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PatrickMH
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Feb 02, 2015

Please, Please Help

On January 19, I noticed that the tires on my fifth-wheel camper were separating and I could see the steel belts on two of them. Obviously I didn’t want to drive on them, so I called the Good Sam Roadside Assistance number to have someone come out and replace them at the RV park I was currently in. My credit card was charged $1402.91. I thought this was a bit high, but I was in kind of a bind. When the truck arrived from the GCR Tire Center and changed the tires, I was given the invoice of what they actually charged Good Sam for the tires and the service. The invoice total was $900.00. That means I just paid a $502.91 markup to Good Sam.

On January 20, I called Good Sam to ask about this, and was told not to worry, that I was initially charged the maximum amount it could possibly be, and that I would be credited back with the difference within 7 business days.

On January 27, I had not yet been credited with the difference, so I called Good Sam again and was this time told I would have to talk to Transit Pros, the company who actually handles the dispatching for Good Sam, and was transferred to Transit Pros. The person with Transit Pros told me there was nothing they could do except check with their supervisor and call me back, so I left my number. They never called me back.

On January 29, I called Good Sam again, explained that Transit Pros would not assist me, nor even return my call, but was told the only thing they could do was transfer me to Transit Pros. Once again, Transit Pros took my number and promised to look into it and return my call, but they have not.

Is there anything that can possibly be done so that I can get at least a partial refund of my $500 over charge? I understand that Good Sam is in this to make money, but $500 markup on a $900 bill just seems contradictory to the “Good Sam” image.

Thanks for any assistance,
Patrick

17 Replies

  • Naio wrote:
    Yes, file a disputed charge with your credit card company. The bank will contact the company who charged your card (whoever it was), and they are more likely to listen to the bank than to you.

    You can also ask the GS rep to stay on the line when they transfer you to the other company, and be part of the conversation.

    Many companies will jerk around customers, but less so their business partners.

    WyoTraveler wrote:
    Emergency road service is for emergency service. Not for coming to my permanent or temporary residence and replacing tires. Just seems to me that is maintenence. Paying high fees for specialized custom service is not unusual no matter who you call. :h


    They said (or heavily implied) that the surcharge was a mistake. As for whether the company 'should' provide this service, I am enough of a capitalist that I think it is up to the company to decide what servies they want to provide.


    You are absolutely correct. However, the charge should not be a surprise when you order premium service.
  • Naio's avatar
    Naio
    Explorer II
    Yes, file a disputed charge with your credit card company. The bank will contact the company who charged your card (whoever it was), and they are more likely to listen to the bank than to you.

    You can also ask the GS rep to stay on the line when they transfer you to the other company, and be part of the conversation.

    Many companies will jerk around customers, but less so their business partners.

    WyoTraveler wrote:
    Emergency road service is for emergency service. Not for coming to my permanent or temporary residence and replacing tires. Just seems to me that is maintenence. Paying high fees for specialized custom service is not unusual no matter who you call. :h


    They said (or heavily implied) that the surcharge was a mistake. As for whether the company 'should' provide this service, I am enough of a capitalist that I think it is up to the company to decide what servies they want to provide.
  • Call your credit card company and let them help you. If all else fails they can do a chargeback for the difference.
  • Is the credit card charge from Good Sam or from the service provider?
  • Emergency road service is for emergency service. Not for coming to my permanent or temporary residence and replacing tires. Just seems to me that is maintenence. Paying high fees for specialized custom service is not unusual no matter who you call. :h
  • Thank you for your post, PatrickMH. I regret any difficulties you experienced regarding your Good Sam Roadside Assistance membership. I would like the opportunity to speak with you concerning your post. I would be more than happy to contact you…please send me a private message with your Good Sam Roadside Assistance membership number and contact information: telephone and e-mail. I am looking forward to speaking with you.
    Thank you,
    Frank
    Good Sam Roadside Assistance

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