car and declared it on his car insurance but not motorcycle insurance (simple misunderstanding)

    His motorcycle insurance company got in touch and asked why he hadn't declared the car accident. They advised he needed to declare all accidents & claims regardless of vehicle. Thankfully they just adjusted his premium rather than cancel the policy.
    All your base are belong to us.
  • Quentin
    Quentin Posts: 40,405 Forumite
    Hi,

    Recently had an accident in my car (not at fault) and been paid out, yet Gocompare seem to be the only search company that want me to declare this for my motorbike insurance, all the others seem quite vague or specifically refer to motorbike accidents, any advice please?

    Many thanks in advance!
    Always answer the question you are asked truthfully when applying for insurance quotes - unless you do them anonymously!


    If you don't want to disclose your history in the car then go to the others you say you know who only want your claim history on a bike
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