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As a general comment concerning Curry's/Mastercare/The
Dixons Group, call them what you will, in my experience, the service/response
is absolutely diabolical!
Over a period of approximately 12 months I was given the runaround concerning
a washing machine purchased at a Curry's branch. The machine was delivered
and installed as part of the purchase price, however when the connections
leaked and ruined my utility room and kitchen floor covering, the response
from Curry's sales personnel was to abrogate all responsibility for the
problem. It was as if they hadn't sold the product to me - then my problems
began!!! I was given a number to call the dreaded Mastercare (what a misnomer,
surely Couldn'tcare is more accurate). Their initial response, after many
attempts at telephoning was to send an 'engineer'. He duly arrived and
wrote on his report that the damage to the floor was, in his opinion,
caused by a constant drip from the improperly connected hose. Phew! sense
at last. But then I was obliged to contact Couldn't care again.
They of course, and seemingly as a matter of course, proceeded to deny
all liability for the damage caused, but that I was to send receipts,
engineers report, etc. to them for consideration. Then - NOTHING. Not
a 'phone call from them, nothing. Further numerous phone calls from me
to them enabled me to speak to a Miss O'H, who stated that they had not
received the information asked of from me. In frustration, I went to the
Curry's store where the machine was purchased to fax further copies of
said engineers report and receipts directly to Mastercare. The branch
Manager actually confirmed in my presence that 'Bob' the Mastercare Manager
had received the fax. Later on in the proceedings, Mastercare actually
denied receiving the fax or having any knowledge of my correspondence.
When they did actually admit to having received the info required, they
tried to say that because I had called out an engineer (from GIAS?)and
that he had been unauthorised, that I had in fact invalidated any warranty
and shifted responsibility from Curry's/ Mastercare!!
Finally after many more frustrating months of 'phone calls and letter
writing, Mastercare, in their wisdom decided to dump goodwill and indeed
The Sales of Goods Act in favour of their in- house bog standard response
- 'the customer can't be right, surely'.
This prompted me to seek legal advice and as a result a small claims court
action was entered into. Guess what? The Judge found for me. Believe it
or not, Curry's/Mastercare/The Dixon Group still tried to worm their way
out by attempting to incur me legal fees beyond the value of the claim,
but they hadn't bargained on the services of a solicitor who is also a
good mate. Curry's - No Worries.....what a laugh. Happy New Year
Robert Thomas ... 8 January 2004
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In my opinion Mastercare Coverplan is a
Superb example of Extended warrenty cover. they have been
fantastic in sorting my Washing machine out. I have all my products with
them i have never had a bad experience with them in the 8 years i have
been dealing with them
D.T Sheffield ...18 March 2003
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I too have a Mastercare Service Agreement,
what a load of rubbish it is too! I bought a PC back in '99.
The system never gave me a days trouble unitl a message came up telling
me that the bios needed updating. I contacted PC Service line, part of
the DSG group, who told me to down load a bios from Packard Bell website.
I did this! It goosed the PC. I again contacted them and they informed
me that the advisor had told me to download the wrong BIOS.
I have now had 3 motherboards, 1 new floppy drive, 1 PSU, new RAM memory
and a CPU sitting in my motherboard that the motherboard can't even take.
I have been given the run around by this pathetic company and get no answers.
All I get is the 6 week rule. Well the 6 week rule has passed and still
no joy. Oh we have to come and pick up the PC then check it and write
it off if need be, you will then be given vouchers to buy a new PC. I
paid £1200 for the PC and they are gonna give me £300-£400
possibly to replace it. I don't think so.
If you want a headache and a huge telephone bill then take out a Mastercare
agreement. S Cameron... 31 March 2003
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I bought Toshiba laptop (1110Z14) and Epson C42
printer from Dexion in Nottingham this past February.
Because I did not know much about computers, I have just
realised that, the the laptop which is CD-RW has not been accompanied
with any CD creater and DVD Software. Some experts in the school tried
to install a number of CD Creators (Easy CD Creator and Nero burner) but
a message comes out that, they cannot recognised the CD recorder.
In addition to this, the Epson cannot print any longer.
I went to Dexion to complain about it and they gave me this number to
call for services (087709013000) which I did but for more than five times
nobody picked the phone, only automatic answering directing me to an endless
phone number to phone number. I am not quite happy, if I should spend
my money for something that is not wealth it and I would be tossed here
and there like that. Is there anything you can do to assist me. All the
items are have one year warranty Isaac K Mensah...4 June2003
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My grandson has a Advent Laptop, which was returned
to the Mastercare workshops for the same reason. Unfortunatley
the courier's mislaid it and some ten days after collection from the workshops,
claimed that they could not deliver due to no one being at home. The adress
for delivery is a Newsagents shop, open from 5am to 5pm six days a week
Mr W. Ferrie... 12 August 2003
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I have been waiting three months to get my voucher
for a new phone with coverplan. They are the worst people
to deal with and they keep you hanging on the phone for ages. I was sent
out two wrong claim forms then I finally recieved the right one 3 weeks
after I had reported my phone stolen, and then I posted that away got
another letter from them 10 days later saying there was no loss referncenumber
when I had already phoned and explained in my form I had not put a loss
reference number down as there is no such thing in the Strathclyde Police
as they are the one branch. And here I am still waiting. The service is
terrible and I advise no one to take out coverplan insurance, it's a waste
of money. Laura westwater ... 21 August 2003
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I have a major complaint about currys/ mastercare
but after being on the phone for hours can't find the name and address
of who to write to to complain about both in writing. Can you help?
Jayne Nichol ... 4 November 2003
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Bought Packard Bell laptop December 2001.
took out extended warranty with Mastercare sent away laptop for work on
29/10/03 came back on 4/11/03 without the AC Adapter and mains lead I
have since made 7 phone calls I have all the names I have spoke to all
full of promises to return our lead 4 weeks later still no sign I shall
have no alternative but to cancel my warranty with Mastercare and in future
never use them again I am absolutely appalled and disgusted at the after
sales service we have received. I feel the next thing to do is speak to
a consumer affairs programme. Susan Wilding .. 23 November 2003
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I work for a large computer company as
a warranty specialist in the uk. Some general comments
and advice for you... 1st) somewhere in the T's and C's you will see the
90days statement.. its actually whichever is longest.. the remainder of
the Laptops Warranty or 90 days. Does Advent have a web site.. i've looked
and cannot find one. If they have its likely that any 'known' issues posted
on their somewhere... if you have a URL post it on here and i will look
on you're behalf.. more advice would be dont give up.. the louder (and
higher) you shout the more chance you have of getting satisfaction
The Badger. IBMUK... 13 February 2002
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I had similiar problems with a vacuum cleaner
and received the run around from this organization. I
found a trip down to the County Court to quickest route to satisfaction.
The Judge was very understanding (maybe he had been ripped off too) and
although they sent some pinhead of a solicitor he was told to save his
shite and a judgement was made for the full amount!
NC....30 July 2002
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In defence of Currys, what
do you expect them to do if the product is out of warranty! You were offered
a Service Agreement on the product, but gambled the price of that agreement
was more expensive than any potential repairs. You gambled and lost, so
stop complaining! DJS... 4 November 2002
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DJS - I hope you got a good Xmas bonus
from Currys/Dixons/Mastercare/Coverplan (whichever one you work for).
The example of the poor service illustrated here is far from an isolated
incident. I just hope you get to experience it someday, then you'll have
some compassion with other consumers who are being ripped off.
MCK... 25 January 2003
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