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Renew-It Durban

Verified Business
|4.9
442 Reviews (last 12 months)
Responds in 42h 33m

Scores reflect the Overall AI Score for each category

AI Review Summary

Based on recent customer reviews, Renew-It Durban is experienced as an accident repair centre where named service advisors drive the customer experience. Customers consistently praise Staff Professionalism & Conduct (4.7) and stage by stage repair updates under Communication & Aftercare (4.4). A recurring theme in the minority of unhappy reviews is unresolved rework, part delays and callbacks that stop once a complaint is raised.

Top Strengths:

  • Staff Professionalism & Conduct: Advisors are named repeatedly, with Kary, Tembakazi and Maggie described as warm, knowledgeable and invested in the outcome. Reception, security and Wayne Bosch are also credited for making customers feel welcome and personally looked after.
Service Quality Ratings
Industry Avg: 2.5Best: 4.5 (The Bakkie Shop)
Industry Avg: 2.4Best: 4.5 (Drive.co.za)
Industry Avg: 2.7Best: 4.5 (Koos and Mike Detailed Cars)
Overall AI Score
4.4
Industry Avg: 3Best: 4.7 (Botha & Deysel Executive Motors)
4.5-5 Excellent
3.5-4.5 Great
2.5-3.5 Average
1.5-2.5 Poor
<1.5 Terrible
Performance(last 12 months):
Trustindex Rating
9.2
#2
Reply Time
42h 33m
NPS Score
66Very Likely

Replied to 100% of negative reviews

Reply time on negative reviews: 26h 36m

Review Distribution
4.9|442 Reviews

Oct '25 - Sep '26

Frequently Asked Questions About Renew-It Durban

What do customers say about Renew-It Durban?

Based on recent customer reviews, Renew-It Durban is experienced as an accident repair centre where named service advisors drive the customer experience. Customers consistently praise Staff Professionalism & Conduct (4.7) and stage by stage repair updates under Communication & Aftercare (4.4). A recurring theme in the minority of unhappy reviews is unresolved rework, part delays and callbacks that stop once a complaint is raised.

What is Renew-It Durban's biggest strength?

Renew-It Durban's biggest strength, according to Hellopeter's AI analysis, is Staff Professionalism & Conduct. Advisors are named repeatedly, with Kary, Tembakazi and Maggie described as warm, knowledgeable and invested in the outcome. Reception, security and Wayne Bosch are also credited for making customers feel welcome and personally looked after.

What are the most common complaints about Renew-It Durban?

The most common complaint about Renew-It Durban, based on Hellopeter's AI analysis of recent customer reviews, is Vehicle Quality & Reliability. Most cars come back looking brand new, but a persistent minority report paint peeling months later, damage to panels never part of the claim, an airbag fault released with the car and water ingress needing repeated rework.

How does Renew-It Durban compare to other Repairs & Service companies?

Renew-It Durban scores 4.3 out of 5 on Hellopeter's AI analysis of service quality in Repairs & Service, compared to the Repairs & Service industry average of 3.1. Their strongest theme is Staff Expertise (4.6); their weakest is Turnaround Time (4). The top AI-rated Repairs & Service business on Hellopeter is Top Speed Motors (4.5). How is the AI Score calculated?

Is Renew-It Durban trustworthy?

Renew-It Durban has a TrustIndex of 9.2 out of 10 on Hellopeter, based on 442 reviews in the last 12 months. They reply to 100% of negative reviews, typically within 26 hours 36 min. Hellopeter has tracked Renew-It Durban across 2,630 total reviews. How is the TrustIndex calculated?

Recent reviews (442)

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Bokang

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2026

18 Sept 2026, 14:20

Great service from maggie keeps on updating and she is patient with costumers

Great service from maggie keeps on updating and she is patient with costumers

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Jayesh

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2026

18 Sept 2026, 13:41

I dealt with Kary at Renew it Durban and received excellent service from the time my vehicle was ...

I dealt with Kary at Renew it Durban and received excellent service from the time my vehicle was checked in till collection Very individualised personal touch. Will recommend this dealership to anyone sure to the high level of service and clear communication received from Kary

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Brandon

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2026

18 Sept 2026, 12:39

It was an ease to deal with the panel shop

It was an ease to deal with the panel shop. I was constantly updated on the progress of my vehicle at each stage by Kary. Excellent customer service. Keep up the good work

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Alliyah S

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2023

18 Sept 2026, 10:59

Great job done on my car excellent customer service

Great job done on my car excellent customer service. Definitely recommend

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Nompumelelo

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2026

17 Sept 2026, 12:45

Thank you Maggie for your service, calls, update and good courtesy

Thank you Maggie for your service, calls, update and good courtesy

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Vino

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2026

16 Sept 2026, 19:17

My consultant was very efficient Kept me updated on the progress of the repairs Got back my car within the period they said it would be ready

My consultant was very efficient Kept me updated on the progress of the repairs Got back my car within the period they said it would be ready. Karyn was amazing Sarika was very helpful as well Very friendly

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Nkosinathi J

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2024

15 Sept 2026, 19:44

They are good,friend...

They are good,friendly most of all they make sure of keeping customer satisfation as their first priority

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Anitha

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2026

15 Sept 2026, 17:31

She was very friendly

She was very friendly. Her assessment was excellent. She was patient and showed us all details about my car. The was well cared . Her approach was excellent and we ( my husband-Popsy and Me felt very happy to leave our car at a responsible, safe place . Thank you

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