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Old 28 September 2007, 01:28 PM
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Smile Gary at Michaels doesn't do it again!

Third year in a row now I've tried to get a quote from Gary but still nothing. Maybe I'll try again next year. Do you ever call back customers Gary! It's like Groundhog day.
Old 28 September 2007, 01:33 PM
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ive also sent him messages thats not been replied to but if you think about how many people must be asking for gary then its not suprising people may get missed or he takes a while to get back to you. If i wanted a quote off of him that bad id keep trying, so if you want it that bad then i suggest you spend more time trying to get hold of him rather than come on here starting threads just to have a whinge!
Old 28 September 2007, 02:04 PM
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I spoke to him yesterday on my second attempt (he was answering two phones at my first attempt and asked if I could call back after 15 mins). Well worth the wait. He beat A-Plans renewal quote by £300 (mods'n'points declared). Worth a bit of patience and persistance in my book.
Old 28 September 2007, 03:32 PM
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Sorry to anyone i haven't got back to, but as others have said it is a bit manic here at the moment.

Thank you for those who have kept trying, i do try to make the wait worth while if i can

2pac - yhpm
Old 28 September 2007, 04:25 PM
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Gary's sorted mine out as well, top bloke and quick service

But he is busy for christs sake, I had to call him a few times about my policy when setting it up. I seriously doubt you would appreciate this sort of thread appearing about you. Just be patient, if its urgently needed you should have started getting quotes earlier.
Old 28 September 2007, 05:37 PM
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Never had a problem top service and cheaper premiums every time.
Old 28 September 2007, 06:06 PM
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Well I tried a few times 2pac, but no I didn't need a 'quote that bad'. Luckily A-plan provided a good enough quote for me. I appreciate people are busy, but I'm busy too, and an office that closes at 5pm? probably isn't for me anyway.

Hey-ho in 11 months time I'll try you again Gary and maybe after 4 years of trying you could provide me with a quote
Old 28 September 2007, 07:20 PM
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Gary quoted me happy and is always available when i ring top bloke.Just reduce my premium for next yeah eh Gary
Old 28 September 2007, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobynutta555
and an office that closes at 5pm? probably isn't for me anyway.
5 o'clock??? Wish i knew that before, i've been working till 6pm for the last 4+ years

Like i said sorry you couldn't get through to me, but 99% people manage to (even if it does take a few tries).
Old 28 September 2007, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Moley_WRX
5 o'clock??? Wish i knew that before, i've been working till 6pm for the last 4+ years

Like i said sorry you couldn't get through to me, but 99% people manage to (even if it does take a few tries).
Is ringing you personally the only way to get a quote?. As mentioned on another thread I PMd you, filled in your on-line form & spoke to one of your colleagues (whilst you were away) and still didn't get a quote.
Old 28 September 2007, 08:07 PM
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If you keep trying and you want gary to quote you happy, then juust keep trying, Its worth the wait.
Old 28 September 2007, 08:13 PM
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Yep worth the wait Darren
Old 28 September 2007, 08:18 PM
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Well worth the wait and maybe a few phonecalls

Saved me £700 this year and more on my second policy.

Is it any wonder the guy is so busy
Old 28 September 2007, 09:31 PM
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saved me a lot more than that! and many of my friends!!!
Old 28 September 2007, 09:55 PM
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any details of this company as i would like to get a quote as i took the first insurance company that gave me a quote
Old 28 September 2007, 10:53 PM
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how do you get to do an online quote - is there a website for them?

does anyone have the contact details for gary?
Old 28 September 2007, 11:01 PM
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i spoke to gary this week awsoem quote and im sure aplan wont beat it i await till next week
Old 28 September 2007, 11:47 PM
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Smile Gary is deffo 100% the 1

As above i changed from a plan to gary had many changes in my spec always sorts out the change in spec and today again i got letter saying my car been re valued to match its now huge spec stick with it he will be the best in the long haul..

Cheers again moley ...
Old 29 September 2007, 07:02 AM
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Gets my vote & don't have a prob getting hold of him ( on the phone lol)
Old 29 September 2007, 07:52 AM
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Hard man to get hold off but he does give a very competative quote.

Couldn't beat my renewal though Never mind maybe next year.
Old 29 September 2007, 08:33 AM
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Moley please contact JDMSteve... having problems getting through to you

https://www.scoobynet.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=72643
Old 29 September 2007, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by RJMS
Is ringing you personally the only way to get a quote?. As mentioned on another thread I PMd you, filled in your on-line form & spoke to one of your colleagues (whilst you were away) and still didn't get a quote.
During my attempts to pin the guy down his colleagues tell me they are unable to quote as only Gary deals with Imprezas. I actually managed to speak to Gary once in about 12 calls over the years, so he does exist
Old 29 September 2007, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by scoobynutta555
During my attempts to pin the guy down his colleagues tell me they are unable to quote as only Gary deals with Imprezas. I actually managed to speak to Gary once in about 12 calls over the years, so he does exist
Does make you wonder how difficult it would be if you actually had to claim, I gave all of my details to one of his colleagues and have heard nothing since, if this is the attitude towards potential new business it does make you wonder how easy getting a claim sorted would be.
Old 29 September 2007, 11:50 AM
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Never had a problem myself. Has always returned my calls and ALWAYS beats any other quotes when it comes to imprezas.
Old 29 September 2007, 11:57 AM
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i spoken to gary every time i have rang and he gave me a very good quote
Old 29 September 2007, 12:30 PM
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I PM'd Gary on here and he gave me his number I rang him up (first time was engaged) he quoted me and I have PM'd him a couple of times to make little changes and it looks like I will be going with him.

I would say he asked the least questions and offered the fastest quote over the phone than ANY OTHER insurance company (and believe me I have called them all over the last few days!)
Old 29 September 2007, 12:39 PM
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I've never struggled to contact Gary.

Find the service 1st class everytime
Old 29 September 2007, 12:55 PM
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Quick question for Gary, what age do you start insuring WRXs? 21?
Old 29 September 2007, 01:17 PM
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I can only echo what the vast majority of others have said. Unbeatable quote in my instance, called twice and spoke to the man himself on both occasions. Perhaps I'm just lucky, but given the massive reduction in my premium I'd keep trying anyway. Spot on!
Old 29 September 2007, 03:27 PM
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Gary done me proud again this year

Just keep trying, he IS a busy man!


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