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01206 655000

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Axis CourtNorth Station Road
Colchester
CO1 1UX

Disgusted email saying pmt automatic 30 days 14.30 pm been away return to email taken before that date, never gave permission find it sneaky underhand will not use again or recommend.
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Posted 3 years ago
Dear MR Horsman, we're sorry to find your comments. If you believe your policy may have automatically renewed then we would like to request that you contact our Customer Services Department so that this payment can be refunded. Our Customer Service Department is open Monday - Friday 09:00 until 18:00, Saturday 09:00 until 17:00 and Sunday 11:00 until 17:00 All contact options are detailed within the 'Contact' section on our website, you can even provide your details through the website and we will contact you at a time to suit you. With best wishes, the startrescue.co.uk Team.
Posted 3 years ago
Auto renew makes the process straightforward and you can do this without the fear of an increased price as start rescue offer a discount to loyal customers, the downside is the fact that start rescue offer free add-on insurances that all of a sudden terminate and due to the fact that my car insurance renews a month before my start rescue does I am now without legal protection.This could be added to my car insurance but the insurer wants to charge a £25 admin fee! Start rescue only advised me of this change at renewal, if they had sent a mail out when they made the decision to stop offering the legal protection I would have been able to have added it to my car insurance without incurring the admin fee. The score of 2* is I think a fair reflection of my treatment from start rescue this time around.It would have been a full 5* if they had been more mindful of their customers.
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Posted 3 years ago
Dear Michael, thank you for taking the time to comment and leave a review. Your comments will be passed on to the relevant team and any recommendations you have made will be considered for future development. Please don’t hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department if there is anything further our team can help with. We are open Monday - Friday 08:00 until 20:00, Saturday 09:00 until 17:00 and Sunday 11:00 until 17:00 with best wishes, the startrescue.co.uk Team
Posted 3 years ago
My partner added me on her breakdown as had 2 cars and she didn't renew hers straight away and been with them for year and tried to charge he £68 not happy she will be going elsewhere
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Posted 3 years ago
Dear Mr Welsh, we are sorry to find your comments and to see that we have lost a customer. We would like to investigate your experience further for you, and would be grateful if you could contact our Customer Service Department Monday - Friday 08:00 until 20:00, Saturday 09:00 until 17:00 and Sunday 11:00 until 17:00. All contact options are detailed within the 'Contact' section on our website, you can even provide your details through the website and we will contact you at a time to suit you. With best wishes, the startrescue.co.uk team.
Posted 3 years ago
Wasn’t offered an option of adding a voucher code so didn’t get the 15% discount
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Posted 3 years ago
I must have sent 3 emails plus further 2 online forms t check if my renewals had gone through. However nobody seems to be responding apart from a phone call which I thought it wasn't any help at all as I was told I had to wait 2 days before the expiry date and that is when they can tell me if the renewal had gone through or not. Its not a very good system or good customer service hence my ratings above
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Posted 3 years ago
Dear Matthew, thank you for taking the time to comment and leave a review. Your comments will be passed on to the relevant team and any recommendations you have made will be considered for future development. Please don’t hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department if there is anything further our team can help with. We are open Monday - Friday 08:00 until 20:00, Saturday 09:00 until 17:00 and Sunday 11:00 until 17:00 with best wishes, the startrescue.co.uk Team
Posted 3 years ago
Great prices but hounded by text, emails and calls regarding renewal..if I had more time to free I would of considered switching for this very reason..I knew when it was due didn't need daily reminders Thank you
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Posted 3 years ago
Dear startrescue.co.uk customer, thank you for taking the time to comment and leave a review. Your comments will be passed on to the relevant team and any recommendations you have made will be considered for future development. Please don’t hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department if there is anything further our team can help with. We are open Monday - Friday 08:00 until 20:00, Saturday 09:00 until 17:00 and Sunday 11:00 until 17:00 with best wishes, the startrescue.co.uk Team
Posted 3 years ago
Disappointed with this renewal, just recommended you to work colleagues and now that you have withdrawn the Drivers Legal Protection after us dropping it from our car insurances we have had to waste time finding Legal Protection policies. Very poor performance on your part, we will be looking for alternative Breakdown insurance next year. Yours very disappointed policy holders
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Posted 3 years ago
Dear Lynda, we're sorry to find your comments. Unfortunately due to a change in legislation we are unable to provide Legal Protection on any of our policies. More information on this can be found in the Main Changes document in their Customer Lounge and a copy of can also be found in your Policy Documentation. We are in the process of investigating alternatives. If you have further questions or queries, please don't hesitate to contact our Customer Services Department. All contact options are detailed within the 'Contact' section on our website, you can even provide your details through the website and we will contact you at a time to suit you. With best wishes, the startrescue.co.uk Team.
