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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This must be a scam. They send repeated Emails requesting further questionnaires be completed all containing dead end links to Pogust woodhead. Impossible to get through on phone and virtual assistan... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Absolutely no help. Had 4 claims with Audi, I had the same cherished plate on them all. PGMBM kept telling me the new allocated reg plates but not to which vehicle or model. I have probably 20 email f... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Well stay clear .Very unprofessional..Kept getting emails at the weekends,I called them to stop doing this .. They carried on ..Therefore I told them to shut my case down..Any other companies - Aski... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hopeless. Completed details on their “Questionnaire” last August for a BMW Diesel Claim yet still receiving emails asking me to complete the Questionnaire with a hyperlink to it. Problem is the hyper... See more

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PGMBM specialise in large scale group litigation against organisations that mistreat, mislead, or injure people. We manage some of the largest group litigation claims in legal history.


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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

94 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do Pogust Goodhead think this is good service?

I submitted a claim around March 2022 relating to VW emissions. I didn’t know if my VW Golf had the engine type known as EA189 or not. Subsequently pgmbm emailed me requesting several documents relating the car, which I sent to them by email. That was 6 months ago and I received notification from them to confirm receipt. Now today I receive an email to say my claim is terminated due to the car having ea189 engine. What a complete waste of time this has been. Surely it doesn’t take the best part of a year to tell me that my claim cannot be accepted. Do pgmbm agree this is not good service?

20 November 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

POGUST GOODHEAD.

POGUST GOODHEAD.
COMPLETE WASTE OF MONTHS, ALL THEY DO IS KEEP ASKING THE SAME QUESTIONS AND DONT LISTEN.

DONT EVEN BOTHER TRY A DIFFERENT COMPANY

18 November 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Incompetent

Made the claim through this company to receive an email on Friday telling me they were transferring this to someone else. I then received an email saying this was sent in error and should be disregarded. Today I receive an email telling me that my case has been transferred. Clearly they've not a clue as to what is going on and I don't feel can be regarded as professional in any way.

8 November 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I signed up with one company regarding…

I signed up with one company regarding VW Diesel omissions claim and then down the line was told that PGMBM had taken over the claim.
Initially, I got through easily by phone but about a month ago, I was told I had to sign a document and return it.
I was in Spain caring for my dying sister and after her passing, I contacted them and explained my delay (10 days), in replying.
I promised to do it the next day but before I could, I received an email telling me they had dropped my. Are.
I called several times and spoke to several people who assured me it had gone for review.
Now they have changed names again .
Agh !!!
I just read one reply from the company (see below), that everyone should have been informed in June of the amount they eleoukd be paid in June.
I am now complaining to the Ombudsman

27 October 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor communication

Poor communication, get your business that nothing at all, tried phoning them and phone is 'unavailable' and no reply to emails hmmmmmmmmm doesn't sound dodgy at all...........

14 October 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Keep requesting information they…

Keep requesting information they already have. Ask my wife for v5 docs for cars she has since sold, invoices that nobody keeps web site to process claims is a shambles. Won’t hold my breath but would hate to think they are claiming and keeping the money.

22 September 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Poor communication from this company

Poor communication from this company. I had to chase what information and documents they required I then sent all documents and info to them by email back in April, which they acknowledged by return email. Over the last week this company have phoned me a few times whilst Iwas on holiday requesting missing documents which I had sent but they said they hadn't got! I resent my original email from April with requested documents attached. They now want them sent by WhatsApp???

18 August 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Advert lies

The advert for My Diesel Claim isn’t truthful. Toun Cole isn’t a lawyer she’s a paralegal. Isn’t that against advertising standards??

18 August 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All good

It is taking longer than I hoped for, but I understand the magnitude of the cases they’re dealing with.

The reviews are quite negative but I have never had a problem speaking with anyone at this firm and have always had a pleasant experience when I have gotten through to someone.

I have submitted the relevant supporting information today and hope that I won’t have to wait too much longer but keep up the fight PGMBM!

Kind regards
Jody

1 August 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Why is PGMBM hiding the total settlement of the BA Data Breach case?

I am shocked by the service and how it's so hard to talk to anyone. I have gone through PGMBM for the BA Data Breach case and not just the claim ended up in a ridiculous amount rewarded to me but PGMBM didn't ever confirm what the total sum was allocated and what is the fee that they are taking. for all that i am concerned they are taking 90% of it as they are keeping a secrecy about it. I now am looking into reporting them for negligence and not fulfilling my requests as a customer.

