Steve Loraine

United Kingdom

Reviews

Review of Admiral Insurance


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

How to avoid a 100% premium increase…

We were about to face a 100% increase in home and contents insurance across two years. No reason. No apology, just ripping off people. At very short notice I went online, found Admiral and within 10 minutes had both buildings and contents covered at a saving of several hundred pounds. Not quite as comprehensive a level of cover but definitely good enough.

11 July 2026

Reply from Admiral Insurance

Hello. We're delighted to hear that you were able to find the cover you needed quickly and at a price that offered such good value. Saving several hundred pounds while still securing suitable buildings and contents cover is great news. It's wonderful to know that arranging your policy online was straightforward and only took a few minutes. Thank you for choosing Admiral and for sharing your experience 😊👌.

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Review of HomeServe UK


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Five star as ever for Home Serve

Five star as ever for Home Serve. I don’t like the AI bot controlling the process; I prefer human contact. But, I received a convenient appointment quickly. The operative arrived on time and had the parts required. A fast repair. Top quality.

28 April 2026

Reply from HomeServe UK

Thank you for your five star feedback, Steve. We are really pleased to hear you received a prompt appointment and that the engineer arrived on time with the right parts to complete a fast and effective repair.

We understand your preference for speaking to a person rather than using automated steps, our claims team are here 24 hours a day to help with any queries.

Thank you again for sharing your comments and for your continued support.

Ashley
Here To Help Team

Review of HomeServe UK


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rapid response and professional fix

Using both on-line and telephone services, heled us to make an urgent appointment to fix a major drain issue. Whilst having to wait in between 08.00 - 18.00 seems an excessive time slot, we managed. The operative was very helpful in providing two time updates, which allowed us to get on with other matters until he arrived. The job itself took a good chunk of time and he professionally fixed a significant drainage issue, which whilst in our system, was not caused by us. This allows us to speak with neighbours about avoiding the problem again. Overall, another good example of why the Homeserve offer is good value for money.

1 November 2025

Reply from HomeServe UK

Thank you, Steve, for sharing your experience with us. We're pleased to hear that our online and telephone services helped you secure a prompt appointment to address your drainage issue. We do also offer shorter time slots subject to availability. We're glad you appreciated the engineers timely updates.


It's great to know that the engineer was able to professionally resolve the significant drainage problem, allowing you to discuss preventative measures with your neighbours.

Your feedback highlights the value of our services, and we're delighted to have met your expectations.

Ashley
Here To Help Team.

Review of Caledonian Sleeper


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Used the Sleeper north and southbound…

Used the Sleeper north and southbound over a long weekend. We took bikes and pre-booked them, which is essential. Whilst the journey is long, it’s comfortable enough. I rarely sleep though overnight on these trains, whether in a cabin or seated sleeper. Many other people seemed to sleep quite well, so it is possible! At-seat service was good although limited on the return journey for some reason. It’s not cheap so you could bring what you need on board. Overall, for the convenience of avoiding a 10-12 hour drive to Inverness and despite sleeping little, it’s a good deal.

25 September 2025

Reply from Caledonian Sleeper

Thank you for sharing your experience with the Sleeper service. We’re glad to hear you found it convenient and that our team’s service met your expectations on board. We appreciate your note about the return journey and will share this with the relevant team.

We hope to welcome you back on board again soon.

Review of Cyclepowermeters


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Just avoid anything to do with this company

They have had a pair of my Garmin pedals for a paid-for-service since January 2025. I doubt I will ever see those pedals again. I doubt Bob Tobin was trading throughout the past few months solvently, which is not legal and certainly not honest. Sadly, no amount of attempts to communicate with him led to the courtesy of a response.

6 January 2025
Unprompted review

Review of Go Assist


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give zero stars I would

If I could give zero stars, I would. Super fast at taking your money. Then the delays start. The sub-contractors they use only pick up parts from their supervisors two days a week. Their supervisors only pick up parts one day a week. Delay after delay. And then the technician turns up with the wrong part. After spending over £200 I gave up, purchased a new oven and fitted it myself. The kicker? A year later Go Assist have just tried to fraudulently set up a 69.99 p/m direct debit on my credit card. My bank caught it. But that is fraud. Incredible

10 September 2025
Unprompted review

Reply from Go Assist

Good Morning

Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we are very sorry for the upset and frustration you experienced. We understand how disappointing the delays and issues with your repair must have been, and this is not the service we want our customers to receive.

Please be assured that we are not a fraudulent company. When setting up your repair, you would have been advised that we provide a complimentary home membership, which renews after one year unless cancelled. We are sorry that this has caused you further frustration and will ensure our team reviews how this was communicated to you.

Our Customer Service Team will be in contact with you to discuss this further and work towards a resolution.

Kind Regards
Sophia

Review of Montane

Review of Appliances Direct


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I made the right choice!

