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Shantal D

1 reviews | Active since Aug 2016

17 Aug 2017, 13:46

Umgeni Autohaus

<p>On the 27/06/2017, I purchased a VW Polo from Umgeni Autohaus. Vernon the salesman initially told me the car R65000 however when i got there Fazil said the car was in immaculate condition, FSH, nothing to do on the car and he wants R70000 nothing less. so with much persuasion, i bought the car for R70k. Firstly as I drove the car I felt that the clutch was very high. That same evening the headlights wouldn't come on. I contacted Vernon and he said i should bring the car to him the next morning and he will sort it out. On my break i drove to town, Vernon was not there, Fazil said to go the his mechanic in Phoenix and he will sort out the car. I took the car for a multi point check 3 days later as I was skeptical and it was my sons birthday and were driving long distance and im a single and was scared what if something happens. the testing center confirmed that the shocks were bad, the clutch was bad, the headlights was an electrical fault. I have been calling Fazil and texting him, he said he will get back to me but hasn't. I have now reported him to Ombudsman and awaiting feedback. I just spent R6300 to do a major service as the car was last serviced with VW at 45000km and the car is now doing 145000kms. I had to do the shocks and wheel bearings. I dont have the money for clutch and CV joints or to sort out the headlights. Fazil has ripped me off because I am a woman.</p>

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Shantal D's update06 Nov 2017, 11:46
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Had a meeting with Jason the owner and Fazil, Jason said that he would help me however he didn't. I spent R8000 to fix a car that I paid R70000 for. I don’t think a 2008 VW Polo with 146000 KMS and no service history is worth R78000. They have not responded to all the emails from the ombudsman however after my meeting they could respond saying I declined their offer. Out of the R8000 I spent to repair the car, all they willing to refund is R750 for the headlights which I paid R1500 because the car didn't go through COR and they want to refund me R625 for wheel bearings. Fazil is refusing to pay for shocks, saying that is wear and tear, I drove the car for 2 days before taking it for an inspection, so how could I have ruined the shocks. Its not fair, they are discriminating because I am a woman.
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Shantal D's update09 May 2018, 09:10
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It is now May 2018 and this issue has not been resolved in any way. the dealership is still refusing to compensate me for the repairs done on the car.