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Liziwe Jabe liziwe.lizz

1 reviews | Active since Aug 2022

11 Jun 2025, 20:54

BAD SERVICE. DISGRACE! STRESS!

*** *** My name is Ms Liziwe Jabe from Cape Town. I have insured my vehicle with PRIME since last year with no claim, my vehicle has been accident free until my recent accident in February, my vehicle is insured on a comprehensive cover, on a retail value. I have been loyal and paying my premiums to protect myself from stress in time of an accident. to find out that I actually chose an insurance that will add nothing, but depression to me. In February my vehicle was in an accident due to attempted hijack, in a high risk area 'Nyanga' while I am a woman driving a modern car "VW POLO TSI R-LINE 2020' that is also one of the high risk car. I reported the accident, and I was asked a couple of questions, ii answered each of them, till to date my story never changed. Due to the cause of the accident, my car gave me a warning of 'coolant level low' the vehicle was taken for repairs by PRIME after they claim was approved. they have charged me a ridiculous access which I never understood which was R11700, I disputed that as I had a month where I double paid and was told that I will have reduced access from that. Great! access was reduced to R3750. While my vehicle was in repairs, I waited over 3 months for my vehicle as PRIME kept ordering my parts 1by1, I was furious, stressed and I was without a vehicle for long. panel beater ended up complaining too and some parts were ordered by the panel beater as the acknowledge the time I have waited to get my car repaired. Eventually the panel beating job was completed and PRIME replaced my radiator too because it got damaged on accident and coolant dripped. As i was supposed to get my car from the panel beater, i got informed that my head gasket blown, the panel beater did an assessment and sent PRIME the report to confirm the damage. Someone from PRIME called me a week later to ask if I did drive the vehicle from the point of accident, I informed the person "YES I DID AS THE PRIORITY THAT TIME WAS TO SAVE MY LIFE THAN A CAR THAT IS INSURED. I AM A LADY DRIVING A HIGH RISK CAR, IN A HIGH RISK AREA, AT NIGHT, THE GUYS WONT HESITATE, BUT TAKE MY LIFE." the guy said he will let his officials get back to me. The feedback was that " they cant fix my car engine, as the head gasket problem can not happen over night' I explained that my vehicle has never gave me problems, has a full service history from VW and not other places, and the assessment from the service history has never gave me any engine defects. THE CAR OVERHEATED AFTER THE ACCIDENT BECAUSE I HAD TO DRIVE HOME WHILE THE CAR IS OVERHEATING DUE TO A DAMAGED RADIOTER. suppose that what ever damaged occurred in my vehicle thereafter was from the cause of the accident as I never had problems with my car. I was after told by rude PRIME agents to go collect my car, and pay the access while my engine is not fixed and I should make means to organize my own towing truck as they won't pay. My car was not fixed while I paid for a comprehensive cover guys, I am frustrated, trying to find means to get my car back on the road while I have been paying an insurance? Is it because of my skin color that PRIME TREAT SOME CUSTOMERS AS SUCH? I have invested so much on my vehicle paying for it every month, I really do not deserve the service I received from PRIME. I hope they fix this problem urgently as I need my car back on the road. my Contact ***

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Prime South Africa
Prime South Africa's reply12 Jun 2025, 07:06
Official
 Dear  Liziwe ,we regret to hear about your dissatisfaction and appreciate you letting us know. We will acknowledge your complaint in writing within 48 hours. Thank you for your patience. Kind regards, the Prime SA team 
Prime South Africa
Prime South Africa's reply23 Jun 2025, 10:29
Official
 
Hello Liziwe J, 

Thank you for your post. We value your feedback and appreciate the opportunity to address your experience. 

Your claim has been escalated to our Senior Manager, who is currently reviewing the report regarding the damage to the head gasket. This step is essential to ensure a thorough and fair assessment of the matter. 

We further note that our Market Conduct team has been in contact with you to provide the necessary steps on your claim. 

It may reassure you to know that Prime offers a 24-month fixed premium guarantee on all claim-free policies, ensuring stability and value for our clients. 

Assuring you of our continued best endeavours. 

Kind regards, 
The Prime SA Team