NEVER USE BEST BEETLES IN CAPE TOWN
Jan 18th 2004, 1:02 pm
#1
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NEVER USE BEST BEETLES IN CAPE TOWN
THIS IS A WARNING
My girlfriend and I travelled to Cape Town and had a romantic vision
of cruising round the Cape and through the winelands in a 1970s Beetle
hired from 'Best' Boland Motors. If you have the same vision, forget
it!
We had a nightmare with them: they are the most unreliable company we
came across in Africa (and that is saying something). During the
course of the month, we broke down no less than 4 times and had 3
different cars. This, you may say, we should have expected. But these
were major breakdowns: exhaust falling off, starter motor blowing up,
battery dying etc...To their credit, their repair man always appeared
on time but each time, the boss promised us their 'best car'.
Everytime, we were disappointed.
When we asked for our money back, they refused, and we ended up
leaving the Beetle in Cape Town and hired a new Ford Fiesta from
Europcar.
To cap things off, when you hire the vehicle, Best Boland asked for a
2000 Rand deposit. This they promise to return within 8 weeks if you
have no fines. It is now over 14 weeks since we returned the car and
there is no sign of the deposit despite us having no fines!
So, if you want a hassle free trip to Cape Town, AVOID BEST BOLAND
BEETLES!
My girlfriend and I travelled to Cape Town and had a romantic vision
of cruising round the Cape and through the winelands in a 1970s Beetle
hired from 'Best' Boland Motors. If you have the same vision, forget
it!
We had a nightmare with them: they are the most unreliable company we
came across in Africa (and that is saying something). During the
course of the month, we broke down no less than 4 times and had 3
different cars. This, you may say, we should have expected. But these
were major breakdowns: exhaust falling off, starter motor blowing up,
battery dying etc...To their credit, their repair man always appeared
on time but each time, the boss promised us their 'best car'.
Everytime, we were disappointed.
When we asked for our money back, they refused, and we ended up
leaving the Beetle in Cape Town and hired a new Ford Fiesta from
Europcar.
To cap things off, when you hire the vehicle, Best Boland asked for a
2000 Rand deposit. This they promise to return within 8 weeks if you
have no fines. It is now over 14 weeks since we returned the car and
there is no sign of the deposit despite us having no fines!
So, if you want a hassle free trip to Cape Town, AVOID BEST BOLAND
BEETLES!
Jan 19th 2004, 7:02 am
#2
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Re: NEVER USE BEST BEETLES IN CAPE TOWN
Hallo Dive 777,
I have notified the relavant authorities in Cape Town and forwarded them you
note. I hope that something will come of it as this is very bad for the
Western Cape as a whole. Greetings
Koos Greeff.
Specialist Safari Operator.
http://www.afrikasafaris.co.za
Dive 777 <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> THIS IS A WARNING
> My girlfriend and I travelled to Cape Town and had a romantic vision
> of cruising round the Cape and through the winelands in a 1970s Beetle
> hired from 'Best' Boland Motors. If you have the same vision, forget
> it!
> We had a nightmare with them: they are the most unreliable company we
> came across in Africa (and that is saying something). During the
> course of the month, we broke down no less than 4 times and had 3
> different cars. This, you may say, we should have expected. But these
> were major breakdowns: exhaust falling off, starter motor blowing up,
> battery dying etc...To their credit, their repair man always appeared
> on time but each time, the boss promised us their 'best car'.
> Everytime, we were disappointed.
> When we asked for our money back, they refused, and we ended up
> leaving the Beetle in Cape Town and hired a new Ford Fiesta from
> Europcar.
> To cap things off, when you hire the vehicle, Best Boland asked for a
> 2000 Rand deposit. This they promise to return within 8 weeks if you
> have no fines. It is now over 14 weeks since we returned the car and
> there is no sign of the deposit despite us having no fines!
> So, if you want a hassle free trip to Cape Town, AVOID BEST BOLAND
> BEETLES!
I have notified the relavant authorities in Cape Town and forwarded them you
note. I hope that something will come of it as this is very bad for the
Western Cape as a whole. Greetings
Koos Greeff.
Specialist Safari Operator.
http://www.afrikasafaris.co.za
Dive 777 <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> THIS IS A WARNING
> My girlfriend and I travelled to Cape Town and had a romantic vision
> of cruising round the Cape and through the winelands in a 1970s Beetle
> hired from 'Best' Boland Motors. If you have the same vision, forget
> it!
> We had a nightmare with them: they are the most unreliable company we
> came across in Africa (and that is saying something). During the
> course of the month, we broke down no less than 4 times and had 3
> different cars. This, you may say, we should have expected. But these
> were major breakdowns: exhaust falling off, starter motor blowing up,
> battery dying etc...To their credit, their repair man always appeared
> on time but each time, the boss promised us their 'best car'.
> Everytime, we were disappointed.
> When we asked for our money back, they refused, and we ended up
> leaving the Beetle in Cape Town and hired a new Ford Fiesta from
> Europcar.
> To cap things off, when you hire the vehicle, Best Boland asked for a
> 2000 Rand deposit. This they promise to return within 8 weeks if you
> have no fines. It is now over 14 weeks since we returned the car and
> there is no sign of the deposit despite us having no fines!
> So, if you want a hassle free trip to Cape Town, AVOID BEST BOLAND
> BEETLES!
Jan 19th 2004, 5:40 pm
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Re: NEVER USE BEST BEETLES IN CAPE TOWN
Thank you very much Koos. Overall we had such an amazing time in the
Cape but this did leave us with a bad taste in our mouths. These guys
don't deserve to be in business. I wonder if anyone else has had any
similar experiences?
"Koos Greeff" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Hallo Dive 777,
>
> I have notified the relavant authorities in Cape Town and forwarded them you
> note. I hope that something will come of it as this is very bad for the
> Western Cape as a whole. Greetings
> Koos Greeff.
> Specialist Safari Operator.
> http://www.afrikasafaris.co.za
Cape but this did leave us with a bad taste in our mouths. These guys
don't deserve to be in business. I wonder if anyone else has had any
similar experiences?
"Koos Greeff" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Hallo Dive 777,
>
> I have notified the relavant authorities in Cape Town and forwarded them you
> note. I hope that something will come of it as this is very bad for the
> Western Cape as a whole. Greetings
> Koos Greeff.
> Specialist Safari Operator.
> http://www.afrikasafaris.co.za
Jan 19th 2004, 5:48 pm
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Re: NEVER USE BEST BEETLES IN CAPE TOWN
Hi Group,
I have been contacted by the relevant authorities and here follows there
response.
Koos
Dear Mr Greeff
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. I discussed the
situation with Ms Tollie Dreyer, Tygerberg Tourism. Best Beetles is a
member of their bureau. They have received complaints in the past and is
now in the process of cancelling their membership and blacklisting the
company. They will also inform all the local tourism bureaux of this
company's conduct.
Tourism regards
VERONICA JOOSTE
TOURISM BUREAUX LIAISON OFFICER
I have been contacted by the relevant authorities and here follows there
response.
Koos
Dear Mr Greeff
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. I discussed the
situation with Ms Tollie Dreyer, Tygerberg Tourism. Best Beetles is a
member of their bureau. They have received complaints in the past and is
now in the process of cancelling their membership and blacklisting the
company. They will also inform all the local tourism bureaux of this
company's conduct.
Tourism regards
VERONICA JOOSTE
TOURISM BUREAUX LIAISON OFFICER
