Active since Sep 2010
Recently needed to replace my tyres, which can be a pricey exercise. After getting quotes from various providers, I settled on Hi-Q as their price for the exact same product is just under 20% better than their closest competitor. Combine with this the fact that the service itself was impeccable, Hi-Q Menlyn is an absolute no-brainer, no need to consider anyone else.
Recently I had to use the Audi Financial Services website and particularly the Mobility Market portion on it to process an add-on purchase on my vehicle loan. This website and its functionality is built by WesBank with an Audi skin, so when I had MULTIPLE issues using the site, Audi had to consistently contact WesBank for assistance to try to get this sorted out. While WesBank's assistance on this was absolutely dismal, Audi Menlyn's Financial Services Team were amazing with the continuous attempts to help and provide the great service that they eventually managed to deliver regardless of WesBank's terrible solution. Thank you Maritsa at Audi Menlyn, it's service like this that makes me into a loyal customer!
Recently I had to use the Audi Financial Services website and particularly the Mobility Market portion on it to process an add-on purchase on my vehicle loan. This website and its functionality is built by WesBank with an Audi skin, so when I had MULTIPLE issues using the site, Audi had to consistently contact WesBank for assistance to try to get this sorted out. WesBank's only responses were along the lines of: "You're using the wrong browser..." - I attempted multiple browsers, and ALL OF THEM failed. "You need to use a Windows machine..." - I don't have one, and am sure I'm not the only WesBank customer without access to a Windows machine (my Windows work machine blocks this website). "Try this link.." - A favourite which they used multiple times, giving me different links to the same broken website that cannot process the requirement. This is completely unacceptable and WesBank needs to look at replacing the IT Department with people who can actually do the job and build a functioning website. It eventually took the Audi Dealership staff about 3 weeks of effort to get this sorted out - which raises yet another issue: Does WesBank not train their end-users on their broken products? One of the worst Customer Experiences I've ever had - thanks to WesBank
Posted a request to Vodacom re a billing error via Vodacom Support on X, and after validation to prove I'm me, Vodacom called me and resolved my issue within one 5 minute call. Thank you Vodacom!
On Nov 28th I approached Vodacom for help as my Apple Watch eSim had simply stopped working on the data side, allowing calls, but not streaming of podcasts/audiobooks - one of my primary uses for my Apple Watch when I go running or walking as I can leave my phone at home. Vodacom "refreshed" my eSim twice, and for a moment if looked like it was fixed, but the eSim still does not work for data (since fixing it, my Apple Watch has downloaded a total of 39.7Mb, on which it has been stuck for weeks now as it simply won't connect anymore). As a result of these refreshes, I realised there were two Connection Fees loaded to my Vodacom Account of R99 each (incl. VAT). I called Vodacom on Dec 11th and explained the situation and was told that they will log for these to be reversed. Today (Jan 3) when my Vodacom debit order for the period was finally taken, Vodacom had not bothered to remove these line items and I was charged for the two Connection fees. So I am sitting with a service that doesn't work, for which Vodacom has unnecessarily charged me twice even though they shouldn't have, as it was an existing service that stopped working - 5 weeks after first approaching Vodacom.
My wife and I recently considered migrating to RMB Bank Accounts from FNB Private Clients accounts. It seems that even though some eBucks requirements are a bit more difficult to reach, the eBucks rewards are much better if you do. Two RMB bankers—one from an account management perspective and one from a transactional perspective—contacted us, and this seemed pretty good to start with. I stated clearly that we would only move if credit card interest rates were matched on the RMB accounts, as no one moves to a worse deal, especially not in this economy. A day later, our FNB Fusion Accounts were already moved to RMB, completely against my previous wishes, WITHOUT any agreement being reached regarding the Credit Card Interest Rates. Imagine my surprise when the Credit Agreement arrived with an interest rate of 20.25% - 5.75% HIGHER than my existing interest rate. Imagine my further surprise when my wife's Credit agreement arrived with an interest rate of 22% - 4% HIGHER than her existing interest rate. We pointed this out and RMB said they would look into it. A few days later I was informed that RMB would match my interest rate, which was good news. Almost a week later I was asked why I hadn't yet signed and returned the Credit Agreement, to which I rep**** that I hadn't received any updated agreement to sign. RMB's response? "No, you sign the original one, and we will update the interest rate later." WHAT? Who signs a Credit Agreement knowing full well that the rates you are "agreeing" to by signing are so much higher it's predatory? RMB's advisor promised they would push for an updated agreement, but after more than a week, and then only when enquired, told me that this is not how RMB does things, I have to sign the original agreement and just "trust" that they'll update the interest rate. NOT GOING TO HAPPEN! My wife and I would have been a package deal, all or nothing, and at this time RMB also stated that, within the same FNB/RMB banking structure, they are unwilling to match her Credit interest rate should she move! So now it's back to FNB, and all of this was a pure waste of time and effort on all sides. FNB/RMB: 1. Update the Credit Agreement solution to allow for revised agreements to be generated for customer comfort and peace of mind - your hundreds of legacy systems should not be an excuse. It's 2024, and there are many talented business analysts and developers in South Africa who can turn this ship around. 2. Teach your advisors/agents to READ for understanding and not just ignore what customers say/ask for. 3. Teach your advisors/agents to properly communicate and manage expectations instead of leaving the customer with having to follow up and chase for answers and progress. This was entire experience mostly completely unacceptable - and if it wasn't for the fact that we know no other bank would provide any better service, we would be looking around - this could be FNB/RMB's competitive edge.