Wide choice
Good prices
Easy to order
Fast delivery
Great service

6 October 2024

Reply from Appliances Direct

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you found a wide choice of products at good prices, had an easy ordering process, and received fast delivery with great service. If you're looking for more fantastic deals, we recommend checking out Laptops Direct for a variety of tech products.
Best regards,
Naomi

Review of Pharmacy2U Ltd

Review of Montane


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Montane: the best for my professional requirements

Montane are a delight to buy from, fast in response to online orders, minimising the use of packaging and their gear is perfect for my needs as a mountaineer and mountain leader. I take advantage of the professional deal my national membership body has in place with Montane and that makes their gear an unbeatable financial proposition too. It’s a win/win.

15 April 2024

Review of Montane


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top quality professional level clothing

Purchased a new high-end shell jacket for winter mountaineering in Scotland. I’ve used Montane for many years, and now qualified as a Mountain Leader, I find the quality and lighter weight of their clothing continues to suit my needs really well.
Efficient website, fast turnaround of order and environmentally friendly packaging.

8 January 2024

Review of Montane


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Go-to gear choice for decades

Montane have been my lightweight gear choice for several decades now. Comfortable, functional, well designed. Their gear does the job it's supposed to in both my recreational and professional spheres. I use everything from gloves to hats, trousers to hard shells. It all works.

30 October 2023

Review of Montane


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Even the small pieces are important.

I've purchased and used Montane equipment for many years. Every article of clothing is well made, lightweight in comparison to most other makes and, most critically, works as intended. My professional association has a long term relationship with Montane which ensures as a mountain leader, I have access to super quality clothing for all conditions. My purchase this time was just a beany and pair of base-layer gloves, last time it was a 3-season shell jacket and before that, a down jacket. Every piece works and lasts.

9 October 2023

Review of APC


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A bit above the average parcel delivery service

'Phoned ahead to check if I was home, gave delivery time estimate then arrived and delivered as promised.

18 October 2023
Unprompted review

Reply from APC

Good Afternoon

Thank you for your excellent review and your feedback!

Regards,
Natasha.
Customer.relations@apc-overnight.com

Review of Domestic & General - UK


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt inspection and fix

Prompt first visit and then equally prompt second visit with appropriate part to fix our problem. On-line appointment booking, efficient and friendly telephone support and text contact on the day.

4 September 2023

Reply from Domestic & General - UK

Hello Steve,

Thank you for sharing such a great review!

We're really pleased to hear how happy you were with the service you received.

Should you need us again, we'll be more than happy to help!

Thank you,
Lucie
D&G Team

Review of The AA Breakdown Cover


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The AA has never let me down in 30…

The AA has never let me down in 30 years of being member. They can’t fix everything at the roadside, so it’s always worth knowing a garage you can have your vehicle taken to if you have that cover. I always renew my cover for myself and family simply because it make sense, particularly if you lead busy live and you accept that vehicles will nearly always break down at some point in their life.

1 May 2023

Review of Displaysense


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good quality product coupled with…

Good quality product coupled with reliable delivery. Adequate instructions on putting the item together. Does exactly what I required and it is very tall! Two levels of clothing storage, although you also have the option of only using the lower rail rather than both. Warning - don't overload the lower rail - the fixing wing-nuts can only take so much load before slipping.

10 March 2023

Reply from Displaysense

Good Afternoon, Steve

Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review.

It's great to hear you are happy with your Extendable 2 Tier 6ft Black Heavy Duty Clothes Rail. We hope to be of service to you again in the future.

Kind Regards

Jessica. Displaysense Customer Care Team

Review of Revolver Wheels Aeroworks

Review of Wattbike


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy purchase. Good website.

I purchased a Wattbike after doing significant research into alternatives. Part of the research involved sending a website email to WB asking for contact. I had no contact after seven days. That aside, I found everything I needed to make my decision on the website and purchased an Atom. The delivery time and process was faultless. The Atom is a pleasure to use, although with a couple of small niggles I wouldn’t expect from an item costing over £2000. That said, I’m pleased with my purchase from both an athlete’s and coach point of view.

17 December 2022

Reply from Wattbike

Hi Steve, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for the valuable feedback, we really appreciate it. We're sorry to hear that you didn't receive a response to your email, we'll pass this on to the relevant teams to help improve communication standards. We're delighted that overall, you are pleased with your Atom and the delivery process/time, thanks again and we hope you continue to enjoy your Atom for many years to come.

Review of Peak Supps


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I come back because it works

Good choice of products. Value for money. Fast delivery. Everything I need from a web interaction. I use the company frequently.

18 August 2022

Reply from Peak Supps

Thank you for your positive review Steve!

It is great to hear that our customers are benefiting from our products.

Kind regards,
Mia.