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Leon Van der Merwe

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2011

24 Mar 2025, 08:40

NISSAN MELROSE - RUN

NISSAN MELROSE - POOR WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing to express my concerns regarding my recent experiences with the services provided at Nissan Melrose. While I have had positive interactions with the sales department, my experience with the workshop and branch manager has been far from satisfactory.

I purchased a Nissan X-Trail in August of last year and have faced persistent issues with the brakes since day one. Despite returning the vehicle six times, I have experienced ongoing problems that have yet to be resolved. Each time, I am told that the vehicle has been reset and should operate without problems; however, this has not been the case. Eventually, I was informed that there was an issue with the back brakes' release system, yet I was told that I would be responsible for the costs incurred, despite having driven only 460 km since my purchase.

On the sixth visit, I was told that the noise in my vehicle was due to the brake pad springs rattling; a claim that seems illogical given the circumstances. Furthermore, I have developed a troubling noise from the front brakes when braking hard, and the explanation given—that it concerns carbon issues typical for Nissan vehicles—is just not acceptable.

I find it frustrating and disrespectful that, throughout this entire experience, the branch manager has not taken any initiative to personally address my concerns.

I strongly advise potential customers to reconsider their options before choosing Nissan Melrose for their service needs. It has been an exhausting experience filled with excuses rather than solutions.

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Replies (5)
Nissan South Africa
Nissan South Africa's reply24 Mar 2025, 13:42
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Dear Leon V, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Rest assured that we will escalate the matter to Brandon Harris, the Dealer Principle of Bidvest McCarthy Nissan Melrose to assist in resolving your concern. Kind regards Nissan S.A
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Leon Van der Merwe's update24 Mar 2025, 14:55
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Brandon Harris never got involved in this matter - but let see
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Leon Van der Merwe's update26 Mar 2025, 07:16
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Good day, once again Nissan Melrose disappoint me
They took my vehicle yesterday to check what's wrong but still waiting for feedback on what was done on the vehicles or what was wrong - was just picked up and dropped off

WAS ANYTHING DONE TO TEH VEHICLE OR WAS IT JUST ANOTHER **** FROM NISSAN MELROSE - THE BRANCH MANAGER STILL HAVENT CALLED ME

THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EVN WASHED

HOW CAN YOU TRUST NISSAN - NIT EVEN NISSAN SOUTH AFRICA CAN SORT THIS PROBLEM - I WILL TAKE THIS AS FAR AS POSSIBLE
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Leon Van der Merwe's update31 Mar 2025, 08:03
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Nissan South Africa call you but they do nothing about your complaints and every time someone else call you - its no wonder that Nissan going under
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Leon Van der Merwe's update04 Apr 2025, 07:53
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Once again - yesterday the same problem appears after the vehicle was at nissan for the tenth time - PLEASE TELL NISSAN WHAT ELSE MUST I DO