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Sakhile S

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2016

27 Feb 2019, 12:53

Complaint for vehicle insurance claim

I give a 2 star because the initial claiming process was swift, that is putting the claim through and getting my car assessed. After my car assessment, i was allocated a repairer that is over 20km from where i live, but I decided let me not overlook prior good service based on this 1 fault. I was then told i need to drive to the repairer for another assessment, wait for a time and then drive again to drop my car off once they have procured the parts needed. that is when I refused and said, i will drive my car for drop off because I had already done an assessment and I did not understand why I had to do another one, especially considering the distance. So my car was taken in and i was hire a vehicle for 31 days. during the 31 days, not even once did my claims consultant at discovery contact me and not even once of the 50 times i called was she available nor did she return my calls. when I requested to speak to the manager i was put on hold until the phone dropped. The repairs was for an accident where I bumped into an object on the freeway, my bumper was damaged and air-con compressor stopped working. they repaired my bumper very well and the aircon claim was turned down.My concern was not that they refused to repair the compressor, my concern was that they were very evasive about, I had to waste my airtime and time trying to call and get information on repairs and noone could give a straight answer up until I just fetched my car from the dealership. I must say that, i was very disappointed at the way discovery handled my claim, especially because I have used their medical aid before which was excellent but the claims service for vehicle insurance was horrible I must say.

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Discovery Insure
Discovery Insure's reply27 Feb 2019, 15:54
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Good Sakhile 

Thank you for raising your concerns.

The matter has been recognized and taken up with the relevant management team.

A resolution is being sought. 

Thank you for taking our call also and apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Further updates will follow.

Regards
Discovery Insure
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Sakhile S's update06 Mar 2019, 12:39
Reviewer Update
Thank you to relationships manager Thami Masina for attending to my grievances and ensuring that i am re-reimbursed for my inconveniences and having to fix the air-con myself. He promised to further look into the matter and provide necessary training for the staff in the claims department. I am still insured with discovery, with hopes that the service provided by the claims department is better in future.