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  1. Anyone take up the RTI insurance? 
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    Return To Invoice (RTI) insurance was offered to me when i picked up my car.

    It’s £352.60 for 3 years and covers the difference between an insurance payout and the price of a brand new car.

    So if the cash price of the car is £15,000 and your car is written off or stolen in year three an insurance company will give you the equivalent of £9000. The RTI insurance will pay the extra £6000 so you can effectively get a brand new car.

    The policy also covers replacement of keys and locks due to loss or theft up to £350.

    So what are people’s thoughts? Is it worth it and should i get it?

    Cheers, Jason
     
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    It is basically GAP insurance which can be had a lot lot cheaper.
    Get a few quotes on-line then get your garage to match it. Apparently they can give £100's off the price.
    Personally I would rather go with the company that offered me the cheapest price rather than one that was originally trying to fleece you befor price matching.
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by p3asa View Post
    It is basically GAP insurance which can be had a lot lot cheaper.
    Get a few quotes on-line then get your garage to match it. Apparently they can give £100's off the price.
    Personally I would rather go with the company that offered me the cheapest price rather than one that was originally trying to fleece you befor price matching.

    Thanks for this, i was just having a look online and it does appear to be a bit of a con from the dealer. They said i had 7 days to decide, but looking around the companies i have seen say 90 days after delivery.

    Anyway i found a company called http://www.click4gap.co.uk that does it for £129 and you get £22.50 back via quidco for the same cover as the one offered by my dealer and that’s just the first company I’ve looked at.

    At least i don't feel pressured with the "only 7 days to take it up" thing anymore.


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    Of course the dealership are making on it, thats what they do ! The quidco deal sounds very good, just make sure the provider is a reputable insurance company. You could also try www.moneysupermarket.com for price comparisons

    GAP insurances is no differenct to Diamondbrite or Autoglym Lifeshine options - you can buy either product for under £20 and save yourself £280 by spending 2 hours applying yourself.
     
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    www.ala.co.uk also do it quite cheaply and provide Quidco cashback.
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by p3asa View Post
    It is basically GAP insurance which can be had a lot lot cheaper.
    Yes I had the GAP insurance and I was quoted £395 for 3 years when I order my Golf GTD the other week. Considering when you buy a new car and drive it of the forecourt you've lost a grand straight off so the extra insurance for a 24 grand car isn't that bad. Considering they say its a much sort after car.

    I was talking about this to some motoring friends and they said insurance companies normally pay out new for old in the first 12 months anyway so I'm only cover for 2 years really.
    2010 Golf GTD (170) CBBB, 5 Door, Shadow Blue (P6/D5Q), Flat Tyre Indicator, Basic Protection Pack + VCDS.
     
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    One good tip is NEVER EVER take GAP or RTI insurance from a dealer. Always go elsewhere, you'll save £100s.
     
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    I'm taking out Finance GAP insurance (as I'm on a lease), not RTI insurance. Only £85 for £10,000 claim limit for 2 years - http://www.car2cover.co.uk/Quote-Me-...-Gap-Insurance.
    Arrived on 29th September: MK6 Golf Bluemotion SE - Reflex Silver
     
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    Just be VERY careful to check your t's and c's. A lot of insurance companies have a lot of if's but's and maybe's to avoid actually paying out on GAP insurance. I know quite a few people who've had issues trying to claim on GAP.

    (Sadly I never thought to ask them why, never needed to know as can't afford a new car!)
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    Hi,

    My dealer was offering the Gap Insurance at half price for September so I gave in and had it. I don't think £199 for the three years was too bad and I am happy it is from a reputable provider.

    It is not the kind of thing I would ever have considered but it got me thinking about the difference in price/value between a brand new Golf and one that might be two or three years old. If I got paid market value a couple of years into ownership I certainly could not afford to replace it with another brand new car.

    Cheers all,

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