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Why get car insurance from Acorn?
If you have driving convictions or find it difficult to get car insurance for other reasons, Acorn may be able to help. They specialise in helping motorists find tailored insurance.
Acorn also offers:
- Learner driver insurance to cover driving in your own car or one belonging to a family member or friend.
- Taxi insurance – for private hire, public hire and fleet.
- Van insurance – cover for courier vans, transit vans and more.
- Imported car insurance and car chassis insurance for vehicles that don’t have a UK registration number.
- Motor trade insurance – including cover for car dealers and mechanics.
- Commercial fleet insurance.
Acorn also provides specialist non-standard home insurance for homeowners and tenants, and may be able to help those who’ve been refused insurance in the past or who’ve had a policy cancelled.
How to contact Acorn
Acorn has a 24/7 accident and claims helpline. You can also ask questions via webchat or use the online contact form.
See Acorn’s contact details.
What types of car insurance can I get with Acorn?
There’s a choice of comprehensive, third party, fire and theft, or third party only insurance. Policies include a range of features and optional add-ons.
Courtesy car
A courtesy car for over 21s.
Driving abroad
Third party cover for driving in Europe.
Legal expenses
Covered as standard with Acorn policies.
24/7 assistance
From the accident and claims helpline.
Windscreen cover
To repair or replace your windscreen.
Key care
Optional extra cover for lost, misplaced and stolen keys.
Breakdown cover
Optional extra cover to get you back on the road if your car breaks down.
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What Defaqto star ratings do Acorn insurance policies get?
Key Care, Acorn’s optional add-on, has a five-star Defaqto rating.
How well is Acorn reviewed on Trustpilot?
At the time of writing (July 2022) Acorn has an ‘excellent’ rating on Trustpilot – a score of 4.8 and five stars out of five.
Frequently asked questions
Can I cancel a policy with Acorn?
You can cancel your policy whenever you like. There’s no cancellation fee for cancelling within the first 14 days. If you cancel between 15-30 days, there’s a cancellation fee of £50. It’s £100 if you cancel after that. You’ll lose any no claims discount you’ve earned during the policy.
Who underwrites policies from Acorn?
Haven Insurance.
Is it possible to add other drivers to an Acorn policy?
Yes, you can give details of the driver you want to add using your online account, then Acorn customer services will get in touch to make the change. This may alter the premium charged.
Does Acorn offer black box insurance?
Yes. Acorn describes its black box insurance as being ideal for young drivers aged 17-24 and says it could lead to as much as a 40% discount when you renew your policy – if you’ve driven carefully. The cover includes theft tracking and access to a UK-based call centre.
Does Acorn offer pay-as-you-go insurance?
No, this provider doesn’t currently offer pay-as-you-go insurance.
Does Acorn offer van insurance?
Yes, Acorn offers insurance for a range of vans, including courier vans, small vans, transit vans and business vans.