I'm surprised by that Nick, my most recent car renewal was not due until the 20th July and I had notification and quote on the 29th June via email.
A similar procedure for the other cars also as the year has unfolded, I'm not sure what has gone wrong in the processing for you and Alan..


2009 4/4 Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Connaught Green +8 prev