I asked whether there is any way or place to view the 49mm Natural Titanium Milanese Loop. I was told these are on display for customers to physically see at only the Sandton iStore. I took the trouble to drive to Sandton from Pretoria to go view and experience this product. The item is not in store in Sandton, and I was informed, by the store manager, that these will never be sold separately. To clarify the blunder YOU made here again: I asked about the 49mm Natural Titanium Milanese Loop, and the only thing that was on show in the store is the Milanese loop that goes with a Titanium Apple Watch which IS NOT the same product. You wasted my time and money due to being incapable of reading for meaning, and this is not the first time I had an experience like this at the iStore where I had to explain that the product I'm being pointed to IS NOT the product I'm asking about. The iStore's employees need to be better versed on Apple products customers may be asking about, to be prepared with a better answer, even if that answer is: "I'm sorry sir, but since we are a sub-par copy of the actual Apple Store and not a real Apple Store, we don't intend to properly stock our stores with all products Apple customers may expect us to." I am finding it very hard to verbalise how furious I am about being so ***********ly misled.
Bernadine was extremely helpful and we were registered and up and running in no time. If any claims in future runs this smooth I will be a happy customer.
We had a double move with Eezi-move: a full apartment from Somerset West to Pretoria, and a very small move from Pretoria to Stellenbosch (2 chairs from our home to our in-laws). Regarding the first move - things went nearly perfect - their service was great, their wrapping and pickup service and even their delivery in Pretoria went without a hitch, BUT: If you ever use Eezi-Move for a move, good luck on communicating with them as part of the process: at one stage I started doubting the existence of the staff member assigned to us - she was NEVER available, NEVER at the office, and called back only once after multiple requests, the later ones even straight-up after telling them I am sure they won't call back - TERRIBLE customer service. If only it could have been only this... On the move to Stellenbosch of TWO CHAIRS - they broke the two back legs off of one chair - clean broken, separated from the chair. This chair was 100% in prime condition on pick-up, we even supervised the wrapping and chatted with the team picking them up on the day of collection. But their approach/response was as follows: 1. On delivery they tried to hide the breakage - they literally tried balancing the chair against a wall to hide it. 2. When we spotted this, they tried to downplay it: "No, it's not that bad": we had to lift the chair and let the broken legs drop to the floor before they acknowledged they were broken. 3. On lodging a complaint, they were silent and ignored all attempts at contact for over THREE WEEKS - I had to call and demand to speak to someone to even get a response, which was: 4. Give us another week for the Customer Service team to finalise their investigation, and if we don't agree with the outcome we can escalate it. 5. A week later, and I had to call and hold again, before an email was sent telling me they are sorry, but they will not be covering the damages. We should have insured our chairs. 6. We asked about escalating this ridiculous decision twice, and until now have simply been flatly ignored.
In the process of upgrading packages, WebAfrica moved my package from a 250/100Mbps package to a 300/150Mbps package, but the pricing strategy around this was shocking: Up to February 2023, I was charged R1099/month Then I was informed the price would increase from that to R1149/month starting March 2023 due to industry pricing pressure, which I accepted as part of normal business. However, in April I was charged R1199 and on investigating I found that my package had been upgraded to a 300/1500 Mbps package, but that this package costs R969 on their website and I was charged the R1199 for the original 250/100Mbps package... Huh? Now, on the 3rd of April, WebAfrica "upgraded" me to the 300/150Mbps package at R969/month, but only effective END of April, and are blankly refusing to provide it during April 2023 - for which I've already been charged the R1199 (for the 250/100 Mbps line, which isn't one of their offerings anymore). This is no way to engender customer loyalty, especially in the current economic environment in SA, and if this review can warn even 1 customer about these odd pricing strategies, I'll be happy.
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