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Mbuso M

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2025

17 Mar 2025, 15:00

Complaint regarding Poor repair work and customer services at Oukitel phone

I am writing to formally raise a complaint regarding the repair service I received for my Oukitel phone. While I understand that rugged phones may have limitations, I believe the issue I am experiencing is due to poor workmanship rather than the phone itself.

Eight months ago, I took my Oukitel device in for a screen replacement and paid for both the new screen and the repair service. However, the screen has now detached from the phone—not due to any recklessness on my part, but because the adhesive used during the repair failed. Given that this is a rugged phone, it is particularly concerning that the repair did not hold up under normal use.

When I returned to report the issue, I was told that I would need to pay for another screen replacement and labor costs, yet there is no assurance that the same problem will not occur again. Additionally, I was disappointed by the unprofessional and rude treatment I received from your customer service team when I sought assistance.

I would like to request a fair resolution to this matter. Specifically, I believe a free or discounted repair should be offered since the failure appears to be due to poor workmanship. Additionally, I request a clear guarantee that the repair will be done correctly this time.

Please let me know how you intend to resolve this matter. I look forward to your prompt response.

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Oukitel South Africa
Oukitel South Africa's reply17 Mar 2025, 15:38
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Dear Mbuso,

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concerns regarding your Oukitel phone repair. We sincerely regret that you are dissatisfied with the service and would like to clarify a few key points regarding our repair process and warranty policy.

Our repair service includes a 3-month warranty, which covers workmanship issues. If you had reported the issue within this warranty period, we would have gladly assessed the fault and, if found to be due to workmanship, rectified it at no additional cost. 

Unfortunately, 8 months have passed since the repair, which is well beyond the warranty period, making it difficult for us to determine the exact cause of the issue (it could be due to accidental damage such as droppage or exposure to moist / water). 

Additionally, quoting for the repair, Thami ensured that you received a discounted rate of R850 incl. VAT, which covered both the original spare parts and the work performed by an authorized technician. This was already a significant reduction from the standard repair cost and significantly cheaper than any other rates charged by the market. 

While we understand your frustration, we must adhere to our warranty policies to ensure fairness to all our customers. If you would still like to proceed with another repair, we are happy to assist, but the cost will need to be covered as a new service request. Please let us know how you'd like to proceed.

Kind regards,
Oukitel SA Team