Sunday 12 June 2011

RAC Insurance


RAC insurance gives your car coverage from comprehensive and third party coverage for theft and fire. You can make any or all of the choices depending on your needs when you request the quote. This same cover is enumerated in your insurance program. There are many benefits of the RAC Direct Insurance Car cover which you can enjoy when you get yourself auto coverage. You should read the circumstances of the coverage before you apply for one by checking out the terms and conditions booklet. They also have other insurance plans which you can benefit from at a discounted rate.

Major RAC insurance optional covers include legal services, driving abroad coverage, courtesy car, enhanced courtesy car, Physiotherapy coverage, European Breakdown coverage and the RAC Rescue coverage. But the policy has some exclusions and limitations which should be considered before you get into a contract signing. These include theft or damage from ignition keys being left in the car, reduction in the car's value, wear and tear and electrical failures and breakages and any confiscation by government or public authority. It also does not apply if the person driving at the time of accident is not included in the insurance policy.

The RAC insurance usually applies for a year beginning from the starting date of contract but of course that depends on the terms you have chalked out to appear in insurance schedule. To ensure that the plan covers your individual needs sufficiently and provides good protection for any kind of accidents, it is imperative that you properly review the level of benefits and plans that you have chosen from RAC. Do this on a regular basis will help you implement your needs in the policy plan and save you from future hassles that may fall upon you in case of car damage.

RAC insurance has a great customer service which handles your complaints and has a efficient complaint response process. They are covered by the Financial Ombudsman Service which ensure that your complaints will be catered to as soon as possible and with effectiveness. Inability to resolve a complaint from RAC's side will make you entitled to refer to the FOS who will resolve your dispute. But of course if you feel you are unable to solve a dispute, you are free to take any legal action to solve your problem.

The RAC insurance company is a member of Financial Services Compensation Scheme also termed as FSCS. This means that in case that you buy a policy and request compensation, and you find that the company can not reimburse you and is not following their side of the rules and following their commitment, then you have the authority to get your recompense from the FSCS. This also depends on the form of insurance you have bought and also on the circumstances under which your claim is filed.

You can get a better insurance package if you contact your agent for more details. Don't forget to ask for coverage options.

The information in this article has not been verified and should not be taken as financial, legal or any other type of advice.