20 July 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is possibly the worst excuse of a…

This is possibly the worst excuse of a business out there. Cant get through to anyone. Both the online 'chat bot' & 'contact us' pages don't work, like at all. Literally no way of finding out anything.

Biggest con - Don't put your trust (or information) in these people.

18 July 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Diesel-gate

After reading so many negative revues on Trust pilot I didn't have a lot of faith in PGMBM of receiving my diesel compensation payout, but I was pleasantly surprised today, my compensation went into my bank account today and I was more than happy with the amount and there was no fee taken.
Thanks PGMBN
Kind regards
Brian Jones

15 July 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I’m official scared after reading…

I’m official scared after reading the reviews I’ve waited for 18 months did all the forms answered everything they needed and nothing. Communication is terrible. Are yous away with my money. It’s hard enough times without companies doing this.

30 June 2022
Unprompted review
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Reply from PGMBM

Hi Alyson, as this is an ongoing claim, we cannot yet specify a date that it will be concluded. Rest assured, we are working hard behind the scenes to ensure we get the best possible outcome for all our clients. If you would like an update from our client care team, please email your matter number + trustpilot to emissions@pgmbm.com and a we will be able to give you a call to discuss further. Thank you for your patience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Want confirmation that I have done…

Want confirmation that I have done everything right and an email to confirm how long the wait is :)

29 June 2022
Unprompted review
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Reply from PGMBM

Hi Emily, thanks for your positive review. As this is an ongoing claim, it can take some time for resolution. Rest assured, we are working hard behind the scenes to ensure we reach the best possible outcome and we will be in touch when we have an update for you!

If you would like to speak with someone about this further, please email emissions@pgmbm.com and have the subject line as 'Trustpilot + [Matter number] + update' a member of our team will be able to help!

Thanks again for your patience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can’t believe all of the bad reviews

I can’t believe all of the bad reviews, as this definitely hasn’t been my experience with PGMBM. I’ve had nothing but great communication through the whole process and received my settlement within a few days after confirmation on the 9th June.

28 June 2022
Unprompted review
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Reply from PGMBM

Hi Philly. Thank you for your positive review. We are pleased to hear you are happy with the service and we look forward to working with you again in the future. Regards.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

These are a bunch of Pakistan based…

These are a bunch of Pakistan based male and female scammers who are harvesting your details and never bother contacting you back , they use your details for their own financial scamming . They will send you emails requesting more bona vides about yourself in order for them to use else where to clean you out .

28 June 2022
Unprompted review
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Reply from PGMBM

This review is not a legitimate review of PGMBM. We have no offices or staff based in Pakistan and we would never use or share your personal data without your permission.
This has been flagged with the company and further action will be taken. Thanks.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I wanted to claim in the Dieselgate…

I wanted to claim in the Dieselgate saga, but PGMBM wanted to steal 50% of the paid out claim. Surely with the amount of claims that they’ll attend to, 10% would have been more than enough. It is tantamount to thievery…!!!

24 June 2022
Unprompted review
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Reply from PGMBM

Hi Patrick. At PGMBM, we cap our fees at 50% but the amount you pay could be as little as 20% dependant on a number of factors. As we litigate this case on a No-Win, No-Fee basis, we are taking on the risk to ensure that our clients are not liable for any costs in the event that we are not successful. I hope that clears it up. Thanks.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No communication

I have had a claim since 2015. I have emailed and called numerous times but never get an answer. This company are not even interested in my details let alone trying to get us the compensation that we are due from being scammed. I would like to start a page to examine how much of this settlement ends up in the right hands.

23 June 2022
Unprompted review
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Reply from PGMBM

Hi Shaun, sorry that you have been having troubles getting in touch with us. Rest assured, we are working hard behind the scenes to get the best possible outcome for your claim. A member of the team will be in touch with you when there is an update on your claim, but you can also email emissions@pgmbm.com with 'Trustpilot + [Your Matter number]' in the subject line and a member of our team will get back to you.
Regards.

Since VW agreed to a UK settlement payment of £193M for diesel drivers, we are confident that it will not be the last.

Thanks for your patience.

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