dazdot Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Just received this in an e-mail: [ QUOTE ] LicenceGuard is a simple, easy to use plan to help you get from A-B if you lose your licence through disqualification of points 'totting-up'. Click below for more information https://www.licenceguard.com/ssl/e/?rn=LG0TEXTC0C1 How does LicenceGuard work? If you lose your licence through disqualification or totting-up, LicenceGuard will reimburse your travel costs such as Taxi's, Mini Cabs, Trains or even a Chauffeur. LicenceGuard Platinum will reimburse any of these costs up to £15,600 a year. I already have some points – can I still be a member? Yes, so long as you don't have more than 6 points – you can become a member even if you already have 6 points, just so long as you are aged over 19 and have held a full UK driving licence for at least 24 months. How much does LicenceGuard cost? Bronze - £65.00, you can claim up to £6,000 per year Silver - £75.00, you can claim up to £9,000 per year Gold - £100.00, you can claim up to £12,000 per year Platinum - £125.00, you can claim up to £15,600 per year To join LicenceGuard, click below. https://www.licenceguard.com/ssl/e/?rn=LG0TEXTC0C1 All your membership documents will be emailed to you as soon as you have been accepted as a member. There are a few exclusions such as driving whilst over the alcohol limit or under the influence of drugs – a full list of terms and conditions, including exclusions will be emailed to you with your membership documents. [/ QUOTE ] I thought April fools day had passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 I've heard of similar things, so I wouldn't be surprised if it was real Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pincher Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 I had this email today as well. Unsolicited as far as I'm concerned, so got deleted straight away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csm7djs Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 I also got this today.... Not sure if its for real but also got deleted straight away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyminors Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 It is not it is for real. We are able to provide a similar product where I work. There are a few policies around. Chauffeur Plan, Flashguard to name a few. All to provide you with transport if you are convicted for speeding and subsequently banned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insurance Jon Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 It is for real. we were approached a few months back to sell it as an add on to car insurance. we would have paid £5 per unit and sold it at £25, but the catch is it has to be a camera that gives you the conviction that loses you your licence. Not as good an option a chauffeur plan, which pays out of any injury, or conviction (apart from dd) that results in an incapcity to drive, which starts at 90PA and pays for all your transport costs, even a chauffuer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyminors Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 For some reason Jon clients tend not take up the cover even when offered. I don't think we've sold a single policy yet! Although we don't tend to mention it that often. I still wonder if there are moral questions regarding the issue of covering you for breaking the law?!? OK the cover does not pay your fine, but still may make you drive with less care, knowing you can still get around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Good if you live 2 mins from work and buy the platinum one. I'd have Insurance jon taking me to work every morning. 'The Lambo me thinks today'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lottiefox Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 So Jon, with a chauffeur plan do they just sort of collect you and drop you off? What if you needed someone to take you to say Manchester, and then bring you home at the end of the day to Warwick? and then take you to say Plymouth the next day and bring you back? Its almost worth having one! Will they pop along and take you to Sainsburys when you need emergency wine and chocolate? Is the service limited? Seeing as I'd be out of work if I lost my licence I might invest in one of these..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bliss21 Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Hey, This is for real. I just signed up as I have 6 points on my licence, from those blasted speed cameras. Look on the web site at www.licenceguard.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bliss21 Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Just signed up. Got 6 points on my licence. Thanks for the info. Also saw an article in the Times yesterday. Thanks again. By the way it's not an April Fools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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