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Palesa P

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2013

20 Dec 2019, 00:20

Pathetic outsurance that cares less about its clients

I regret the day I decided to insure my car with outsurance. I made a claim on the 7 December as my car tyres got damaged by a pothole. My car was towed the same Saturday but up until this day almost 2 weeks I haven't received the car. I had to follow up with the repairer where outsurance took my car to last Thursday the 12th December as I had no update whatsoever neither from outsurance nor the repairer.I was then told that the rims have been taken for repairs and the tyres have been ordered..so meaning since the car was with them only on Thursday when I called I got that excuse.On Wednesday the 17th December after not getting feedback from anyone I called outsurance and was told apparently the repairer is struggling o get the set of tyres similar to the ones that are damaged..would they have told me if I didnt call??I dont think so. On Thursday the 18 December I called outsurance again after the repairer told me that they need permission from me to put a different set of tyres with a different threading , I told them I cannot make that decision without first finding out if that wont have a negative impact on my car..I made a few phone calls and I was told theres no way one can mix tyres like that and that will pose a risk for me.i was told if they want to change let them change the whole set of tyres and also at that time one of the contacts i called said they can order the tyres i needed and they will be available in a day or 2 which I also mentioned to outsurance. I now called outsurance spoke to Nicky or Micky the manager about my disatisfaction with regard to how this claim is being handled that now it was over a week I'm still not having a car. I told her they would rather bring back my car then I will see what to do..Shockingly enough she told me they can give me money to go and buy the tyres then take them to the repairer..like really I was shocked at that , firstly how does she expect me to be going around with tyres when she knows I dont have a car and who's responsibility it is to do that.That Nicky told me she was going to call me the same day around 2 to give me an update which she never did and she also said I will get my car the following day which was supposed to have been yesterday Thursday the 19 December. I tried calling her Thursday and left message for her to call me but clearly I'm being ignored here..I dont want anything to do with outsurance anymore,all I want is my car back even if it's not fixed I will sort it out myself and will take this matter further. Theres no way that fixing the rim and tyres could go up to 2 weeks no ways..what a pathetic and unprofessional service.Its time they stop looking for cheap repairers at our expense. I will never ever advice anyone to take insurance with this company they are just after money and nothing else

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Replies (3)
OUTsurance
OUTsurance's reply20 Dec 2019, 14:16
Official
Good day Palesa,

Your complaint was obviously very concerning and we immediately escalated the matter for urgent assistance. Over and above your current experience, the lack of feedback from 1 of our managers is totally unacceptable and we will address the matter accordingly.

Lloyd, Nicky's manager, contacted you to apologise for your poor service experience. Lloyd addressed your concerns and he discussed the recourse with you. A courtesy vehicle has been arranged for you and we will remain in contact with you up until the claim has been finalised.

Regards,
OUTsurance


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Palesa P's update27 Dec 2019, 14:15
Reviewer Update
Outsurance today is the 27 December 2019 and the last update I got about my car was on the 20th December and that was it. I'm not excited to have a courtesy car..no..all I want is my car and this morning I took it upon myself to get an update..the repairer is telling me that their workshop is closed until the 6th of January so my car is just parked there ...soo shocking that nobody failed to communicate that to me and I have just spoken to Eulanda now and she had just told me outsurance's tyre supplier is only going to have tyres on the 2nd December 2020..Why was all this not communicated to me...again outsurance and the repairer talking a different language. I'm still saying I regret joining this insurance company it has made my holidays and life hell..i have checked around garages that sells tyres and some have stock and I did mention to outsurance now Eulanda has just told me they have specific suppliers they use...now at my inconvenience I have to wait for a certain suppliers for what???trying to get it cheaper perhaps?and inconveniencing me?Giving me that courtesy car doesn't justify the fact that outsurance can keep quote and not tell me what's happening with my car..I wont leave this issue to the ground until I speak to the head of outsurance claims so they know the frustration we get from the people at ground level...
OUTsurance
OUTsurance's reply08 Jan 2020, 13:41
Official
Good day Palesa,

Lerato our claims manager discussed the recourse with you. We have authorised for all 4 tyres to be replaced.

We apologise for the lack of feedback and delay.

Regards,
OUTsurance