Posted 3 years ago
Been with them for years, never made a claim so far and yet nearly doubled premium this year. Not impressed.
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Posted 3 years ago
Dear Neil, we're sorry to see your renewal price has increased. To confirm, our premiums are based on the age of the vehicle. Our vehicle age categories are as follows: 0-5 years, 6-10 years, 11-15 years, 16-19 years and 20 years plus. If your vehicle has entered into a new age bracket, this will result in your premium increasing. If you are unhappy with your renewal price, we may be able to look into this for you, if you contact our Customer Service Team Monday - Friday 09:00 until 18:00, Saturday 09:00 until 17:00 and Sunday 11:00 until 17:00. All contact options are detailed within the 'Contact' section on our website, you can even provide your details through the website and we will contact you at a time to suit you. With best wishes, the startrescue.co.uk team
Posted 3 years ago
Been a customer for 5y. Price online cheaper than auto renewal. Customer Services could not match the online price so had to cancel my policy and renew. Unnecessary admin work for both SR and myself. I have needed a call out twice over the years and was impressed with the process, time to arrive and the engineer.
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Posted 3 years ago
Had to try about 3 different bank cards. Could not renew and the next day was finally able to renew even though the website kept saying there was an error and I should try a different card. Almost lost a customer due to the poor service.
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Posted 3 years ago
Dear David, we are sorry to find your comments. To confirm, we haven't experienced any issues with our renewal system recently, however we would like to investigate your experience further for you, and would be grateful if you could contact our Customer Service Department Monday - Friday 08:00 until 20:00, Saturday 09:00 until 17:00 and Sunday 11:00 until 17:00. All contact options are detailed within the 'Contact' section on our website, you can even provide your details through the website and we will contact you at a time to suit you. With best wishes, the startrescue.co.uk team.
Posted 3 years ago
My policy should have renewed automatically but didn’t the reason given was that my credit card on the system had expired in Jan 2019. I asked how had payment been taken in July 19 and 20 using this card?
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Posted 3 years ago
Dear Mrs Wilson, we're sorry to find your comments. Please be advised that sometimes your bank can approve the payment if your account is still active. To confirm, we always send an email advising that your card has expired on the policy 31 days before the renewal is due. Additionally, your card details can be updated online in your Customer Lounge or over the telephone with our Customer Services Department. With best wishes, the startrescue.co.uk Team.
Posted 3 years ago
They didn't give me the chance to change my contract to a simpler and cheaper one. Just took my money and asked for a review.
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Posted 3 years ago
Dear Mrs Izbicki, please be advised that we send your renewal quote via email 30 days before your renewal is due. If you want to amend your renewal quote, this can be done online in your Customer Lounge or over the telephone with our Customer Services Department. If you still would like to amend your policy, please don't hesitate to contact our Customer Services Department on 01206 655 000 Monday - Friday 09:00 until 18:00, Saturday 09:00 until 17:00 and Sunday 11:00 until 17:00 All contact options are detailed within the 'Contact' section on our website, you can even provide your details through the website and we will contact you at a time to suit you. With best wishes, the startrescue.co.uk Team.
Posted 3 years ago
Absolutely disgusted that you have increased your prices by 10%, was told because of the current climate. People have not been using their cars, but you have still had money and not had to pay for many call outs. This price increase is way above inflation, you should be ashamed of yourselves
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Posted 4 years ago
I received an email from you, saying RENEW YOUR BREAKDOWN COVER YOUR POLICY WITH US HAS EXPIRED So I did ? ------------------------------- Then I realised it was not due to expire till the 10th of October 2021 No822751 Something wrong with your computer ! or is it a new way of making money. Wasting my time and live chat Makes me very wary of renewing when the time comes ps why doe's it have Rate Start Rescue out of 5. TWICE
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Posted 4 years ago
Dear Mr Boggett, we're sorry to find your comments. We believe them email you received to be in relation to a previous policy with us. We apologise for any confusion caused. If you have any further questions or queries, please don't hesitate to contact our Customer Services Department Monday - Friday 09:00 until 18:00, Saturday 09:00 until 17:00 and Sunday 11:00 until 17:00 All contact options are detailed within the 'Contact' section on our website, you can even provide your details through the website and we will contact you at a time to suit you. With best wishes, the startrescue.co.uk Team.
