Complaints Policy

1. Purpose and Scope

Whilst we aim to achieve a high level of service this policy is designed to provide guidance on the way in which Richlee Motor Company Ltd and its associated companies receive and manage complaints. We want to help you, our customer, to resolve your complaint as quickly as possible.

This policy covers:

  • Our standards
  • How to complain
  • How to contact us
  • What to do if you remain dissatisfied

2. What is a complaint?

A complaint is an expression of dissatisfaction whether justified or not. Sometimes a problem can be resolved quickly, simply by speaking to a member of our staff or a manager in the relevant department. However, if the member of staff considering the matter believes that a more substantive review will be required in order to respond to the issues raised, your complaint will be considered under the formal complaint procedure.

3. Our Standards

  • We treat all complaints seriously, whatever format they are received in
  • You will be treated with courtesy at all times
  • We will deal with your complaint promptly. An acknowledgement of your complaint will be sent to you within 5 working days
  • We will keep you updated and let you know when we expect to be able to reply in full
  • Complaints received are logged and analysed for business improvement

4. How to complain

Complaints can be made and received in a variety of ways; by phone, e-mail or letter, but where possible complaints should be made in writing, so that the details of the complaint are clear and complete.

5. What information is required when making a complaint?

Please provide the following:

  • Your name, and contact details
  • Vehicle registration, make and model, if applicable
  • Nature of the complaint
  • Dates and times, where known
  • Copies of any supporting documentation, if available

6. How to contact us?

Richlee Motor Company Ltd
Spur Garage
London Road
Rayleigh
Essex
SS6 9EY

7. What to do if you remain dissatisfied?

If we cannot resolve your complaint within 8 weeks, you may be able to refer your dispute to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). This service is free to use. Their consumer helpline is available on 0300 123 9123 or you can visit their website at www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk Alternatively, you can write to the FOS:

Financial Ombudsman Service
Exchange Tower, London, E14 9SR
Email: [email protected]

8. Data Protection

All complaints received are treated with confidentiality and in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018.