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Fred Loya offers auto insurance to customers in 10 states, mostly in the southern and western parts of the United States.

Pros
  • Full-service and proprietary offices where people regularly go
  • Claims program that allows you to get paid on the day of filing if all requirements are in order
  • Affordable rates for non-standard insurance
  • Agents required to settle physical damage claims within 24 hours
  • Coverage for drivers of high-powered sports cars, custom built cars and other specialized cars
Cons
  • Claims processing times can vary
  • Available only in 11 states

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2016

    I hate this company! If Marla or Rochelle ever helps you... hang up the phone and run! Worst ** service and accommodations in the world!!! THEIR CLIENTS WILL REAR END YOU AND THEY WILL NOT GIVE A **! I have never been so upset or angry in my entire life. Their client rear ended me and damaged my entire car and they refuse to help because they have "STATE LIMITS". They are rude and disrespectful and have the most unprofessional people working for them. This company should be permanently closed - SERIOUSLY!

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    Staff

    Reviewed Sept. 16, 2016

    Nobody in the San Antonio office knows anything about their job. They were not trained properly to do their jobs especially DILLION. They did not explain to me the process of getting my check here, I am 7 damn days with a rental car that I have to end up paying $400 dollars out of my pocket. I ask for the corporate number and NOBODY knows how to get in contact with corporate... BUNCH OF BS CSR REPS and a BS OWNER.

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed Sept. 15, 2016

    I received a call today, no message left - I returned their call, it was Fred Loya. I've had insurance through them for 6 months. My rate was set to drop by $20-$30 by the end of the month. My driving record has always been spotless. Instead of dropping my rate, like our signed papers agreed on, they raised it by $15. They said they sent me a letter confirming that CO state has increased ALL insurance companies. I called around, that was complete **. No one knows what they are talking about.

    During the conversation, I was "accidentally" hung up on, lied to, the women were rude and just uneducated. They didn't know the percentage that CO supposedly raised any rates to. She didn't understand that my rate was to drop so told me the rate decrease wouldn't go in effect. I said I'd have to switch insurance and she scoffed and told me they don't do credit checks and every insurance was increasing... I'm new here. That's the only reason I even used them. It nearly felt like a threat. I am going to State Farm tomorrow to switch. The ladies there were actually pretty crappy to anyone other than the Hispanic crowd. It's a damn shame.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 31, 2016

    My husband and I have had a policy with Fred Loya now for over 3 years. We have been covered since we were 16 without a gap. There have been 0 tickets and 0 accidents in the last 8 years and yet they informed me today that my rate will now more than double. They have horrible customer service and provide no reason for my rate doubling other than Texas rules. I call BS. I will be canceling my policy on both vehicles and finding a company who actually respects their clients. All of the employees I have ever dealt with have been rude and seemed to be inconvenienced by doing their job. Complete disappointment!! NEVER GET A POLICY WITH FRED LOYA, WORST INSURANCE COMPANY EVER!!!

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    Claims Handling

    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2016

    7/25/16 a multi car crash resulted in an F150 pick-up crashing into the side of my work shop, I file a claim and Fred Loya accepted liability. They assured me that it would be handled promptly. It took me and some friends 16 total hours to support and secure my structure. It was four days before a contract adjuster showed up. 5 business days later I was informed that they did not have my information yet. On the 17th business day Fred Loya contacted me and demanded that I file a claim on my own insurance due to policy limits, I am unaware of any law that requires an innocent victim to file an insurance claim on their own insurance.

    Fred Loya is insisting that they cannot resolve my claim with me directly which makes no sense when I have repeatedly suggested that I would be open to resolving this claim for my fair and equitable share of the policy limits yet they refuse to explore that option. The simple fact here is that Fred Loya owes me my fair share of the policy limits and they 100% responsible for resolving this claim. It is easy to see why Fred Loya has earned its place at the top of the worst Insurance list.

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    Reviewed Aug. 6, 2016

    On Tue Aug 2, 2016 Fred Loya Insurance violated my civil rights. When I came in on the 2nd to pay my insurance payment I was treated real bad. The procedure at this company is to go to the video desk to speak to a repersentive on video to pay your payment as I always do. This time the rep told me to wait for the agent in the office to finish me. As I was waiting a Hispanic couple walk in & the agent did not say another word to me leaving me at the viedo desk real cold, while treating the couple that just walked in real nice.

    After waiting for about 25 minutes I spoke up & told the agent I was here first. She stated "just a little bit longer." Thats when I realize my civil rights were being violated. After she finished with the couple she told me she can't rewrite the same policy & that I need a bank card to rewrite a new policy. I stated that I have a bank card but it's for savings not checking. She no longer wanted to help me even though my record was clean, no accidents doing business with them for nearly 2 years. What's up with that?

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    June 20, 2016 had an accident and my engine was ruined! Need to get a new engine put in now and 45 days later, still waiting for my truck to be fixed. On June 21st I reported the incident when I got to work. The young lady asked a few standard questions, took the report, never asked if I needed a rental and then sent me on to repeat what happened to the next young lady who asked me basically the same standard questions. After a few days I attempted to get an update on my claim from the adjuster that was assigned to my claim and no answer. Attempted a few more times, same thing. I even told them I was leaving out of town for a business trip and wanted to know something before I left and still, nothing.

    Called on my way back from my business trip a few days later and found out the 1st young lady that my claim was assigned to, no longer works for the company and they will get an update for me and call me back. Nothing. Called and left a message with a supervisor (they leave their supervisors info on their voicemail) and received a call later that evening from her while I was out to dinner on a Friday night with family and missed the call, no detailed message, just her name and number so I could call her back.

    Phone tag!! Several more attempts of trying to get an update on my claim (these people do not believe in picking up the phone when it rings, they send it straight to voicemail), I leave a nasty voicemail letting them know how frustrated I was and saying that I'm getting a lawyer involved, I get a call back at 6:15 p.m. that night while I'm putting my 12 month old baby to sleep and I get the same lame excuse as everyone else is getting, they're waiting on a 3rd party adjuster.

    After almost 3 weeks without a vehicle and having my husband miss time from work because we're car pooling, I tell her I need a rental so I can take my 2 kids to the doctor for their shots and she sets me up with that. Fine, I'm kinda happy now I will have a vehicle soon. She also gives me the 3rd party adjusters info for me to call and get an update from them. Who works for who? I don't work for Fred Loya, that's what I pay them to do, right??? NOPE, I have to call. Get lame excuses from that company also on why it's taking so long. FINALLY they come up with an amount they feel is enough to fix my truck. Guess what? It's not enough! Surprise, surprise!! Now have to get my repair guy to call and get a supplemental on the claim.

    Almost 2 months later, still waiting! My rental agreement is up next week and my 1st born kid starts school for the 1st time the week after that. What am I to do with no vehicle? Not their problem I guess! So my husband and I have to figure out a way to get our kid to school, get the now 14 month old to the babysitter, both get to work and then get the kids from the sitter/school separately because we don't work together nor do we work near each other. My husband can't keep missing time from work because time is money! Hmm, I guess you get what you pay for with Fred Loya!! It was the cheapest when we were shopping for new insurance and we took the bait! WARNING, STAY CLEAR OF FRED LOYA INSURANCE!!

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingStaff

    Reviewed July 13, 2016

    On May 28 I was hit by a drunk driver, he has Fred Loya Insurance. He was arrested at the scene. I was given delay tactic after delay tactic before an adjuster was finally assigned to my claim. My entire front bumper and right fender were torn off. I received an estimate from Fred Loya in the amount of $800. I obtained my own estimates from 3 random collision places in town. The estimates were roughly $1,900, $2,600 and $2,700. After weeks of more delay tactics, they agreed to a supplemental payment of roughly $900.

    However, after they mailed the checks, and before I received them, they VOIDED the checks and called me to notify me, claiming that they had forgotten to include the apartment number on the checks, and would thus have to void them. I instructed them not to since my name was clearly on the check, and I knew my postman would deliver them (which he did). They said, no, they would have to void the checks, and I would receive new ones by Monday of the following week (2 days ago).

    On Wednesday (today), I still had not received any checks, so I called their corporate office. They kept me on hold for roughly an hour, then put a supervisor on the phone. She then told me that they had to void the checks because their adjuster made a mistake, and they could not pay that amount. They are submitting the claim to a review department where it will be assigned a new adjuster. When I asked her why I was flat out lied to when I was told they voided the checks due to the apartment number not being on the address, she said that it was because of that, and ALSO because they are not going to pay. I have desperate need of those funds and have made promises based on Fred Loya's agreement to pay and telling me the checks were approved, signed and mailed. This company is the worst and this has completely ruined my summer.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 6, 2016

    One of their stupid, ugly, and overweight customers hit me and profusely stated that it was all her fault and blah blah blah. I said, "** IDC. Give me your information" (the only time I, as an adult, felt like laying a ** out). This accident happened on May 19th, 2016. It is now July 7th. Damn and Fred Loya is a **. I know how he got rich. He was a ** cattle rancher who never went past the ** 8th grade and was depressed and decided to start selling ** insurance. Anyways, they have finally issued out my 12,500 check but are still lagging on releasing my vehicle. I had signed the agreement to keep the car, but they are still lagging on that... I do not care. At least I am getting paid. Pray that one of their customers does not hit you because it will be a few months until you get paid. Also, you will most likely develop some type of depressive disorder because these people are going to take the fight out of you.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageStaff

    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    The company is based out of El Paso, TX so in actuality I think they are run by the Juarez Cartel, and it shows. It's been a wild ride by this company and I'm still not done with them. Wth? Unbelievable experience. After reading some of these other reviews, my situation nowhere near as dramatic as some of the others, but here goes.

    Two months ago on 4/20/16 my car while in the parking garage of the building where I currently work was hit by someone as she was apparently leaving. I wasn't there. She was kind enough to leave a note on my windshield explaining what happened. I called her when I got home and we had a good conversation and I explained to her that I will go get an estimate for the damages and get back to her. She said "fine." All well and dandy.

    When I got the estimate a few days later, 1900 approx, I immediately sent her the information. Immediately she got defensive saying that was too much. She took pictures with her cell of the immediate damage and a few other spots and proclaimed 'I didn't do this! And that scratch there... Not me! I'm going to let my insurance company handle this from here on out!' And I'm like fine! I anticipate that. (I know this has nothing to do with Loya, but to just give you an idea of the type of people they represent typically, bear with me.)

    She would only give me her first name and not the last, and would not give me her insurance policy #. Ding! Light bulb goes off... No insurance! Great. Well I spent a good few days trying to call her and texting her, no response. Great. Contacted my insurance company, Geico, opened the claim with them, shared all available info, they said they could cover it, with myself responsible for the deductible. And they indicated they would try to reach her and get her to pay up! No luck on their part.

    Well a few weeks later, I get an unexpected call from a rep at Loya Insurance, whom I never heard of, and they indicated they accepted the liability damages to the car and would take care of it. I should await to hear from a damage inspector next. I asked her what was the deal with the insured? She said the person that hit me was not insured and did not own the car, it belonged to her sister. Ok great, welcome myself to that world!

    It was another two weeks or so before I heard anything outright. And I had to hound them! I've been hit before, and never has it taken this long. So for the next several weeks I went back and forth, back and forth, back and forth with the company, both the claims rep assigned to my case as well as other reps at the 1-800 number, and the dude assigned to come out to look at my car (His voice box was full, go figure!). 'Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, someone will get back to you soon!' Blah blah. Lot of voicemail and non-returned phone calls. Approx 6 weeks of this.

    Btw the primary claims rep that are assigned to head up individual cases at this company might as well not even show for work on any given day, they are that useless, the results would be the same. Well finally after so much phone tag, I finally talk to Ms. claims rep, she says I'm never returning their phone calls! Wth, are you serious??! She indicated they've assigned it to a third party appraiser service to come look at the car. Serious? She gave me the # of a rep there. Well, spent a few days trying to get a hold of him. Nothing. Kept calling both him and Loya for the next week or so, same old rigmarole.

    Then one day out of the blue I receive a call from an independent appraiser and he sets it all up. Two weeks ago (it is now 6/22), he came to look at the car and made out his own estimate. About $800 less than the body shop (Can't wait to get into those weeds!). He says he'll provide Loya with the info and I should hear from them soon. A few days. Great. I never did. I had to call them. By now used to it. The rep over the phone confirmed they had the estimate info provided by him, and they would be issuing me a check within the week. That was the week of June 13th. Light at the end of the tunnel?

    No. In the mail yesterday, received a letter from my glorious claim adjuster, a standard letter, asking if I was awaiting action on their part. Was the claim ready to be closed? Huh??!! No! I'm awaiting the check your company promised me! Get on the phone today and spoke with the most receptive agent to date. She said she had no idea what was going on, that the claim had been closed, and no check issued. She asked me to hold while she re-opened the claim and issued the check that was supposed to go out last week. 7-10 business days. Just like the last rep told me last week.

    That's why I call this Part 1. Definitely at this point not naive enough to believe I'm anywhere near the end. I will be back to write more if I don't receive this check next week. And while all this is still going on, I still have a claim opened with my own company as back up! What other choice do you have!? But based on other reviews I have read, this is nothing new. This company runs a racket. Obviously. And they are getting away with it. They are in the business of representing those not playing by the rules in society, and will continue to get away with it if they aren't seriously reprimanded. Hopefully I won't be back to write part II, but wouldn't count on that being the case.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    One never smiles when I go into the office. She looks like she's always angry. Second when they send me a text they sent me two different prices that I owe. Don't know why I only have a 1999 truck. Then they're rude. I tell them "Why the heck do you have 2 title holders on my insurance?" They couldn't give me an explanation. All they keep saying is "Well maybe those people live or Lived in your house." I said "Nobody's lives in my house for 11 years." I said houses built in 1960, well all the people that lived in your house they have to go on the insurance, so I told her "So the house is build 1960. Everybody that has live there it's going to go on my insurance?" There's about 3 or 4 people on my insurance saying they can't drive my car, so I don't even know who the heck they are. Oh I see you're all stupid. You don't do that. No wonder there's a lot of theft. Looking for a new insurance company.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageStaff

    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    I would like to know who are the people to blame that is not doing what is needed to stop this kind of company from doing business? I am angry and very upset with my dealings with Fred Loya Insurance company. However, I am just as angry when I can that this company is ripping off people in every way that they can in every state that they are allowed to do business in and that NO ONE is caring enough about their wrongdoing to stop them. Each of these states that are doing nothing about the wron doing of this company is doing more than doing nothing, they are ALLOWING this company to do all the wrongdoing that it does!

