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MSE News: Direct Line's new policy promises to protect your no-claims discount in certain scenarios

MSE_Tony
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edited 10 May 2018 at 5:08PM in Insurance & life assurance
Direct Line is promising to protect its customers' no-claims discount if their car is damaged by something that wasn't their fault such as a pothole - but don't assume you won't pay more in the long run..
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'Direct Line's new policy promises to protect your no-claims discount from potholes and other no-fault damage'

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  • robin58
    robin58 Posts: 2,802 Forumite
    So does that mean DirectLine will now sue councils to cover thier losses?
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  • ValiantSon
    ValiantSon Posts: 2,586 Forumite
    robin58 wrote: »
    So does that mean DirectLine will now sue councils to cover thier losses?

    Who knows, but if it encourages the councils to actually repair the roads then I'm all for it!
  • paddyandstumpy
    paddyandstumpy Posts: 1,486 Forumite
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    They still won't cover tyres, and depending on the excess will it be worthwhile to make a claim just for an alloy?

    A headline grabber from DLG but not a big exposure or a generous cover.
  • boatman
    boatman Posts: 4,700 Forumite
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    Perhaps they could also stop putting up premiums for accidents that were not your fault!!
  • ValiantSon
    ValiantSon Posts: 2,586 Forumite
    boatman wrote: »
    Perhaps they could also stop putting up premiums for accidents that were not your fault!!

    All insurers do that, so it isn't a fair criticism of Direct Line specifically.

    You are considered, rightly or not, to be a greater risk if you have a previous claim, irrespective of fault.
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