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ivan S

1 reviews | Active since Dec 2014

23 Apr 2024, 09:37

This could be YOU

I bought a car from We Buy Cars on 9.11.2023. Three days after taking delivery I lodged a complaint with We Buy Cars that the heater was not working. - Ref No. 48799

My claim is valid and irrefutable. The car was sold with a Dekra Golden Sticker and the report specifically states that: “The functions of heating and ventilation are without detectable defects.”

Over the next 5 ½ months, I sent 11 emails to Vinconique and received 5.

The tactic is to wear you down so that you give up in frustration and Vinconique is expert at this.

Emails are routinely not answered. Any excuse is used to draw out the process until eventually a fallacious reason is given for rejecting the claim – in my case: “The items listed on the quote ******* box) are serviceable, wear and tear items and not mechanical defects, therefore We Buy Cars is not liable to assist you.”

The Consumer Protection Act is of no use as the cost of the repair will be rapidly taken up in lawyers' fees – a route that you will have to take.

All the detailed correspondence pertaining to the above is freely available to anyone who wants to see it.

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Replies (2)
Webuycars.co.za
Webuycars.co.za's reply23 Apr 2024, 09:46
Official
Dear Ivan

Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Our sincerest apologies for the negative experience you have had.

We are busy investigating the matter and will provide you with feedback as soon as possible.

Kind regards
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ivan S's update09 May 2024, 09:48
Reviewer Update
To all those reading this, the reply from Webuycars above is exactly what I was alluding to in my original review: It's a continuation of their tactics to evade responsibility.
Now it's to give the impression to the general public that they are investigating the matter and they are attending to it. Nothing is being done and nothing will be done.