    That being said, On May 21, 2016 my car was rear ended by one of Fred Loya policy holders in Bakersfield, CA. If you are in a traffic accident and no one is injured, the police do not come to the scene and there is no police report that is completed on your accident. My car was on Belle Terrace, street has one lane going east and one lane going west and there is a lane that divides the two lanes which is a turning lane. My car had moved out of the right lane and had pulled over and stopped in the turning lane with my left signal on. If I had been going to turn right I would have been in the right lane and would have just turned right but I was turning left which mean that I had to be right where I was, this was for turning left.

    As I set there waiting for the oncoming traffic to slow so I could safety turn, headlights were approaching from behind me. As I just start to turn my car is rear ended from the back with most of the blow to my car to the back bumper and left corner of my bumper, her front is smashed. We call our insurance and contact Fred Loya insurance and thought it odd that she had contacted our insurance but not her insurance but it had been more than 25 years since we had been in any kind of car accident and then not our fault plus we were told that she probably just had not got around to reporting the accident.

    When I contacted Fred Loya Insurance, the man sounded young and was so nice and was being more than helpful. There was something in his voice and he insisted on giving me all the information that I needed as well as information and phone numbers that I might need for whatever reason later on. Then the young man set me up with an appointment to take my car in so pictures could be taken for the claim adjuster.

    OK, I'm taking my car in and pictures will be taken and the claim adjuster will make an estimate and write me a check. No, I will take my car in for pictures and the pictures will be sent to Texas for the claim adjuster to look at and from the pictures the claim adjuster will send me a check, based on what he sees in the picture? What? The young man said "It is very important that everything shows in the pictures. Make sure that you contact your claim adjuster and go over all damages with him before he sends you that check because after he send you that check if there is other damage, they will not pay you"!!! I am confused, I have three days before I take my car in and I must have misunderstood, everything will be clear when I take my car in Wednesday.

    However, I told the young man that my car had been rear ended and the only thing that was damage was my rear bumper and lights under the back bumper. The man asked, what about my tires, anything leaking, etc. and told me to check my car over very close. I hung up the phone and next morning I went over every inch of my car and notice things and notice that things were not lining up as they should. The next few days I start Googling Fred Loya Insurance and I was shocked at the complaints.

    To make a long story short from May 26 to June 6 I made more than 43 calls and all calls to the adjuster would ring and reroute back to the office when the people that answer the phone state that they can help me there is no one else that can. They try to convince me to take my car into any body shop and get it worked on and if the damage is more than what Fred Loya Insurance figures then the body shop person has to contact Fred Loya Supplement Dept. who will then issue them a check. I already had read about the many people who had lost their car because the body shops had put liens on their car for failure to be paid by the insurance company. Long story short, their policy holder 100% to blame and Fred Loya refuse to pay, they tell their policy holder to go after mine and my insurance knows when you are rear ended and proof is there that they are not going to pay.

    My insurance is now going after their insurance to pay but they still refuse. My insurance states that this may take several months before we find out or get any money for the damages. My insurance has paid me for damages to my bumper less the deductible which they are also trying to get my Fred Loya. I stated that I am preparing to take the girl that hit me to court that I can sue her for the deductible plus all court cost but my insurance ask me to first wait and see what happens. Maybe if enough of Fred Loya policy holders started getting sued, may be the only way to stop this Insurance company!

    Fred Loya had no excuse for not accepting blame but the reason they gave for not paying the claim was "He said, she said" They said we will take our policy holders word over another person’s word, I explained that they are supposed to be taking facts over words and going by the Insurance Act and laws that insurance company is supposed to go by. I then explain that if they open their own rule books that explains "Who is at Fault" it will show and explain that their policy holder is at 100 % fault? I was informed by the agent that have the right to decide how they decide who is at fault!

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed June 17, 2016

    The most terrible company ever! They lasted 3 weeks to successfully finish the initial estimate. They had me jumping hoops with the check they sent out since there was 3 names it was issued out to. When it came to having a supplement estimate done, the insurance said they did not have anyone in my area to do the estimate! Are you serious? They offer services and charge for them when they cannot help you!!! I only spoke to my individual adjuster once, then I was not able to contact her and I spoke to over 10 people over the phone. Every time it was someone different! I so hate this company! Very unprofessional!

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    Claims HandlingCoverage

    Reviewed June 16, 2016

    I am currently insured by Fred Loya and I was hit by a trailer on April 29, 2016. The insurance of the trailer agreed to pay for the damages and I received a letter on May 13, 2016 from my adjuster that a check would be sent out to me. As of June 6, 2016 I have not yet received any check. I contacted my adjuster a week ago and she told me she would check if the check had been cashed & if not she would send out a new one. I emailed her three days ago & she never replied or contacted me.

    Today I called the Fred Loya 1800 number and spoke to someone in regards to this. They told me that in the Notes section of the claim my adjuster did not write anything about underwriting the check to see if anyone cashed it or about sending out a new one. I can't believe it, so much time wasted! I have no car, I've been living off rides to get to work, and I even had to quit my school. On the other hand, another check for the reimbursement of a car I rented has not arrived either and this check was sent out on May 27, 2016. This insurance is a joke! I know of someone else who since March has been waiting for a check.

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    Reviewed June 13, 2016

    Today June 13, 2016 and I call in to make payment and they say that they are no longer taking payments at this time due to products and other stuff. Now I'm confused at this time, so I ask her (Kimberley) at the Memorial Drive office in Georgia, "So what do we do? Will our insurance lapse?" She said yes. So whoever has Loya for insurance won't have it if your payment is due this week. That means registration will be cancel subject to be pulled over by the police. Never have I heard of anything like this. Got to call the news people. Have to shine some light on this. I just can't with these folks. They are cheap but sometimes it's better to pay for what you want.

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    Reviewed June 11, 2016

    I am a Semi truck driver 1st off. I know most people think we cause all the accidents but insurance statistics prove cars are at fault in over 78% of our wrecks. I was involved in a accident with one of their customers on April 28,2016 on the Atlanta, GA loop. She pulled right out of her lane and into mine without even considering the consequence of her action. Luckily I have a very good quality Dashcam that records GPS trail as well as speed. After I rear ended her and we pulled over I went to check on her and she was fine she said. I immediately went back to my truck to download the footage into my laptop to store it. When the officers arrived (2 female officers) and they asked for my statement on what happened I pulled my laptop from the truck and showed them EXACTLY what happened.

    Well long story short is she was cited for "failure to maintain lane" and was told this was 100% her fault. She wanted to argue with the officers saying I was speeding. Nope. Footage said I was 3 miles under speed limit and after locking up the brakes 13 under at time of impact. She tried to say I should have been able to stop, Nope again. The officers informed her a semi truck can't stop like a car. We have too much weight behind us pushing us when we have to stop suddenly. I was told by the officer to be ready to fight her because she feels she did nothing wrong when the camera footage proves otherwise. The officer believes as do I that she is just wanting to sue because It was a BIG TRUCK that hit her and there are a GAZZILION billboards advertising we sue trucks no matter if it's your fault. I filed with my insurance company the next day.

    On May 3rd I still haven't heard from her insurance company so I called them. They didn't have a copy of the police report or any information on the wreck. I downloaded a copy of the report online the day after the accident on 4/29/2016. I gave the rep all the same info that is on the report as well as my statement and informed them I have dash camera footage if needed. They gave me a claim number and the adjuster's name and phone number. Well after SEVERAL attempts to contact the adjuster I still haven't received a call back from him and it's been 6 weeks since the accident. My insurance company has tried to contact them as well and was treated very rudely. They informed me but got nowhere with them.

    I have $6,000 worth of damage to my 2016 Freightliner Coronado truck and want it fixed. This truck is brand new and is now considered a wrecked vehicle so it has also lost value now because of the wreck. These people are sickening. I have contacted their toll free number off of the corp website and AGAIN had to give the info all over again from the police report and give my statement. I informed them when I called the claim # and adjuster's name. I informed them he refuses to return mine or my insurance company's phone calls and will never answer his phone when we call.

    My next step is to call the insurance commissioner's office for the state of Georgia and see if they can get a return phone call. I am also filing a report with the BBB. AVOID THIS COMPANY AND PRAY ONE OF THEIR CLIENTS DON'T HIT YOU. MAKE SURE YOU BUY A GREAT QUALITY DASHCAM. Don't pull out in front of semi trucks, we can't stop on a dime.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed June 8, 2016

    My story is like everyone elses. I had to fight with them to get a car rental (8 hours on hold and being hanged up on). After my car was "fixed", the body shop did not want to give us our car because Fred Loya did not pay them. After fighting with Fred Loya for a day, the body shop agreed to release the car. After a few more days, we discovered issues with the seatbelts, it took us 3 months to get one of the seat belts fixed, with one still pending.

    We called Fred Loya to get the remaining seat belt fixed but they told us that they did not find any issues with it (even though we had video of the different times it would not latch). They told us it was a manufacturer defect (the car is 1 year old and never had that issue prior to the accident). After a few weeks of fighting with them, they finally said to take it to the body shop to get evaluated and to call the Fred Loya rep while we were there. We did and of course the rep never picked up the phone when we were there but the body shop still looked at the car. We tried reaching the rep again to get the part ordered, when we finally did she said that we never called and had to go back to the body shop (30 miles away).

    Till this day the body shop has not been able to reach anyone in the supplemental department. Also, they were suppose to replace our kid's car seats because they were in use when we got into an accident. They said that they would only pay a total of $110 dollars for both the booster chair and the regular car seat because I did not have a receipt for them. Who the hell saves the receipts for car seats and where do they shop to determine how much they are going to pay out.

    Pros: It's a budget friendly insurance company that give you the illusion that you are covered if something happens. Cons: Miss a payment, they are calling you everyday at least twice a day to tell you that the payment didn't go through and they won't stop until they reach you on the phone even if they leave a voicemail. File a claim: Hard to reach people, on hold for hours to get someone that is not helpful at all. Every rep tells you a different story. People are constantly hanging up on you to transferring to a line that goes nowhere, hard to get them to pay anything.

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    Reviewed June 6, 2016

    People I have Never had such a bad experience with Fred Loya Insurance company. These people are rude. They lie, you deal with so many different people that all has different ways of doing thing. No one is ever on the same page. On excessive hold time. My car has been in the shop since June 1 2016. Today is June 6. I was advise they have 48 to 72 hr to provided a supplemental for the repairs. It now has been day 6 and he just got there. They issues me a check for 2 days for rental 50.60. I have not been able to get to work. Almost lost my job. They have not provided an compensation for pain and suffering. I was advised to file a class act against this company.

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    Reviewed June 2, 2016

    It's been almost a month since I've been dealing with this fraud insurance company. I was hit on the 9th of May by one of their drivers. They picked up my car a week later and I was never notified of them getting it. Not once did they call me and tell me where the vehicle was located. It wasn't until today June 1st, after countless emails and calling that I found out it was at some salvage yard. Damages were estimated to be over 4K.

    When I called they said my car isn't going to get fixed until they get the statement from the other driver who hit me who happens to be out of the country. If they can't get it within 40 days, the claim will be dropped. I haven't been called once by these asshats I'm calling and emailing everyday and they just decide to ignore me. The claim rep is Cecil **, she is no help and isn't professional one bit. I've contacted her numerous times and still not a reply. Dealing with them is frustrating. I'll be seeking an attorney to get these clowns to fix my ** car.

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    Reviewed May 22, 2016

    This is the worst customer service experience I have ever seen. I had my SUV stolen and destroyed. Get a hold of my insurance and have the highest expectations since I had heard they were great. So they start off of "yea well I need this and this and this and as soon as you get all this I can clear your claim and we can take care of it". So I get them everything they needed from me, police reports, signed paperwork, you name it. Call them and think finally it's over... NOT. "Well since this happens we can't continue until we get this and that. It takes time to clear claims. My boss said this. Salvage team said that. Well there too many claims." Blah blah blah. It went from "a week two weeks tops" said the adjuster to going on two months and I still don't see the light at the of the tunnel. No help. Worst people to take care of a claim. I can't wait until it's finally over. I'm not looking forward to using these guys ever again.

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    After a positive interaction with Fred Loya, Greg increased their star rating on June 6, 2016.

    Updated review: June 6, 2016

    I was never contacted about this post, however, after 2 months I did receive and accepted a satisfactory settlement offer. My opinion about having them as my insurance has not changed. No way, but they did deliver in the end.

    Original Review: May 21, 2016

    It all started when my vehicle was hit by one of their insured on April 5th. When I called to file the claim I was on the phone for over 1.5 hrs. The reps were very apologetic and friendly but come on! It should NOT take that long. I realize that the time may have been increased because we got disconnected mid stream and I had to call back and deal with someone else but really? My expectation was that the original contact SHOULD have called me back... Then, for the next 6 weeks I have been bounced from person to person, sent email after email with either no response or no follow through. Finally on 05/20 I got a $$ amount that they are willing to pay. "I'll send you an email..." Nada. As a business owner myself I know service and they fall way short of the mark in my book. Fred Loya would never get my business as a consumer.

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    Reviewed May 18, 2016

    Got hit by one of their insurer. Just like everyone else have been getting the run around from the adjuster Ms **. Every time I call to check on status on the claim I get excuse after excuse. They have bad customer services bunch of people with no knowledge of the business. I finally got a hold of my insurance to do a claim. And have reached out to an attorney due to the vehicle that got hit is my business vehicle. Sorry if you ever have to deal with this sorry company. They should be embarrassed calling themselves a company.

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    Reviewed May 13, 2016

    I was rear-ended over a month ago by their insured. It took three days of my hounding them to get a rental and an estimate. They explained to me that if I agreed to use their body shop, which has lifetime warranty, I would receive better service and prompter return; because they are contracted with Fred Loya. I am a single woman in Houston and don't have the resources or time to shop around; so, I agree.

