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Nazlie S

1 reviews | Active since May 2019

11 Jan 2023, 16:14

Shocking service from Jaguar Landrover - software problem on brand-new F-Pace

I bought a brand-new Jaguar F-Pace 2.0D HSE R-Dynamic from the Bryanston dealership 4 months ago. Shortly after delivery I experienced the software rebooting periodically as I’m driving. I have since taken the vehicle twice into the dealership to have the software reset. The most recent reset was Friday 6 January 2023 and on Monday 9 January 2023, the reboot happened half a dozen times as I was driving home from work.

I was advised by the dealership that if the software continues to reboot while I’m driving that I would need to bring the car in for a few days. When I asked if I would be given a loan vehicle while this was done, I was advised that the head office won’t approve a loan vehicle as it’s not a safety issue.

I am horrified and disgusted that it's considered trivial as the one time the reboot happened, I was driving in Pretoria at night coming from a work function and my GPS stopped working. I don’t see how a female driving alone, on an unfami**** route at night, without a GPS that works, is not a safety issue.

I’m now massively inconvenienced by the fact that I’ve had to take the car in twice already and am now told that the next fix will be a few days without a loan vehicle. Other luxury brands don't treat their customers this badly. I sent an email two days ago expecting to be called back but nobody bothered to call me or reply to my email. I had to make half a dozen calls today between the dealership and head office today. My vehicle is now booked in for Wednesday 18 January and the least they can do is give me a loan vehicle for the days that my vehicle will be fixed.

I am told that it is not only my brand-new Jaguar that has this problem. I don't understand then why they can't do a recall on the vehicles.

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Jaguar Land Rover South Africa
Jaguar Land Rover South Africa's reply11 Jan 2023, 17:49
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Dear Nazlie,

We are sorry to learn of your dissatisfaction and thank you for affording us the opportunity to look into your matter. Please note that your concerns have been escalated to a Senior Case Manager who will be in contact with you to assist further.

Regards, 
Jaguar Land Rover South Africa.