Espares - Please read customers emails...
I have used Espares previously without issue. On this occasion the whole process was very problematic. I found the motor that should have fitted my Dyson, however it had been replaced by a different motor model and the description advised a new motor seal would also be included. On delivery there was no motor seal. I advised Espares of the issue and was offered to return the item for a refund? No apologies for the missing seal, no follow up why the seal wasn’t included as per their website info. I also highlighted that they had the wrong replacement motor reference - again there was no reply. Eventually they agreed to send a replacement motor which they hoped would include the stated seal - again the seal was missing on delivery. On this occasion I took the time to investigate the missing seal. However the correct seal for the new motor they advised should fit the Dyson DC33 Multifloor stated on the website it was not compatible. As the hoover was still in pieces nearly two weeks later I again sent another email, with screen shots of Espares own website to try and assist them - it was clear that the customer service agents at no point took the time to understand the issue, read my email or investigate the issue. After escalating the matter another department got involved - I received a seal, but it was for the old style motor. I asked them again to fully read my email to assist them. Finally they did, the seal that they show as incompatible with my Dyson was received and is now fitted and my hoover is finally working. They admitted there is an issue on their website. I appreciate issue occurs, but I did go out of my way to try and help Espares resolve the issue in a timely manner. They appeared to drag their heals at every turn initially - until I escalated the matter. In the current environment what a waste of time this was for all involved. Totally unnecessary. I then also found a replacement motor - in the old style on a major online retailers website for half the price!
May 30, 2020
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