    After days of my calling about my car, twice I was told it would be ready. Then, just before 5 p.m. told that I could pick it up the following week. The day I was to pick it up, I was instructed that the back gate (electrical) was still not functioning properly, but I should be able to pick it up on Monday (this was a Friday). I went to get it after work on Tuesday at 5 p.m.. Immediately I noticed no sound from anything in my car (blinkers, blue tooth, back-up camera, radio). First, thing in the morning I called them and they were going to contact insurance about a supplement.

    When I went to leave work that afternoon, I attempted to roll the windows down from the driver's control. The passenger windows would not open. After about 20-30 minutes the passenger window and rear windows opened. Once the car cooled, I attempted to raise the windows and the back windows wouldn't come up. Eventually, they came up over about 45 minutes only raising a few inches at a time. The back gate makes a popping noise when it opens then it slips. I brought the car back at the assurance from the adjuster I would get my car back in the "exact" same working condition it was in when I was hit by their insurer.

    Yesterday, their appraiser calls me and tells me they took my car to Chevrolet to be eval'd and the non-functioning part is an amplifier that is corroded and they are refusing supplement not related to accident. Ironically, there was no corrosion prior to the accident and it was fully functioning. Again, at 6 p.m. yesterday their adjuster assured me they would repair my vehicle to pre-accident working condition. These non-functioning issues are a safety hazard to me and my family.

    Today at 4:30 p.m., I don't get a call from the shop, the appraiser, adjuster (who reassured yesterday); I get a call from the rental supervisor (on Friday) to tell me they are not paying my rental after today. I am 42 miles from the body shop, which has not put my car back together and wouldn't have it ready for me to pick-up. I call Fred Loya and they tell me there is nothing they can do. They won't pay the supplement because it's a manufacturer defect. Not to mention, the shop working on my car flooded here in Houston the Sunday and Monday before I picked my car up. So, could I maybe assume the corrosion happened there?

    Now, I am left paying a rental for the weekend and a vehicle that isn't ready. I was injured and paying my own medical, because all I wanted was my car back in the condition it was in when I was hit. I told them I have seen a doctor twice and no one with person injury has ever contacted me or offered to pay. I will no longer attempted to make contact with these fraudulent, incompetent, and unprofessional individuals. They will now be required to speak with my attorney.

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    Reviewed May 11, 2016

    Worst company I have ever dealt with! What a fraud and horrible company! I was in an accident. One of their insured T-boned me while I was driving to work. She was liable and received the ticket. I was contacted by a Loya rep and was asked to take my car in for an estimate. So I did and they took pictures of my car and said they would contact me. Based off of the pictures that were taken the adjuster called me and let me know she would be issuing a check for $1100 and would be closing my claim. She was rude, unhelpful and could never answer any of my questions. I called around trying to get my car in for repairs and none of the auto body shops wanted to even work with Fred Loya because of being ripped off in the past by this awful company!

    Finally I was fed up and filed through my insurance (GEICO) who was awesome and fixed my car in a timely manner! I've been trying to reach the adjuster who never returns my phone calls or emails! The damage was totaled at $3,580! I didn't think the $1100 dollars they came up with (just by taking a few pictures) would cover the damage to my car! Horrible horrible company. I have no clue how this place is in business. Complete joke and I would never recommend them to anyone! Marisol ** was the adjuster I dealt with absolutely no customer service and very unhelpful! Still haven't heard back from her to this day! Goodluck to anyone who has to deal this horrid company!

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    Reviewed May 5, 2016

    Hail storm and check made out to finance company. Yes you heard it right!! While other insurance companies are issue out checks to their customers, this company do not if damage is over $5,000 and you are financing your car. So after 20 years being a customer, I am now writing reviews and never ever again will I do business with this company. Bad customer service. Takes days to get a callback. And rates for insurance are higher and higher.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageStaff

    Reviewed April 14, 2016

    I was involved in an accident with a Loya insured customer in March of 2015. My daughter was in the car, we were on our way to work/school. The insured was obviously distracted as she changed lanes, ignored the red lights around her and rear ended me at about 40 mpg. Enough to twist a 1 ton steel tow hitch. She immediately pulled into the center turn lane like she was going to take off. I got out of my car and put my hands on the hood of her car yelling at her to stop while on the phone with the police. The police filed a report, ruling her at fault. I went to the hospital that day because I was feeling pain from the accident, my daughter missed school and I missed work.

    A Loya rep called us asking us to take the truck to them so they could take pictures. Two days later they offered us a settlement of $1200.00 for the damages, in the meantime I took my truck to my insurance company because I wanted a second estimate and had done my research the minute I found out what insurance company the other person had. My insurance company body shop came back with $3600 in total damages and slight frame damage. Something that the LOYA agent couldn't have even seen.

    A representative called me two days after the accident to offer me medical claims settlements. I was on pain meds and anti anxiety medications and was unclear as to what she was saying. She didn't present herself very clear to the point, I thought she wanted to get my account as to what happened and she didn't speak English that well.

    Turns out I wound up agreeing to give up all rights to any future claims against them. Here it is a year later, I am still in pain and having problems from the accident, still have nightmares of my daughter screaming, and to top it off the woman that hit me went into my job and told the ladies in the office I was crazy and there was no damage to my car. Do yourselves a favor, if you get into an accident with one of their insured, do not agree to anything. Let your insurance company handle everything for you. If they call you on the phone wanting to talk to you about the accident, refer them to your insurance company. Scam artists.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageStaff

    Reviewed April 11, 2016

    We were in an accident with a driver that has this company's insurance. It was their driver's fault. We had witness statements but no official police report because of weather related cold reporting. We were given a claim number and tried for three days to contact an adjuster. They give you the runaround. You have to play phone tag. The adjuster finally called at 10:30 at night. He was extremely rude and not helpful. It was a waste of a call.

    I called his team leader the next day and played phone tag with her for two weeks. I called her team leader and he answered right away but was no help. When I finally talked to the adjuster she lied to me outright which began another week of phone tag. If you get in an accident with a driver insured by these criminals, forget trying to collect on a claim. They prey on the poor and the high risk drivers with no intention of paying. They will wear you down until you give up unless you can afford a lawyer to sue them but I would imagine they have thousands of pending lawsuits. We will end up getting a loan to fix our truck because our insurance only covers liability. Lesson learned, being insured by these criminals is like not having insurance at all. And pray you don't get hit by one of their "insured drivers."

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    Reviewed April 4, 2016

    Their client rear ended us - it's been 16 days, and although we have cooperated, had our car looked at by their appraiser and gave statement to their claims adjuster, NADA. I've called adjuster 3 times. Today received a letter saying since I've been silent on the matter (what?!) they'll close the claim in 5 days. I'm calling Liberty Mutual, my excellent insurance company, to see what else I can do. This is ridiculous!!

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    Coverage

    Reviewed March 28, 2016

    Fred Loya's client hit me and admitted her fault but they decided they would not cover the costs because the car she was driving wasn't covered on her policy. Completely absurd!!! She's still liable for damages. NEVER use Fred Loya. BEWARE!!!

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    Reviewed March 15, 2016

    Very unprofessional. They never answer your messages... and when they do they will hang up on you. Good luck trying to get a rental car coverage. They only want to cover 30 days even when it was their client who's at fault. I'm surprise they are still in business. Avoid dealing with these crooks.

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    Reviewed March 10, 2016

    My husband was being insured with Fred Loya for quite awhile. When he went in to cancel one of the car's policy, they told him that the policy on the car he drives daily was cancelled. No notice was given to him and he was driving without insurance and he was thinking he was insured. Then he went back and said "I want to cancel the policy on my 3 vehicles," the lady there helped him to cancel the policy. Since then, 2 months now they keep calling him if he wants to make a payment for his policy after they had deducted 2 months premium for something he didn't authorize. When he confronted them he told them the lady over there helped me. Her response was, "I see a lot of customers on a daily basis so I don't know who you are." They are such in a rush to get people in and out that they don't know what they are doing. This is what we get when we go with CHEAP INSURANCE like Fred Loya. We learned our lesson! This was in the Victorville, CA office.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2016

    I had a policy for a couple years with Fred Loya on my 2 older vehicles. I needed a newer, more reliable vehicle and EVERYTHING went downhill from there. I am a business owner, and as I was signing the paperwork for my revised policy, I was given quick, brief explanation of the documents I'm initialing. Everything is fine UNTIL they get to the part when he tells me "This is stating you will not be using the vehicle for any business purpose at any time." Well, of course I DID NOT sign it and explained to him, "I told you from the start I am using my personal vehicle for business use" AND, AFTER he took pictures of my vehicle that has my business magnetic signs on the vehicle door!

    Fred Loya doesn't insure business vehicles that want full coverage! That is all fine and dandy if it's their choice, but they were just in a hurry to write up another policy and chose to ignore what I said about my business use and needing full coverage insurance. This isn't the first time, same kind of scenario has happened before, different subject. I immediately tore up the papers and put them back down on the desk in front of him. I am angry that so much of my time was wasted, and they don't listen to what the customer is saying.

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    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2016

    My daughter whom does not live with me and was not on my policy borrowed my car and was in an accident where my front bumper was damaged. I had to wait until Monday to call Fred Loya since it happened on a Saturday night. I called and made a claim and was told an adjuster would call me. No adjuster called so I called adjuster. She was very rude and unwilling to help me and straight out denied my claim and said my daughter was excluded from my policy therefore that my claim was denied and there would be nothing that she could do.

    It is too late for me but if you or anyone you know is considering getting insurance with Fred Loya I strongly advise you not to! They are very quick to take your monthly payments and start texting or calling you almost a week before your payment is due but as soon as you have to file a claim on them they will find a way not to pay. I have since that incident left them and found insurance elsewhere where if my daughter were to borrow my car regardless if she is on my policy or not my damages will be taken care of. Overall Fred Loya is pretty much just good for liability insurance not for full coverage insurance. Save yourself from a nightmare and take your business elsewhere!

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 13, 2016

    On 1-1-16 I was hit in a parking lot by one of their insured. I made a claim with Fred Loya. They called me back a few days later saying it was denied because their driver wasn't in a accident. I argued to finally realize they wrote the policy number down wrong on their insured. So I had to start a brand new claim and make sure they put it in right this time. I agreed to have my vehicle inspected at one of their inspection centers. It took them an additional 3 days to come pick it up. I had to constantly call and ask questions about damage and where they were with the process. The claim adjuster Marivel later told me they couldn't get a hold of their insured and that she had 40 days to give her statement!!!

    I called the girl who hit me and she stated they never tried calling her. So she called and admitted to them the damage to me was her fault. Only for the idiot Marivel to call me back days later and said my claim was denied because the pictures make it conflicting stories... Wow! Also I had numerous witness statements who said their insured hit my PARKED CAR and they Marivel told me they don't take witness statements anymore. By this time they already had my vehicle fixed at their collision center and are trying to stick me with the 3000.00 bill. A supervisor won't call me back or is never in the office. Worst place I've ever dealt with. No one should go to them or get insured by them!!!

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    Reviewed Jan. 9, 2016

    It is the worst company I have ever met. File a complaint on December 12, 2015 and will be two months and the money does not appear, faxes are lost. The Bank has had to send 3 times the information and they lose... I had to wait up to 50 minutes in line... No one knows, no one returns the call... is the worst.

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    Reviewed Jan. 4, 2016

    Was rear ended by one of their policy holders (if there is such thing). She was from Mexico, was going to run, had to call police. Of course she has no driver's license and has Fred Loya insurance. Man I knew this was trouble. Now just like one of the other reviews posted I keep getting told she's not returning calls so they can't process claim. FRED LOYA INSURANCE COMPANY SUCKS and he should be jailed for fraud.

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    Reviewed Jan. 4, 2016

    My son got T-boned by a driver with this insurance and it has been a week. The adjuster still has not got a statement from the insured driver. His driver. Their own people. Can you believe this non-sense. They have a statement from everyone else involved. This company is ridiculous. I have never dealt with an insurance like this. I call everyday from the day of the accident and the adjuster never calls me back. What a way to do business!!! The more people that don't go to them the better for everyone else driving.

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    Reviewed Dec. 28, 2015

    I purchased a policy through Fred Loya a couple of months ago and I am already very dissatisfied with the quality of service and lack of customer loyalty. My experience has been nerve racking on every level. I set my account up on auto draft to make payments for full coverage on two vehicles, because in order to get a good rate that's what you have to do. When the payment was due, I got a call from a representative who stated that they previously attempted to draft the payment, and it came back as declined, and that they would make another attempt at drafting the payment in a couple of days. I was fine with this, as I needed to check my account to ensure there were no unexpected charges that may have proved what he said to be true. I called the bank and there was plenty of cash to cover the payment three times over. I thought it was strange, but brushed it off thinking they would just re-draft again as they said they would.

    A couple of days went by and again I receive a call from them stating the payment was declined once more. I called them to find out what was going on. (Maybe they had an incorrect card number on file somehow, even though payments had already been made using it.) The card number was correct, however the bank had absolutely no record of even one auto draft attempt to begin with. My bank keeps a record of every transaction and even if there were an attempt and it was declined, they would have record of it. Fred Loya expired my policy and is now requesting that I come into the office to reinstate the policy. I let them know that there was never a draft attempt even made and that I do not have the time to come into the office, as I have a full-time job. They told me there was nothing they could do because they had already expired the policy. They wouldn't even accept a payment at that time, and that I had no other choice but to do as they said.

    I am highly disappointed as I had high hopes in this company and they have let me down. Whether there was a system error, or they are straight up lying about even processing a payment, it is wrong and I refuse to let them get one over on me. I should not have to suffer because they did not hold up on their end of the bargain. I am now driving around with no insurance. My next steps are to drop them and find a better insurance policy, then contact a lawyer and take them to court for mental anguish and risk of loss.

    I am sick of insurance companies treating people how they want and screwing them over because it is a service that consumers have to have. Insurance is a necessity and they know that, which is why they think they can get away with so much. Guess what? You messed with the WRONG consumer. Thank you for broken promises and false advertising. From here on out, I will make absolute sure everyone I know stays as far away from this company as possible.

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    Reviewed Dec. 28, 2015

    12/5/15 I lost my son in an auto accident. The car he was riding in was insured by Fred Loya. Today is 12/28/15 and they STILL to this day have not returned any of my calls nor has anyone contacted me after my insurance company was sure to give someone my contact information. My son died... why am I still being ignored? Why Fred Loya, WHY?

