I purchased a top of the line laptop (X16 RTX4090) with extended accidental premium plus cover in Nov 2023 (invoice date 11th Nov 2023. When I received it, it had an issue with the screen. I called up Dell customer support and they arranged for a replacement.
This came 20th Dec 2023 and also had an issue with the screen. So I called Dell Support again on the same day. They acknowledged the issue again (I sent them photos both times), and arranged for another replacement. This arrived on the 4th Jan 2024 and didn't have any issues.
When I checked my warranty status, it was starting from 11th Nov 2023 (initial purchase invoice date), instead of 4th Jan 2024 when Dell actually delivered a fault free laptop. I called up Dell so they can adjust the start date of warranty (I paid extra for 3 year accidental cover). I was told by multiple agents in different Dell departments (customer service, Technical Support, Dellcares on X etc.) that what I was asking for is reasonable and valid. But, I am told that it can't be done and I am expected to lose out on my two months warranty!
A manager in tech team offered me £15 refund or an option for full refund and I was told that I should be grateful that I'm being offered this considering I purchased it in Nov 2023! I spent nearly £3000 and Dell is telling me it's doing me a favor by offering these two choices? I didn't want £15 refund, I just wanted my warranty start date to reflect when Dell supplied me with a working laptop.
Dell to starts warranty from date of invoice before customers take delivery (can be 2 days to few weeks) and customers lose out on those days. Dell then refuses warranty claim if it's just 24hrs out!
Dell is a joke and it's reviews here reflect how the company operates.
Following are Dell's managers own words:
"( 1h 41m 43s ) Dell Advisor - Abhishek: I truly understand your point. Considering the conversation which we had on this chat - your ask is valid and i acknowledge that. But due to limitation sales team cannot help in getting this issue resolved. Decisions should come from technical support team and they can work towards resolution and close the case.
( 1h 44m 37s ) Frost: Well, all the best to you! Because they have told me that they are actually doing me a favor by offering me £15 refund or offering a full refund for the laptop.
( 1h 49m 27s ) Dell Advisor - Abhishek: Please accept my sincere apologies for the inconvenience, I would have felt the same if I were you."
Dell prefers to lose out on a £3000 sale than to correctly adjust £15 worth of warranty start date adjustment that resulted in its own inability to deliver a working laptop! What kind of a company does that?
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