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Jeandre B

1 reviews | Active since Dec 2012

03 Mar 2024, 20:33

Very disappointed in so called "service" from Goldwagen

I wanted to order a wiper motor from Naledi Goldwagen on 31 January & they told me they don't have stock but can order it from another branch that have stock, but I need to pay for it in advance before they can order it. So I paid for it & they said they will phone me as soon as it arrives.

Tuesday 6 February, I call the branch to query about the wiper motor. The guy on the phone says to me "didn't I phone you on Friday?" & I tell him no you didn't call me & that's why I'm calling you. He tells me the motor is there & I can pick it up.

I installed the motor on Friday 9 February. Saturday morning, 10 February, I was in town & it started raining. When using the wipers, it will wipe 2-3 times then get stuck midway on the windshield. I had to turn the wipers off & on, then it will wipe 2-3 times & get stuck again. Off & on, wipe 2-3 times & get stuck.

Back at home I removed the wipers & ran the wiper motor again. It turned 2-3 times & then don't go back to the starting point. After numerous times, doing the same thing, I eventually went online to find out what the problem could be & all information showed it's a faulty motor.

I knew I couldn't phone Goldwagen as they didn't have stock. I phoned Midas & they said they have stock. I bought a new motor, installed it & the wipers work like it should. No problem, not getting stuck, working as it always have.

Tuesday 13 February, I returned the faulty motor to Naledi goldwagen, where Dylan helped me. I told him the story & he said he needs a photo of the cars license disk, aswell as the odo meter. (for a faulty wiper motor return?) Anyway, I send him the photos while I'm inside the shop & he tells me they will send it back to head office & will let me know the outcome.

Monday 19 February, I send Dylan a message, asking if there is an update regarding the return, as I haven't received any update yet. He tells me he'll follow up & let me know that the motor was send back the same day I returned it. (I was there at 16:15, yet it was send back that same afternoon?)

Friday 23 February, I send Dylan a message again, as I haven't received any feedback nor a refund & how long can that take? He let's me know that he will find out from the manager.

Monday 26 February I asked Dylan again if there is an update as it's been 2 weeks since I returned the motor. He tells me the boss said they are busy with the warranty claims & that the list is long.

Friday 1 March I asked Dylan again for an update. Message not read.

Saturday 2 March I asked Dylan again for an update. Message still not read or any other feedback.

I had to pay in advance for an item that I didn't receive that day & I had to follow up a week later to find out my order actually arrived the previous week, yet I have to wait 3 weeks to date & jump through hoops just to get information, never mind my money back.

Is this how goldwagen does businesses? I have been patient up to now, but now I'm being ignored without ANY feedback. If I don't follow up, I don't hear anything. Goldwagen gave me a faulty product, yet I have to bend over backwards just to get information.

I expect a reply in 24 hours of when I can expect my refund.

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Goldwagen
Goldwagen's reply04 Mar 2024, 10:36
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Dear Jeandre,
 Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. 

We are looking into the matter you raised with the store in question. We appreciate your feedback and take complaints seriously. 
Best Regards,
Goldwagen Head Office