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    CoverageStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2015

    These people are the biggest frauds! They take your money and then do not start your insurance policy until the next day! I got into an accident and because they didn't activate my insurance until the next day but tell me I was covered by them the day I paid for it. They are going to refuse to pay for anything! They are horrible to deal with in general! I have gone with other companies and never had an issue and Never been told I wouldn't activate until the next day.

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2015

    My girlfriend was rear ended by a Fred Loya insured. I called my insurance company and they told me in order to avoid my deductible that I should go after them myself. So I did and at first everything was good, they were quick to admit fault once they received the police report. Once the adjuster showed up to take a look at my car 2 hours later than promised he said it was about 4k worth of work. I had already gotten estimates for over 7500 dollars. I laughed and said ok and told him he'd need to go back out for a supplement check eventually and he shined me on.

    So I get in contact with the adjuster Julianna **, and she is by far the most unprofessional person I have ever spoken to in my life! Her boss Felicia ** was the same way! They can't wait to get you off the phone! I literally had to leave messages threatening to sue in order to get anything back from them! The day I dropped of my car to the body shop I was asking about a rental because I was told that I would be getting one and they said there was no reservation number for a rental there. So I call and I call and of course no answer, so here come the threatening messages again. Finally she called me back (2 hours later and the rental place is closed) saying that she didn't approve a rental and that it is up to me to get myself into a rental and they would reimburse me! ABSOLUTELY NOT!!

    I argued with her for about 10 minutes before she finally gave me one and then I had to call every 4 days to get an extension! I had the car for 22 days and then they called and said that I had to return it so I did. Well all this took place in September and it's now November and I'm still without a car!!! They are sooo slow paying and god forbid you call and ask about it because then they want to play games!! They stopped payment on one check for no reason and sent another one!!! This company is RIDICULOUS!!! STAY AWAY FROM FRED LOYA INSURANCE!!!

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 5, 2015

    My son was in car accident with one of the insurer on 10/17/2015 on a Saturday which claim department is closed on the weekend. On Monday my son made a claim of the insurer who at first refuse to exchange insurance until my son called the police to make sure that he provided or had a police report on accident. Since the both parties agreed to exchange insurance info the police gave my son a call report case # to provide insurance. The adjuster had finally made contact until 10/21/2015 said the appraiser would be there on 10/23 no never came until I called and spoke with the adjuster claiming that she wasn't able to contact the claimant (my son) since there is no info. And then I proceeded to calling the claims dept 800 number and one agent provided a help by emailing between the adjuster.

    And after I had talked to her, asked for the further info on appraiser and was given to me since the claim rep help the appraiser came on the 10/27 and made estimate along took pictured of damages. And never heard from them, called back to adjuster on 11/04 and she said it's under further investigation because it doesn't add up to what they appraiser estimate and pic of damage to my car. Before I hung up I made sure she was aware of the police claim report of call and gave her the case # they gave us and said she had the police report already. 11/05 I called the police dept to request report to see what it stated and make sure my son had a copy when I provide the case #. The officer said there is no report done just officer called log of incident and there was a $30 fee for that.

    I asked how was that if Fred Loya Adjuster claimed that she had the police report with same case # and the officer verify that there was no case report ever requested because there is no report done by officer on a call record of incident. So I called Fred Loya adjuster to verify currently status on claim and said it was deny because it just doesn't add up to what her insurer appraiser and pic of my son’s car damage was done with report. I asked her, "Well they are both provide by your company and I don't understand how you denied since it was my son who had to call the police and make the claim." So asked to speak to her supv or manager and she said it was denied and that's all. Call claims dept, rep gave me her manager and supv name in phone # which now it only rings continuously then disconnects. The rep verify calling 3 way and then she disconnected my call.

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    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2015

    Loya driver does 5k damage to my car. Loya adjuster informed me I can take my car to a repair shop of my choice and they would reimburse me for the rental car. Then one week after I took my car to a repair shop and picked up a rental, Loya adjuster calls to tell me they are not paying for the rental because the repair shop is taking too long.

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    Reviewed Oct. 28, 2015

    I had an accident on the 4 of Oct at 10:00 pm which is a Sunday. I called on Monday since they are closed on Sunday. They told me my accident had to be investigated. So I asked if I could get a rental until then. They said know I have full coverage includes rental up to 30 days and towing comprehensive and collision. They said I cannot get a rental until my claim had been released from the investigator dept. which it took until the 15th of October before I got a rental. Had to return it on the 19th, had to call, ask for an extension. They gave me one, told me to keep it until I hear from my adjuster which I never did. I had to hear from the rental people. They told me that my insurance stop payment on my rental on the 21st and I was responsible for the payment and they call me on the 23rd so I tried to call my adjuster - no answer. I left a message.

    Then I call the department that handle my rental. They said I cannot get an extension because my claim was under investigation. I said it was under investigation in the beginning, what is the difference. They just denied me a rental car. I did not hear from my adjuster until 26 of Oct then he said my car is total out and he gave me a price. I have not received any paperwork yet and I am still with a rental but Copart did call and ask to pick up my vehicle on the 27th but I have not gotten any paperwork.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015

    It seems to me every time I walk into Fred Loya, if you're not Mexican nobody wants to help you. The agent is rude or just ignores you altogether but let a Mexican walk in and people come running from every direction. This is a racist company with rude and lazy employees, it makes me sick to my stomach. The employees can barely speak English. What **

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015

    I am satisfied with the prices. And it's always easy to make changes but I've not had to use my insurance yet to find out what other people have told me. They are slow with the getting back to you part of the process.

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015

    Was a good insurance at a good rate until I found out that they had me as married and after that my rates went up really high. I was recommending my sister for this insurance company and that's when I found out about the mistake they did. I had to quickly look for another company because I could no longer afford the insurance I had.

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    Reviewed Sept. 29, 2015

    All of Fred Loya's commercials say how they can save you so much money, but at what cost. I had their insurance and when I went to trade in my truck my dealership would not accept that insurance. I was told it was because when you are in an accident they don't pay out. What's the point in having that insurance if it's not going to pay.

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    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2015

    My mother in law was rear-ended by a client of Loya - many witnesses as this joker took off (one followed them and observed them before returning for Police). BOLO issued for his vehicle as he continued to evade since June 2015. Today she got a note saying that they (Loya) could not contact the client and are not honoring the claim because 'Our insured is not cooperating with us.' Wow - in other words they can't find him. I will just turn things back over to the police in hopes that they jail him on hit and run - then they wont have to worry about him paying anything to them.

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    Reviewed Sept. 23, 2015

    Accident Occur on 09/23/2015. This is the Insurance of the guy whom I had an accident with. He cuts me off because he was trying to avoid another car that could hit him. This is the Mexican guy who drives in Dallas without License and just a Mexican ID. His insurance was Fred Loya. All the people who answer the phone from Claims to the Adjuster Jennifer ** were unprofessional. They are taking the time to work with the injured party. Jennifer told me that the Mexican guy was not answering the phone and not contacting them so they will do anything otherwise. My day off work was ruin. My brand new car was ruin!! And all she got to say was "I can't do anything unless we talk to our Insured," which is an illegal person driving someone else POS van. This Fred Loya company should shut down by Insurance department for all these complaints.

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    Reviewed Sept. 16, 2015

    On April 30, 2015, I was hit by a Fred Loya insured drunk driver. Adjuster came and took pictures of my totaled vehicle, and an offer was made that I refused (per my lawyer) and then I got nothing!!! It's been almost 5 months and neither my attorney nor I can get a status. I've received only one rude message by phone and 2 short emails that contained no information. They didn't offer a rental or anything!!! I've been borrowing and bumming rides for my kids and I with no response from what my attorney called "bottom feeders of insurance companies".

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    Reviewed Sept. 12, 2015

    Before I even get started please DO NOT CHOOSE LOYA as a insurance provider. RUN as fast as you can. I thought they were the most cost effective insurance company until I was rear ended by an uninsured driver!!! When it's time for them to pay out a claim all hell broke loose! The reps and so called adjuster are ignorant and uneducated, and hardly speaks clear English! The adjuster that I was dealing with lied to me and said she had received a letter from the uninsured driver insurance company to prove they were uninsured in order for me to be covered under the uninsured policy. The body repair shop (which were extremely professional and kind) called to advise me my car was ready for pick up. Once I arrived they asked if I had received any funds from Loya to pay the bill. I responded no! We then called Loya and that's when ** hit the fan.

    Loya said "Oh we mailed the check to repair shop on 09/09/15", two days before I went to pick up my car. Mind you the check was $250 less needed to close out bill and pick up my car. I then called my adjuster who sounds like she didn't complete 5th grade, saying she will email confirmation that she sent one of the checks and will cut the other check for $250. I waited all day until close to end of business to see if this dumb agent had did her job. Not to my surprise she hadn't did **! Around 9:30 at night I get a call from another illiterate adjuster whom barely spoke English saying he was returning calls for the first dumb adjuster. He advised me that the person who hit me insurance company had never sent the letter to prove the person was not covered. Why in the hell as a professional in your field would call a customer after 7 pm and also wait two weeks to say you needed proper documents to complete the claim.

    I'm calling a attorney ASAP. I'm only paying $250 for uninsured motorist and I'm not returning the rental car Loya is paying for until they send repair shop the correct funds!!! I went on GEICO website tonight and just received a lovely quote for a much better price than this bootleg of a insurance saving $64 a month! I'm canceling my insurance on the Sept. 15th and will no longer do business with a company who seems to only have incompetent adjusters and customer service agents. PLEASE save yourself from a heart attack and humiliation and not get this insurance!!! I was literally in tears today dealing with these **!!

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    Reviewed Sept. 10, 2015

    I had a hit and run accident. They told me to look for a shop which I did. The shop has a good reputation. They check my car and said I had to replace everything, insurance didn't approved my bumper. Now the car is done and you can still see damage in the bumper. Called the insurance and this lady said my car isn't that new even though I'm paying full coverage. She said if I want my car look good I have to buy the part and I said no way. She told me it was my fault for taking this car to a different shop that is not theirs. I told her that they never told me they have a shop and she just told me "Well we already paid a lot. You have to pay the deductible and if you want that part you have to pay for it." This is a ** joke. I'm so pissed.

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    Reviewed Sept. 2, 2015

    They review my car damages and say that they will fix it. The SRS light and the side air bags light turn on since the accident, my radio stop working. They had another adjuster go over to the body shop and readjust the claim. He said that there no way that caused it. I picked my car and I'm taking it to my Honda dealership and let them look at it. I will send Fred Loya the bill for sure or I see them in court.

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    Reviewed Aug. 27, 2015

    Loya Insurance will not REFUND money, it's their policy to roll over to the next payment period. So, if you cancelled a vehicle you still have to pay in full and they will apply any monies to your next payment. Also, the payment is due about 20 days before your insurance is due.

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    Reviewed Aug. 18, 2015

    After accident insurance adjuster Mary ** and supervisor Mauricio ** didn't take care of myself and family, I have full coverage. Very rude to me. Every time I called Mary ** was very rude and hateful. Has no customer service skills at all. I had to pay 1231 expenses and 500 deductible total of 1731. I write a letter to company about my treatment. I never got an apology or nothing out of this insurance company. As of 08/14/2015 I dropped this carrier.

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    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2015

    I was rear ended by a Fred Loya insured driver. I filed a claim with Fred Loya. They examined my car and said the repair would take two days. They wrote out an estimation form for me to take to the body shop. The body shop looked over the form, and luckily, since I was still able to drive my car, sent me home in it while they ordered the parts. Fred Loya will only authorize a rental car for two days, since that is all the time the repair should take. They will not arrange for the rental car, and their allowable rate is so low it will not pay for any rental car on the market that is not a weekend special, and body shops are closed on the weekends.

    It took a week for all the parts to make it to the body shop. Then I took my car in and the trouble began. Some of the parts on the list were for a different model car and had to be approved by Loya and reordered. Now, my car is done, but cannot be released until payment from Loya is received. I have been calling, and calling multiple numbers (the number for the claims supervisor now belongs to a private person, the number for the next in line person to call, still belongs to him, but he no longer works for Fred Loya, another number just reaches a recording that allows you to get an estimate for a new policy. My assigned adjuster is out of the office, etc.).

    I have had fairly good luck reaching a person with the 800 number. They apparently issued a check to my husband for the estimated amount of damage last Tuesday, and mailed it to our house. Every other insurance company I have ever dealt with has paid the body shop directly. Who knows when we will get the check? They just told me it was issued, not mailed. I suspect we will have to pay to get my car out of the shop, and have a lawyer deal with Fred Loya.

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    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2015

    A driver with Fred Loya as their financial responsibility hit my car on 7/15/15. Fred Loya adjuster were quick on contacting me and advising that they will be taking care of the losses but when it came down to send me the check for the damages, they played games and always jerking my chain. My car is been sitting at the body shop with repairs completed but they won't release my car till payment is made. It's now middle of August and still no payment and no car. What a joke!!

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2015

    I had an accident made the 22nd 2015. I call the insurance company or insurance company to come out and make her assessment of my damages. Cesar ** came out and looked at the damage to doors on the passenger side or damage they offered 4500 dollars to repair. After about an hour said that he was writing a check. Mr ** told me that they decide to total the car out because of the frame was damaged. I asked how could he determine if the frame was damaged and not have the vehicle on a rack? After the appraisal left I immediately took my car to body repair vs. each told me that the car was not damaged at the frame to the point that it could be total out each said they couldn't repair the two doors and my car will be just like new.

    It seems that Fred Loya has a method of extorting vehicles by total of them out and not paying anything for the value of the vehicle to the customer whereas having on the ship of those vehicles they can repair and resell those for a profit. I am caught in this extortion of my vehicle caused by Fred Loya. They are a rip off company. There must be a class action lawsuit brought against them for totaling cars out when they are not necessarily damage totally.

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    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2015

    I have 2 cars insured with Fred Loya. I have the 2 cars in shop right now to repair hail damage. We had bad storms in Colorado this year, so we went and drop off our cars to this shop and then we went to enterprise to get our rental. Both claims were filed the same time/date, the auto shop, enterprise and us contacted Fred Loya to reserve rentals, but Insurance only did one rental. This happened 7/16/15 until now they are claiming I went and got it myself. They are refusing to pay it and on top they will only pay for only 4 days for the rental!!

