Bell Car Insurance review
By
Ronny Lavie
Key policy features
- Bell's black box plug and drive policy has no curfew but driving after 10pm will reduce your score
- You only need to have a black box fitted for three months
- No monthly mileage limit
- Average rating of 3.64 out of 5 based on over 90 reviews on reviews.co.uk
See whether Bell made it into our list of the Best Black Box Car Insurance Providers.
Summary
Bell Insurance is part of the Admiral Group and specialises in car insurance for first time drivers, safe drivers and young drivers. Bell uses black box technology (also known as telematics) to ensure fairer premiums.
Overview of insurance cover provided by Bell motor insurance
Bell’s car insurance policy uses 'plug and drive' black box technology. A small box is discreetly fitted to the policy holder's vehicle that measures the driver's speed, how sharply they brake and accelerate, the time of day they drive and the length of their journey. Bell can then give good drivers a discount.
This telematics system is also open to more experienced drivers, helping them to reduce premiums through Bell’s safe driver scheme – without imposing curfews on driving times.
Bell features in our expert guide to the best black box providers here, where you can also read reviews of other providers. We have also ranked the best young driver car insurance providers here.
Bell car insurance policy benefits include free installation of the telematics system, windscreen cover (excesses apply), European cover for up to 90 days, £5,000 personal injury cover and up to £150 personal belongings cover. Optional extras can be added according to individual needs.
Its policy differs from other plug and drive providers because Bell's black box only needs to be fitted for three months after which time it will be removed and your discount will be calculated. You will also be given feedback on your driving after three months. Many other policies require you to have the box fitted at all times.
Although Bell does not have a curfew, driving after 10pm will negatively affect your driving score. There are no monthly mileage limits.
Get a Bell car insurance quote tailored to you.
In addition to offering car insurance, Bell provides specialist motoring policies including van insurance, motorbike insurance, breakdown cover, car warranty and multi-car insurance.
Bell also offers travel insurance.
How much does Bell motor insurance cost?
The total cost of Bell’s insurance products depends on a number of factors. First, which policy you take out – car, van, motorbike or other protection – and your individual circumstances. For example, experienced drivers may be offered a lower premium; however black box technology can help to lower the policy cost for drivers with less mileage under their belt.
And of course it will also depend on how well you drive once the box is fitted.
To get a personalised quote from Bell car insurance, contact the company on their website.
Or, compare Bell's prices with other car insurance companies at Go Compare or use our in-depth black box guide.
What do Bell car insurance customer reviews say?
Bell's car insurance product is rated 3.64 out of 5 on Reviews.co.uk, based on over 90 customer reviews.
Overall on Reviewcentre.com, Bell is rated 1.7 out of 5 based on over 160 reviews, with 19% of users saying they would recommend it.
Based on 5 reviews on Trustpilot, Bell is rated 3.7 out of 18, garnering three stars.
What do Bell car insurance reviews by the experts say?
Bell’s Safe Driver (Plug and Drive) policy has been given a 4 Star rating out of 5 by independent financial researcher Defaqto.
This rates where a product sits on the market based on the comprehensiveness of its features.
