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Henk S

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2017

12 Jun 2017, 14:30

Parts Department is pathetic!

<p>About 2 weeks ago, I phoned and placed an order for 2 spare parts for my Delonghi Combi Coffee machine.</p> <p>The machine is old and the parts not readily available. So when I phoned De'Longhi SA to order the parts I was told they will come from overseas and I will have to wait 2 weeks for the parts to arrive. I had no problem with waiting for the parts to arrive.</p> <p>The lady I spoke to told me to phone back in 2 weeks to check whether the parts have arrived or not. She did not give me any other details or references or any such thing. So I waited the 2 weeks, then phoned back. Just to be told that they dont have me or my order on the system. Nothing was ordered!! Then she continues to give me advise on ordering part saying I must get the order number from them next time! </p> <p> </p> <p>I then phone again to speak to Maxwell who is in control of the spares department but trying to speak to him is like looking for chicken teeth.</p> <p> </p> <p>The receptionist then tried to assist me after I asked to speak to the CEO and complain...</p>

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Replies (3)
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Henk S's update20 Jun 2017, 08:45
Reviewer Update

a week later and still nothing..!

I will have to import the parts myself from the UK.

De'Longhi South Africa (Pty) Ltd
De'Longhi South Africa (Pty) Ltd's reply21 Jun 2017, 09:31
Official

Good morning Mr Schutte,

Thank you for the raising this concern and we apologise for the delay in resolving this matter. We will be in contact shortly to assist.

Regards

Delonghi Service Team

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Henk S's update23 Oct 2017, 10:11
Reviewer Update
well well... I received 2 of the parts that I ordered. I'm still waiting for the other. It's been more than 6 months and the order was paid for. I can not believe that it takes SO long just to receive some parts that should be kept in stock of. To who ever reads this... Do not ever in your life buy any Delonghi or Kenwood appliances for that matter. It's all grand when the machines work but when you want to replace a simple part then its a 8month + wait for "spares to come from Italy" excuse. Even the Parts Manager (Maxwell) just give you stories apon stories. I hope mr. Irving gets to read this....