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Based on 244 reviews, last reviewed 12th Apr 2025
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Amazing services and very good prices Amazing services and very good prices Reviewed on: 11th April 2025
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Latest lowest rating:

1

I sold my old car and goskippy don't want to insure... I sold my old car and goskippy don't want to insure my new car which is toyota rav4 and said it is a high risk. People insure their belongings because... Read more Reviewed on: 12th April 2025
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About this product

GoSkippy is a UK insurance broker offering car insurance policies.

The cheapest way to get a quote from GoSkippy is online. There is an admin fee to buy a policy over the phone, which will be added to the annual policy arrangement fee. With GoSkippy, you can buy third party only, fire and theft or fully comprehensive policies.

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GoSkippy Car insurance reviews (244)

Absolutely disgraceful company

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Absolutely disgraceful company - I called to cancel a policy because the car failed its MOT and wasn't worth continuing with. I was over halfway through a 12 month policy costing £400 and they are now charging me over £115 to cancel. I understand that there are some costs that need to be covered when cancelling and am prepared to be reasonable, but when I challenged 2 of their Customer Service people on the phone, one of whom claimed to be a manager (although I doubt this), how they could possibly justify £115 in these circumstances all they did was hide behind their "policy", despite me appealing for some common sense and discretion. Both were also extremely patronising and downright rude. Don't use these, it may seem cheap at face value but they hit you with the hidden costs later. Reviewed on: 26th July 2024

Worst company ever

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Worst company ever – Don’t use I had a terrible experience with this company. They charged an outrageously high broker fee, which nobody informed me about when I initially signed up. I recently sold my car and had to cancel my policy, only to be slapped with a £400 cancellation fee. This is absolutely ridiculous. Their cheap quotes are just a bait-and-switch tactic, hiding these massive fees until you need to cancel. Stay away and don’t be fooled by their attractive initial prices. Hidden fees galore – you have been warned! Reviewed on: 24th July 2024

GoSkippy are scammers

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Last year’spremium, my first year with GoSkippy, was £399 51 including an arrangement fee of £82.52. This year the renewal was £1018.93 with a fee of -£43.68 - yes a negative arrangement fee!, This represents around 150% increase year on year despite there being no claims on the original policy and reliable industry sources suggesting prices during 2023 increased by less than 50% and have have stabilised or even reduced in the first part of this year. When I queried this increase with GoSkippy their first line support told me they do not make any effort to check on prices, simply pass them on to customers. Interesting since the Company claims to be brokers and charge a fee albeit a negative fee in the second year - which may be fair since they clearly provide no added value. Further, a comparison site suggested I purchase a policy from GoSkippy Essentials for a premium of £543.12. To summarise,GoSkippy appear to pay no attention to the Financial Conduct Authority’s regulations published in 2022 which stipulate that it is illegal to charge a disproportionately higher rate to an existing customer compared to that given to a new client (known as loyalty penalties). I believe I could be forgiven for concluding that GoSkippy have very strange business ethics when they seem to rely on misleading existing clients for profit - in an old maxim - if it smells of fish it is generally fishy. Reviewed on: 23rd July 2024

Shocking

1
I've had bad experiences with insurance companies but Go Skippy are by far the worst!. Their customer service is shocking and as they were unable to insure a dacia sandero ( even though they insured my duster) I was forced to cancel my insurance, they tried, and failed, to charge me a huge cancellation fee, I then got a threatening letter from Premium Credit saying I was due them money, I wasn't, GO Skippy had not told them I'd cancelled. Yes they are cheap but God help you if you need anything from them! Reviewed on: 11th July 2024

Hi Actually been chipped while...

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Hi Actually 23rd May, my windscreen chipped while I'm driving in the motorway I raised the claim on 24th I uploaded the relevant document on the GoSkippy My account site and I contacted the national windscreen service and book the appointment to replace my windscreen They gave the date on 3rd June to replace ..But (31st May) I got a message from NATIONAL WINDSCREEN SERVICE state that they didn't get validation from the insurance company so they can't fix it on Monday It really makes me at peace off. Then I made a call to GoSkippy and they transferred the line to Somerset Bridge insurance when I talked with them they said the windscreen insurance which I took does not belong to Somerset insurance. it's a deal with general legal production ltd. When I contacted them they said they don't have any relationship with GoSkippy. I nearly spent 4 hrs on the phone ... Finally no use. I'm really disappointed because of this issue I'm not able to do any of my routine work. Not even drop my kids to the school even I spend for taxi all my routine travels Again When I contact the national windscreen service they clearly said that they weren't able to do anything until they get validation from the insurance company . And they informed me that they sent more mail to GoSkippy but they didn't get any response so they held my booking . Till 24th I made more than 50 calls and I sent 5 mails ...but till now no one ready to sort out my problem..I NEVER EVER SEEN THIS KIND OF WORST CAR INSURANCE COMPANY IN MY LIFE TIME Reviewed on: 3rd June 2024

Told to cancel online to avoid a fee then slapped wi...

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Told to cancel online to avoid a fee then slapped with a £200 bill and threatened with bailiffs before they even had a price Reviewed on: 24th April 2024

This is not a insurance they are scams.

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This is not a insurance they are scams..the worst on the market and everyone is putting them in front to be chosen..we are dealing with them and we are paying for that..stop putting all idiots in front...thanks. Reviewed on: 23rd April 2024

Ridiculous cancellation fees.

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Ridiculous cancellation fees. Send you threatening letters. Just days after you cancel your policy. One you the worst companies I have ever dealt with. Would advise anyone to steer well clear. Cheap and cheerful. Reviewed on: 22nd April 2024

Please read what your getting

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Cancellation charge £300 after only having policy 20 days and car broke so needed to remove off road… please pay a little more and use a better company Reviewed on: 18th April 2024

Cheap insurance company and true value of your monay.

5
Cheap insurance company and true value of your monay. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

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