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Andrew P.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Extremely poor service
We had two cars damaged in a hail storm in Melbourne one insured with RACV the other with another provider.
RACV has been unable to contact or have a return phone call for looking periods and thier repairer is also poor in comparison for service.
2 comments
Thank you for the message.
I look forward to a follow up discussion.
As a Members based organisation, I would have hoped there would be a focus on the customer.
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Jane.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 2 reviews
A fantastic service!!!
I absolutely love Racv for my car insurance. 1 phone call to them... all was arranged including hire car and taxi!!!
Can't say enough good words about this service. The racv operator took care of everything. So from a bad experience... person who hit my car....to a fantastic finish. Can't thank Racv enough.
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Elise E.RACV
Hi, thank you for your feedback regarding your experience with our motor insurance and are happy to hear you enjoy our service.
At RACV we are constantly striving for improvements in all our service... Read more
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Waiting for RACVGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
Bad Service from RACV
Been an RACV member and have multiple insurance policies for many years.
Had accident and car repairs completed with RACV Accredited car repairer returned car on multiple times still not fixed correctly try to provide feedback directly to RACV on the bad service and the follow up provided by their Underwriter IAG. Told to contact IAG directly to provide feedback to them.
Try to tell RACV the issue they wont listen!
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Elise E.RACV
Good afternoon, we are sorry to hear about your claims experience and would like the opportunity to escalate this matter to our Member Relations team for further review. Please send us an inbox messa... Read more
ge with your full name, claim number and best contact number. Kind regards, SulinThanks Sulin or Elise E?? sent follow up as requested . also sent emails to RACVmotorclaims and Care and still not had contact. getting pretty bad.
Elise E.RACV
Hi, are member relations have advised that they have contacted you yesterday. We apologize for any delay. Regards, Randall
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Loyal to good businessesUnincorporated, VIC
- 10 reviews
Over five months for RACV to fix. My vehicle
Car accident mid October and my vehicle is still not fixed. No response from IAG claims which work on behalf of RACV. No back up on post repair warranty. Neil Taylor CEO is unavailable to members and therefore doesn't know the full story
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Elise E.RACV
Hi, we’re sorry to hear that RACV Insurance did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback. We will contact you via private message to discuss this further and investigate.
Warm regards, Robert - Social Media Consultant.
I am not worried about warm regards. It is wet and cold and the ARC expected me to drive an unroadworty car when they had told me beforehand they had the part in their workshop. Not a good look for RA... Read more
CV. Will I be covered by RACV insurance if I have an accident? Will RACV pay the police fine for driving an unroadworty vehicle? I can't go on holiday. I have been patiently waiting. Will RACV give me a vehicle on loan to tow my caravan for two weeks.!!!Elise E.RACV
Hi, we have inboxed your privately in order to have this escalated, unfortunately, you have not replied to our message. Please provide the details requested in-order to escalate your complaint. Warm regards, Randall - Social Media Consultant.
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StuartGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 2 reviews
Try to claim
I have had car insurance with RACV for many years. I rang RACV to lodge a claim for hail damage. Whilst waiting a very long time and getting message after message about claiming on line, I started to try to claim on line. After going to the web site it would not connect. Just kept spining. It still is while I write this. When finally being answered, the person could not spell my name or recognise when I spelt my name. It took several timest to get it correct. He could also not understand my date of birth. When we finally got through all that, he could not find my policy. He said he would transfer me back to RACV. He put me back into another telephone queue!!!! Last time I will insure with RACV
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daveGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Website doesn't allow final payment to be made so had to do so on phone
Tried to purchase a policy for new car already have several policies. Website wasn't working and couldn't complete payment. Called to do it over the phone....took over an hour and they were saying the quote that I had been provided online was incorrect and that the premium should be higher.
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Elise E.RACV
Good Evening,
We’re sorry to hear that our website and Motor Insurance premium did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback. Can you please private message us with your member or polic... Read more
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BRUNOGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
Claims Department- Absolutely unprofessional.
