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Cardsfan
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Jul 29, 2015

Disgusted withe GSRS

Hello all. I am new to this forum, but needed to vent concerning Good Sam Roadside
Assistance. I own a Monaco Windsor, and tow a Chevy Tahoe, and I have my sons Chrysler 300 on my account. Last year at campingworld I bought the 2 year special for the price of one year. If I knew what a farce it would be the first time I would have to use this service, I would not have joined. Here is my story.
My son called me. He had a blowout on the rear of his 300. He managed to get to the hard shoulder on the freeway he was on in Phoenix, and was in a very dangerousness position. The hard shoulder was was very narrow, and it was during drive time traffic.
His first call was to me, as my office fortunately was minutes away from where he was.
I immediately drove over and picked him up out of harms way.
Then the stupidity from Good Sam starts. We make the call, and get a rep on the line.
After answering all the relevant questions, and explaining the car has to be put on a flat bed because of the dangererous position it was in, and it would be too dangerous to change the tire where it sat, a service still was called. **** me if a truck comes and the mechanic says we cannot do it because it is too dangerous to do it where it sat, and he drove off. I was furious and dumbfounded. I had made such a big point of bringing a flatbed to get it out of there.
Back to the phone,, and the I don't care a **** operator on the other end of the phone. I truly believe the operators are so jaded by what they do, they have no urgency and no vision of the impending disasters that could take place because of there complacency.
I was told by the operator to go back to my sons car and wait for another company to arrive, and it would be there in about an hour. If I was not at my vehicle they would not send out another company. I was dumbfounded again. Maybe in the prospectus they send out to potential customers they should include a big target to put on your back so motorists texting and talking on the phone have a really good shot at you while standing in freeway traffic during drive time. I was livid, and the operator could not understand why. She just did not get it. I am done with Good Sam, and am making my point on all social media, and hopefully one day the people who run this company, will read all these complaints, and get off there behinds, and make it a customer friendly company.
  • newman fulltimer wrote:
    I have the popcorn who has the beer?


    What brand?


    i keep asking the same ? Why would anybody use them after reading all the wonderful reviews & complaints
  • To Good Sam Care Team.
    Your reply was prompt and efficient.
    I will send you my PM shortly when my blood pressure has finally receded.
    Here are my suggestions. I have never used a vehicle recovery company before, because I have never signed up for one, but as age catches up, my days of crawling under a failed automobile are fading fast. You have to understand this criteieria, that the majority of people that are in Good Sam probably will only use it once or twice in their lifetime, but when they come to use it, they are going to be in a stressed out position, for the simple reason everybody hates breakdowns, and we all deal with them differently, but all of us will get higher blood pressure I'm sure, especially when in dangerous circumstances. We need instant and positive gratification when in those positions because you are our lifeline to moving again. Your app needs to be redone for ultimate simplicity when in these situations. None of us want to answer a boat load of questions, and be pushing buttons on the freeway at 5.00 pm at night. The other person on the end of the phone needs to be positive, understanding, and showing a sense of urgency to match what is going on with us in our specific needs. They need to own the situation, and respond as though it were they that were stuck on the freeway or wherever. Constant positive communication is the key. In these situations, the phone can be ringing constantly from good Sam and the wrecker company. We all want that warm fuzzy feeling of being looked after.
    I have read all the complaints from different forums and social media. This company needs a major shake up for how they deal with customers. It's time a forum of disgruntled customers sat in front of the decision makers at this company and aired out the dirty laundry. Maybe then they would reinvent themselves, and become the company they wanted to be.
    I hope this goes further up the chain, and does not just sit here gathering moss..
    In fact it would be nice to hear from the president of the company.
  • newman fulltimer wrote:
    ScottG wrote:
    LOL, they've already deleted my post explaining how the system works.
    You see GS, you can do some things expeditiously if you put your mind to it.

    nope remember the mods are independent


    The evidence suggests otherwise.
    My post violated none of the rules here but it was deleted - just like this thread will be.
  • ScottG wrote:
    LOL, they've already deleted my post explaining how the system works.
    You see GS, you can do some things expeditiously if you put your mind to it.

    nope remember the mods are independent
  • LOL, they've already deleted my post explaining how the system works.
    You see GS, you can do some things expeditiously if you put your mind to it.
  • Cardsfan,

    Thank you very much for the time and post. I would like to share your experience with our leadership team. If able please send me a PM with your contact information.

    Thank you in advance.

    Mark
    Marcus' Rapid Response
  • Doesn't matter how bad GSERS is. People read this forum every day and still sign up for it. Absolutely amazing.

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