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Leonard N

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2018

02 Feb 2018, 10:57

Solutions Medical cc refuses to repair my wheelchair of 5 months that is is still under warranty

I bought a Karma electric wheelchair for R49,000 from Solutions Medical cc last year and the chair got delivered at the end of August 2017. I have only had the chair for 5 months and already it has started to give me problems. I contacted Solutions Medical cc to get their assistance to repair the chair as it is still under warranty.

Solutions Medical cc got back to me saying that I am responsible for shipping the chair from Johannesburg where I am based to Capetown where Solutions Medical cc is based. They also chose which of the repairs on my wheelchair is under warranty based on which of the problems I listed was the least expensive.

I don’t recommend anyone that lives with a disability or know someone who lives with a disability to use Solutions Medical cc, as they will do everything in their power to get their hands on your money and will do nothing to take responsibility for their badly designed products that are not user friendly in any shape or form.

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Leonard N's update12 Feb 2018, 08:12
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This is the response I got from Solutions Medical in "" "Thank you for your email." "Be assured your chair is under guarantee but it is a carry in guarantee, and you will be liable for any courier costs, as the delivery is not guaranteed only the wheelchair." "Please see spate list for answers to your other questions:" The Batteries do not last, I have to charge the chair every day - "Batteries are not covered under warranty, as we have no control as to the charging and use thereof and is seen as wear and tear" The joystick handle keeps getting loose along with random knots and bolts. It is almost like the wheelchair is falling apart. – "We are sure that tightening the bolts would solve this problem, we can only have a look" The wheelchair has no grip it slips and loses control when going up or down a ramp. – "The traction of the wheelchair is totally dependent on the type of ramp used , the inclination, please bear in mind the chair is a Compact chair and does not have independent suspension, so might not climb difficult angles as larger more powerful wheelchairs" The chain and extension that allows the seat to fold jammed and the chain snapped. – "This might have happened when folding the chair, we will gladly supply you with a replacement." "Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further assistance." "Kindest Regards" "Vivienne Koopman"
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Leonard N's update12 Feb 2018, 08:16
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