FACTS
Accident occurred, hit from behind. details exchanged at scene of accident. Not at fault.
RACV was contacted 20 mins after accident- claim made with all details provided- claims department admitted to no fault and that this would start the process of repairs.
Text message sent on 13th January @ 6.09pm stating- Excess waived. Queries? Email etc.
Second message received RACV ref: Excess Waived. Your repairer is GEMINI THORNBURY.
>>>
Even though we had choice of repairer we had agreed to first allow RACV repairer inspect vehicle. This was as per schedule.
Inspection conducted at Gemini Thornbury and was notified that bumper would ONLY be re-sprayed and alloy wheel would be sent away for machining repair. ...Read more
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Elise E.RACV
Good Evening,
We’re sorry to hear that our Motor Insurance claims department did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback. Can you please private message us with your member or policy ... Read more
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DemijGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Happy with RACV, disappointed with repairer
My car was hit in a train station car park with no details left. Rang RACV to make a claim process was easy and the lady I spoke to was great - cannot fault RACV service. That’s where it ends though, opting to use an RACV preferred repairer was the worst decision I have ever made.
Gemini Thornbury should be disgusted with how they handed the car back to me, not to mention the lack of empathy when I bought the car back and pointed out all the problems. My mirror was left damaged, doors not lining up and white overspray all over the grey panels...Read more
of my car. Upon taking it back to Gemini Thornbury, no apology was made to me and the production manager [name rmeoved] treated my partner like dirt. I was then told I had to now wait for them to order another part for my car - why this wasn’t done in the first place is beyond me. Due to not being able to take more time off work my dad and my partner went back to pick the car up a second time, once again production manager was rude to both of them. Personally attacking my partner asking what he would know about cars, he can’t comment because he isn’t a professional - well I don’t know how Gemini call themselves professionals. I will NEVER take my car back here and would not recommend them to anyone. RACV should really do a quality control check of this repairer.1 comment
Elise E.RACV
Hi, we’re sorry to hear that RACV Insurance did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback. We will contact you via private message to discuss this further and investigate.
Warm regards, Elise - Social Media Consultant.
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WarGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
You dare make a claim
Went with RACV because it was a trusted company since my childhood. Car was hit whilst parked and we reported it to RACV. It took 6 weeks for them to send an assessor after presenting our car to our preferred repairer. It took a further 3 weeks of them haggling with the repairer about price. RACV contacted us and said we should seek another repairer, Got an independent company to assess the car figure was $4900 our repairer $5100, RACV contacted us and said they would give us half $2500 and if we didn't like it we could take it up with AFCA and it would take a long time so we should take the money. Four months later car still unrepaired still waiting on AFCA feels like being held to ransom, car still damaged (unroad worthy)
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Elise E.RACV
Hi War, we’re sorry to hear that RACV Insurance did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback. We will contact you via private message to discuss this further and investigate.
Warm regards, Randall - Social Media Consultant
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Bill PMelbourne
- 3 reviews
Communication most difficult
After getting a small shunt in the rear, my car needed repair. Because I did not ask all my questions at the time of lodging a claim, it was extremely difficult to get answers to additional questions. My emails were not replied to and eventually I was forced to lengthy phone calls. My chief question was "could they provide me with a repairer that had more than a 1 star rating?" No proper answers were given. I was eventually directed to a list of repairers and I needed to spend much time working out the best from a bad lot, for my area.
The final repair seems satisfactory, but I suspect this is primarily due to my diligence.
