Remote control problem

hotdogsforteaboy · 19-09-2006, 22:57

My remote control is faulty and after phoning ntl they want me to pay ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£15 to replace it. Do anybody know how to get a free one of them?

Thanks in advance.

Nedkelly · 19-09-2006, 22:59

Hi they shouldonly charge you if it is faulty

They will send you a new one and you send the old one back

maverick · 19-09-2006, 23:11

Thats correct Ned,as long as you send the old 1 back and it has not been eaten by the dog or ran over by a steam roller it will get replaced free of charge.

20-09-2006, 00:10

'ned' is usually correct for our area, people like him are rare & I, for one, have nothing but praise for his approach to his job.

I've been trying a Tevion remote that allegedly 'learns' ntl remote commands, but it was only ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£5 and is a bit 'intermittent'

Nedkelly · 20-09-2006, 07:16

Thaks Homealone. Make sure you tell them what colour the remote is blue for langley blac for bromleyWe get called out a lot when they send the wrong remote out

hotdogsforteaboy · 20-09-2006, 08:28

Nedkelly, if the remote is faulty but unmarked I can send it back and get a free one? What phone number should I use?

Nedkelly · 20-09-2006, 09:03

Hi cusomer serices will be able to sort this out for you

hotdogsforteaboy · 20-09-2006, 10:47

Sorry to trouble you again Ned but my wife phoned yesterday and they tried to charge her ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£15 to replace it! What should I ask them/say??

lostandconfused · 20-09-2006, 11:09

just tell them that it was working fine, then it stopped working, it hasnt been dropped, attacked by a dog etc youve tried replacing the batteries but still no joy, and they should send one out FOC.
can i ask what area your from?

hotdogsforteaboy · 20-09-2006, 11:29

I'm from Swansea. Does this make a difference?

King Of Fools · 20-09-2006, 11:29

I thought NTL had stopped sending free remotes out now!?

lostandconfused · 20-09-2006, 11:32

nah they still send em out FOC, i'll find out today if i can send one out to you, im from swansea myself so wouldnt be able to bring up your account, but im pretty sure the new form we have to fill in for keyboard and remote ordering can be done without an account number, ill check today though

hotdogsforteaboy · 20-09-2006, 11:36

Thanks mate, there will be a pint in it for you

White Tiger · 27-09-2006, 10:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostandconfused

nah they still send em out FOC, i'll find out today if i can send one out to you, im from swansea myself so wouldnt be able to bring up your account, but im pretty sure the new form we have to fill in for keyboard and remote ordering can be done without an account number, ill check today though

If you were able to help here, I'd be grateful if you could do the same for me. My remote went mad a couple of days ago, & I'd like to avoid having to speak to customer services (shudder) if possible....& avoid having to pay as well

Nedkelly · 27-09-2006, 11:26

I am afraid you willhave to call cust serv .As i said before there is no charge for the remote if it is faulty .Customer serv and faults are the only people to send them out

Unless you see a tech in the street he might give you one depending on his stock