Royal Mail postal strike

Whilst the current situation remains unresolved, it is likely that workers at Royal Mail will agree to further strikes. This means that postal services across the country will be affected. Below are some tips and advice on how to reduce the impact of the continuing mail strikes.

What if my road tax is due to expire and my new tax disc is caught up in the postal backlog?
You can legally drive or keep your vehicle on the road while displaying your old tax disc for up to five working days, provided you have applied for a new disc before the old one expires.

Can Cornhill Direct email me information regarding my policy, including my insurance certificate?
Yes, please give us a call on FREEPHONE 0800 32 888 31 and one of our customer representatives will be able to help you. However, you are unlikely to be able to obtain Road Tax from a Post Office with a photocopy of the certificate.

What if I need to renew my policy?
Renewal payments can be taken by credit/debit card. Please give us a call on 0844 391 4108 and one of our customer representatives will be able to help you.

What if I need to get in touch with Cornhill Direct during the postal strike?
You can call using the relevant number provided below or you can email us using this form

Telephone Numbers

Our opening hours are:

Car and Home Claims

Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm and Saturday 9am - 1pm

All Other Car, Home and Van Enquiries
Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm and Saturday 9am - 3pm

Travel Enquiries
Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm and Saturday 9am - 3pm and *Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm

We may not be able to quote in all circumstances. Calls may be recorded and monitored.

Additional information

How can I obtain car tax during the postal strike?
You can do this online by clicking here. Your paper insurance certificate is not required in order to do this.

What advice is there to help cope with the postal strike from the government?
The government have provided a page full of useful tips on how to deal with a postal strike. You can find out more by clicking here.