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Vent: Tesco Van Parking Over Driveway
Last night (8:15 ish) a Tesco van was delivering on my road. They parked over my driveway, covering the entire access to the drive, despite there being room to park two houses down without blocking anyone's drive. Note: Before anyone starts off on the "why is this such a big deal, stop whining, just ask them to move if you…
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Tesco car insurance WARNING
I took out a new fully comprehensive car insurance policy with Tesco on November 3rd which I paid in full for the year. They then cancelled my policy on January 8th without any notice. They said that they never received proof of my 7 years no claims which I did send them. I was then pulled by police on January 13th and…
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coop Harold Wood. Pay point.
This is the 3rd time their new paypoint has been out of order. So thats 3 return bus fares. Supposed to be a convenience store but has been anything but inconvenient. I always like to partially blame me as I always use the emergency til the end. But pity the poor old biddy though.
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no-win no-fee solicitor, medical negligence
What is your experience if any of claiming against a health authority for medical negligence? I have contacted a firm of NWNF solicitors and they believe I have a good case for compensation and are willing to take on my case.
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Steps to take if you have been ripped-off by a copy-cat government website
Official MSE Insert: Please read our recent News story: Extra Cash to tackle Copycat Government Websites and our Copycat websites guide Plus watch this Trading Standards Youtube video: Back to the original post... ---- Please note: This post is aimed at the best interest of a consumer, who are concerned and has lost money…
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Second Vent/Warning in a week: Santander
I applied online for a 123 account 18th December. Heard nothing, filled in their online chasing form a week ago. Heard nothing. Called up, no records of any application under my name, address, DOB, email address, application reference etc. A total shambles. I will take my business elsewhere. Muppets. NPower and Santander…
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Hermes- Worst Ever Courier's
I ordered some items over the Xmas period, for some reason the site was unable to select in-store delivery. To cut a long story short, I got a card from Hermes stating that they would try one more attempt tomorrow to deliver and then return back to the sender. There was no contact number on the card and the representative…
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Argos home delivery.
On 16th December up I ordered a set of bunk beds and a desk. They arrived and the bunk beds were faulty, the holes were drilled in the wrong place so they wouldn't screw together. I rang up on 20th December and was told rather than exchange them, I should re order and a new set could arrive quicker, and I would receive a…
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MSE energy switch failure
This switch was requested in September 2013. I contacted MSE because there was a delay and then the supplier M&S energy sent me notification of the switch taking place in October 2013. SSE who supply on behalf of M&S said in December 2013 it had taken place. Today MSE said oops it did not take place, having checked again…
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Interiors by Ruben
Has anyone had any dealings with this company. Purchased a leather chair in December. Money was charged to Credit Card on 18th December. Have heard nothing since and now their website is "under construction" Help!!
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NPower: Vent & a warning
After buying a new-build property unfortunately we inherited the end of the business contract with NPower from the developers we purchased from. They sent us an estimated final bill that was way too high so when I transferred to my new supplier (EDF) they sent through a closing balance to NPower. Unfortunately EDF managed…
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Warning about Ticketmaster Gift card limitation
Gift cards from Tickemaster seem to have not very obvious limitations. It may be said that I should be aware of the time limitation (1 year from purchase and I am) but as the card is a gift I'm was not sure when the time will expire. However, nearing the end of the time period I have found an event through the Ticketmaster…
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Interparcel
My company has used Interparcel for about a year now with no problems... Until I tried to send a parcel via Collect+ to Ireland. They wanted us to pay £18+vat for this service. I went onto Collect+ site where they offered the exact same service for £4.89+vat!! I called both companies to seek clarification on this - Collect…
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Tesco multibuy instore policy?
On Tesco website it says that there is no limit to the number of an item that can be purchased instore unless it clearly states a limit on the shelf. It also says that bulk buy orders can be placed at Tesco Direct desk. Yet I have just been banned for the sale weekend by my local Tescohome as they have been 'watching me…
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Tax Return Self Assessment - Tax Return Gateway
Just a note to everyone who needs to complete a tax return - deadline is by 31 Jan. Be aware that if you come across Tax Return Gateway and return your self assessment through them - you will be charged for £150. There is no need to use this type of agency as you can submit your return directly to HM Revenue and Customs…
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Bracknell Computer Fair canned because of dayglo road signs
http://www.gadgetfairs.com/plug-pulled-bracknell-computer-fair How utterly stupid! I've just taken my son along to the Sports Centre because he wanted to buy the bits to build a computer. But we got there to find nothing on. The idea that somebody has complained that the temporary dayglo signs are a distraction to…
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Warning: Wells Poultry www.chicken-house.co.uk
Be aware that if you order from this company you may not receive your order. They do not answer the phone, nor do they respond to emails. I ordered a couple of items which should have been delivered within 8 working days. I actually don't mind if it takes longer, I just want someone to have the decency to talk to me.…
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Warning: keep using your shoes.
I thought I would publicise a phenomenon that shoe manufacturers seem reluctant to publicise. Hydrolysis of thermoplastic synthetic soles. I opened a shoe box recently containing a virtually new pair of Clarks made shoes, the type with thick synthetic soles. The shoes smelt of adhesive and were sticky to the touch. When I…
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Supreme Bathrooms and Showers Ltd. Grimsby
Has anyone else had problems with this company please. They came and installed our new bathroom in May 2013 but there were some problems. Plus we were waiting for electrical compliance certificates. They finally sorted the issues with the cabinets at the end of November but still no certificates. The electrical contractor…
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Boohoo won't return my money!
I ordered two things from Boohoo website which I received, tried on and returned in same parcel in original packaging. I received proof of postage from Post Office. I received email from Boohoo telling me they received one item and have refunded me for one item. I have complained via email and they have told me there is…