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John WCentral Highlands and Goldfields, VIC
- 14 reviews
Reasonable Price and Great Service
In November 2022 I had a no fault minor accident. Within minutes I was on the phone to RACV claims and was able to take the car to the approved repairer. Repairer was helpful and professional and as I was not at fault and provided details of the other party I had access to a replacement car for the duration of the repair. The repairer was great and the car was returned pronto. Incidentally the repairer suggested avoiding Youi like the plague as no reputable repairer will deal with them due to the pathetically low rates they will pay repairers. Mind you I needed no encouragement to avoid Youi
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Elise E.RACV
Hi John W, thank you for your feedback regarding your experience with Emergency Home Assist. We love hearing our members experiences and would love to share your feedback with the tradesperson concern... Read more
ed. We would also love to use your feedback as part of our marketing material, so all our members are aware of the quality of service we provide in home emergencies.Hi it wasn’t home assist. It was comprehensive car insurance but feel free to use the comment
Elise E.RACV
Hi John, we certainly would love to use the comment. We just need you to private message us your full name, address and member number. Thanks again and we look forward to being there for you.
Warm regards, Robert - Social Media Consultant
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michael mihalakisCentral Highlands and Goldfields, VIC
Worst experience imaginable
On Sunday 29th December 2022 we were on our way back to Melbourne after visiting our Nana in lakes entrance Victoria. Just outside of Traralgon we entered the M1 freeway Melbourne bound, all of a sudden at 100 km/h we heard a "bang" at this stage the van started spinning from the left lane to the right lane in a circular motion, my friend could not control the steering and we hit the freeway barrier at a great speed. The van bounced of the barrier and turned in an anti-clockwise direction backwards in reverse and hit the barrier again, the van ...Read more
then bounced of the barrier an flipped on to its side :passengers" and slid coming to a stop into the left lane of the freeway almost facing oncoming traffic. We were both in shock to what had just happened and with help from others that stopped to provide assistance got out of the van, we were told that it was probably a blown tyre on the front passenger’s side at this stage police, ambulance and fire brigade was on the scene. My friend had called his insurer RACV and were simply told there was nothing they could do as it wasn’t a total care matter being an accident and as for after accident care there was none!!!!! All we wanted was some assistance for a taxi, hire care etc. even if we had to pay but NONE!!!! We were left on the side of the road having to go with the tow truck driver back to the depot, collecting our personal belongings and be dropped off to McDonald car park like homeless people!!!! we rang hire car companies but were closed, we approached local taxis but were told they were not available to go to Melbourne, At this stage we felt abandoned, lost, still in shock and humiliated having passers-by look at us as they passed with all our possessions piled up in the car park. This was at just after midnight 2 1/2 hrs from home!!!!!!. I finally managed to call my brother and he made his way to pick us up. We finally arrived home at just after 4 am. We were made to feel like an abandoned DOG on the side of the road feeling totally useless, shocked and nothing we can do with whatever money or credit cards we had till morning, All i could think about is what if it had been my elderly parents in that situation?????? Thank you racv for "Not" being there in what I class as on of the most traumatic experiences of my life.....You had made us feel useless, humiliated, lost and abandoned!!!! Surely for such a big insurance company you could have provided us with some after accident care????? I too am with racv but will definitely be reviewing when policy is over!!!!! Please when choosing an insurer ask these questions as for total care. You could have provided assistance to get home even if we had to pay!!!!!!! Instead of being stuck in a country town for over 6 hrs.1 comment
Elise E.RACV
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we’re sorry to hear that our Motor Insurance did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback. Can you please private message us with your member number so we can investiga... Read more
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Worst Customer Service, inflexible and unwilling to help
Rang in to get a quote for a customer. $360 more than AAMI's policy for exactly the same product. Random $13 per month administration fees for nothing just monthly payment fee.
Manager totally unhelpful & rigid. Did not price match, did not help out with waiving admin fee. Really expensive policy for no risk client & car. KIRSTEN from Member Experience not even willing to budge at all. I know there is functionality to help clients and she did not even want to entertain the idea to get an annual policy through with RACV. Lost a customer and a very bad experience in general.
