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
- sales@simplyexcess.com
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Communication from SimplyExcess was…
Communication from SimplyExcess was great and very helpful both at the start and the end. The email reminders with tips and advice did help
Great experience, would recommend
Super easy to use and take out the right amount of cover I needed for my car hire. Excellent comms - just the right level of emails. Great price compared to what the car hire place quoted (ca. £90) so I saved a packet - would recommend for sure.
Great service
Thankfully, no need to make a car insurance claim, but the whole process of obtaining insurance and helpful emails was first class. Thank you!
Good price
Good price. Extensive coverage. I did not have to claim, which would be the acid test.
Easy to book and a competitive price
Easy to book and a competitive price. I didn't have to make any claim so I can't say beyond that.
Good communication amd advice
Good communication amd advice. Didn't need to use the policy but great tips on dealing with the rental company to ensure no issues.
Excellent service including good advice…
Excellent service including good advice on steps when collecting and returning car
Excellent trouble free claims
I got a car hire supplementary insurance from them.
Unfortunately I damaged the rental car while parking, and the rental charges were high.
SimplyExcess paid me the charges in full on receipt of the supporting documents. I would certainly use them again (though I hope never to have to make a claim again).
Inexpensive but effective.
A very easy and cheaper way to get car rental Inssurance cover. Did not need to use, but the process look very easy.
Not had to use the policy as of yet but…
Not had to use the policy as of yet but purchasing set up was straightforward, and helpful email reminders were sent around the rental period
Thankfully all went smoothly
Thankfully all went smoothly and I didn't have to use the policy, so I can't comment on how that would have been. Purchase process and guidance provided was very good.
So far not at to use the service and…
So far not at to use the service and hopefully never will.
The process of setting up the policy was easy and having the policy in place makes hiring a car stress free knowing your covered
Applying for the policy was quite easy
Applying for the policy was quite easy. The policy cost was quite fair. I didn't have to make a claim so can't comment on this aspect.
Responded quickly and appropriately to…
Responded quickly and appropriately to my emails. They kindly changed the dates on my policy when I had to unexpectedly postpone my holiday, no charges added. Policy was comprehensive and clear.
Great product
I can only review the purchase process, as we didn't need to make a claim, so can't comment on how easy that is. The purchase was made very easily online, was good value and gave us peace of mind for the journey.
No sales pitch
Having already brought our excess cover made getting the car so much easier as we didn't have the pressure sales from the car hire representative to buy theirs's. A helpful tip have a printed copy of your insurance to show them.
I can only comment on the purchase of…
I can only comment on the purchase of the policy and what it covers.
To purchase the policy was very easy and straightforward for someone with my limited ability.
The cover looks great for the cost of the policy, however the proof in the pudding comes if unfortunately you have to make a claim.
Straightforward and user friendly
I didn’t need to claim, but the process for buying the policy was straightforward, quick and easy
Great price and only seconds to apply…
Great price and only seconds to apply for the policy
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