Unfortunately the hire car had a scratched wheel trim when I returned it, so there was an excess of 186 euros to pay, yes 186 euros for a wheel trim! Luckily I had taken out excess insurance via S... See more
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No forms, no fuss. At SimplyExcess, we make car hire excess insurance simple, fast, and affordable. Forget long forms, confusing jargon, or hidden fees – just straightforward cover in a few easy clicks. We take care of the details so you can enjoy your trip with total confidence and peace of mind.
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5 Brayford Square, E1 0SG, London, United Kingdom
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Very easy to deal with
Definitely use this company
I cannot recommend enough. From buying the policy which has really easy and quick to do to actually making a claim.
Unfortunately I had to claim due to someone leaving a very nice long deep scratch down the side of my hire car! I knew I had cover for the excess but was worried about if would cover this, what sort of long drawn out process would I go through to get my claim resolved. I needn’t have worried, once home, I submitted the claim and was all sorted within a couple of days, no hassle, no quibble just straight forward.
I would however do exactly as stated on the emails they send, definitely take photos before you drive off. Keep every piece of paperwork as you will need it for your claim.
Will definitely be using everytime I hire a car. Peace of mind motoring, especially in a foreign country.
Straightforward to arrange and good price…
Purchase process was simple and policy seemed to be good value for money.
Fortunately no need to claim…which is the acid test for an insurer so 5* only relates to arranging the policy. I did note that other reviewers had positive experience when making claims.
Excellent and easy to apply for with…
Excellent and easy to apply for with the policy
I wish I had know about this service…
I wish I had know about this service ages ago. I could have e saved myself a fortune. Was easy to set up.
Useful peace of mind
Fortunately, I didn't need to use the excess cover for my recent hire car journey. I found the whole process quick and simple to set up, and the price competitive. I appreciated the follow-up emails that are sent, giving helpful advice and tips. Even though it's all automated, I did find the after-sales care very prominent.
Easy to purchase car hire excess policy…
Easy to purchase car hire excess policy for a fraction of what car hire company would charge. Clear details of what is covered adds reassurance to a holiday.
Good cover with good communication - but one thing to watch out for
Reasonably priced car hire excess insurance. I didn't have to claim, but I checked the reviews by those who did and there was a high degree of satisfaction. Communication was excellent before, during and after the hire period, with useful reminders. This insurance saved a considerable amount of money over the Car Hire companies rates, but I still had peace of mind. One thing to note, I understand the simply-excess insurance doesn't cover damage to the interior. The car I hired had sweat marks on two of the seats, so I took date-stamped pictures as soon as I noticed and emailed these to the company as proof it wasn't me. All-in-all, an excellent policy and the company doesn't outsource claims - something to watch for elsewhere.
Value for money, great communication
Cheap insurance. Great communication, even emailed towards the end of the holiday to explain a few things I should be aware of when dropping off the car. Great service, I would use them again
Very efficient
Very efficient, good value for money and plenty of really useful advice both before going and after handing back the car.
I took out a policy for a short trip to…
I took out a policy for a short trip to Spain, SimplyExcess offered a competitive price and although I didn’t have to claim I appreciated the tips offered prior to my trip and on again for preparing to return the vehicle.
Simple renewal process
Simple renewal process, with a discount for early renewal. This is my second year with this company. I have not made a claim so I have no experience of how that would be dealt with. The renewal price was competitive hence why I renewed with this company.
Senior car cover for Croatia
Easy to book. Fair & reasonable price. Good communication. And best of all, we didn’t need to claim. 😊
Excellent service
Excellent service. Did exactly what is said. Thankfully didn't need to us it but saved us around £100 as the car rental people asked if we wanted excess cover which was over £100. Great Customer service
Great product
Much cheaper than using enterprises own…
Much cheaper than using enterprises own insurance excess cover.
Didn't need to make a claim so can only base my review on price
Hassle-free claims process
I recently took out excess insurance with Simply Excess and ended up needing to use it after causing a small dent on the back of a rental car. The claims process was quick and hassle-free, and I had my full reimbursement in under a week. Great service!
Super easy claims process
Super easy claims process, took minutes and no fuss. Had to claim as I scratched the car dropping at airport. Refund came through in days. Will be using them again
Simple and smooth
Simple and smooth. Great communication and replied to my emails very quickly. Accepted my claim after submitting all required evidence with no hassle. I’d recommend!
Easy to apply online
Easy to apply online. Very competitive price and exactly cover I needed. Cover issued instantly in a clear concise document. Annual cover or just one trip available
The best service
The best service - kind phone operator and very quick and efficient turnaround of required paperwork and payment. Highly recommend.
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