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Barry Brigden

United Kingdom

Reviews

Review of The Fragrance Shop

Review of VisitorsCoverage Inc.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Once again the easiest and most cost…

Once again the easiest and most cost effective solution for US travel.

September 15, 2025

Reply from VisitorsCoverage Inc.

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear that you found the process smooth and were able to find a plan that suited your needs. Thank you for being a VisitorsCoverage customer!

Review of Dynojet

Review of Yodel by InPost


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very sharp customer service

Very sharp customer service, excellent communication and very, very fast.
In these days of generally poor courier service, this has been a pleasant surprise.

June 17, 2025

Reply from Yodel by InPost

We're delighted that you are happy with your Yodel experience. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your feedback.

Review of Allianz car and home insurance


Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Poor!

Poor, Poor, Poor!

Why do companies make it so difficult to pay them?

Im not a technophobe, just an average person with average computer literacy.
Why is it also so difficult to actually speak to someone?
Live chat? Please read the questions fully, then you will be able to address the issues more swiftly.
Although we got there eventually, (and found it was actually my bank causing the problem), we both wasted too much time for £300. Even the 'live chat' person found the whole thing bizarre!
Not everyone has credit cards but, the alternative is a nightmare. I don't use a bank app. either and I'm sure I'm not the only one.
How interesting. Not having read previous Trustpilot reviews on this company, I find mine is a common complaint. Worse is the pathetic ‘response’ posted by Allianz!

Just another example of dumping people for profit?

May 31, 2025

Reply from Allianz car and home insurance

Hi Barry

Thanks for leaving us a review - I’m sorry to hear about your issue.

To help us put this right, please email digitalhelp@allianz.co.uk with your full name, address and vehicle registration along with a summary of what happened.

One of us will look into this for you and get back to you as soon as possible.

Thanks, Victoria

Review of ITS


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service!

Been searching for a new combi drill for some time. My old DeWalt keeps dropping drill and screwdriver bits so, her ladyship told me to get a new one.
Hadn’t really thought about ITS previously and have always tended to use local suppliers. The specific drill I wanted was in stock and placed the order Saturday night, (along with some other things), great prices, all in stock and free delivery.
Arrived MONDAY! Couldn’t have asked for more. Brilliant service, great prices and all late dated.
Thanks guys!

April 27, 2025

Reply from ITS

Good Evening,

Thank you very much for taking the time out of your day to leave us this 5-star review. I am pleased to hear your kind feedback in regards to the items purchased and also the service you have recieved this is lovely to hear and we will pass this onto the team. We look forward to hearing from you again soon, have a lovely rest of your day!  -Michaela.

Review of Devitt


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Once again a straightforward renewal…

Once again a straightforward renewal process with Devitt.
Cheaper than from the same company via the various comparison sites.
Looking forward toward another 12 months. Thanks guys, ( and ladies, of course).

November 5, 2024

Reply from Devitt

That's what we like to hear, it's good to know you found the process of insuring through us to be so straight forward, thanks for your feedback Barry.

Review of VisitorsCoverage Inc.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Simple and reasonable.

As much as I would like to give 5*, the proof of the pudding as they say…
As far as the overall signing up process is concerned I would have to admit it was one of the easiest transactions I think I’ve ever made online.
Simple to use, easy to find things and not too much of the usual legalese garbage combined to make for a satisfactory experience.
I will happily edit my review and upgrade with the extra star; just don’t want to tempt fate👍

February 9, 2024

Reply from VisitorsCoverage Inc.

Thank you for sharing your experience! Hopefully you will not need to file a claim! If that time comes, our team of Claims Assist Specialists are here to help every step of the way! You can learn more by visiting https://www.visitorscoverage.com/insurance/claims-assistance/. We wish you the very best on your travels!

Review of Devitt


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just…easy

Yet again straight forward insurance renewal with Devitt, and a better deal than the compare sites.

Here’s to another year

October 20, 2023

Reply from Devitt

That's what we like to hear, it's good to know you found the process of insuring through us to be so straight forward, thanks for your feedback Barry.