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Elise E.RACV
Good Afternoon, we’re sorry to hear that our Motor Insurance policy did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback. Can you please provide us with your member number so we can investigate... Read more
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Parminder JassalGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 3 reviews
Completely ridiculous service in quality and customer service
Even after One and half months of the accident they were unable to fix my car. Already 2 times went to their repairer. Corrupt and rude behaviour. Please avoid RACV, not good anymore. I requested three times to customer care that please I need to talk to senior person. But looks like they got one and only accessor who is RACV itself.
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Elise E.RACV
Hi, were sorry to hear that RACV Insurance did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback. We will contact you via private message to discuss this further and investigate.
Warm regards, Robert - Social Media Consultant
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SamVictoria
Worst insurance company
My car was stolen but insurance company has taken almost one year but have not finalised my claim yet i have provided all the required documents but still RACV using delaying tac ticks to avoid payment very disappointed
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Elise E.RACV
Good Morning/Afternoon, were sorry to hear that our Emergency Home Assist service did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback. We will contact you to discuss this further.
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Frank
- 3 reviews
Repair over a month and still more delays
Had an accident, waited 5 business days for the repairer to be given the okay. Then told it would take 2 weeks for it to done. Then a week later they pushed the date out to another week. Nearing the completion time pushed out for another 2 weeks. Called RACV and was told nothing they could do and it was out of their hands. HORRIBLE insurer, the staff are incompetent and have a don't care attitude.
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Elise E.RACV
Hi, were sorry to hear that RACV Insurance did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback. We will contact you via private message to discuss this further and investigate.
Warm regards, Robert - Social Media Consultant.
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Ex Customer
- 3 reviews
Worst Insurance In Australia!!
Worst insurance company in AUSTRALIA!! These fraudsters take your $10s of thousands for 10-20 years and when it comes time to pay out your claim they don't want to know you! Stay aware and beware, these amateurs are scammers!
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MO Y.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
RACV Throwing customer under the bus
I contacted RACV as omtruck has hut my van from side. Truck made wrong turn (from a single lane), and has hit van which was stationary. Now RACV has made decision hearing other party and advised that i am fault as do not overtake turning vehicle is written on truck, but there was no overtake or close driving along with truck
Anyway they are asking 2000 excess.
I want to take legal action against RACV, racv is suggesting to take action against other party directly.
I have paid 300$ insurance every month from last 2 years to this fraudlent decision.no hir car offered
Say no to RACV insurance
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Elise E.RACV
Hi, were sorry to hear that RACV Insurance did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback. We will contact you via private message to discuss this further and investigate.
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GinRyeGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
Unethical
2 cars on 1 policy as suggested by RACV sales. First time driver has a dumb accident and drives one car into the other. Double excess + an unrealistic market value resulted in $2500 back on the car valued at $7000. Totally hoodwinked by some creative actuary work. Absolute rip and one for the ombudsman.
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AnojGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Poor service and not satisfied with the service
I have got a RACV comprehensive car insurance for my brand new Mitsubishi SUV and my car got crashed on 03 September. It's been almost three (03) months since the day of my claim but sill I have not received my car from the repairer. Also, they have decided to repair the vehicle without informing about the outcome of the initial inspection result. This is unbelievable and unacceptable from a top insurance company. I am insured with RACV to get a better service for my money and time but I'm totally disappointing on their service. The time for re...Read more
pair took so long they never offered me an replacement car. I and my wife had to bear all the travel cost for this 3 months by ourselves. I have not got a single call from RACV where always I need to contact them to follow the progress of my repair. When I called RACV call center, each time I received totally contradictory answers from them about the progress. Then I had to directly contact the repairer to get the latest updates for the repair process. I would not recommend RACV insurance for anyone else hereafter.1 comment
Elise E.RACV
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Elise E.RACV
Hi, we’re sorry to hear that RACV Insurance did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback. We will contact you via private message to discuss this further and investigate.
Warm regards, Elise - Social Media Consultant.