    When I called the rental department of Fred Loya they were rude and so unprofessional. Even the management was horrible. To top it off I got a letter from them saying they took us off the discount list of theirs because this claim, hail damage repair that wasn't our fault!! My understanding is that our policy shouldn't go up because a claim that wasn't our fault. Next thing I'm gonna do, go back to GEICO where we shouldn't left in first case just to save lil extra. HORRIBLE FRED LOYA.

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    Reviewed Aug. 4, 2015

    Been waiting three weeks for a $87 reimbursement! I sent all of my information to the claims rep the same day of my towing.. The towing company emailed me a receipt after paying over the phone. I called the rep after not hearing from her for her to ask me to send the information again. I already knew what I was dealing with at that moment and told her I will not do the back and forth or the run around game. I am not that customer cause I will flip my top! She told me she needed to contact the towing company to "confirm" they sent the receipt by email. After that she was out of the office for a week straight as I called and emailed with no response. She call me a week later after hearing my voicemail to tell me she still has not gotten in touch with the towing company. I call them right up and have them call her and again she could not be reached!

    My next complaint will be to the BBB. The service from this company is horrible and from all the complaints I will not be the last to write something bad. Want good service? You have to be Hispanic...seriously! I do not know why Fred Loya don't cover towing anyway! I had to find my own towing company cause they didn't work with anyone to assign one. Smh.

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    Reviewed July 28, 2015

    I was a passenger in a car involved in an accident with an UNLICENSED driver covered by Fred Loya. She did have a state I.D. I was called by one of their adjusters and came to an agreement on settlement. Received a check from them today for less than half of the agreed upon amount. I called and was given the name of the adjuster and called him to find out what was going on. He asked me if I had cashed the check and when I told him no (I don't trust insurance companies) I was told it was a computer error. They will send me a corrected one.

    Turns out they seem to have this "error" a lot. I would like to hear what happened to the poor unknowing people that cashed the "errors" and then tried to collect the rest of their settlement. Bet there was a lot of fighting over those. Watch out for this tactic. If you cash a short check you will screw yourself out of the rest of the money. By cashing the check you are accepting their settlement even if you had agreed to more. They will argue that you accepted a lower settlement with your endorsement. WATCH OUT. I'd like to know how often they pull this underhanded crap on unsuspecting people. Why do they offer auto insurance to people who are not supposed to be driving in the first place.

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    Reviewed July 28, 2015

    My car broke down and I had it towed to my home. Loya insurance was supposed to reimburse me for the towing. 28 days later and I'm still getting the runaround! The tow ticket was filed from one of their offices by one of their reps. The ticket had all the information on it. Every time I call claims they need this; they need that! Stop the bull and just reimburse me. I'd hate to see how they would treat me if I were in an accident. Bottom line...... They don't want to pay for anything. THEY ARE A JOKE! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!!!!!!

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    Reviewed July 28, 2015

    My son had his first and only accident ever, Fred Loya said his car was totaled...fine. But took almost 4 months to pay it off with me calling and calling and leaving VM after vm talking to 4 different people until they paid it!!! 2nd they called for a 10 day pay off from the lienholder OK. Then paid it a month later...in which time the interest accrued, now for 3 more months trying to get them to pay THAT off. Still waiting!!! Meanwhile my husband and my credit score is going down the toilet because it's showing NON PAYMENT FOR 7 MONTHS!!! I'm switching insurance companies this week. I'm so done with them.

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    Reviewed July 24, 2015

    My son was rear ended by a person. That person was driving his brother's car. When my son filed a claim they said that the person driving the car was excluded from the insurance policy and they refused to pay. My son's insurance company had to pay but he is out over $500 for the car rental. They are a terrible company with terrible customer service. I said I wanted it in writing that the person was excluded and they said they needed a court order.

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    Reviewed July 21, 2015

    Do not get this company. They take advantage of you. We got into a crash on a Thursday. We called and they told us 2-3 days they will come and take the car to a body shop. They never came, we had to take it ourself. They said we were covered for a retail and at the end they said we had to get ourself and pay it ourselves. We are doing their job. We picked up the car and took it the the body shop and it been almost 2 weeks and still they haven't approved the body shop so they can start working in it.

    It's been almost 2 weeks and nothing. We did everything for them and still nothing, no rental car. They haven't started in our only car too. This company isn't good, they told us on Monday to call in 3 hours to check on them coz they were going to check the car that day and no one answered. We called for 4 hours straight. No one answered, straight to voicemail. We just want our car back and we're switching companies and we had full coverage too according to them.

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    Reviewed July 21, 2015

    Was in a bad accident on August 14, 2014. Car spun out of control and had 3 impacts messing up my arm & neck. Almost a whole year and nothing yet. I would never in my right mind recommend such a poor valued insurance company! I have my lawyer and they ARE going to pay even if I have to go to court. Best way to go is State Farm.

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    Reviewed July 14, 2015

    I had an accident back in February. It was completely my fault. I hit a median head on that I didn't see. This caused a leak in my oil pan, thus locking up my engine. Fred Loya was my insurance company. I filed a claim. The collision shop they recommend took over a month and failed to fix the problem. The car still overheats, the struts which were damaged were not replaced, a Crack in the water reserve was not done. They refuse to fix it properly, claiming it was done correctly and I must have had another accident!!! Oh... and to top it off, they listed my daughter as the driver of the accident. She was never mentioned in any conversation. She was actually in the hospital due to illness when I caused the accident and it's been a nightmare trying to get this fixed. She now has another insurance company and paying more of premium than necessary because Fred Loya is incompetent.

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    Reviewed July 9, 2015

    I filed a claim on 4-18-15 my car got flooded. My car was picked up and sent to a shop for inspection. I received a rental & was told I have 30 with the rental and I am responsible for the taxes, which I agreed with. It took them 2 weeks before they went and inspected my vehicle and authorized repairs. They refused to give me anything new because my car is used. I was only allowed a "junk yard" motor which was trash! AutoNation needed to get yet another "junk yard" motor because the first one failed every test possible. The 2nd motor had quite a few issues itself but were repaired. By the time Fred Loya finally paid AutoNation so that I could pick up my car it's almost 2 months passed. So I'm responsible for the rental because I went over my 30 days, because they were too slow to inspect & authorize repairs on my vehicle.

    Every time AutoNation told them something needed to be repaired on that 2nd junk yard motor they had to go and inspect, and would take their sweet time. The only reason I needed that rental was so I could go back and forth to work. I didn't get my car back until June 15, 2015. Almost 2 months later, Fred Loya did not care as long as they paid the cheapest amount to "fix my car". When I got my car back I noticed there were still some issues with it. Keep in mind they are to pay to get my car back to where it was at, and it's nowhere near it! When John ** sent to supplemental payment to AutoNation he sent me a letter saying if the car needs additional damages to contact him.

    When I got my car back it had a misfire, you can actually feel it shift gears, the steering wheel shakes when you drive it, the a/c only works if you put it on max a/c, my keyless entry horn doesn't work and my horn itself sounds sick. Also my inner fenders were not put back on. I called Auto Nation so my vehicle can get re-inspected and was told to contact Fred Loya so that they are aware the vehicle needs additional work. I have been contacting Fred Loya since I got my car back with NO returned calls. When I finally speak to someone they always direct me to someone else, and that someone else directs me back to the original person I was speaking to. It's a never ending circle.

    I need my vehicle back to where it was at, and Fred Loya needs to pay for it. I have been a very loyal customer to them since 2007, and never in my life have I ever filed a claim until now. John ** is very rude and does not care what happens to you or your vehicle, but then again no one at Fred Loya does. I call the corporate office to complain and they connect me to John **, who directs me to someone else! Very horrible customer service, I just want my car back to where it was before the flood. Oh and it's now July 9, 2015 and my car still hasn't been authorized to get reinspected.

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    Reviewed June 30, 2015

    I unfortunately had to leave Geico because at the time I couldn't afford the coverage with them. Went to Loya! HUGE mistake. They threatened to cancel my coverage if an app wasn't signed. But before the app was signed they sent me a check. I thought I overpaid so I cashed it. Now they're saying they have to rewrite my policy because I cashed the check. Number one: who sends a check of REFUND AND OVERPAYMENTS to a policyholder BEFORE the coverage is cancelled? Only to then say "Well since you cashed it, now we need another payment and have to rewrite your policy. Not the amount you cashed but a completely new down payment". So my coverage with them will be cancelled as of today!! I'm not giving them another red cent!!

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    Reviewed June 29, 2015

    I was involved in an accident with one of their insured. I was driving on a main street and the insured was leaving a gas station and swerved into my lane causing damage to my car. At first, I contacted Fred Loya and filed a claim with them. They got back to me and took my car to one of their authorized repair centers. They said they were going to fix my car. Everything looked good up to that point.

    After about a week, they called me back and declared my car as a total loss. They also declared me as at fault when it was their insured who crashed into me. I talked to the repair center and their estimate was close to $2300. Fred Loya would not pay for any damages that my car sustained, so I got a lawyer and filed a case in small claims court. Since you're not allowed to sue the insurance company directly, I sued their insured and also filed a claim with the California Department of Insurance. After about a month later, a Fred Loya claims adjuster contacted me and offered me 50% of the estimate that I received from the repair shop. If I were to accept their offer, I still would have been at fault and their offer was not even close to repairing my car. A week after that they called me back and offered me $2000 and I accepted.

    Lesson learned, I hope none of you get hit by a Fred Loya insured, because collecting from this company is like pulling teeth and they will do everything they can to save every last penny. If you are ever involved in a crash with this company, file a claim with the Department of Insurance in your state and if that doesn't bring results then you'll have to sue their insured. In my opinion, a company that doesn't protect their insured from being sued is not an "insurance" company.

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    Reviewed June 25, 2015

    My vehicle was damaged by one of their insured drivers while legally parked and the responsible party admitted fault. Filed a claim with Fred Loya Insurance Company and an adjuster took photographs. Repeated attempts to contact the adjuster were met with disconnected phone number recordings and wrong numbers. Was told that a check had been made out and was in the mail. Took vehicle to two different accredited body shops for estimates on repairs. One estimate was in the $1500.00 range and the other was in the $2000.00 range. The check arrived and it was for $644.00. I own this vehicle and there is no lien on it whatsoever. This was explained to the adjuster at the time he assessed the damage.

    Follow up calls to Fred Loya resulted in a general 'runaround' and a 'just take the money and go away' type of attitude. We are not going to cash this check and after reading the complaints on this website, I have decided to render the services of an attorney if necessary to rectify this situation to my satisfaction. This is obviously a shoddy company with a very low level of satisfaction with policy holders and claimants and they should be investigated and put out of business. God forbid you may have damage to your vehicle caused by someone covered by this insurance company because almost assuredly you are going to get screwed. My advice is to render the services of an attorney if you are dealing with these people immediately and that is no joke.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2015

    On January 20, 2015 I was involved in an accident wherein I was traveling WB on 51st Ave. When I came to a stop light at N. Peoria I was in the right lane behind one car with another car in the left lane when the light turned green and the car in front of me proceeded into the intersection and I followed into the intersection with the light being green. My signal light on to make a left turn to travel South on Peoria St and as soon as I reach the 3rd lane on N Peoria I was struck by a Truck traveling N on Peoria in the third lane. Consequences: Constant pain, stressful situation with Insurance Company-FRED LOYA.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingStaff

    Reviewed June 13, 2015

    I unfortunately had my car damaged by a Fred Loya insured motorist. After the initial claims process I started running into problems when I brought up the subject of getting a rental while my car was in the body shop. My car spent a week and a half at the body shop. I called my adjuster ** and asked him how much per day was authorized for a rental car. He was very vague and said that he would "help me out with that" when the car was repaired and when the rental car invoice was submitted. So on 5/18/2015 I submitted the rental car invoice and spoke with him regarding the reimbursement. He said he'd review it and call me back. After a while he stops responding to my phone calls, doesn't return calls when I leave voice mails.

    Then he calls one day and says I'll offer you $23 a day and only for 2 days because he doesn't think it should have taken more than 2 days to fix a dent on a Mercedes. So then he says he was going to call the body shop and find out why it took so long and maybe justify paying me more money for the rental. He then doesn't call me back for like two weeks and I keep trying to reach him and leave him voice mails. I also left voice mails to his manager and she doesn't return call either. One day I finally get her on the phone and tell her the situation. The manager says she will call me back and instead the adjuster calls me back saying he can now only approve $40 a day for three days only. I’m so furious by this point that I just take the check and angrily hang up. In the end it took over a month to get a $130 check. I can't imagine how difficult it would have been if this was a major claim.

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    CoverageStaff

    Reviewed June 9, 2015

    Their commercials talk about how much money they save their customers - yeah, if you're Hispanic. I paid almost $200 a month for liability only on two vehicles. Ridiculous. They refused to give me a discount for automatic pay, no commute (it takes me 12 mins to get to work), and being a safe driver. Then, when I tried to cancel my policy after signing up with another company, they told me I had to go in to sign the papers... which was impossible. Not to mention, it's illegal for them to continue covering you once you've signed on with another company (they were trying to eat away at the premium I already paid). Bad company to do business with if you're not Hispanic.

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    Reviewed June 9, 2015

    I was hit by someone with this joke of a company for their insurance. I was injured in the accident. The total bill for my treatment was around $7000, they offered me $240. By far the worst experience in my life!

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    Reviewed June 8, 2015

    How is it that an Insurance Company does not provide out of state coverage? How is it that when your sales agents located at Wal-Mart, or their office location have a very poor unprofessional attitude. My mother was driving her car from Texas to California when an unknown animal or obstruction on the main highway went under the car and causing damage? When arriving at the location in Chula Vista she informed them of the incident and presented to them the damages. AND THEY HAD THE AUDACITY TO STATE THAT THEY DID NOT COVER THAT OUT OF STATE? On another note their present to the public that they have poor business ethics, and use crony business practices to get people to sign up for their insurance plans.

    Last but not least My mother had an accident and before the accident she informed the sales agent that she wanted full coverage on the car she was insuring, needless to say when she had the accident on a rainy day ** informed her that she only had liability insurance on her car..... What type of business practices are these? Why is the company not under investigation for conducting poor business practices and ripping off customers who want better deals and rates, but only end up getting screwed by companies like these?

