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Bheki M

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2024

20 Feb 2026, 08:42

Poor customer service

I booked a car for service of recently in Cartime Pinetown. However, soon after the service I sensed something was wrong with the car. Firstly, the oil under two weeks of service was empty. They said it could be a turbo related issue but having taken the car to the turbo mechanics they denied that the car which had been serviced under two weeks could potential do that. Instead maintained that diesel cars of high milage do potential do that sometimes. They said they will send proof of the inspection of the vehicle via a footage to prove that they had changed oil in the car. It a second week of waiting. Having sent dozens of messages through their WhatsApp platforms, none recieved their response.

Secondly, in light of their claim I took the car to another mechanic just to check who confirmed that the diesel pump that was installed in my car was allowing air which in turn causes issues for the vehicle when it is being started, since there is air coming through in the diesel filter causing hi derance in the transition of the diesel to the engine.

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Replies (5)
CARtime
CARtime's reply20 Feb 2026, 09:42
Official
Good morning, Mr Bheki Mtshali,

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We have sent information to the branches and awaiting feedback on the investigation.

Kind regards
CARtime Head Office
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Bheki M's update24 Feb 2026, 11:45
Reviewer Update
I am still awaiting for a response from Cartime head office, and from Pinetown branch
CARtime
CARtime's reply24 Feb 2026, 12:39
Official
Good afternoon, Mr Bheki Mtshali,

Thank you for your feedback.We would like to clarify that we have in fact been in contact with you. Communication has been ongoing, and you have been corresponding directly with Justin Chetty regarding this matter.
We remain committed to resolving this matter as efficiently as possible.

Kind regards,
CARtime Head Office
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Bheki M's update31 Mar 2026, 12:41
Reviewer Update
Cartime though having provided cheap import material and hiked prices for their selfish gain.

Even having proved that this cheap material had a cause for the running of the vehicle still desputed this and didn't want to reimburse the money I used to buy the genuine diesel filter which was at a low price than the one they had charged for an import....

I had to go outside of them since even prior to raising this here they had disputed, and even after having raised it here still denied..
CARtime
CARtime's reply31 Mar 2026, 16:29
Official
 Good afternoon, Mr Bheki Mtshali, 

Kindly note that this matter has been escalated to Head Office. 

We are working on your complaint and will revert with more information. 

Kind regards,
CARtime Head Office