Road block: The dealership can’t fix my car
Peter* couldn’t believe what he was hearing: “The dealership can’t fix my car because of my poor service history.”
Yet this so-called poor history was due to several factors outside his control, including that he was unable to get records from the first dealership, which had closed, and that subsequent appointments with another Hyundai dealership were late or postponed due to Covid restrictions.
Driving results: How do I file a complaint against a car dealership?
If you’re googling ‘how do I file a complaint against a car dealership’, it’s likely you have reached the end of your tether.
Road rage: Can I file a complaint against a car dealership?
When your car starts playing up, it’s only natural to head straight up the road to the place you bought it for answers. If they prove less than helpful, though, you’ll be veering into the ‘can I file a complaint against a car dealership’ lane before too long.
How long after an accident can you claim car insurance?
Have you been in a bingle? You may be too shaken up to call your insurer straight away but how long after an accident can you claim car insurance?
If you or someone you love is injured, in particular, you won’t be thinking about whether or not there’s a time limit. You will be too focused on recovery.
Is there a time limit on car insurance claims in Australia?
How long would you expect to wait for your car to be assessed after an accident? A few days? A few weeks? Is there a time limit on car insurance claims in Australia?
Is there a time limit on insurance claims in Australia?
If we have a car accident or our home has been damaged, most of us will reach for the phone as soon as possible but is there a time limit on insurance claims in Australia?
What if you’re unable to make an insurance claim immediately? Will you miss out on a refund or replacement if you don’t lodge it by a certain time?
How long should an insurance claim take?
Few of us can afford to wait too long to have something repaired or replaced but how long should an insurance claim take after it’s been submitted?
How to drive a smoother insurance claim process
No one wants the pain and hassle of a car accident or a house fire to be compounded by a complicated insurance claim process.
Fuel fight: What vehicle efficiency standards mean for you
Are you looking to buy a new car? The rising cost of fuel will undoubtedly be factored into the choice you make - a more efficient car means less money at the bowser, after all.
Driving change: Take control of car complaints
Having trouble getting the dealership to take your car troubles seriously? Is the manufacturer giving you the runaround?
It’s easy to feel like you’re a voice in the wilderness when you’re being shunted from dealer to manufacturer and back again, each blaming the other – or you – for the vehicle’s faults.
Handle My Complaint CEO Jo Ucukalo says it’s an effective tactic, as most consumers simply give up.