Customer Resolution
Goals of the policy
We value complaints as they assist us to improve our products, services and customer service.
This policy has been designed to assist both customers and staff. Bendigo Truck Centre is committed to consistent, fair and confidential complaint handling and to resolving complaints as quickly as possible. We aim to make it easy for people to make a complaint if they are dissatisfied and we will treat all customers making a complaint equally.
We display our complaint handling policy and procedure in our business so that customers can see before partnering with us how a complaint will be handled if in the even that one may arise.
Definition of a complaint
Complaints are defined as any expression of dissatisfaction or grievance made to staff by a customer or member of the public in relation to our business.
Recording complaints
All complaints made, verbal or written, will be recorded & stored for reference on our server folder T: Drive/ Customer complaints at the time the complaint is made, or as soon as possible afterwards. The complaint should be recorded by the staff member who took the details.
When taking a complaint, staff will record the name and contact details of the customer, as well as full details of the complaint including the date. Details of all communication with the customer and any actions to resolve the complaint will be recorded in the same place.
Recorded complaints will also be monitored for any ongoing trends by management and efforts made to resolve any ongoing issues.
Customers’ personal details or details of their complaint will not be divulged to third parties unless we have their written consent.
You should also be given the full name and contact details of the person who has taken your enquiry although this person may not be charged with the complaint resolution.
Informing customers of progress
We strive to resolve all complaints within an appropriate timeframe. Unfortunately due to the complexity of some topics the timeframe will vary but we aim to have most complaints resolved within 7 working days. Written complaints will be acknowledged promptly by email within 1 business day.
Customers will be given an approximate timeframe at the time they make their complaint. Customers will be informed of the progress of their complaint regularly, especially if there are any delays or changes to what has been agreed.
Customers will be informed of any changes to our products or services as a result of their complaint.
Where appropriate, customers who have had a complaint resolved will be contacted at a later date to see if they are happy with how their complaint was handled.
Responding to complaints
All people making a complaint will be treated with courtesy. Where possible, complaints will be resolved at the first point of contact. If appropriate to the complaint, and management is available at the time of the call , the frontline staff can offer a discount or a replacement product or service to resolve a complaint immediately. All complaints will still be recorded.
If the complaint can’t be resolved immediately, the customer will be given a timeframe, a contact person and details of our complaint handling process. Where possible, the staff member taking the complaint details will be the contact person.
Management can resolve a complaint by:
- Asking detailed questions of you to get a better understanding of the issue • Quickly ascertaining responsibility and determining the quickest and best resolution • Removing emotion and dealing with the issue at hand
Escalation of complaints
If a complaint cannot be resolved by the usual complaint process, it should be referred to the Dealer Principal and the customer will be informed and given an amended timeframe for resolution.
Review of complaint handling policy and procedures
BTC is committed to continuous improvement and this policy will be reviewed regularly (at least every six months) for effectiveness and updated.
This complaint handling policy is supported by management. We commit to providing this policy to all staff and displaying it in our business for customers.
Signed by
Angelo Valerio
