Belairdirect Auto Insurance Reviews

Terrible experience with Bellairdirect. I was a customer with them for 4 years. My company transferred me for assignment to the US for a few months. I gave bellairdirect a call just to confirm that I would be covered for the few months while working in the States as I was taking my car with me. Because I was unable to provide a exact return date (tho I said it would be less than their 6 month period they were telling me I would be covered for), I was told I had 20 days to cancel my policy with them or I would be canceled directly by them. At the time we had multiple members of my family insured through bellairdirect. Lucky I was able to find a new provider who had no problem insuring me for my time in the US. Awful customer loyalty and service. Would not recommend.

Horrible overall experience. They wanted to void my claim just because I had a check airbag sign lit on. The thing that saved the day was the fact that I was not at fault, even if I had a 2 way complete coverage to start with. They have used every single tactic to low ball me on the value of my car. There are better choices for your hard earned money. Still lost money with them despite doing all the right thing.

I have been a costumer of belair direct for 1.5 years. Recently a electrical fire started in my vehicle, completely rendering my vehicle. When I first signed up with belair I was in a rush to get my policy started. The agent who sold me my policy did not clarify with me the certain coverage my policy had. Paying $2900 dollars I figured I had basic and comprehensive coverage, turns out the agent only listed me on for liability. I purchased my vehicle with a loan of $10000 and stated to the agent when I started my policy. At no point did they offer me any coverage to ensure I would be covered in any circumstances where the vehicle would be damaged or a loss. Since they do all their business over the phone, you will not see your policy package for a couple months. When they policy package came in the mail, looking over it I assumed based on what I was reading I had coverage for property damages. Turns out you really need to look at what BS they are sending you. This company is 100% a scam. All they care about is taking your money and putting it in their pockets. That's about the only thing they are good at doing. Now I am $8000 dollars in debt with no vehicle to get to and from work. Thanks Belair Direct!

After being unable to provide both my roommate and I with tenant insurance (for the sole reason that we were roommates), I was forced to take my business to another company that could package my home and auto insurance together.
I was charged 200 dollars as a cancellation fee for administrative costs. I'm assuming this is to mitigate any money I might save by moving to another insurance company? When I asked if I could speak with someone who could explain the charge in depth, the operator informed me that no exceptions would be made and the fee was to be paid or I would be put into collections.
A really overall unpleasant experience with a company that I not only felt I could trust, but in whose hands I had been placing my livelihood in the case of an accident. Yuck.

Horrible.

I'm a driver with no prior accidents, no parking tickets, I put snow tires on my vehicle every year, and I also participated in their Automerit tracking program.

After a year with Belair, I was forced to move. My new apartment is 4km away from my previous apartment. My car insurance rates shot up over $700/yr. There was no way to reduce the rate.

I shopped around for a new insurance provider and spoke to a Belair rep about what was involved in cancelling. At no point was 'cancellation administrative fee' mentioned. I found a better rate with TD Insurance and called Belair to cancel. You can imagine my surprise when I was charged over $250 in cancellation fees.

It seems odd that they can change rates as they see fit, essentially changing the terms of a contract, but when I'm unhappy with this and need to find a better rate, I'm penalized yet again. I guess I would have had to stay with Belair for another year to cancel with no penalty?

They also charge an interest rate when you pay monthly. Not all insurance companies do this.

What a horrible way to treat a customer.

Belair Direct sold me insurance then called me back an hour later and doubled my premium. I had spoken with 9 different operators beforehand and every single one gave me the same insurance quote. This is the amount i paod and then after I paid in full they doubled it. Outrageous and disrespectful.

If your ads are any indication of your company, I would NEVER sign with you. They are the most asinine things I have ever seen. You must pay the celebrities major to have them in the ads.

I recently had a claim for which I was at fault. It was my first auto insurance claim. I felt somewhat relieved that I had 'accident forgiveness' through Belair, especially considering they increased my monthly rate by $15 the year before. When I asked why, they couldn't give me a reason. When my insurance came up for renewal this year, my monthly rate increased a further $30/mo!!! I called and asked why and they told me it was because of the accident I had been in. I told them that I had accident forgiveness, so my rate shouldn't increase at all. They gave me a story that they, as a company didn't increase my premium, but because I was in an accident, my Alberta Government rating was lowered and so they had to charge me accordingly. What!? How is that 'accident forgiveness'? To make it worse, their tv commercials focus on their accident forgiveness and how you can get off 'scott free'. BS! False advertising? As soon as I can get a better rate with another company, I'm outta there!

I moved from Alberta to Ontario. Had lived in Ontario previously. Belair direct wouldn't accept my Alberta abstract that was a few months out of date and made me get a new one which was a complete hassle as I was in Ontario. I have been driving since 1970 and they wanted proof. My insurance was with their partner firm Canadinn Direct for past 15 years,but they told me that I had to obtain proof though that is contrary with what I had been told by Canadian Direct. Though the price for insurance was double what I paid in Alberta they said it was discounted if I insured my home with them? I agreed, but when applying for the insurance they said they won't insure it because I have a wood stove. Also they tell me I must use a GPS tracker in my car! This is after they sign you up! Terrible service!

Had an accident car valued at 20k repairing cost was 15k and they couldn't do a total loss it doesn't make sense other insurance companies will do a total loss tight away. Zahid B. worst claims supervisor ever very disrespectful and not cooperative with customer bad review 0 out of 100 for him. He swore and demanded to approve repairs for my vehicle