The short answer

Start with the vehicle’s make, model, year, use and usual location. Add the protection you want to discuss and your preferred start date. You can begin with a general message and ask the agent to confirm the information needed for your quotation.

Start with a short vehicle summary

You do not need to write a long application in your first message. A short description helps the agent understand what you want to discuss. If a detail is uncertain, say so instead of guessing.

  • Make, model and year
  • How the vehicle is used: describe personal or business use in your own words
  • Usual location and the start date you have in mind

Explain what you want to understand

A price is easier to assess when you know what it includes. Write down your main concerns before contacting the agent. Bethel’s motor catalogue distinguishes vehicle damage, liability and optional extensions; ask which ones appear in your proposed quotation.

  • Which events would the proposed cover address?
  • What deductible would apply, and how is it calculated?
  • Which exclusions and extensions should I read carefully?
  • What information is still needed before the quotation can be confirmed?

Ask before sending documents

Begin with the basic summary. If documents are needed, ask which pages or details are relevant and how to share them. There is no document-upload feature on this website. Avoid posting registration papers or personal identifiers in a public Facebook comment.

Keep your own note of what you supplied and flag any detail that changes. An accurate description makes the follow-up conversation more useful.

Review the quotation as a whole

Before deciding, ask the agent to walk through the proposed cover, insured values, deductible, exclusions, period and quoted cost together. If a term is unfamiliar, ask for a plain-language explanation tied to your quotation.

Requesting a quotation does not put cover in force. Ask what steps remain and how the effective date will be confirmed. FeelSecure can help you work through these questions without an account on this website.

Further reference

This guide is general information. The relevant quotation and policy terms govern actual cover.