CarHireExcess.com Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have previsously been a policy holder with this company. Over the last few days I have been trying to contact them to discuss renewal of my policy. Their phones are never answered, despite reporting... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great price, had a scratch and the claim process was simple and straightforward, professional, would use again

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very impressed with the claims process of CarHireExcess.com. Unfortunately got a flat tyre with my hire car in Spain. The rental company said to call Roadside Assistance which I did and the mechan... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Knowing what's covered, pricing and website structure is good. Selecting product, arranging and payment straightforward too. No experience in making a claim, so can't comment about that, but better... See more

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  1. Insurance Agency

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CarHireExcess.com is part of Cover-More Blue Insurance Services Limited (previously known as Blue Insurance Limited), a multi-award winning insurance company with over 15 years of experience and committed to offering comprehensive cover at very competitive prices to both Irish and the UK customers. At CarHireExcess.com, you can choose between European or Worldwide policies, be it Annual or Daily cover. We also offer Supplemental Liability Insurance as an add-on cover for Worldwide policies.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Straightforward process

Straightforward process and plain language made it easy to put the coverage in place. Coverage doesn’t start for a few weeks so can’t comment on that part (and hopefully won’t be able to!).

August 11, 2024
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Reply from CarHireExcess.com

Hi Jim,

Thank you for your comments and taking the time to leave a 5-star review.

Kind Regards,
Patricia

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Great at giving out policies - not for claims

I've used the company for a number of years now. Never had to make a claim but taking out the policy has been very straightforward. They seemed a great company. That is until I had to make a claim for a fairly minor scratch to the bodywork of a car I rented.

On the 28th of June I followed their instructions and made a claim.

On the 23rd July I followed up as I'd heard nothing back whatsoever, and the turnaround time is suppose to be 15 working days.

On the 25th July carhireexcess.com contacted me to say they'd requested a callback from the insurer.

I never received the callback, have just contacted them again to be told they aren't the claims team but they'd forward my details for a follow up. No mention whatsoever of the promised callback or why mu claim has taken so long.

I'd genuinely use the company with extreme caution. Great at giving out policies. Claims though....

We're on holiday at the end of the month and I'm using another provider for the first time in many years.

August 7, 2024
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Reply from CarHireExcess.com

Hi Christopher,

I am sorry to hear you have had a frustrating experience making a claim and thank you for bringing this to our attention. I have followed up with our claims company again and asked them to contact you directly with an update.

Kind regards,
Erin

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and easy.

July 28, 2024
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Reply from CarHireExcess.com

Hi Phyllida,

Thanks for taking the time to leave a 5 star review.

Kind regards,
Erin

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company wowed me

This company wowed me! They were extremely quick and professional when some Italian car company accused me of something I hadn't done. Someone had scratched a door of the hire car when I was in a car park. The claim was dealt with perfectly with no fuss. I could not believe how quick they were processing the claim and have now advised my family to use them for all their holidays. I would encourage anyone to take out their excess policy when hiring a car abroad. They are absolutely brilliant.

April 9, 2024
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Reply from CarHireExcess.com

Hi Lucy,

Thank you for your feedback and taking the time to leave a 5-star review.

Kind Regards,
Rebecca

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID AT ALL COSTS. It’s a scam.

I have been using this excess company for years, upon making an actual claim at the end of May, all I have been able to get from these people is “please rest assured someone is looking into this claim”. Really straight forward and easy to make a booking but when you actually have to make a claim it is ridiculously difficult. This company is a scam, DO NOT cover with them. Pay the extra and book directly with the rental insurance company. So disappointed. Won’t be buying insurance again.

May 28, 2024
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Reply from CarHireExcess.com

Hi Brittany,

I have emailed you directly to discuss this further.

Kind Regards,
Rebecca

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Straightforward

Straightforward, easy to understand information.
Good communication & competitive pricing.
I haven’t had to make a claim so can’t comment on the claim’s service.

July 20, 2024
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Reply from CarHireExcess.com

Hi Roselyn,

Thank you for your feedback and taking the time to leave a 5-star review.

Kind Regards,
Rebecca

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to buy

Easy to buy, hopefully i won't have to use it though.

July 25, 2024
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Reply from CarHireExcess.com

Hi Nigel,

Thank you for your feedback and taking the time to leave a 5-star review.

Kind Regards,
Rebecca

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good car

Good car , easy pick up , only problem touch screen was blank so no instrument warning panel.. sat nav ,reverse bleeper. , radio etc.,

June 22, 2024
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Reply from CarHireExcess.com

Hi Mr Dickson,

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.

Kind regards,
Erin

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very satisfied

Provide what they say they will without some of the hassle I’ve had from other suppliers and at a very reasonable price.

June 14, 2024
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Reply from CarHireExcess.com

Hi Mr Green,

Thanks for taking the time to leave a 5 star review.

Kind regards,
Erin

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No hassle

No hassle , simple process

July 7, 2024
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Reply from CarHireExcess.com

Hi Bernardo,

Thanks for taking the time to leave a 5 star review.

Kind regards,
Erin.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good value

Easy to use and good value

June 13, 2024
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Reply from CarHireExcess.com

Hi Gerard,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5 star review.

Have a lovely day.

Kind Regards
Natalie Ward

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