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Magnus van der Walt

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020

23 Jan 2026, 17:18

Budget insurance looking for the cheapest inexperienced service providers

Request a vehicle tow, Tido senses arrived, operator totally inexperienced, did not know how to load the vehicle, after 1 hour to get it on the operator did confirm where the vehicle must go ( only a 8 km trip) it took over a hour and then the driver was confused to where he must go although he's got a GPS. I did inform budget that I was scared to drive the vehicle hence the tow request yet the operator at the end had to drive the vehicle onto the trailer with wheels spinning. We pay a lot for our car insurance but when the insurance company sends someone they go for the cheapest unprofessional options. At the end Budget insurance could not even get hold of the service provider and had to contact the service centre to confirm that the vehicle was received. I will hold budget insurance and Tido senses liable for any other damage do my vehicles engine.

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Replies (9)
Budget Insurance
Budget Insurance's reply23 Jan 2026, 17:41
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Hi Magnus, 

We’re very sorry to hear about your experience with the towing service — this is definitely not the level of service we want for our clients. Thank you for taking the time to share the details with us.
We will escalate this mater this urgently with our service provider and ensure the matter is addressed. 

We appreciate your patience, and we’re here to help resolve this for you.

Kind regards, 
The Budget Team 
MvdW
Magnus van der Walt's update23 Jan 2026, 17:44
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Thank you, but will I ever get any feedback? As the last rep that I spoke to this afternoon said that they will send me a email address where I can send the invoice or if there are any more damage or the vehicle that before
MvdW
Magnus van der Walt's update23 Jan 2026, 17:44
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And they never send it.
MvdW
Magnus van der Walt's update23 Jan 2026, 18:03
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Yes unfortunately a maximum 30 job took nearly 3 hours.
MvdW
Magnus van der Walt's update27 Jan 2026, 20:27
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Dear Budget insurance, Tuesday has come and gone and no feedback.
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Magnus van der Walt's update09 Feb 2026, 20:32
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Dear budget insurance,
I'm still waiting feedback from the 28th of January, extremely quick to take money but don't have any customer service.
Budget Insurance
Budget Insurance's reply09 Feb 2026, 20:42
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Good day Magnus,

We have done a follow up with the team and we will provide you with the feedback tomorrow. 

Kind regards,
The Budget Team 
MvdW
Magnus van der Walt's update14 Feb 2026, 08:44
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Ok on the 9th of February you inform me that I will receive feedback on the 10th of February, today it's the 14th and I am still awaiting feedback. How difficult is it to get feedback? You all are quick to respond if a quotation is requested but once you have signed up then there is no feedback or response seeing that Budget insurance used a ***** service provider and can't answer for there incompetence
Budget Insurance
Budget Insurance's reply14 Feb 2026, 09:02
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Good day Magnus, 

We sincerely apologize for the frustration and inconvenience being caused with your not receiving any feedback regarding your complaint.
We will follow up with our team and request that you be provided with feedback as a matter or urgency.

Kind regards, 
The Budget team