Frightened about my future

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mouseann wrote: »

Hi all,

Wish I'd walked to the Polling Station!

Just got back - managed to back my car into another one! Not convinced it was my fault - but the old boy who was driving the other car got very nasty!

Have just spent 75 minutes (!) on the phone (0870 number!) to my insurance company, who have advised me that I am liable! Plus - I have just discovered that my excess has been increased rrom £100 last year to £300 this year. I am about to dispute this - another 0870 number.

And I thought this month was going to be easier ....

Just proves that pride does indeed go before a fall!

I need a large dose of that humour now! (I suppose it could have been worse - could have killed somebody!)

Ann

Typical woman driver eh? (grabs his jacket and runs) hehe - hope you're ok?

do not ring 0870 - use this and get local rate number: http://www.saynoto0870.com/

mouseann

Thanks NID (at least, I think so!)

Not going to rise to this particular bait!

Am too stressed out and shaken up - not to mention annoyed with myself - to respond!

But - it may be different later - after I have had a cup of tea and laid into the insurance company for TREBLING my excess.

And thanks for the telephone numbers - that IS appreciated.

jinny

Omg Ann im so sorry for you, especially when doing your public duty. I dont know what i cud say funny enough to make that better.

pixiechick_2

Oh no mouseann!!! Just when things were looking brighter for you.

Just off to post some letters and vote - about a 2 minute walk - polling station next to post box so don't think I'll burn off too many calories. :rotfl:

jinny

big hug bringing you better luck - hope you are not too badly shaken - take care X

mouseann

Thanks everyone,

You are all so supportive - and not even judging me on this (well, not much!)

Have calmed down a bit now! Still quite cross with myself - but have had a rant at the insurance company who are going to get the Head of Customer Relations involved, because I am contending that I did not receive written notice of this increase to my excess. Which will probably mean that I will just get a nice letter of apology - but at least I have made my point - and increased my phone bill. Thanks for the numbers, though - NID - very useful, will remember in future.

jinny

Thats the spirit ann!! your telephone skills are coming out there girl, must be rubbing off.:T

mouseann

Thanks Jinny,

Am gradually feeling slightly more normal now - but still beating myself up!

At least there was nothing nasty (or nice, come to that!) in the post when I got home! Just a few gentle reminders about overdue payments ....

jinny

Glad you are feeling calmer imagine if had this happened pre Nid. It could have sent you over the edge. Mind Ive noticed when any change has happened in my life these bumps and blips used to happen before things got better and i used to think WHY ME? so better days are coming for you I can feel it in me water!!!

mouseann

That's a wonderful outlook, Jinny! Let's hope your water is right!

After all it is only a lump of metal - and 300 quid!!!

Am feeling absolutely drained now - after the adrenaline surge! And I was looking forward to watching the results tonight.

Am going to have a rest now and see how I feel later.