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Ron Newton

United Kingdom

Reviews

Review of Trustpilot


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect Vehicle for Reviews

Rightly accepted my crucial review of the FCA.
It is so important to have a reliable opportunity to comment on matters ( either favourably or critically!)

Trustpilot is the perfect vehicle for doing such reviews.

27 July 2026

Review of FCA


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The FCA & Car Finance Compensation

The FCA should have instructed all the car finance companies to contact their time-frame customers to advise them of refunds of over-paid car prices.
Instead, they have opened the floodgates to allow dodgy claim companies & dubious solicitor firms to jump on the bandwagon to charge prospective clients a fortune for unnecessary claim involvement.
The FCA is supposed to set standards for financial firms and supervise them! The whole project has dragged on for years & looks likely to continue!
The FCA should instruct them to pay out compensation NOW!

27 July 2026
Unprompted review

Review of Northern Powergrid


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Northern Powergrid Failings

My village in South Yorkshire has had more power cuts in the last 12 months compared to the previous 40 years ! Twice this week too ! (21st & 24th Feb.)
They need to get their act together & do more regular maintenance to avoid this ridiculous volume !
The "Customer Service" team claim to offer 10/10 service !! What a joke !!

24 February 2026
Unprompted review

Review of Financial Conduct Authority


Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The FCA & Car Finance Refund Scheme

The FCA should have instructed Car Finance Companies to examine their records & deal directly with relevant registered customers regarding refunds.
Instead the FCA have opened the flood gates to dodgy claim companies & dubious solicitor outfits & various scammers.
This exercise has dragged on for far too long & the FCA have still not finished consulting with the finance companies on a compensation scheme.

20 February 2026
Unprompted review

Review of British Gas


Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Poor Report

Surprise! Surprise ! British Gas has come 3rd from bottom of a recent survey by "Which" into customer service. My experience of them confirms that!

16 January 2026
Unprompted review

Reply from British Gas

Hello Ron, thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I’m sorry to hear of the poor service you've experiencing with us and I can understand your disappointment.
If you'd like to discuss this further, please send a PM on Facebook using https://m.me/britishgas & include #Trustpilot, include your full name, address & DOB. One of my colleagues will get back to you. If you don't have access to do this, you can use the webchat option via the website or app. Thanks, Faatimah

Review of Canada Life UK


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Consistently Great Service

Have had two pension policies with Canada Life for 20+ years. I have never had to complain about anything over this whole period!
Their payments into my bank account have been most consistent & accurate - and fully inflation proof !!
Seriously consider placing your trust in their performance if you want consistency over long periods.

5 January 2026

Reply from Canada Life UK

Hi Ron,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. We really do appreciate it and we're happy to hear you have had a good experience with us over the past 20+ years.

All the best,
Naomi

Review of Trustpilot

Review of Audika


Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Great marketing - Poor Service!

Great marketing - poor service ! Took ages to finally get a hearing test. Then they tried to charge me £6k for a pair of "hidden" hearing aids (which I declined)
Got a phone call from them 3 weeks later offering £1k off !
Prospective customers be very wary !!

20 August 2025
Unprompted review

Reply from Audika

Hello

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. we appreciate all feedback we receive.

Unfortunately we haven't been able to find your details on our system to be able to look into this further for you.

If you would like to discuss this with our Customer Services Team please feel free to contact us on 01622 775191 or by emailing contact@hiddenhearing.co.uk and they will be happy to speak to you.

Kind Regards

Hidden Hearing
01622 775191
contact@hiddenhearing.co.uk

Review of Trustpilot

Review of British Gas


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpfull British Gas

Pleased that British gas keeps customers "up-to-date" on market developments- such as price hikes etc.
Seem to make sure customers are managing their finances in these difficult times !

20 February 2025
Unprompted review

Reply from British Gas

What a wonderful review!
Thanks so much for taking time out of your day to write this – we really do appreciate it :)
If you need any help in future, please don’t hesitate to reach out on our social media platforms: Facebook, X (previously known as Twitter) or Instagram. Be sure to mention Trustpilot so we can pick up your query quickly 😊 Thanks again, Oli

Review of British Gas


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top Efficiency

Simple & efficient transfer of electricity account (don't have gas !) Easy to open an online account & have a usefull "Chat Bot" facilty to answer most queries.

Hope BG's efficiency is long lasting !

24 July 2024
Unprompted review

Reply from British Gas

Hi Ron, welcome to British Gas! I'm so glad your switch went smoothly 😊 Thanks for leaving a great review, Mel

Review of Janeobritishapparel


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Quality & Value !

Bought a further two shirts. Both "Oxfords" - one short sleeved & a further long sleeved version.

Beautifully presented & of exceptional quality for the price.
Cannot be beaten in my opinion !

18 June 2024
Unprompted review

Review of ao.com

Review of Costa


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Misrepresentative Advertising.

Misrepresentative Advertising.
Recently visited Costa Lakeside Village Doncaster.
Impressive advert featuring their "Smoked Bacon Bap"
Overflowing with delicious looking lean bacon in a tasty bun! Reality? Slivers of fatty bacon hidden in a cold bun! Complained to staff who shrugged their shoulders & agreed with my comments - but no offer of redress.
I see a number of major companies (MacDonalds etc?) are being sued for misrepresentative advertising. Costa beware !

14 August 2023
Unprompted review

Review of Bark