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Mark Janse van vuuren

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2011

08 Nov 2019, 09:59

Innovation group - extended warranty and maintenance plan lies

When buying a new vehicle be careful very careful before you agree to taking out the extended maintenance and warranty plans. They promise you the moon and the stars yet when it comes to the claiming process they are full of excuses. In January 2015 I purchased a brand new Ford Eco sport. I was then told of how great this product is as for the next five years i will be covered and it wont cost me an extra cent, should the service require additional parts etc. I was told from nuts, bolts, grease , oil whatever the part etc etc I would be covered without paying anything additional as long as it falls within the five years and 100 000 km. For this luxury and (false) peace of mind i then paid R22 851.75 for the extended maintenance plan and R4929.82 for the extended warranty. That makes an additional R 27 781.57. Fast forward to 8 November 2019, i take my ford into ford for its 100 000km major service which includes amongst other things the cam belt etc. Just to be told by the innovation group that they will not cover the drive belt kit or the bolt, for which i now have to fork out an additional R 1118.00 odd rand. This all because Themba at the innovation group believes that its not required, if its not required why would Ford then want to replace it? I take my vehicle to Ford and expect them to do the necessary service as per what they are experienced at. Themba recons its only necessarily to do that @ the 120 000km service which then obviously falls without this km range and in my pocket. Why if Ford deems it is necessary to replace the cam belt and associated parts would the innovation group decide otherwise. Now i have to pay for the R1 118.00 OUT OF MY UN- BUDGETED POCKET. Thank you for nothing Innovation group. Rest assured when i trade my vehicle in for a new one next year that i will NOT be bought into your lies again. Rather take out a 30 day savings plan. Add R500 to that monthly and when the time is required i will have the funds. At least i know what i am saving for as opposed to taking out a false peace of mind extended maintenance plan or extended warranty. DO NOT BELIEVE THE innovation group AS THEY WILL NOT LIVE UP TO THEIR PROMISE ITS ALL FALSE. You will end up having additional un-budgeted for out of pocket expenses. Rather make your own plan that you can control.

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Replies (6)
Innovation Group
Innovation Group's reply08 Nov 2019, 10:37
Official
Hi Mark,

Thank you for taking the time to contact Innovation Group and notifying us of your complaint. 

Please be assured your complaint will be reviewed and a consultant will be in touch with you.

Thank you.

Kind Regards,
Complaints Team

MJvv
Mark Janse van vuuren's update03 Aug 2022, 15:12
Reviewer Update
Going through my profile, just worth a mention that they never bothered contacting me, despite their remark above. Just could not be bothered I would surmise.
Innovation Group
Innovation Group's reply04 Aug 2022, 10:11
Official
Dear Mark Janse Van Vuuren
 
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a great review.
 
We take great pride in providing customers with effective and efficient service and we are pleased to hear that you were satisfied with the service provided.
 
Please be assured that the compliment will be forwarded to the relevant team.
 
Best Regards,
Innovation Group Customer Services Team
Innovation Group
Innovation Group's reply04 Aug 2022, 10:13
Official
Dear Mark Janse Van Vuuren,
 
We acknowledge receipt of your complaint and thank you for taking the time to notify us thereof.
 
Your complaint has been escalated to a member of our Customer Service Team for investigation and we endeavor to provide feedback in a timeous manner. Should we experience any delays during the investigation of your complaint, our Customer Service consultant will keep you adequately informed regarding the progress of your complaint either telephonically or via email.
 
Best Regards
Innovation Group Customer Services Team
MJvv
Mark Janse van vuuren's update18 Aug 2022, 13:50
Reviewer Update
Hek, what an experience. I need to re-rate the innovation group due to the prompt response from Mpho Ntsumele following my comment above. Mpho informed me that he was going to relook my case to see if could assist me and went into my claim with the innovation group. Yesterday I received my refund and it would even have been earlier if I had timeously submitted the documents he requested. Mpho I am impressed and you deserve 5 stars. I am not only impressed because I received the refund but in the way you managed my claim. Every single time that Mpho said that he would call me, he called back, every email i sent I received a quick response - at least within 24 hrs. That is called SERVICE. The reason that I am so impressed is because I have often dealt with the service industry and mostly you get a response back from your email stating that due to heavy work load and the fact that many staff members are working remotely to please be patient as it takes between 3 to 5 work days to get a response on your query and that even after you have phoned them and they request that you follow up with an email. Most service industries operate that way now.....except for Mpho, during this "relook" into my claim not only was he prompt with returning calls but emails were responded to if not immediately at least within the next day, not even 24hrs later.... NOW THAT IS SERVICE!!! I wish all service providers could be as prompt and efficient instead of making their clients call and mail endlessly to get a response. A BIG SHOUT OUT TO YOU Mpho Ntsumele. Thank you for your prompt service and sticking to your word, we need more Mpho Ntsumeles in the service industry, professional, calm and quick to respond to calls and emails. I most certainly hope that The Innovation group know what a treasure and asset you are to them. If they don't know that then I most certainly hope that they open their eyes and see. Thank you so much. Stay safe and be blessed.
Innovation Group
Innovation Group's reply18 Aug 2022, 14:24
Official
Dear Mark Janse Van Vuuren,
 
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a great review.
 
We take great pride in providing customers with effective and efficient service and we are pleased to hear that you were satisfied with the service provided.
 
Please be assured that the compliment will be forwarded to the relevant team.
 
Best Regards,
Innovation Group Customer Services Team