Used several comparison sites and BEAM from the AA came up on most of them with very reasonable pricing. I had an accident in 2024, not my fault but deemed so by the insurers, so my insurance quotes... See more
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In the process of changing my car from my venerable - 19 years old - Mercedes C180 Kompressor to a Mazda CX 30 and new insurance required. I used several sites, both direct and using compari... See more
So far so good. As most of us hope, we’ll not have to use for a claim. Explored via comparison sites as my renewal cost took the mickey and the AA are a well known and generally respected company. T... See more
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Ok so far. Bear in mind this rating is only about the process of buying the policy - how well it works when I need to claim or call for breakdown assistance - that's another matter. One gripe - I fo... See more
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BEAM is a new name in car insurance from one of the UK’s leading brands. So you can feel confident you’ve got the right cover, and safe in the knowledge we’re powered by the AA.
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Basingstoke, United Kingdom
- beam.co.uk
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The staff was very helpful. Thr quote was not thr cheepest but gave me the cover I needed.
16 April 2026
Reply from BEAM from the AA
Glad you found what you needed, Michelle. Thanks for choosing BEAM 😊.
An easy and great value customer experience
A great value, no fuss, clearly explained process for insurance.
17 April 2026
AA Beam charge extra £100
I had already purchased insurance on my current vehicle which was due to start 24/04 - however, I have needed to change this vehicle for a new vehicle which I am collecting 18/04. Online the best quote with AA Beam was £490 (comparison website). As the update to the policy could not be completed online, I needed to ring whilst at work, only to be informed the cost would be an extra £100. I did not have time to cancel policy, so had to proceed and pay, leaving me angry and upset.
17 April 2026
Reply from BEAM from the AA
Hi Jan, a charge can apply when changing details. We hope you managed to discuss this with the team at the time and that everything managed to get sorted.
The clarity of all the information was…
The clarity of all the information was great. Documents arrived swiftly by post (I'm not brilliant online!)
The price was not much different from everyone else?
Love having good, clear information on how to contact you - phone/email/ etc.
9 April 2026
I have not used your car insurance…
I have not used your car insurance before, but found your quote competitive and it was easy to swith to you on-line
16 April 2026
The first quote was alright but the add…
The first quote was alright but the add ons is a bit deceiving
16 April 2026
Great service all round thank you
16 April 2026
Reply from BEAM from the AA
You're very welcome, happy we could help 💛.
Pleasant sales person
16 April 2026
Reply from BEAM from the AA
We appreciate your feedback, Janet. Thanks for leaving a review.
Was straight forward to set up Very…
Was straight forward to set up Very polite lady answered my questions I would highly recommend My cover was a lot cheaper than my renewal from last year
16 April 2026
Very competitive quote
Very competitive quote, well below my previous insurers quote for this year, easy web page to navigate
16 April 2026
It was easy to do online.
16 April 2026
Very easy to set up and a great price
Very easy to set up and a great price. Am already an AA member and so I think I can trust you to look after my car insurance.
14 April 2026
Reply from BEAM from the AA
We’re really pleased to hear everything was easy to set up and that you found it good value. It’s lovely to know you already trust us as an AA member and feel confident with us looking after your car insurance too. We really appreciate you sharing this 💛.
Phone Contact is Good
Having purchased the insurance online, I didn’t realise til I had paid and got the documents that it was on automatic renewal. I don’t like that system so rang up and spoke to a very helpful and friendly lady who cancelled the automatic renewal. So I am impressed that I can talk to a real person. My previous policy gave no phone number and you could only contact with online chat box. When I did this to cancel the automatic renewal renewal I was 22 in the queue and waits 40 minutes for my turn.
14 April 2026
Rang them following a comparison site…
Rang them following a comparison site car insurance quote and spoke to Derrick who provided excellent clear plain talking assistance. New policy sorted with ease.
12 April 2026
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