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Azwidohwi L

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2021

25 Jun 2021, 22:45

Absa & innovation cancelled my warranty cover without my knowledge after deducting the money for 24 months as agreed.

I bought a car 2016 october, which am still paying through by ABSA VF, then I was offered extended warranty. The car was around 43000km and was still having manufacture warranty that run up to 120 000km/ 5 years. The warranty I was sold to cover me for 24 months when the manufacturer warranty expires or after 5 years, which is 120 000 km to 240 000km or 2years. The payment for the warranty it says is 24months, meaning that i will pay from october 2016 to october 2018. The cover it says will start when manufacturer warranty expires or after 5 years. The money for the warranty was deducted together with my car installment for 2 years. The manufacture warranty expires in January 2020. It means the extended warranty must cover me from 2020 jan to 2022 jan. On 22 june 2021 I went to a dealer my car heater is not working and I gave them the policy number of my cover (innovation group).

To my suprise they later called me to tell me that innovation group are saying the cover was cancelled. I called innovation they told me, I must get clarity from ABSA. I told them that I never cancelled the cover. In my possession I even have a document for my cover which was sent to me november 2018. (It irritates me because how can I pay all premiums for 24 moths as required by policy and then cancel the cover, still paying the car to absa)

I then called ABSA vf, absa representative told me that she cant see the cover I am talking about, is not showing in their system. I asked her to check my statements for the first 2 years of paying, she said she doesnt have access. She said she will refer my case to someone higher, I will receive a call or email. At this point I havent received any communication.

My car is stuck not moving while ABSA deducted the warranty for 24 months as agreed.

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Replies (3)
Absa
Absa's reply28 Jun 2021, 11:08
Official
Dear Azwidohwi Lambani
 
Thank you for bringing this unfortunate matter/incident to my attention and please accept my sincere apology . I will review and provide you with my specific contact details as well as the expected timeframe for further feedback/resolution via email or making contact with you telephonically within the next four hours . 
 
The reference number to your complaint is C-***7
 
Kind regards,
Rezona Louw 
Group Customer Care
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Azwidohwi L's update14 Jul 2021, 14:46
Reviewer Update
My case has been resolved. I wish to sincerely thank this website for assisting me in solving my problem. I also thank the friendly staff from absa, that didn't give up until we found solution to my problems. Many thanks
Absa
Absa's reply14 Jul 2021, 15:13
Official
Dear Azwidohwi Lambani

It is indeed pleasing to receive complimentary remarks about the staff that have given quality service to clients. 

I wish to take this opportunity to thank you for the time and effort to bring this to my attention.

Kind regards
Rezona Louw
Customer Value Management
Absa Bank Ltd