    Every person on this board should report the company to the BBB so that they can begin a preliminary investigation and those people who did have coverage should be paid and compensated for the damages, and suffering that they had to endure due to the company presenting a false ad, and false scam techniques to get individuals to sign up for their coverage. Food for thought leave while you can. Go to GEICO. At least they are honest...... And not scam artist, or scumbags.

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    Reviewed June 3, 2015

    My car was vandalized 2 weeks ago. I called and made a claim as soon as I noticed my car. Fred Loya made a appointment for me to go into one of their offices the same day so one of their workers could take pictures of what was done (that was the easy part). I called Fred Loya manager ** to see when they would issue me a rental car. No one called me back. I called the following day and one of the HELP said I had to wait for an adjuster to call me or send me an email. By this time I'm on my way to enjoy my weekend in Reno (no rental was approved yet). So I had to come out the pocket $467.13 on a rental due to the following Monday being Labor Day weekend.

    I called every day til that Thursday when I had to return my rental that I had to purchase. I eventually talk to ** again which he's not an adjuster but did try to help my matter. I had to wait at the rental car place for over 3 hrs just to get approval to drive off. Luckily the manager at the rental car place understood I had to be at work and allowed me to drive off WITHOUT AN APPROVAL YET. Later the same day ** calls me (the adjuster) & tells me I'm approved for the rental. She told me how much the check was going to be and she'll send it out that day. A week later I get the check and a call from the rental car place and the manager said he hadn't heard from my insurance company. So I forwarded him ** information.

    The next day I go to the bank to cash the check and my bank tells me I have to send it to my credit union because it need a endorsement on it because it says my name AND my lienholder's name. I'm like "Wth, are you serious?!" I forgot to mention my lienholder is on Maryland. So I called and talk to a supervisor in ** office and she was extremely disrespectful and didn't help this situation at all. All I asked was can she void this check and send me a new one that says my name OR my (instead of AND) lienholder's name. She said "NO". I was livid. I asked her now "How do you expect me to get to Maryland?"

    So I had to call my lienholder and let them know what was going on. The lady said I would have to mail it in or overnight it. Plus it's going to take 48hrs to get into my account. So that mean I had to deal with the body shop and tell them verbatim what happened (they were understanding) but it cause a lot of inconvenience and bad energy that I do not allow in my life. So after I overnight the check it cost ME $44.00. Fred Loya is full of crap. I've been with other companies and they never have done business like Fred Loya... Yes, their rates are reasonable but don't let anything happen to your car. This company need to go out of business asap.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingOnline & AppStaff

    Reviewed May 27, 2015

    Long story short. My car was parked and was hit by a Fred Loya policy holder. He cause an accident by running a stop sign, he flipped over a couple of times and hit my car. He admitted to fault. Called Fred Loya the same day...said they'll come pick up my car in a couple days. Called them back the next day to check and they said my claim was denied because the driver wasn't on the insurance. I immediately told them that's a lawsuit because that's a lie. (Not knowing I went to their website and read the policy) Bring up a lawyer and all of a sudden an adjuster will be calling soon. Well I'll Be calling back today because I'm almost positive these lying people will never call back. They were not helpful whatsoever. Just a bunch of liars.

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    Reviewed May 27, 2015

    I had and excluded person to drive my car had an accident and now Fred Loya don't want to pay. If it excluded they got to pay regardless!!! My brother had a similar problem. He had accident with a car covered by them and didn't want to pay him!

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    Claims Handling

    Reviewed May 13, 2015

    My son was hit by a Fred Loya insured. First claims is not open weekends, then on Monday they said we will tow the car, They showed up on Tuesday. Still waiting for an adjuster to approve a rental. I recommend if you are hit by one of their insured's the first call you make is to an attorney. My son finally did call an attorney and now has a rental and a new adjuster.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed May 9, 2015

    Just like you are so worried about people being fair with our comments, that's how I feel about you service to the customers... Fred Loya you are not FAIR or ACCURATE with what you promise to provide, like you say it in your commercials. You are selfish and a big scammer. YES you are that and more... I have heard a lot of horrible stories, which i did not want to believe. Fred Loya tell me why I drove my 2015 for 3 months with no coverage after your uneducated staff told me that they would send everything to my bank handling my car loan... Just the other day called to report an accident (not at fault) and the kid had the ugliest customer service ever. Could not understand him, sounded like he had his mouth full of food. Now I know that all what I have heard is TRUE... I honestly do not know how you stay in business... BUT I sure will not stick around to experience anything else with your sad ass horrible business.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2015

    They are a terrible insurance. I am from Denver and if you dealing with Fred Loya you are gonna have some problems. First problem that you are gonna have for sure is a pushy adjuster who is gonna make your claim pass thru a terrible experience. They use psychology system to scare you, and put you down. Second problem it's gonna take forever to them to fix your car. Third problem they always fail to fix what it was damage by the accident. They need to go out of business.

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    Reviewed April 23, 2015

    I was there for 3 months and I was in the emergency room after work so I missed 3 days and I had excused paperwork from the er. But since I wasn't there for more than a year I wasn't eligible for sick days so they fired me. Nobody there lasts more than a year because they try to fire everyone before giving benefits.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2015

    My husband was issued an insurance adjuster, claim number and a specific amount for the damage to his truck from one of their insured drivers. 6 weeks later, no check, no phone call and no letter. Turns out she wasn't insured for the damages at all. Please let us know next time. Don't waste our time.

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    Reviewed April 11, 2015

    My fiancee was hit by another person who was at fault according to police report. The other person is not the insured and I was told that I needed to go through my insurance to have my car fixed. I know from experience that they are still liable and I will not have my insurance pay for their problem.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageStaff

    Reviewed April 7, 2015

    My car was hit by their insured OVER a month ago (at 2 am while my car was PARKED outside my home) and was deemed a total loss. I've dealt with 3+ "claim adjusters" and a "total loss adjuster" and have yet to receive a satisfactory answer. They keep passing around my claim from one person to the next and all I ever get is "My manager will have to call you back." Word to the wise, if you EVER have the misfortune of having to deal with one of their "insured" - total joke - Hire a lawyer because without them you will never get a dime or an answer from any of their incompetent workers.

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    Claims HandlingPrice

    Reviewed March 30, 2015

    I was rear-ended by a "Fred Loya Insured". So far, I'm out of pocket for the rental, they have refused to pay for the proper parts, the "claims adjuster" was the rudest little punk I've ever encountered and his boss said he had never heard of Farmer's Insurance (which is my insurance company). I have been treated like I was lower than low and I'M THE INJURED PARTY! My car is in the shop, it looks like it's going to cost me and I'm thinking this is insane. If I quote law they just say, "according to our policy, we do things differently." Well, I will hate to have to sue for damages BUT, it looks like that's where we're headed. Fred Sleaze Insurance Company...

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    Reviewed March 11, 2015

    I was rear ended by a Fred Loya insured driver. I drove from my son's pre k school parking lot and entered the middle lane (turning lane) because traffic was kind of heavy. As I'm sitting there waiting for traffic to clear so I could merge onto the main highway--boom! I'm like 'what the hell.' So I tell lady who hit me who is now on the side of me in traffic to drive in front of me out of traffic before she gets hit. She asks am I ok and says she didn't see me. We both came from the same driveway which had a stop sign, had she stopped and looked carefully before jutting into traffic, she would have saw me. Well I let her use my phone before I even make a call because she doesn't have a phone. The police come, we give statements.

    I call my insurance and I also called hers. They assigned me a claims adjuster with Fred Loya, I give her a recorded stated. I call every day to check up on the claim because I needed a rental bc my car was undrivable. The statement she gave the police was that she indeed hit me but didn't see me, then I find out from the fred loya claims adjuster that her statement to them was now that I hit her. Wtf. The lady ** with fred loya says she ultimately needs the police report to help with her investigation.

    Well couple of days later I go downtown and purchase the report from police headquarters and I email it to my claims adjuster with progressive. I call ** with fred loya to check up on the claim and she says "we have denied your claim and don't accept liability." Oh boy I went off. I worked hard for that car and only had it 3 months and for someone to hit my property because they weren't paying attention sent me through the roof. I ask her "how can you not accept liability," ** goes "my client says you cut her off causing her to hit you." Now this is the 3rd story. I said "well didn't you say the other day that you're insured said I hit them? And I said do you have the police report?"

    She says she decided not to use the police report in her investigation, she's just going to use her client's statement. Yea after she gave 3 different stories. I said "well I have the police report proving she changed her story." She said "well you can send it but I don't think it's going to make a difference. I told her this was bs and hung up. Even the police found her insured at fault. Luckily I'm paying my deductible to get my car back on the road and hopefully progressive finds them at fault and goes after my almost 6000 worth of damages. It's really not fair at all. I'm a single mother and I DID nothing wrong. These people are crooks. If I hadn't went with my own insurance to get my car fixed who knows how long it would have been having to take them to court.

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    Reviewed March 10, 2015

    I was re-ended by a man who had Fred Loya Insurance, so I had to use them. I cannot tell you how awful they were. It took them weeks to get in touch with me, and they did everything they could to NOT pay, even though it was their responsibility. It took weeks for them to send a check to me and they did not want to pay for the rental car, even though it was their customer's fault. I hope that I never have to deal with them again.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed March 4, 2015

    I have been with Fred Loya for 6 months now and they are not upfront about what their procedures for payment are. I signed with them and was told on paper that my last month to pay would be in February (2015). But as it turns out, that payment automatically renewed the contract I had with them for another 6 months. And to cancel, I will be charged $50 (I pay $66 monthly! What a ripoff!) for early contract termination which I never approved and was never notified of (the contract renewal). A representative said that they sent me a notification letter on the 7th but my account gets automatically drafted on the 6th at midnight. Does that make sense? No. They tell you after they charge you.

    When I called BEFORE due date to verify if contract would be renewed, I was told no, and I DOUBLE-CHECKED with the rep and was STILL told no. But apparently it did. Too much ambiguity/lies/unclear information. I am basically paying them to rip me off. DON'T USE THIS INSURANCE! They put you on hold forever, never REALLY answer your questions, and don't do anything to keep their clients. I used it because it was cheap but I guess it's true, you get what you pay for.

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    Reviewed March 1, 2015

    These guys are a scam. They walked me around circles for three months. Repaired my car at and installed aftermarket parts. Extremely difficult to get a payment from them.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2015

    I was rear ended a month ago by their insured, who took full responsibility saying she was not paying attention. At first they seemed to want to make it right. I went by their office they took pictures and a statement. I was told I would have a check the next day, then I was told as soon as they got the other party's statement I would get a check. My adjuster never contacted me. I called him after a few days had passed, he said he had her statement and i would have a check in the mail within 5 days, 2 weeks pass, no check. Call him again, he tells me there was an error processing the check, they would have to cancel it which would take 2 days, then reissue me another one that I could pick up in their office.

    He said he would call me when it was ready, of course a week later no phone call, so I call him. Someone else calls and says they issued a check 2 weeks ago. They issued a check to the person that caused the accident, at least that's what I am being told. Once again I'm being told they have to cancel the check which will take 2 days, then will mail me a new one. This person tells me I cannot pick it up in their office like I was told. Not sure if I will ever see a check.

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    CoveragePriceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2015

    I have 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche and the back covers were stolen and they cost $3,063.51. And I talked with a lady named Diana ** to let her know about the problem and how much the covers were, and she ended giving me a check $299.96 which doesn't even pay for one of the covers. And when I get the chance to leave the company I will because they sell full cover but end up paying whatever they want and not covering for anything.

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    Claims HandlingCoverage

    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2015

    Had house and car insurance with them. After 1 month my car insurance jumped $200 annually. Went to office and all I got was a shrug, so I changed it. My house insurance went way up after I filed for hail damage on my roof. Their estimator didn't even get close. Had to sue them to get what I was suppose to get in the first place. I have met other people that have problems with them. One had full coverage w/ $500 deductible. They refused to pay anything on the accident and he was parked! Nationwide is not much better. Canceled my house insurance after 1 claim and did not notify me until 6 months later when I got a check in the mail. When my roof gets finished, its adios Fred, hello State Farm. Three claims later, premium still the same.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2015

    I got into a car accident on 11/07/2014. A Young America Insured driver failed to yield right of way and came across my lane while turning into an apartment complex. He t-boned me from my front driver's side wheel to my back door. The impact caused my front wheel to come off and we fish tailed into a ditch and flipped upside down. I suffered an open fracture on my right tibia which required surgery (my tricare military insurance covered it) and a fractured c1 vertebrae. My girlfriend suffered a broken arm (she does not have health insurance and has over $90,000 in med bills) and our friend in the back seat broke her arm as well.

    A few days later I got a call from "joe" with this insurance company. He was hostile and degrading, also said they would not pay 100% of our bills, which pissed me off. My mother (who is the insurance policy holder on my vehicle, the white Crown Victoria Police Interceptor) called him back and told him if he has any questions to contact our attorney. He then got very quiet and weakly said "y-you have an attorney?! No one told me that" and then went on the defensive. It is now March 2015 and have not heard anything. They contacted my attorney and said they were sending an adjuster to look at my vehicle 3 weeks ago. Still nothing. I would avoid dealing with this company and if you have to get an attorney.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2015

    My son was injured in an accident on 1/26/2015 and I called to use the coverages that I pay every month to only to be denied for my claim. The adjuster changed everyone statement including the witness and said we are not going to pay for anything. They are rude, do not return phone calls and should not be in business. I think all of the people on this site should file a class action lawsuit for deception of practice against Fred Loya! These people should not be in business. They will continue to prey upon others who have not came to this website to read the reviews of other people pain and suffering. Together we can get them out of business or exposed to future victims of this **.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2015

    I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS INSURANCE COMPANY TO ANYONE. THEY ARE NOT CUSTOMER FRIENDLY ONCE SO EVER!!! I had this company a little bit shy of a year and every single month, a week or two before my insurance payment was due they would call two to three times a day to remind me about my payment. If no I did not answer from my mobile number they would call my workplace... who does that as a insurance company??? As a paying customer there is no need for you to be that needy and clingy towards people to make a payment. This is not a loan company people!!! Fred Loya Insurance you need to get your priorities straight and try better customer service skills, not greedy in need of money skills. People please be advised take your money and your time elsewhere!!! Sincerely your friendly neighborhood reviewer.

