GAP - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Estoril1984 · 10-28-2012, 04:40 AM

Mornings folks, did any of you take out Gap insurance? Your thoughts greatly appreciated

F30AM · 10-28-2012, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Estoril1984

Mornings folks, did any of you take out Gap insurance? Your thoughts greatly appreciated

I'll be taking out GAP Insurance. With the huge number of BMWs being stolen in the London Area, I was advised it would be a prudent thing to do. I will also be installing a special coding device which will doubly secure the car from being driven away by a thief, that is, unless they lift it with a crane or helicopter. As far as trackers are concerned, they don't stop the car from being stolen in the first place. It just provides a better chance for its recovery, probably in a trashed state!

Look at these two sites:

http://www.ala.co.uk/

http://www.car2cover.co.uk/

Mungogrubb · 10-28-2012, 05:45 AM

I went with ALA seems to have better cover at half the cost

Deyvy · 10-28-2012, 06:04 AM

It's hard to not justify getting GAP insurance when the premium is so low but the potential cover is so much.

I'll definitely be getting it.

AlpineWhiteF30MSport · 10-28-2012, 06:19 AM

Without a doubt, imagine the horror when your insurance payout doesn't cover the cost of replacing the vehicle on a like for like basis or doesn't over the cost of repaying a loan - that's a scary thought.

YOU might be a safe driver but there's always someone else that isn't.

rjberry · 10-28-2012, 06:21 AM

I went with the Vehicle Replacement+ from ALA. For the small amount it costs when compared to the car or even one thing on the options list it seemed to be a useful addition.

If you use the code GAP12 there as well you'll get 10% off the total

Estoril1984 · 10-28-2012, 07:10 AM

Guys, thanks. I'll defo be taking it out.

johnbmw6 · 10-28-2012, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Estoril1984

Mornings folks, did any of you take out Gap insurance? Your thoughts greatly appreciated

Go private with Click2Cover, save hundreds and get much bigger cover.

and it's transferable to one other car. which I have done.

Doc943 · 10-28-2012, 09:03 AM

I didn't take the cover offered by the dealer as I'd rather shop around. Also, as others have said its also about where you live, plus your attitude to risk and what you do with your car. In my circumstances I've decided not to take GAP insurance. Time will tell if that was the right decision.

F30FAN · 10-29-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rjberry

I went with the Vehicle Replacement+ from ALA. For the small amount it costs when compared to the car or even one thing on the options list it seemed to be a useful addition.

If you use the code GAP12 there as well you'll get 10% off the total

RJBERRY...thanks for the discount code!!

I was going to pay £600 just for the GAP insurance with the Dealer!!

Looking at the ALA quote for around £835 I can get GAP, TYRE, ALLOY and DENT/SCRATCH cover.. which is not bad at all.

Has anyone actually made a claim yet under these type of policies...any issues encountered?..thanks guys.

johnbmw6 · 10-29-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by F30FAN

RJBERRY...thanks for the discount code!!

I was going to pay £600 just for the GAP insurance with the Dealer!!

Looking at the ALA quote for around £835 I can get GAP, TYRE, ALLOY and DENT/SCRATCH cover.. which is not bad at all.

Has anyone actually made a claim yet under these type of policies...any issues encountered?..thanks guys.

you've been "STUNG MATE".
I paid £199 and got £3K back from a fiesta we had from new, it was 2 years 11 months old and due for sale when some

Wan**r wrote it off, we ended up with "New money" for the write off.
I have used this same company for all my cars they are well cheap and do the business, good luck.

rjberry · 10-29-2012, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by F30FAN

RJBERRY...thanks for the discount code!!

Always happy to help. I'll let you know where to send the commission cheque

RobUK · 10-29-2012, 11:43 AM

I was offered GAP by the dealership at the usual eye-watering rate so I went to car2cover (who I used for GAP on my E81) and got a quote, I also got a quote off them for tyre insurance having had to replace 3 RFTs in 2 years. When I went to collect the car I showed the dealer the quotes and they matched them on the spot - no quibble.

F30FAN · 10-29-2012, 01:12 PM

Thanks guys...Rob has the right idea..!!

No doubt I vill be having ze quiet word with ze Dealer..

johnbmw6 · 10-29-2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RobUK

I was offered GAP by the dealership at the usual eye-watering rate so I went to car2cover (who I used for GAP on my E81) and got a quote, I also got a quote off them for tyre insurance having had to replace 3 RFTs in 2 years. When I went to collect the car I showed the dealer the quotes and they matched them on the spot - no quibble.

Well done is it "transferable though" err NO.

F30FAN · 10-29-2012, 01:21 PM

[quote=johnbmw6;12909164]

you've been "STUNG MATE".

