I made a zoomcar booking during my trip to pune with booking details: jps6f9gwn from 06:30 am sun, 31 mar to 07:00 pm mon, 01 apr. I felt it would be a great experience during my stay with my wife but it was a regretful and traumatic experience with zoomcar.
First of all, it was a nervous start. I failed to understand the logic of verification of proofs after acceptance of payment and successful booking. The submitted valid government verified original id proof was rejected initially being getting approved.
The pickup location was accurate with provided directions being handy. There was no verification of driving license / proofs etc. During collection as suggested to carry along before start off the trip. Similarly the car was not provided in clean condition. To avoid any wastage of time, we started the trip adjusting to cleanliness. If cleaning fee can be levied during one's reservation, zoomcar should also strive to ensure to give the car in good condition.
During my trip, i wanted to check if i can change my drop location with support team as i was on tight schedule but there was no response from support team. I was unable to contact from a different mobile number as well.
In the end, i managed to drop the car at the same location within the stipulated time. I provided the car in same condition without any damage.
Parking slot from where we picked the car was occupied, hence parked outside and ended the trip. While we were waiting for uber to pick up after ending the trip, a gentleman (Probably car owner/zoomcar employee) also spoke to us and picked up the car, did a little test drive as well before parking inside!
Now here's how the trouble began:
A refund mail popped up with 10, 000 as damage fees/outstanding amount. As i felt it was some mistake, i checked up with customer support team and informed him that car was returned in good condition. After some silence and checks from his end, he claims that car's oil chamber is damaged. He asks for proof to submit if car was given in good condition. Also, he suggested to drop a mail so that they can share proof with damaged vehicle pictures.
As as per his advice, dropped a mail the next day i. E, on 04/02/2019 14:03 asking for exact nature of damage and fuel reading. I got a response that "we will quickly validate any re-imbursements or charges on your booking". It didnot seem like an auto-response as it was sent the next day at apr 3, 2019, 6:08 am.
I also immediately raised the concern on the whole process being quite ambiguous and dubious and requested to share damage vehicle pictures at the earliest along with tax invoice and fuel reading.
I only got a response of fuel reading without no response to the queries.
Meanwhile i got my first recovery notice which is shocking and traumatizing when the response is due from zoomcar's end.
I also followed up for the third time in a span of 9 days asking for requested info (Damaged pictures and tax invoice) but which went only in vain. I have also expressed concern on the attitude of zoomcar over email before taking further steps.
Even if it is shared now after a month, it would doubt the veracity of the proofs.
This is totally unethical behavior on willful declining or delaying responses and lack of empathy towards the end customer but only focusing on recovery outstanding amount and sending notices. As i write this complaint, i received the recovery notice again.
Other concerns:
The drop location is shown at different place as against original drop location. It is clearly 4.5 kms away from drop location.
Also, paytm link didn't get delinked for 4-5 attempts which raises further suspicions.
Please immediately remove the false alleged claims levied against me and do write-off the damage charges.
Jun 21, 2019
Complaint marked as Resolved
Zoomcar customer support has been notified about the posted complaint.
Verified Support
May 06, 2019
Zoomcar Customer Care's response Dear User,
Greetings!
Please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused during your reservation. Upon checking, we see that our team has been trying to reach out to you.
However, they are not receiving any response to the calls made. We request you to kindly share a convenient time to reach out to you. Our team shall reach out to you and address all the concerns raised regarding the booking.
Awaiting your response.
Regards,
Sowmya
May 07, 2019
Updated by PVY Hi Sowmya,
You may have been misled by your team or do not understand the whole issue in detail.
I am still waiting for the requested response since 04/02/2019 despite multiple follow ups and see evading answers from your team. Also, you may verify with your support team that they will provide response with all details and evidence since Apr 2nd, 2019.
Please check your team and do the needful. The best way to address concerns is to listen to customers and provide request responses. Standard responses /BOT automated responses over email/phone shall not solve the problem.
Thanks
i get car on 16 MARCH., its now date:27.04.2019 still i dint received my refund amount AMOUNT 2696, ID:JPS6FXZGQ., please confirm when can i received my refund AMount.,
awaiting for your swift reply ..
Regards
S.David solomon
Greetings!
We are sorry for the delay in processing the refund. We have initiated the refund through IMPS, you will receive the IMPS refund mail in 24 workings hours. Request you to login to your Zoomcar account through a desktop and then click on the link. Enter your bank details and the amount will be instantly transferred to your respective account or you can initiate the refund by selecting the option " Get refund" in the application under the respective booking ID.
Regards,
Imran,
Zoomcar