Posted 4 years ago
The new automatic renewal with a 15% annual increase again is even more annoying this year and it's quite hard to get through to opt out. Cheaper if you can then shop around. And they are certainly keen to find loopholes in your policy so they don't need to provide a service
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Posted 4 years ago
Dear Mr Mabbott, we are sorry to see that you are unhappy with your renewal price. To confirm, our premiums are calculated by the age of your vehicle. Our vehicle age categories are as follows: 0-5 years, 6-10 years, 11-15 years, 16-19 years and 20 years plus. If your vehicle has entered into the next bracket, then your premium may have increased. If, however, you are still unhappy with the price then we ask that you contact a member of our Customer Services Team so we can see if there is anything further we can do for you. To confirm, you can opt out of Automatic Renewal at anytime by logging into your Customer Lounge or contacting our Customer Services Department. Our Customer Service Department is open Monday - Friday 09:00 until 18:00, Saturday 09:00 until 17:00 and Sunday 11:00 until 17:00 All contact options are detailed within the 'Contact' section on our website, you can even provide your details through the website and we will contact you at a time to suit you. With best wishes, the startrescue.co.uk Team.
Posted 4 years ago
When Iwas filling out forms I had to search for ref numbers or account numbers or email address, so i had to change pages, and then it said TIME OUT session cancelled, so i wasted a lot of time re logging in, then I could not find my Green card download, so I had to go to your Chat, and then the Lady fixed the problem.
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Posted 4 years ago
Dear Mr Ractliffe, we're sorry to see you had trouble with our website. As a reminder, our Customer Services Department is open 7 days a week and is available to assist over the telephone. All contact options are detailed within the 'Contact' section on our website, you can even provide your details through the website and we will contact you at a time to suit you. With best wishes, the startrescue.co.uk team.
Posted 4 years ago
Dissapointed that the policy has increased in price by 30%
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Posted 4 years ago
Dear Mr White, we are sorry to see that you are unhappy with your renewal price. To confirm, our premiums are calculated by the age of your vehicle. Our vehicle age categories are as follows: 0-5 years, 6-10 years, 11-15 years, 16-19 years and 20 years plus. If your vehicle has entered into the next bracket, then your premium may have increased. If, however, you are still unhappy with the price then we ask that you contact a member of our Customer Services Team so we can see if there is anything further we can do for you. Our Customer Service Department is open Monday - Friday 09:00 until 18:00, Saturday 09:00 until 17:00 and Sunday 11:00 until 17:00 All contact options are detailed within the 'Contact' section on our website, you can even provide your details through the website and we will contact you at a time to suit you. With best wishes, the startrescue.co.uk Team.
Posted 4 years ago
Not great price. 2star cover was more expensive than other company's and last years price.
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Posted 4 years ago
Dear startrescue.co.uk customer, we are sorry to see that you are unhappy with your renewal price. To confirm, our premiums are calculated by the age of your vehicle. Our vehicle age categories are as follows: 0-5 years, 6-10 years, 11-15 years, 16-19 years and 20 years plus. If your vehicle has entered into the next bracket, then your premium may have increased. If, however, you are still unhappy with the price then we ask that you contact a member of our Customer Services Team so we can see if there is anything further we can do for you. Our Customer Service Department is open Monday - Friday 09:00 until 18:00, Saturday 09:00 until 17:00 and Sunday 11:00 until 17:00 All contact options are detailed within the 'Contact' section on our website, you can even provide your details through the website and we will contact you at a time to suit you. With best wishes, the startrescue.co.uk Team.
Posted 4 years ago
Seeing as I only applied on Thursday 17 June and my membership is not due to start until 18 June I am finding it difficult to say anything constructive!!
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Posted 4 years ago
Dear startrescue.co.uk customer, Thank you for taking the time to comment and leave a review. At this stage we invite you to leave a review to help us monitor our customer satisfaction about how you found the purchasing experience. If you make a claim under your policy, you’ll have another opportunity to review our assistance service. Best wishes, the startrescue.co.uk team.
Posted 4 years ago
Quite expensive
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Posted 4 years ago
Start Rescue is rated 4.7 based on 59,368 reviews