Direct Line Launches No Claims Discount Protection for Vandalism Victims
Following on from the ground braking news I revealed about vandalism on cars, Direct Line, the UK’s leading car insurer is preserving no claims discount for customers who fall victim to these said vandals. New and existing customers with comprehensive cover will have this extra peace of mind from January 2008 at no extra cost.
Wow! Can this really be true? The enhanced benefit will help to put drivers minds at ease in the event that they become a victim of vandalism. Last year, 7% of car owners experienced some form of deliberate damage to their car. Car owners who live in terraced houses (10%) and flats (9%) are more likely to experience vehicle vandalism, as they often do not have the luxury of a garage or a secure driveway to park their car.
Direct Line customers will be safe in the knowledge that there will be no impact on their no claims discount if they become a victim of car vandalism. The added benefit covers against common damage such as cars being keyed and more substantial crime such as slashed tyres and car graffiti.
The only stipulation is that anyone experiencing the wilful or malicious destruction or defacement of their car must report the crime to the police and be assigned a crime reference number to make a claim.
This is music to my ears.
FemaleFirst - Jackie Violet