[Resolved]  IFB — False promise, lie, no part replacement on new washing machine

Address:Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 382350
Website:www.ifbappliances.com

Don't purchase any IFB products if you want to save your hard-earned money. The people (customer support) work there are liers and I guess, that's what IFB teach them in the training.

Here is a real story:
[protected]-
I've purchased IFB Serena SX Washing Machine in September'2016. On the next day of purchase, I've found many scratches at the bottom cover (right side) of emergency dranage line. I'd immediately called their customer support and registered a complaint for part replacement (yes part replacement because it was just a cover).

I rembember that their technician visited my home, took some pics of that cover before Navratri (27-28 September' 2016) and told me that it will take 2-4 days to get it replaced as they need to order it from Goa office. Today, it's 1st December'2016 and the part isn't replaced yet.

I've called several times on their toll-free customer care number and their tele-callers used to register a complaint, then after few days it resolved/closed/cancelled automatically without any reason. The same thing happening since last 2 months - I call, they register and then it resolve automatically. I don't know what these guys are up to?

Below is the list of complaints / ticket numbers which has been resolved/closed/cancelled without any reason:

[1] Ticket No.[protected] - Registered on 27-September-2016 - Closed on 29-September-2016
[2] Ticket No.[protected] - Registered on 29-September-2016 - Closed on 19-October-2016
[3] Ticket No.[protected] - Registered on 19-October-2016 - Closed on 04-November-2016
[4] Ticket No.[protected] - Registered on 09-November-2016 - Cancelled - no info. provided from IFB
[5] Ticket No.[protected] - Registered on 01-December-2016 - *fingures crossed*

(a) My location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
(b) Local IFB service center who handles Ahmedabad (atleast my area)
Bhoomi Enterprise, Ahmedabad.
Contact Person: Monica
Contact Numbers:[protected] / [protected]
(c) Area head / Responsible persons for such incedences:
- Anurag Dhairya: [protected]
- Shyam Prasad: [protected]

* I am sharing the above numbers in public because IFB customer-care itself given me the above infomation to ask about the status directly. Anurag Dhairya, he always given me false promises that the part will be replaced next day-in 2 days bla bla bla, and now he is not even picking up the call. Mr. Shyam Prasad, his number is ringing always so I guess he is travelling to the moon.

I've paid them full in cheque but I wish I could pay them in installments so that I can kick their *** now and stop the remaining payments until they replace the part.

I could happily share my IFB customer ID as well as my personal information here but now I want these guys (if they are reading this) to find me and serve me what I've paid for.
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May 9, 2017
Complaint marked as Resolved 
IFB Industries customer support has been notified about the posted complaint.
Verified Support
Dec 02, 2016
IFB Industries Customer Care's response
Dear  Ipakcg

We regret the inconvenience caused to you.

We have escalated your concern and will attend to it immediately.

Assuring you our best services.

IFB Team
Verified Support
Dec 06, 2016
IFB Industries Customer Care's response
Dear ipakcg

Hope your issue has been resolved. In case you require further assistance, you can contact us on: BSNL & MTNL subscribers: [protected] Other subscribers: [protected]  Email id: [protected]@ifbglobal.com

We assure you our best services.

IFB Team.   
Dec 07, 2016
Updated by dipakcg
Dear IFB Team,

Thanks for your response.

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ONE MORE LIE
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Yes, your engineer attended my house yesterday (06-December-2016) and replaced that cover. But the weird thing is that it's even worst than the previous one. When he replaced, I was busy in the family gathering but then within an hour, when I checked the replaced part, this is how it looks (see the attached photographs).

I called Mr. Anurag Dhairya (and luckily he answered the call) immediately and updated him about the incidence. I've sent him pics via WhatsApp too but then he argued and finally told that this is the new one (and also added that all machine covers look like this from inside) and WE CAN'T HELP YOU WITH ANY FURTHER REPLACEMENTS.

Please see the attached images (even zoom it) and tell me are you sure this is the new one?

All I expect (and want) a product that I've paid for so kindly make the cover replacement as soon as you can.

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* Engineers used to visit without any prior intimation so I appreciate they call first before they come.
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Thank you.

Dec 15, 2016
Updated by dipakcg
Dear IFB Team,

It's been a week since you responded but there are no further actions from your end except saying "We have escalated your concern and will attend to it immediately.".

You only assuring the best services just for sake of words, and not serving that way actually.

Thank you.
Verified Support
Dec 20, 2016
IFB Industries Customer Care's response
Dear Dipak,

As discussed with you by our branch, we will be closing your issue, kindly be in touch with branch for further assistance.

Alternatively you can also write to us at [protected]@ifbglobal.com along with your contact details and we will help resolve your issue

IFB Team
Dec 20, 2016
Updated by dipakcg
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***** ALERT *****
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Dear IFB Team,

Who discussed and when? Which branch? I didn't discuss with anybody at your branch nor received any call. No engineer visited then how?

What a skills!. Do delays and then close the ticket without any reason.

Do you think writing to [protected]@ifbglobal.com will make any impact?

Thank you.
Jan 05, 2017
Updated by dipakcg
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***** WARNING *****
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As IFB customer care team said here, I've sent email to [protected]@ifbglobal.com as well on 20th December'2016.

Here is their scripted response that I received on 22nd December'2016.

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Dear Mr. Dipak G,

We regret the inconvenience caused to you.

We have escalated the issue to our branch to have it attended.

Again regret the delay and inconvenience caused.

Thanks & Regards,
Vinita Naik
IFB Customer Service
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Do you know then what? Nothing till the date.

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IFB Support = Bunch of lies

Guys, there are better companies whose priority is customer support rather than sales on false promises. I suggest you go with any, but not with IFB.
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Thank you.
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