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09 Dec 2017, 07:54

Non-refund

This is the 2nd time I have had a problem with Tempest and Around About Cars. This time three issues. Firstly inaccurate information was supp**** - I have email proof which caused an issue and delay on the collection day and frustration at delivery. Thereafter the company are completely hands-off when it comes to the release of my deposit. I am again given a conflicting response from staff but not before an entire day goes by without a response and I then re-issue a request for assistance. Then, even when I escalated my concern to owners I got a victim-mentality response ! I am out of pocket by R1500 and I am getting no assistance from Tempest who held the money in the first place. The response from the company management/ownership ? "It is enormously frustrating for all of us who 'hold or authorise funds'. Clients constantly accuse us of being guilty in the release of funds." Sorry - that is pathetic. You are responsible and you need to resolve it or get out of customer business ! I don't need problems - I need a solution. I need this resolved IMMEDIATELY without excuses or victim claims.

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's update09 Dec 2017, 14:53
Reviewer Update
Note that this is an email response that I have now received. I cannot fathom the inaccuracy of the writer's 'understanding' of this post and I am shocked at his attitude. "Both Tempest and ourselves have engaged and explained the procedure regarding refunds. We sent you a confirmation of your booking which clearly states the time it takes for the refund. Are you perhaps honest enough to write that in your Hellopeter review? Furthermore your rental was with Tempest and we had no control over the funds. To claim that we would not release the funds is underhand to say the least." Did he even read my complaint/review. I will take this further - to social media as well as TripAdvisor
Tempest Car Hire
Tempest Car Hire's reply11 Dec 2017, 12:02
Official

Dear Carynne,

Thank you for your post

Please note a customer services agent will be in contact shortly regarding the reimbur*****t of your deposit

Thank you

Tempest Car Hire

Best regards,