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Write a reviewBE CAREFUL ADMIN FEE £35!
BE CAREFUL ADMIN FEE £35! Please do not get a car insurance! I took insurance under a year ago and oh my what I did not realise this company was about and thank God that my policy is ending soon. Story was that we moved house and my address changed. So a Read more
BE CAREFUL ADMIN FEE £35!
Please do not get a car insurance! I took insurance under a year ago and oh my what I did not realise this company was about and thank God that my policy is ending soon. Story was that we moved house and my address changed. So as being a lawful citizen I went straight to Brightside to update my address. They advise that policy changes can be done on online account and be assured it cannot! They have no option to do changes on the account. Then I tried to message their online chat support and they cannot do address changes there and referred me to a number to call.
Calling was an absolute nightmare. I was calling almost every day and call would take 30-50 mins for my patience to rin out. They have option to leave number for a call back but rest assured that never happens. I must have called 4 times with no luck in a week.
This morning I have finally manged to get through to a different line to cancel renewal (as no way I am renewing with Brightside oh nooo!) that they sent over during the weekend and asked agent to put me through for address change. And this is how I managed to change my details. But wait, they charge £35 admin fee for address renewal!!! YES £35 to change address. Not like other normal companies that may refund you for moving to a safer area (like actually my partner did) but charging admin fee for just a change. As I complained on call that I did not manage to get through their calls and was very dissapointed with service this nice lady (she was actually really helpful so people that work there is not a problem) on call waived the fee.
But OMG stay away from them as God forbid if you need to claim if they are such a nightmare to get hold off and charge admin fees!Reviewed on 9th May 2022SigiZa
Write a reviewBrightside originally Ecars
Brightside , you trust this company at your peril they were originally called Ecars some years ago, they had to change to Brightside after so many bad reviews and a damaging story in The Sun news paper, a Leopard doesn't change it's spots.
Reviewed on 28th October 2021Honest Dave
Write a reviewWhat a company not all highway robbers wear masks
What a company not all highway robbers wear masks, 6 months to go on my policy that I paid in full, so about £100 not used and they still charge me £24 to cancel, and no refund of policy, this is a joke if I had not done the right thing and said nothing i Read more
What a company not all highway robbers wear masks, 6 months to go on my policy that I paid in full, so about £100 not used and they still charge me £24 to cancel, and no refund of policy, this is a joke if I had not done the right thing and said nothing it would have just expired and cost nothing. Refuse to pay and they cancel anyway and put a black mark on insurance data base that you have had insurance canceled, Brightside and Churchill I will never be using your company again
Reviewed on 6th February 2021aretec
Write a reviewShocking service
Shocking service. Was told my car policy would automatically renew. Then get a text today saying they omitted to renew due to oversight with system. Asked me to call them to sort it out. So turns out I have been insured for a week , wouldn't have been Read more
Shocking service. Was told my car policy would automatically renew. Then get a text today saying they omitted to renew due to oversight with system. Asked me to call them to sort it out. So turns out I have been insured for a week , wouldn't have been covered had I been in accident and had the audacity to tell me they would offer a new policy but as the old one had lapsed - due to their fault remember - the new policy would increase by 25% . No apology and no offer for a reduction so went elsewhere
Reviewed on 28th November 2020Crawford Hendy
Write a reviewRipped off when I was forced to cancel policy
Unfortunately, I had to cancel my car insurance 6 months into my policy with Brightside due to having an unexpected seizure and not being able to drive. I paid £341.42 outright for my insurance and they offered me a refund of £22 for the remaining 6 month Read more
Unfortunately, I had to cancel my car insurance 6 months into my policy with Brightside due to having an unexpected seizure and not being able to drive. I paid £341.42 outright for my insurance and they offered me a refund of £22 for the remaining 6 months of my policy. Absolute con men!
Reviewed on 9th November 2020Lee Grey
Write a reviewSneaky hidden extortionate fees, robotic staff.
Poor communication resulting in unexpected, unjustifiable fees. If you insure with this company they won't explain hidden fees/"admin" charges for alterations in policies and pass the buck between them and their underwriters who do not compromise and try Read more
Poor communication resulting in unexpected, unjustifiable fees. If you insure with this company they won't explain hidden fees/"admin" charges for alterations in policies and pass the buck between them and their underwriters who do not compromise and try to squeeze every last penny the can out of you. Better service from admiral and better quotes from many other companies. "There is no bright side to insuring with brightside insurance". Cancelled policy and got a better deal elsewhere.
Reviewed on 20th June 2020S.O
Write a reviewCar Insurance
Had insurance with them but had to cancel due to being laid off work due to covid=19, they would not pause insurance, I had been with them 5 months and paid monthly but they cancelled my insurance and charged me £121, then took it from my bank with no not Read more
Had insurance with them but had to cancel due to being laid off work due to covid=19, they would not pause insurance, I had been with them 5 months and paid monthly but they cancelled my insurance and charged me £121, then took it from my bank with no notice.
