To
The Consumer Forum of India
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to formally lodge a complaint against Apptronix India and Apple India regarding the mishandling of my MacBook Pro, which I purchased in February 2024 from Apptronix located in Inorbit Mall. I also acquired Apple Care+ at the time of purchase.
In September 2024, I discovered physical damage to my laptop and took it to Apptronix in Banjara Hills for servicing on 10th of September. I was informed that a part needed replacement, which would cost me ₹25, 900. I paid this amount in good faith, expecting a timely resolution.
However, after making the payment, I received no updates from Apptronix. To escalate the issue, I contacted Apple India, where I received a more satisfactory response. Apple offered to refund both the entire cost of the laptop and the service fee I paid to Apptronix.
Unfortunately, I have now spent over 45 to 50 days without my work laptop, significantly impacting my personal and professional life. As of now, the refund process has not been completed, and I have been informed that it will take an additional week, which is unacceptable.
I have retained all relevant invoices and email communications with Apptronix, which I am prepared to present as evidence.
I kindly request your intervention in this matter to expedite the refund process and address the inconvenience I have faced.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
According to an Apple service center agent, approximately 20 cases per month are reported for the same reason, and customers are being asked to bear the costs even when the phone is within the warranty period. This appears to be a widespread issue, potentially constituting a significant fraud operation in India.
Consider the impact when extrapolating these numbers – one store handling 240 cases in a year, and with two Apple authorized service centers in Pune alone reporting around 500 issues, the scale of the problem is alarming. When considering the entire country, the magnitude of the situation becomes even more concerning.