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BREAKING: The CMA has launched an investigation into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED driving school for drip pricing such as 'booking fees', amid concerns that consumers were not aware until they came to pay as a final price.

The price you see at the start should be the price you pay. Mandatory 'booking fees' shouldn’t appear at the end when you come to pay.

The companies are being investigated, so no findings have yet been made, but the CMA says consumers could receive compensation if they find these firms have broken the law.

Ringo app 'convenience fees' should be banned as well - another income stream that's split with local authorities.

What do you think? Which firms have you used that have hit you with extra fees at the checkout?

Been a victim of porch pirates? I spoke about it yesterday on BBC Radio WM and what to do if your parcel is stolen, goes missing and isn't delivered. You don't need to deal with the courier!

I cover everything here: https://thecomplaintsresolver.co.uk/parcel-deliveries-and-your-consumer-rights/

Parcel deliveries and your consumer rights - The Complaints Resolver Parcel deliveries and your consumer rights. Read on to find out what to do if your parcel goes missing and your consumer rights.

🚗📹 National Dashcam Day

A dashcam can be the difference between:

✅ proving what happened in a collision
✅ challenging an unfair insurance decision
✅ defending yourself against a false allegation
✅ supporting a complaint with evidence

When it comes to disputes, evidence wins.

A photo, video or timestamped record can often turn "your word against theirs" into a clear set of facts.

🚗 Dynamic pricing - where parking prices change depending on demand - is beginning to appear in car parks.

Airlines & hotels have used it for years, but is it fair for motorists? I'd be interested to hear your views.

🚀 Kicking off August with fresh goals & wins!
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I say week in week out that we're taken for a bunch of mugs in this country. It's getting worse as well. Firms are increasingly relying on what's known as the 3 Ds: Delay, Deny, Defend - to create as much friction as possible to deny you a remedy you are entitled to.

Knowing your consumer rights can save you a lot of time, money & stress. Knowledge is power & my knowledge isn't common knowledge!

Have you had problems with online returns where retailers say you haven't returned everything you ordered? I cover a common scenario & how I dealt with it in this week's Sky News Money Blog Mailbag.
https://news.sky.com/money-live

Edinburgh is introducing a 5% visitor levy (plus 20% VAT) capped at the first 5 nights for accommodation bookings from today. Will it put you off from visiting?

CONSUMER TIP OF THE DAY
Before you take out an insurance policy, make sure you read & check the T & Cs properly, policy wording & exclusions. Key Terms need to be bold, prominent & clear in-line with the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

Insurance is great until you come to make a claim!

To celebrate my parking ticket guide and appeal template is free to download. Helping people challenge unfair charges shouldn't be so complicated.