In 2010 we bought a Peugeot 308 from our local dealer, Motorhaven Hastings, and the car is still under warranty. Last June I was getting out of the car when a gust of wind threw the car door open, damaging the hinge. It was replaced at a cost of £85 by the Peugeot technicians. I paid up, but told the garage I thought it should be covered by the warranty. Several friends and colleagues have agreed with my view.

I have since contacted Peugeot’s customer relations department, told them of my dissatisfaction and asked for a refund. I suggested the hinge wasn’t up to the job if a gust of wind could damage it. Instead of a refund, I was offered an £85 discount on my next service.

I hope you will contact Peugeot on my behalf. I

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European insurers have identified reliance on third parties for data, sophisticated risk modelling requirements and obtaining sufficiently detailed fund data among the challenges to be overcome in order for them to achieve Solvency…

A.M. Best Co.

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Keystone Insurers has agreed to expand its business into Georgia, US with around 15 ‘pioneer’ partners, during the second quarter of 2012.

Keystone vice president of sales and marketing Elizabeth Schenk said that the group has been designed to enhance the value of an independent agency providing mutual benefits to individual partners and the larger group.

Each independent agency within Keystone gains from an enhanced array of services and support by being part of the larger group.

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Global ophthalmic company OptiMedica Corp. has announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510 market clearance of its Catalys Precision Laser System, a next generation laser cataract surgery system that brings unequaled precision and accuracy and a markedly streamlined workflow to the laser cataract procedure. Catalys combines a femtosecond laser, integrated Optical Coherence Tomography imaging and OptiMedica’s breakthrough pattern scanning technology in an ergonomic, easy-to-use system that allows cataract surgeons to perform image-guided pre-operative laser lens conditioning. The system is FDA cleared for capsulotomy and/or lens fragmentation .

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Getting caught on the hard shoulder without breakdown cover this summer could cost motorists six times as much as paying for an annual policy.

Drivers could be in for an expensive shock this summer if their car breaks down and they don’t have cover in place.  

New findings from the AA show that arranging one-off emergency assistance from a garage costs up to six times that of annual roadside assistance.

Last year, those without cover spent £172.67 on average calling out a garage and getting their car fixed. This compares to basic breakdown cover which you can get from as little as £30.

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