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Review of the Protect Your Bubble, Gadget Insurance:

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Terrible policies and faulty repairs.

I submitted my first claim with Protect Your Bubble in August 2024. I received my repaired iPhone on 31st August and began using it the following day, but serious issues emerged within just four days of use. On 4th September, condensation appeared in both the front and rear cameras after minimal exposure to rain. This happened despite PYB's recent repairs. I contacted them as soon as possible, and they responded that they do not cover water damage for iPhone repairs—even though the issue clearly resulted from their poor workmanship. The most frustrating part is that the faulty seals around the screen could only be identified after the phone was exposed to rain. Considering that the original device is IP68 certified and PYB claims to return phones to full working order, I would have expected the phone to withstand light rain. Additionally, the phone's NFC (Apple Pay) functionality never worked after the repair. When I raised this issue, PYB conveniently refused to cover it, citing that they do not cover devices that have experienced water damage. This left me with a phone that did not meet the standard of an adequately repaired device. I have been a paying customer, spending £19 a month for two and a half years with PYB, and I feel ripped off and poorly treated. PYB states that the repairs are quality assured and tested, but I have not been sent proof. I highly doubt there is quality assurance testing, as both the issues of poor sealing and faulty NFC would have been picked up. PYB has demonstrated a lack of accountability, and their customer service has been deeply unsatisfactory due to their predatory policies. I strongly advise others to seek alternative insurance providers who take responsibility for their repairs and offer better customer support. To resolve this, I expect PYB to review my case and either repair or replace my device to restore it to a complete working condition. Until these issues are fixed, I will file a complaint with the Ombudsman and continue to write negative reviews on all platforms where PYB can be reviewed, sharing my experience to dissuade others from doing business with them. Reviewed on: 9th September 2024

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