Refund policy

Norfolk Hawker
Norfolk Hawker Forum Participant Posts: 29
edited July 2023 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

We had to cancel 2 site bookings because of health reasons and were told the refund would be within a few days. Rang up after two weeks to be told the policy is up to 14 working days!

I could have commented that the club will always take my payments immediately when I book but it’s not the person at the call centres fault…

Would not have been annoyed if I’d been told originally the correct timeframe.

Rather sad that I’ve experienced quicker refunds from big commercial organisations.

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  • DavidKlyne
    DavidKlyne Club Member Posts: 13,856 ✭✭✭
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    edited July 2023 #2

    There have been a few stories of refunds seemingly taking longer than promised. It seems the people that agree the refunds are not able to complete the refund transaction themselves but have to pass it on to another department to action and I suppose it might depend on how busy those staff are? At least you were able to get a refund even if delayed so its good the Club are looking after those that encounter difficulties that require cancellations through no fault of their own.

    David 

  • Bakers2
    Bakers2 Forum Participant Posts: 8,190 ✭✭✭
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    edited July 2023 #4

    I received my credit for a substitute item BEFORE they took the money for the actual delivery.

    So it is possible - you just did GOOD I.T. and the will to offer good customer service.......

    Once again, it highlights how rushed/ill thought through the deposit introduction was. I believe refunds can be done by the site immediately, as post by JollyKernow a warden, if it was booked with the site. Two systems apparently but it appears not integrated sealed

  • Norfolk Hawker
    Norfolk Hawker Forum Participant Posts: 29
    edited July 2023 #5

    Just to clear, the amount due is the full cost of the site fees as it was for a ferry pitch at the end of August and in October.

  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Posts: 23,134 ✭✭✭
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    edited July 2023 #6

    So outside of the 21 days.

    Keep chasing and, if necessary, investigate Charge Back and Sec 75 of the Consumer Credit Act if appropriate.

  • gradot
    gradot Forum Participant Posts: 15
    edited August 2023 #7

    Still waiting for my deposit back from June not good enough.

  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Posts: 23,134 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 2023 #8

    See the advice in my post above. Check it out to see if it could help you.

  • ScreenName070D39CB0F
    ScreenName070D39CB0F Forum Participant Posts: 6
    edited August 2023 #9

    Does anyone know the email for refund complaints? CAMC doing a great job of hiding contact information among layers of pages, in person chat not working and phone number was different to the one published online. 

    Thanks

  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Posts: 23,134 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 2023 #10

    Use the Contact Us button at the foot of the page 👍🏻

  • brue
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    edited August 2023 #12

    If all else fails put your complaint on Trust Pilot, here...

    https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.caravanclub.co.uk?utm_medium=trustbox&utm_source=MicroStar

     

  • gradot
    gradot Forum Participant Posts: 15
    edited August 2023 #13

    I have just received a answer from the club I was refunded on 6th June But it was put on my January bank statement as that’s when I made the booking.So unless you know exactly how much you have I your account you could miss it seems a funny way to me.

  • wedgy
    wedgy Club Member Posts: 429 ✭✭✭
    edited August 2023 #14

    It should show on your current statement but dated the January date you paid. 

  • eribaMotters
    eribaMotters Club Member Posts: 1,193 ✭✭✭✭
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    edited April 19 #15

    Things are still not working, and to be blunt, the club refund system and notifications is a joke and not fit for purpose.

    Unusually for me I had booked a club site. With one month to go I had to cancel it so notified the club immediately. So far so good as I was told it can take ten days for a refund. We do not wait for monthly statements as my lovely other half does our internet banking stuff so can track transfers in real time. I understand how things do not always line up with bank/credit refunds and take longer than expected, so I waited 15 days. I e-mailed and got the reply we will get back to you within 10 days.

    Fortunately I can cope with the finances not being in place, but why does it take more than 10 days for a return of funds and why would I be expected to wait up to 10 days for somebody to explain what is going on.

    Do the club honestly think that this is an acceptable way to run a business. I do not recall such a poor response from the CL's, independents and continental sites I've dealt with.

    Colin