John not yet matey..I haven't actually paid!!

Thanks for the insight..

johnbmw6 · 10-29-2012, 01:24 PM

[quote=F30FAN;12909871]

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Originally Posted by johnbmw6

you've been "STUNG MATE".

John not yet matey..I haven't actually paid!!

Thanks for the insight..

No probs, just play them, get other quotes and see what they come up with.

dopper99 · 10-29-2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by johnbmw6

Go private with Click2Cover, save hundreds and get much bigger cover.

and it's transferable to one other car. which I have done.

There seems no such company called Click2Cover that does Gap. Do you mean car2cover.co.uk?

ikonic · 10-29-2012, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by F30FAN

RJBERRY...thanks for the discount code!!

I was going to pay £600 just for the GAP insurance with the Dealer!!

Looking at the ALA quote for around £835 I can get GAP, TYRE, ALLOY and DENT/SCRATCH cover.. which is not bad at all.

Has anyone actually made a claim yet under these type of policies...any issues encountered?..thanks guys.

Also, make sure you go through a cashback website such as Quidco!

I think I got about £20 cashback from Ala.

Estoril1984 · 10-29-2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by F30FAN

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjberry

I went with the Vehicle Replacement+ from ALA. For the small amount it costs when compared to the car or even one thing on the options list it seemed to be a useful addition.

If you use the code GAP12 there as well you'll get 10% off the total

RJBERRY...thanks for the discount code!!

I was going to pay 600 just for the GAP insurance with the Dealer!!

Looking at the ALA quote for around 835 I can get GAP, TYRE, ALLOY and DENT/SCRATCH cover.. which is not bad at all.

Has anyone actually made a claim yet under these type of policies...any issues encountered?..thanks guys.

These figures seem very high, I got a quote today for less than half that from ALA??

HMFC5-1 · 10-29-2012, 03:54 PM

I paid £250 for Gap insurance from the dealer, 1 off payment paid when picking up the car

Estoril1984 · 10-29-2012, 03:54 PM

What's the more popular choice, BACK TO INVOICE or VEHICLE REPLACEMENT?

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RobUK Captain Drives: F30 328i Lux' 8SAT, Red Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sussex, UK Posts: 866 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 [0.00] 2012 BMW 328i [5.00]	I was offered GAP by the dealership at the usual eye-watering rate so I went to car2cover (who I used for GAP on my E81) and got a quote, I also got a quote off them for tyre insurance having had to replace 3 RFTs in 2 years. When I went to collect the car I showed the dealer the quotes and they matched them on the spot - no quibble. __________________ 2012 F30 328i Lux', 8SAT, Melbourne Red

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F30FAN Private First Class Drives: F30 330d M Sport - Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: UK Posts: 194 iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys...Rob has the right idea..!! No doubt I vill be having ze quiet word with ze Dealer.. __________________ F30 330d MSport Alpine White\|19"Star Spoke Alloys\| Dakota Leather\|Advanced Parking\|Visibility\|BMW Pro Media Pkge\|MSport Braking System\|MSport\|Susp\|HUD\|S L D\|Harmon/Kardon http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=781108

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Mungogrubb Private Drives: 328i M Spt,SpAuto,GSilver Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Northamptonshire, UK Posts: 60 iTrader: (0)	I went with ALA seems to have better cover at half the cost

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AlpineWhiteF30MSport Enlisted Member Drives: F30 M Sport AW Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Saint Albans Posts: 37 iTrader: (0)	Without a doubt, imagine the horror when your insurance payout doesn't cover the cost of replacing the vehicle on a like for like basis or doesn't over the cost of repaying a loan - that's a scary thought. YOU might be a safe driver but there's always someone else that isn't.

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Estoril1984 Private First Class Drives: F31 320d MSport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cambridge Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	Guys, thanks. I'll defo be taking it out.

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Doc943 Private Drives: F30 320d SE Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 62 iTrader: (0)	I didn't take the cover offered by the dealer as I'd rather shop around. Also, as others have said its also about where you live, plus your attitude to risk and what you do with your car. In my circumstances I've decided not to take GAP insurance. Time will tell if that was the right decision.

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F30FAN Private First Class Drives: F30 330d M Sport - Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: UK Posts: 194 iTrader: (0)	[quote=johnbmw6;12909164] you've been "STUNG MATE". John not yet matey..I haven't actually paid!! Thanks for the insight.. __________________ F30 330d MSport Alpine White\|19"Star Spoke Alloys\| Dakota Leather\|Advanced Parking\|Visibility\|BMW Pro Media Pkge\|MSport Braking System\|MSport\|Susp\|HUD\|S L D\|Harmon/Kardon http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=781108

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