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    Claims HandlingCoveragePrice

    Reviewed Feb. 3, 2015

    I have an auto insurance from Hanover Insurance Company for last 4 years. All the payments went on time from my savings account each month. In July 2014, I ran into an accident, no fault of mine, and had a total loss of vehicle. The other party has state farm insurance company. I have been trying to settle my claim from the date of accident very sincerely. The Hanover insurance company appraised my vehicle at 60% of the current market price, I can buy similar vehicle from dealer. I have emailed them at least 50 similar vehicles up for sale. They will not repair my vehicle or they will not compensate with reasonable amount so I can replace my vehicle.

    The saddest part is that they have my vehicle since the time of accident and THEY have been withdrawing insurance premium from my savings account on the vehicle that they have possession of. When I asked them to stop taking premiums on my vehicle they said, since the claim is not settled, they can't stop the insurance. Also, they are saying they can't pay me full price on vehicle since it has a branded title. I have driven this vehicle almost 160,000 miles, without any major problems. All these years I have paid premiums for a regular title vehicle. They didn't tell me that they are charging me less premium for branded title.

    Basically they are saying whatever price they valued my vehicle, I should accept it and GO AWAY.

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    CoverageStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2015

    Accident happened on November 8th. Their insured hit my vehicle in the rear while it was parked. She admitted she wasn't paying attention and never applied brakes, she was driving approximately 45 miles an hr. My 9 yr old was sitting in the parked vehicle. At first Fred Loya put 50/50 fault on me and refused to pay. When it was proved that the city of Mesquite had a document that the area parked was approved parking, then they said they would pay.... they still have not paid.

    Every time I try and reach the lady working my case, it goes to voice mail. I did catch her a couple of times and she said the check would go out overnight and be here in the morning.... I have not yet received a check and it's February 2nd. That's almost 3 months. They never offered a rental and I've been without my truck and inconvenienced greatly. They are not paying a portion of what my truck is worth, so I will be forced to try and fix it on my own, once I receive the check... if I receive the check. I really don't know how a place like this can stay in business!

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    Customer ServiceCoverageSales & MarketingPriceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2015

    I signed up due to the savings and advertising I had been hearing on the radio, but before that I had never heard of this company. I started a policy with this insurance company 10/24/2014, paying $80.00 that day and $62.00 11/08/2014. I canceled 11/28/2014 due to being in an accident and having my car totaled. I was told I had to come in and cancel, so I did. I was told at the time I canceled that I would receive a refund for the remainder of my coverage, the dates I paid for but did not use.

    A few weeks went by and I had received nothing. So I called the 1800 number and was told I would not receive a refund due to the cancellation fee that I had agreed to and signed. The cancellation fee was $50. Ok, I say so where is the rest of my refund? I was then told that there is a billing fee added on to each payment that is included in payments that I make. 1. If the billing fee is included in the payment I had already made, why was I paying for it again out of the refund that was due to me? I was then told that I actually owed the company money and that instead of charging me, they wrote it off.

    I was also then told that there is a $25 agent fee that was deducted but was included in my initial payment. My problem is that there is absolutely no documentation and surely no proof of my acknowledgement of there being a $10.00 billing fee each and every time I make a payment. I was also told that they do not send out refund checks if the amount of less than $5.00 unless it is requested. How is someone to know they can request their refund when they were previously told they would not receive one in the first place?

    All in all, this is by far the absolute worse insurance company I have ever purchased a policy through and I will be more than sure to tell everyone about them in hopes that they do not give this mediocre company one cent of their money. You cannot charge someone fees in which they did not know nothing about. That is very unlawful.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2015

    Very bad service, unprofessional agents/employees. I got my insurance on Sept. 2014 and until now I have not received any documents from them at all, the only thing I have is the cards I printed online. Other than that no other paperwork from them. Very bad service by phone and super unqualified for customer service. I bought my insurance Sept. 28, made the payment and then I got a call and was asked to pay another similar payment on the 5th of October, I did not get a good explanation why. The only thing I was told it's because that's the date "they" decided I should pay.

    So when I asked to cancel now found out there was a 50-dollar cancellation fee. It's all about collecting as much money from you. Can't do anything online, you will always be directed into an office where they will charge you even for a smile. Well I finally had it. I called the 800 number to get a quote for an additional driver and the lady that answered was in a bad mood, hardly speaking and of course directed me to an office because she did not give quotes by phone. So I decided to cancel my insurance today, and yes was directed to an office where I came to find out not only was I going pay 50 dollars cancellation fee but some other mambo jumbo fees. So there goes the month I had paid in advance... Thieves, corrupted, unprofessional... Authorities should look into this so-called company.

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    Claims HandlingPriceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 9, 2015

    I have been waiting for 6 months to get the final payment on an auto claim we repaired for a claimant to Fred Loya Insurance. I have made numerous attempts to provide them with all the documents they have requested (invoices, DTP, supplement revisions). Fred Loya still has not made payment. I would advise anyone who deals with this insurance company to hold the vehicle until all payments are received. This is the only way you will get what you are owed. The adjuster that works the Colorado area is a cheap, uncaring, under-knowledgeable in the industry. He has no class in people skills and has no idea how to repair a vehicle. He is still in the 60s as far as repair methods and experience. I will advise also if you can stop it, do not take a Fred Loya Insurance repair into your shop. The time required to just get the proper estimate on paper and then all the time to get that paid is not worth the 5 or 6% you end up making on the repair because the adjuster is so cheap. Take them at your own risk. I will never work with this insurance company again in my shop.

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    CoverageStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 9, 2015

    I called in to receive a quote. I was asked for all my personal information. I was then place on hold for ten minutes. The agent returned and told me that I was unable to receive coverage. I was given no explanation. I had one driving incident several years ago (non-alcohol related). I have multiple friends that have full blown DUIs that were able to receive coverage from Fred Loya??! I asked to speak to a supervisor in hopes of receiving some kind of reasoning for their decision. I was placed on hold for 15 minutes. The supervisor's demeanor was completely unprofessional. She belittled me and made me feel like a criminal. She said I was too big of a risk and I should look elsewhere.

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    Reviewed Dec. 26, 2014

    I am sure you have heard it all before, but I must share with you my recent experience with Fred Loya Insurance Company, and ask how can you allow this company to continue operating in your state. My parked car was totaled by an insured of Fred Loya Insurance, no debate on liability, but it took over 40 days since the accident to get a settlement. My totaled vehicle was left on private property for 7 days before being picked up by Copart on the orders of Loya. The accident was on July 1, but I was screaming at them daily as I live in Indiana and the vehicle was abandoned by my driver. They offered ridiculous settlement values, and had me dealing with 5 different agents who did not return calls and would always go to voice mail. I was told that they were only required to supply basic car rental at 24.00 per day even though my vehicle was a tow vehicle, an SUV, and I am in the golf cart business and require such a vehicle. This is all they would pay. It had a trailer on it when the accident occurred.

    I was told they would only pay for a rental until such time as my vehicle was deemed totaled, and then that was revised to until we agreed to a settlement. This is not fair as I still did not have the settlement money to replace the vehicle. After agreeing to a settlement for less than my loss, as I had no choice, I was still un-paid and renting a vehicle. I asked for a money wire or overnight and was told they do not do that. I had a similar claim with the Hartford Insurance company last year, and I must say that the treatment was like night and day. I have read page after page of heartbreak and complaint on the internet about this company and it is disgraceful that this be allowed to continue. They pray on those who would be afraid to even file a claim, so they are just not used to paying them.

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    Reviewed Dec. 23, 2014

    My car was hit by one their insured. My car received minor damage. I took my car to a reputable body shop for repairs. When I told them the insurance company name they just sort of rolled their eyes and told me that they had certain rules dealing with that company. If the repairs would be anymore money then what their claims adjuster estimated they would need to go there to take them a check in order for them to release my car. The repairs only took 2 days to complete, I have been stuck with a rental car for more than a week now.

    I have been calling and calling Jennine ** every day. She did return my call once and still I do not have my car back. Fred Loya insurance is a joke. I will file a complaint with the state insurance authority. They cater to illegal immigrants and have very low standards. Pray to God that you never get hit by one of their insured. Don't waste your time like I did and report and file a claim with your own insurance company. Let your insurance company deal with these low life people. They are unprofessional and have a terrible reputation with body shops and car rental companies. Most insurance companies have a relationship with the rental car companies, not these guys. They do not trust them and force you to pay in advance for the car rental then they claim that they will reimburse you later. That is very shady way and proves they have a terrible reputation. Stay away from this company.

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    Reviewed Dec. 23, 2014

    First I got my insurance over the phone. I told the rep I wouldn't be back to Colorado for a few weeks, she said no problem. So I went with the insurance company. They then called me on Nov.4 to cancel my policy, OK. But now it's been 2 month, no refund check and all they keep telling me is they need more information to cut my check as it is. I'm concerned about my identity from this company when they can't even mail a letter to the correct address 3 times. I hope somebody has had the same problem with this company. And if so could somebody lead me in the right direction.

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2014

    On 10//5/2014 a Loya's client hit my vehicle in the rear. 10/29 I received the very low claims check. Took my car to the shop of my choice where a claims adjuster needed to come out so another check could be cut for the remaining balance for repairs. Calls and emails to the claim adjuster were all in vain. I don't think no one who works for the company does anything at all but clear voicemails. That took another two weeks putting me at 11/12/2014. I had to get the rental myself and wait for a reimbursement check once everything was done. Car was completed 11/28 and now I fighting to get the reimbursement check. The claims adjuster now is telling me that they can only pay me for 20 days even though I had the car more days due to their unprofessionalism. This is month 2 of hell working with this insurance place because this is not a company. I guess you get what you pay for and their client don't pay anything clearly.

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    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2014

    I was involved in a minor accident the day before Thanksgiving. I was in a gas station parking lot with my car door ajar about to step out to go inside. A car comes from my passenger side, drives behind my car and pulls into the space beside me. When he did this, he hit my door. There is a good foot long dent in the driver's side door now. I filed a claim as I am supposed to do. My insurance company gave me an adjuster by the name of Veronica **. She actually argued with me on the angles of the accident! MY INSURANCE!! She wanted to know how it was possible that he hit me if the front corner of his car didn't hit my door. Did you not take geometry? If you are turning from behind someone your right corner is not going to hit it would be the side of your car. She then said she would re-review the case and get back to me.

    This was 3 days ago. Plus they went ahead and cut me a check without even trying to contact the other parties company first. The check was also 63 dollars short of what it should have been according to the estimate THEY gave me. I am more disappointed than a mosquito in a mannequin factory. This company is a total joke.

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    Reviewed Nov. 22, 2014

    The only car on my policy with them was totaled on 11/09/14. I tried to get refunded for the days of the coverage period after the accident. Every single person I spoke to said they had the right to maintain coverage for up to 30 days even though the car was in their possession!! They would not refund me the money and went so far as to state that the Texas department of insurance has their own opinion when I told them the rep there stated they are supposed to refund that to me!

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    Reviewed Nov. 19, 2014

    What to expect on a claim: -Voicemails - returned promptly, but voicemails. -Very Low settlement offers- so, counteroffer. -No Rental cars - so lack-of-use comp. starts day of wreck, today check is cut. -Checks take 10 working days - if lucky.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2014

    My daughter was in an accident with one of Fred Loya's client. She hit my daughter in the back. When she called the police, she ask "why you calling the police?" So she calls her mom to help her pull the bumper cause she wanted to leave. By then the police came gave her a ticket. We called them the next day to give a report of what happened so we did then. They called again to give another report, we gave three. Now they saying that there was no police report when we made a copy and gave them one and now they're saying they want the original one. I personally think that Fred Loya is just taking their client's money.

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2014

    I was rear ended by one of Fred Loya's insureds. I refer to this company as "immigrant insurance" because nobody else will insure the people who sign up with them! First I had to jump hoops in order to get a claims adjuster to look at my vehicle. I ended up getting estimates from my body shop and taking the vehicle to the local Loya office to be photographed. Loya failed to pay me for lost wages due to the loss of use of my vehicle, for which I was forbidden to use a rental for. They were slow to approve repairs and overall, delayed the process by at least 24-48 hours. The staff at the local office was dressed like street walkers and the claims people were very unprofessional - never returning phone calls or repeated emails. This company is a joke and I pity anyone who gets victimized by having to deal with them. My advice is to file the claim through your own insurance company and let them go after Loya. You'll get your car back much faster without the headaches of dealing with their inept people and less than stellar company. There's a reason they market to who they do.

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2014

    My vehicle was hit by one of their insurers and they came out and gave an estimate too low to repair the damage and they still have not paid the difference. The claims adjuster is not answering or responding.

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    Reviewed Sept. 4, 2014

    My truck was stolen Monday night between 11:30 to 6:30 a.m. I reported the incident right away to the police department and contacted the Fred Loya claims department after I talked to the police officer. Customer service was helpful. She asked a lot of questions and after we're done she gave me the adjuster name and phone number. In less than 2 hours Alex the adjuster contacted me and informed me everything what we need to do. I don't even get a chance of calling him. He is so fast handling my problem. My blood pressure went up because I was very angry when I noticed my empty driveway but Alex calm me down. Today he contacted me again that our rental car is ready for pick up. I am so thankful that I have Fred Loya insurance. They are very helpful and fast solving my problem.

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed July 27, 2014

    Approximately 7 yrs ago, we had bad storm and hail damages. I filed a claim to be denied w/o ANYONE coming to view damages. I called and was transferred to a woman VM. I then received a letter of denial. Again called and spoke with claims and explained that damage could be seen inside and no one came inside or to view. So ... I had no choice but to fix out of pocket. Well last week I get a letter after 7 yrs... that they want pictures of my repairs or my home insurance policy would be canceled in approximately 3 weeks. I called and asked why? Again was transferred to same VM lady ... No call yet and email given to send pics wasn't valid. So I have now a few days to attempt to email pics of MY COSTLY REPAIRS... FRED LOYA DENIED 7 YRS AGO??!!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 22, 2014

    I'm hoping I can get help this way. On June 18th a driver insured by Fred Loya totaled my car. I have a police report and have been trying to get someone on the phone to help me ever since. I have called numerous times, left messages, and still over a month and I have an unsafe vehicle when I did. I have missed numerous days of work because of being hurt and not having a good vehicle. All I want is this insurance company to do their job. I'm so frustrated!

