I purchased 4 Bilstein shocks from the Carlos Escolante, via phone. The order went well but I he tone was not pleasant. Ends call without saying goodbye. Odd...
When I received the order and determined that they did not fit my vehicle, I tried calling during business hours many times without anybody answering. Online Chat also received no response. Odd for a large online company to not answer phone call. I look at online reviews if Shockwarehouse.com and they are scathing. Now I'm worried.
I called the Bilstein technical support and they confirmed that the shocks were incorrect for my vehicle.
I reached Carlos the next day and explained the situation and he insisted they were correct and that the Bilstein technical support person was incompetent. His tone was now more unpleasant, impatient and rude. He said he would investigate and email me a response. Again, hangs up phone without saying goodbye. I am now thinking to myself, who would ever hire a phone sales person with this kind of personality.
Next day, no email response, do I called again. He answered, but has no recollection of our previous 10 minute phone call. Odd. He looked up my records and confirmed that the shocks were indeed incorrect for my vehicle. Offers a refund and to email me a RMA and prepaid postage label. Hangs up without saying goodbye. Where did this guy get his customer service training?
I mail back the shocks per his instructions and email Carlos proof of shipment.
I check my credit card statement 30 days later and there is still no chargeback credit for the return. I emailed Carlos the proof of delivery and a copy of my RMA. I ask him to investigate.
The next day I call the main number and someone else answers. I explain the situation and he tells me that Carlos, the GM, is out to lunch for an hour. He puts me in hold while looking up my RMA. He returns, and with Carlos's distinct voice, tells me Carlos is behind due to the holiday, but he would tell Carlos about my situation and my email, and hangs up the phone without saying goodbye. Humm...
I immediately send Carlos another email asking him to email me back when the refund is processed.
Two days have now passed without a response from Carlos, nor a refund on my account. I have now filed a dispute with my credit card company on this order.
I don't recommend doing business with this company. I'm a mechanic and purchase online every day and can attest that my experience with Carlos, and his company has been quite out of the ordinary. There's something not right about Carlos, and a company that would employ a person like him to deal with customers. read more