Review of C&W Berry


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great but, check the small print

Berry's are the trades 'best mate'. Independent, which I prefer, they keep great stock levels; the staff are knowledgeable and generally helpful.
Be aware though, that when sometimes ordering specific lengths of timber they will slip in some undersized lengths. This is stated on the website but, if you are ordering specific lengths you generally want them for a reason - I have been unable to find another company that thinks this is acceptable. Having been caught out a couple of times I would now refuse the delivery.

August 1, 2022

Review of Dynamo Cover


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy

Easy, easy, easy!

Just how I like to shop.

January 19, 2023

Reply from Dynamo Cover

Hi,

Thank you for your review.

Thank you for choosing Dynamo Cover ⚙️

Kind regards
Tina

Review of Toolstation


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love the new Chorley store.

Good stock, good prices, website with click and collect easy to use, new store in Chorley - brilliant.

May 19, 2022

Reply from Toolstation

Good Morning, Thank you so much for the review. I am pleased to hear you had a great experience with ourselves and I will ensure your feedback is passed on to the relevant department. We always love to hear from a happy customer. Kind regards, Issy.

Review of Bennetts


Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Where is the loyalty?

To be fair to Bennetts they are not alone in this. Why, oh why, do I have to phone these people when my bike insurance is due for renewal?
Why do they always want to charge me more for renewal when I have an extra year no-claims?
Why, when I actually manage to speak to a person, do they tell me that they are unable to give me a renewal at the same price as I can buy online as a new customer?
I advise anyone NOT to allow automatic renewal!

**Update to the reply from Bennetts.
Thank you for your reply and I understand your point regarding 'live' updates/prices.
You have however, slightly missed the point I made with reference to the online price, (and indeed the points in the review). If a price quoted online is deemed to be 'live', why then am I told by your advisor that he is "unable to match" the price while I am talking to him about my renewal? Bear in mind I am also looking at my computer screen while talking to him.
To be fair to Bennetts, most other brokers are the same but, again I say…where is the loyalty?

December 19, 2021
Unprompted review

Reply from Bennetts

Hello Barry,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. I thought it may be useful to provide clarity on our renewal process as we do try to be as transparent as possible.

Our renewal invitations are sent on a live pricing system so this will be an accurate reflection of the assessed risk at the time the renewal invite was produced (Approx. 28 days prior to renewal date). There are several risk factors that are considered prior to offering a price and we would always encourage our customers who are not happy with the renewal premium to talk to us to see if we can obtain a more competitive quote from our panel of underwriters.

If you have any other questions regarding our renewals process we would be happy to explain this further for you. You can contact us directly via our webchat service at https://www.bennetts.co.uk or call our Customer Services Team on 0344 412 2171.

Thank you again, Jordan

Review of Currys


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy transaction, as always.

Just the latest purchase from Currys and as usual an easy process.
Unfortunately the local store did not have the item I wanted however, they had my second choice. (To be fair to Currys I don't think anyone else was able to supply my first choice).
Helpful staff who quickly responded to my 'price match' request and this is why I choose to shop in person locally.
4.5 stars would have been fairer...

December 19, 2021
Unprompted review

Reply from Currys

Hi Barry, thank you for your review of your recent purchase. - Ryan

Review of Toolstation


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just what you need.

Just what you need.
Good stock availability, really keen prices and helpful courteous staff.
Can't wait until the new branch opens in town - competition can only be good.

October 31, 2021

Review of Devitt


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Straightforward insurance purchase...

Straightforward insurance purchase from one of the most enduring bike related insurance companies.
Great price, comprehensive cover and a trusted brand.

What more could you want?

October 20, 2021

Reply from Devitt

That's what we like to hear, it's good to know you found the process of insuring through us to be so straight forward, thanks for your feedback Barry.

Review of Argos


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mad outside but calm inside.

Busy, busy, busy. The shopping centre was heaving with pre-lockdown customers, weather was cold, dark and miserable so the last thing you wanted when having clicked to collect, was to be waiting in a line outside the store.

The organisation of the store staff meant this was not an issue. Courteous and efficient made what could have been a pain an easy shopping experience.

Well done to the staff at Robin Park, Wigan.

January 13, 2021

Review of Hartington Heath

Review of Brightside Insurance


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Motorcycle and car simple.

Motorcycle insurance and now car insurance with these guys. Simple and no fuss. Although competitively priced they offer some items as standard where others would charge.

June 18, 2019
Unprompted review

Review of Wood Finishes Direct