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverage

    Reviewed July 15, 2014

    One of our cars was backed into by a Fred Loya insured (actually it was his UNINSURED daughter, but not knowing how much trouble FL would be, we let that slide, big mistake). We got the information and filed the claim. We waited about a week to hear from the estimator to set up an appointment (earliest was almost another week from then). We got the estimate in the mail and it was at $1600. Before we filed the claim, we already got an estimate from our local body shop and it was at $3,200 (it's mostly a fairly damaged door, door alone costs $1,000 before paint, installation, electrical and upholstery and everything else) so we get the letter saying they're going to take responsibility and we get the check for $1600, BUT our name on all of the paperwork/check was spelled incorrectly.

    I call right away to fix the problem and they say they will send new updated papers. We wait over another week (3 weeks from filing claim) before I call back asking if there's anything we can do to speed up the process. They then decide to tell me that I could have taken the paperwork with the incorrect spelling to the body shop to get started. They wait to tell me this till it was a Friday. So I start planning on getting the car to the shop and call to ask about the rental, which they REFUSE to authorize on a Friday, and I would have to wait till Monday (I forgot to mention that it took me over 6 hours on Friday to get a hold of our claims "adjuster" - funny job title I might add - and his "supervisor" - again, what?). Was actually impossible to get a hold of.

    After a good back and forth argument leading nowhere, I gave up for the day to try again Monday. Monday morning I drop the car off at the shop, can't get a hold of adjuster, body shop can't either. Started calling around 8 am, a couple times an hour. It started getting late in the day so I just called the general claims department and begged them to find me someone ELSE that could help me, 3 times, and they all three sent me to the guy who was already assigned to my case who still didn't answer or return calls as promised. Finally I get through to our adjuster at 4:30 in the afternoon having to be at Enterprise by 6. First thing he says is, "You were next on my list to call." - yea right dude.

    Anyway I'm starting to get frustrated just reliving these past few weeks. If you made it this far, I congratulate you. There's more to this story but I feel like I got the point across. Fred Loya has no shame and does not care about fixing you up. It's a wonder that they're even still in business. Worst insurance experience ever. That's the most I've typed since my school days.

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    Reviewed July 13, 2014

    I tried to pay my insurance policy at midnight and couldn't reach anyone. Fred Loya representative told me my insurance had expired at midnight. I explain to her I was trying to pay it online at midnight. Most insurance give you till midnight the same day not midnight before your insurance is due. I thought that was strange and now they want pictures every time I turn around.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 7, 2014

    I got hit from behind and Fred Loya are the hardest to get a hold of any Representative to help you. They Take forever. Very frustrating when your car doesn't work!!! And very rude on the phone....

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    Coverage

    Reviewed July 6, 2014

    Jose **, insured by Fred Loya, hit three parked cars, totaled two, including my truck and Fred Loya Insurance has not paid me for the damages. It's been over two years now.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed June 29, 2014

    I was rear ended by one of their 19-year old customers in May 2014. I went to one of their stores and a young clerk came out and took pictures of the back bumper. He didn't even look under the bumper to see if there was any obvious damage. After a while, he said the estimate was for $660. After a week or two, I received a check in the mail for that amount. I then went to four (4) body shops and the estimates were all between $860 and $1025. They all said the young estimator forgot parts and a trailer hitch plug and bracket that was under the bumper. I then called the assigned adjuster back and said I would like a check for the difference in repair costs.

    She basically said no, and that I would have to bring it to a body shop and they would pay the shop the difference. I explained that I had estimates from reputable body shops, and I would send them to her, but she didn't care. I explained that it's my business if I take it to a shop or not, maybe I want to repair it myself, and they owe me the cost of a fair market cost of repair. We went round and round about their appraiser under appraising the cost. She basically said, take it to a shop if I wanted Loya to pay anymore, but I wasn't getting anything. I said, so you're refusing to pay me what it costs to fix my bumper.... She again said, "Take it to a shop." My suggestion is be aware of these people. Get other estimates before you go to Loya's adjusters. They're not body shop people.

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    Customer ServiceClaims Handling

    Reviewed June 18, 2014

    I was hit by a Fred Loya customer. After 2 hours on the phone I finally got someone to tell me where to take my van to get an estimate. So I took it to an office where a lady did an estimate it was for $363.65!! I laughed at that she didn't even look under the van to see the sub frame that was bent, guess she didn't want to get dirty. So I took it to a body shop I trust. They came in at $1224.86. Then I went to my insurance companies estimator who came in at $1222.23. So I contact the adjuster for Loya and they tell me to take it to the shop of my choice and they will then send send the difference to the shop.

    Problem is after calling 3 reputable shops and having all 3 tell me they won't work with Loya insurance cause they don't pay the difference, they try to claim the shop did excessive work and the customer gets stuck with the bill. So I call Loya again and a supervisor says they will send a different estimator to look at where I was working and that he would call me back the next day. Well it's been 7 days and no call back and no solution. Every time I call a different shop I get more horror stories about this company how do they get away with this.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed June 13, 2014

    I was rear ended on 4/10/14 by a driver who was insured by Young American Insurance. It was an accident that involved 3 vehicles. I finally received a phone call from a woman from Fred Loya Insurance on 5/2/14 (3 weeks later). The phone conversation was questions about what happened in the accident, and the specifics of my vehicle. I informed her I was positive that the mileage on my vehicle was 206,000, but I wasn't positive of the remaining numbers. They sent out an adjuster to see the damages, but I was unavailable to show the correct mileage at the time. The woman called me back and said they deemed my vehicle a total loss, and their payment was $1553 if I release the car, and $1070 if I retain the car.

    The adjuster somehow figured my mileage as 259,000, and I informed her the mileage was incorrect. Finally after they accepted a photo of the odometer, the offer was $1800 if I release the car, and $1300 if I retain the car. They wanted me to sign over the title to them and release the car, then they would send the check. I was not willing to give them both my car and sign over the title before I get a check, so I decided to go ahead with my own insurance which is State Farm. State Farm sent me a check for $1492 to put towards fixing my car (plus anything over after I pay my $500 deductible). Fred Loya Insurance tried to screw me over by not paying a reasonable amount, but they will be paying State Farm. As soon as State Farm gets my $500 deductible back from Fred Loya Insurance, I will have $1992 to put towards a car. I am so glad I didn't accept the garbage that Fred Loya Insurance was trying to pedal.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 8, 2014

    When I called the insurance company to let them know that their client has hit me and it was all their fault, I did not do nothing wrong, it took them more than two weeks to let me know that they actually got in touch with this person, just to find out that it they are a hundred at fault. Consequences is, I was not able to take my son to school and I missed all for my kids appointment including my own for the doctors.

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    Reviewed May 27, 2014

    Ok. The worst ever... hands down. File a claim and see for yourself!!!!!

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed April 9, 2014

    Got hit by one of their insured. It took a week before they came and looked at my truck. They actually flew someone in from Texas to Colorado. The adjuster wrote the claim up and wanted to use a "Used" bumper to repair my vehicle which is 13 years old. Took it to the body shop and there was no used bumpers to be had. The body shop called Young America (subsidiary of Fred Loya) for a "Supplement" to get a new bumper. They responded with "We need pictures", which I don't understand, because they already took pictures.

    A week later they wanted to come out and look at the truck AGAIN. That's when I put my foot down and called them and complained that it had been almost a month and my truck was not fixed yet. They said the supplement was approved. The body shop did not get a copy of it until I called Young America and asked them to send the body shop a copy. A week later, the body shop got the supplement check. It was a mere $19. That's right, $19. I don't understand why I had to go through all this hassle for $19. Why didn't they just write up the repair to include the $19 in the first place? Getting my truck fixed was like pulling teeth. I would never insure any of my vehicles with them. You shouldn't either.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 1, 2014

    This is possibly the worst insurance company I've ever dealt with. Yes, it's true. You get what you pay for. Customer service is the worst. Bookkeeping is terrible. Every month they call saying they didn't receive payment, even though my bank shows they did. While my son is in school and not working, this is the best we can do. But once he has a job a different insurance company is first on the list.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageStaff

    Reviewed March 1, 2014

    This is accurate and fair. This is possibly the very worst experience of my life. After an accident involving one of Fred Loya' insureds, I had medical treatment for almost 8 months, and, as a medicare patient no specialist would see me. That aside, my bills total approx $20k. I was dealing with an adjuster for all this time, maintaining contact every two weeks with progress reports. When I realized that I needed to settle this claim as it was now quite high and I needed to see serious hand specialist, possibly to have a sympathetic vein transplanted to get blood flowing into my hand, this could result in some seriously large bills with a microvascular surgeon.

    The process came to an abrupt halt, the decent claims adjuster who I foolishly trusted was moved, and 3 more replaced her, and pouf! All the lies, promises, and I do have all the e-mails, were running rampant. About a month ago I received an offer of a settlement of $5k, I said no. I received another call yesterday and they were prepared to raise it by $500, so, I would have to file bankruptcy as there is no way I can pay these bills.

    Unfortunately, at the time I did have full coverage with a decent insurance company, Progressive, but I declined their PIP as I was led to believe that it was not necessary to use it, that as the other party's insurance would cover medical bills and something for pain and suffering along with some provision for future medical expenses. Their insured had minimum coverage, there was not enough money involved to involve an atty. in a clean claim. But, now... at age 69, this company has totally ruined what is left of my life. I am angry, but more than that, I am amazed that this company can stay in business with such deceptive practices.

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    Claims Handling

    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2014

    I reported being in an automotive accident. My wife was getting out of the truck when I was parking and she fell out and got hurt. I took her to the hospital the same day she is in bad shape! I have been with Fred Loya over 10 years with a perfect driving record. I am a truck driver so that should sum up my driving! I reported the accident and now they open a investigation because they don't want to pay. What's funny is they can sure take my money for my insurance but if you make a claim and get hurt they don't like paying for hospital bill's etc. Bad, bad, bad a shame on FRED LOYA! SHAME.

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    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2014

    I have been with Fred Loya/Rodney Young insurance company for about 5 years, never filing a claim. Recently, I was hit in an accident and though the police report says it was the other driver who did not yield no tickets were given at the scene of the accident. It has been over a month and I have no rental car, still paying my totaled cars payment and they threw up their hands telling me that they do not have to cover me because the driver (my sister) was living with me at the time. This is completely untrue, never mentioned and now they are done. They will not even help me go after the other insurance company since the accident was their fault in the first place.

    They are unwilling to help so we had to hire an attorney. They are the worst company who looks for any reason not to pay their claims!! This is truly a get what you pay for example. Please do not let this company fool you into a policy. They are horrible, rude and unwilling to help!! Look at the reviews on the internet. I sure wish I would have because they are not good either. This seems to happen to a lot of people who carry this company.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2013

    My son was rear-ended by a man covered by Fred Loya insurance. We received a check in the mail. The check was deposited in my bank account and, when checking for it to clear, I found it had been returned and I had been charged an overdraft fee of $30.00. Vision Insurance, who wrote the check, had put a stop payment on it. After numerous calls and getting voice mails, i was told they had reopened the case and found us at fault for us being rear-ended by their client. I have never heard of a check being issued then a stop payment put on it. This insurance company is a nightmare and a disgrace to the other higher standard companies.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverage

    Reviewed July 9, 2013

    I was recently hit by one of Fred Loya's insured and, oh my god, it's been a nightmare dealing with these people. I can NEVER get a hold of any claims adjuster. I always get sent to their voice mail and when I leave numerous voice mails, I never get a call back! I was given a rental car for 2 days and my car was in the shop for a week. They didn't want to extend my car rental so I was left without a car for 5 days. I've never been treated this badly by any company before. Fred Loya is a disgrace.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 11, 2013

    By far, this is the worst insurance company I have ever dealt with. I was hit by one of Loya's insured. It took nearly 3 weeks to get my rental car authorization. I was lied to and told a check was sent out for the estimated repairs and it wasn't. It took another 13 days to complete 4 days' worth of repairs due to the adjuster not returning the body shop's calls. Then to add insult to injury, I was charged over $300 for the rental car extension. Lastly, I still have not received a call pertaining to the diminished value that was requested. I was told I would receive a call within 24-48 hours. It has now been 5 days and 4 messages later. This company is horrible!

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    Coverage

    Reviewed Sept. 12, 2012

    On March 3, 2012, a person who was insured with Fred Loya at that time hit my car and totaled it and the other car. Since then, the insurance has been playing me around. I want to file a complaint. Fred Loya insurance is refusing to pay me for the total damages.

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    Customer ServiceClaims HandlingCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 4, 2011

    On September 2010, my daughter and I were rear-ended by a policy holder with Fred Loya Insurance Company. My daughter was taken by the ambulance to the hospital and I followed. There was a police report that stated that the woman who hit us was completely at fault and was an unsafe driver. I filed a claim with my insurance company and they paid for the rental car and my car damages, however, there was no medical coverage. Fred Loya has refused to pay the medical bills or my loss of wages, and all proof has been documented and sent to them. There is now over $5k in medical bills on my credit. They will not respond.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2010

    I cancelled my insurance policy with Fred Loya insurance five days after I began it. Policy #72-637920819 due to that fact I no longer have the car. The represented stated that it would be a $50.00 cancellation fee minus the daily cost of insurance. I paid $151.00 for my policy with me only had car insurance coverage for 5 days. I was expecting to receive a refund of $75.00. After three weeks of waiting I received a refund of only $20.10! This is not what I was told in person at the office. This is robbery and unfair. Fred Loya stole $121.00 of my money and I never received any services other than 5 days of car insurance coverage. Not fair! Customer call center was extremely not helpful.

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    Reviewed Nov. 20, 2009

    I was involved in an auto accident on November 11,2009. My involvement in this accident was sitting at a stop sign when I was T-Boned by Mr. Burrows, who insurance company is Fred Loya Insurance. My car is driveable; however, my doors are bent outward which means it cannot be driven in the rain as water will penetrate into my vehicle. They said it is my responsibility to protect my vehicle from water damage, there is no way possible to cover this damaged area without making my vehicle safe to drive in the rain. I have a 2010 Ford explorer Sport Trac. The door frame is edged with the roof line and covering this area with any protective object would be considered unsafe! It has been Ten(10)days since this claim has been filed and yet no action on
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