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Tuftus 04-01-2006 18:29

Just AAsk, unless you're dead that is...
 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/s...re/4580420.stm

Great example of corporate compassion... :rolleyes:

Paul K 04-01-2006 18:38

Re: Just AAsk, unless your dead that is...
 
Yet another example of lack of common sense more than anything. Sounds like the people in the call center need re-training..... as litter pickers. If they couldn't use their brains and seek further advice from their line managers then the lot of them need a good kick up the backside.

danielf 04-01-2006 18:43

Re: Just AAsk, unless your dead that is...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul
Yet another example of lack of common sense more than anything. Sounds like the people in the call center need re-training..... as litter pickers. If they couldn't use their brains and seek further advice from their line managers then the lot of them need a good kick up the backside.

Perhaps they got one:

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbc
AA Road Operations Director Steve Dewey said: "Our procedures allow for discretion to be used in sensitive situations such as this.

"Unfortunately, when dealing with thousands of calls each day human error occasionally happens, for which we apologise. We have addressed this matter with the member of staff concerned.

"We apologise unreservedly for the distress caused to Mr Barker's family at what was already an extremely difficult time.

"The AA was wrong to refuse service and did not show the compassion and sensitivity we expect in what was clearly an emotional situation."


Angua 04-01-2006 19:38

Re: Just AAsk, unless your dead that is...
 
Should have been with the RAC (they cover the car rather than the person). :erm: ;)

Ramrod 04-01-2006 20:01

Re: Just AAsk, unless your dead that is...
 
I know that this isn't in the best taste but for some reason I find this whole scenario really funny :D

(btw, My condolences to his family) :(

NitroNutter 04-01-2006 21:32

Re: Just AAsk, unless your dead that is...
 
Green flag tried to refuse me service once because my car was to heavy. They ended up waving the white flag instead. :D

Nidge 05-01-2006 04:57

Re: Just AAsk, unless your dead that is...
 
Sounds like a case of outsourcing the call centre and people not engaging their brains before opening their mouths.

ScaredWebWarrior 05-01-2006 08:11

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Angua
Should have been with the RAC (they cover the car rather than the person). :erm: ;)

Which means if you're in a friend's car when it breaks down and if they don't have cover you can't call on them.

There's advantages and disadvantages to both schemes. Maybe the answer is to be with both?


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