Reviewed on 12th April 2020David Farnish
Write a reviewAvoid! Never ever again
Avoid! Don't waste your time and money. Very bad experience with them and would not recommend to anyone. My car been written off 4 months ago but they still keep charging me for nothing and they not allowing you to cancel the policy. They saying if you wa Read more
Avoid! Don't waste your time and money. Very bad experience with them and would not recommend to anyone. My car been written off 4 months ago but they still keep charging me for nothing and they not allowing you to cancel the policy. They saying if you want to you have to pay full amount! Customer service is rubbish. They just dropped the phone and not worried to call back. Never ever again! Keep away from this company
Reviewed on 9th April 2020Aurimas
Write a reviewThey charged me twice for cancelling.
They charged me twice for cancelling. When I cancelled my policy I found out that Brightside wanted to charge me £60 and the insurer also wanted to charge me £60. This is a scam. I filed a complaint with Brightside at which time I was told I woul Read more
They charged me twice for cancelling.
When I cancelled my policy I found out that Brightside wanted to charge me £60 and the insurer also wanted to charge me £60.
This is a scam.
I filed a complaint with Brightside at which time I was told I would have a response within seven days. No response but they have taken the money, £120.
Do not use this broker, they are a con.Reviewed on 17th January 2020A
Write a reviewI would give them 0 stars if I could!
I would give them 0 stars if I could! I NEVER write reviews but I felt the need to share this. Let’s list the problems shall we... When I changed my vehicle using their online service, they decided to also change the overnight location of the car withou Read more
I would give them 0 stars if I could!
I NEVER write reviews but I felt the need to share this. Let’s list the problems shall we...
When I changed my vehicle using their online service, they decided to also change the overnight location of the car without me telling them to do so, almost invalidating my insurance policy and preventing me from claiming when I needed to.
Never sent me copies of my policy handbook - so when I had to claim and the Underwriters tried to impose a ridiculous term I had never been told about they shifted the blame saying it was in my handbook... which I had never been given!
Ignored the complaint I raised regarding the above issue, I’m still yet to get a response so have logged it with FOS.
Charged me MORE than what was owed on the policy after my car was written off.
Took a payment unlawfully from my husbands card when we had explicitly told them they did not have our permission to do so.
Continue to ignore all and any communication made with them to resolve the issues.
Do yourself a favour and don’t insure with them. A friend of mine has had almost identical issues. They simply don’t give a f...
The mildly cheaper premiums are not worth the hassle.Reviewed on 4th January 2020Emily Gregory
Write a reviewWoe betide if someone writes your car off
Woe betide if someone writes your car off, as has recently happened to me. They have charged me an exit insurance fee of £107.48. I didn't ask for my car to be hit. When I pointed this out they became robots "Read the Terms and Conditions". I won't be goi Read more
Woe betide if someone writes your car off, as has recently happened to me. They have charged me an exit insurance fee of £107.48. I didn't ask for my car to be hit. When I pointed this out they became robots "Read the Terms and Conditions". I won't be going back there when I find a new car. Rip off merchants.
Reviewed on 8th November 2019Geoff
Write a reviewDisgusting money grabbing company
If your a day late paying the payment doubles absolutely disgusting. Try and pay online can't seem to do it terrible company.
Reviewed on 2nd October 2019A Bambridge
Write a reviewgood service
It was very easy and simple,was very friendly and totally.
Reviewed on 21st September 2019Iveta Dzalba
Write a reviewExcellent service
Excellent services and good communication skills
Reviewed on 20th September 2019Zwelithini Nkomo
Write a reviewTop off renewal quote
Increased renewal premium 3 fold. Went elsewhere for a quarter of their price. Seems there strategy is to loose lots of customers in second year but make money from the few that remain. These cowboys won’t be around for long.
Reviewed on 19th September 2019Phil
Write a reviewGood, reasonably priced policy.
This truly brings a bright side to the car insurance world. Reasonable prices, good customer service, online documents and help available. Would definitely recommend to other car owners.
Reviewed on 17th September 2019Mike
Write a reviewReasonable prices, good customer service, online documents available
Reasonable insurance prices, good customer service, online documents available, email updates. Surely can recommend to every vehicle owner.
Reviewed on 17th September 2019Mike
Write a reviewGreat car insurance
Anything I’ve had problems with they have sorted it with an instant phone call very helpful and recommend if your looking for great car insurance this is the place .
Reviewed on 16th September 2019Adam gerrard
Write a reviewCar insurens
Amazing comunication good price best offert
Reviewed on 15th September 2019Petre
Write a reviewQuick and easy
Cheap and easy to purchase an insurance policy, no hidden fees.
Reviewed on 14th September 2019Helena
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