Manualsmate Reviews 571

TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

1.5

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Review summary

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Evaluating 85 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many people were dissatisfied with the payment process, citing issues with billing and deductions after account cancellation. Customers also found the pricing to be unclear, with initial low costs for manuals escalating into much higher subscription fees. The subscription model itself was a major point of contention, as many users reported difficulties with subscription management or cancellation. Furthermore, the product quality was often criticized, with customers receiving incorrect or useless manuals, or not receiving them at all. The website was also a source of frustration, with people finding information unclear and the site's design causing difficulties.

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Payment

Consumers consistently express strong dissatisfaction with the payment process, citing unauthorized and... See more

Price

Customers consistently express strong dissatisfaction with the pricing. Many reviewers report being charged a... See more

Subscription

Users describe negative interactions with subscription services, often reporting unexpected charges. Many... See more

Product

Clients share negative opinions on product. Many customers report issues with receiving the correct manual,... See more

Website

Reviewers mention negative feedback about the website. Many customers report that the website is a scam, with... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute shower, like many others I was charged for a larger amount than published a few weeks later. After cancelling they continued to deduct £24.90 form card even when I had closed by account. Th... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute rip off why are they still on google search? Initial manual 83p then £132 bimonthly subscription charge which automatically kicks in after 7 days. Whilst this is on website certainly not clea... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My complaint is along the lines of the majority of people speaking here. After agreeing a payment of 85 euros online, £130 was taken without any notification. I've contacted my bank who have prevented... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Similar experience to most others. €.95 euro cents for a manual that website implied they had. After 30 minutes request still shows as processing. Have cancelled subscription immediately and will... See more



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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammers

Same exeperience as others below...scammers don't touch. Thanks to Revolut for intervening and stopping the second payment.

October 8, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not use these scammers!!!

It seems that this company have big issues, i have reported them to my bank for fraud, they took 0.95 Euros for a manual that they didn't/couldn't supply then charged me a further 69.95 euros 5 days later, I am still awaiting a refund!!! Their customer services are attrocious, do not touch them with a barge pole!!

October 8, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Like everyone else here I was scammed…

Like everyone else here I was scammed by this company. I paid 80p to download a washing machine manual. Two months later they took £58.50 from my account without authorisation. They did not send me an email or make clear any terms and conditions about this. U.K. trading standards need to stop this company trading. They are fraudulent.

September 30, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A disgraceful scam

My experience is the same as most others, your commitment to repeat subscription payments is well hidden so that you place an order for an emailed copy manual at a reasonable price only to be charged a totally different sum but also repeat payments.

Following my complaint this firm has cancelled my alleged subscription and offered full refund, waiting for it now.

September 27, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It seems that I have been duped in…

It seems that I have been duped in exactly the same way, and for the same amount, as the other customer who left this review.
"Online the price for this washing machine manual was shown as £1. I could not believe it that I have been billed £59-10 with no invoice or reason for such a massive amount for this manual!!!!! I will never, never use them again…."

Nor will I, and neither should you.

September 21, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It’s a con

It’s a con, I paid what I thought was 6 Euros, but when my Credit card statement came through they took 69.95 Euros! Not impressed at all

September 7, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BIG “SUBSCRIPTION” SCAM

Guys, they will take this payment every 2 months, claiming you signed up for
a subscription, I like most had an instruction “email attachment “ manual supplied for around 80p, noticed this morning they processed a payment for £51.90, I missed a previous payment in July for £60.10 Called them this morning on the UK number, it points to a German phone number who asked me to send an email with my issue when I spoke with them, working with my bank to try and recover my losses and pay nothing further

September 9, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A SCAM SITE

Online the price for this washing machine manual was shown as £1. I could not believe it that I have been billed £59-10 with no invoice or reason for such a massive amount for this manual!!!!! I will never, never use them again….

September 3, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would leave zero but let this be a…

I would leave zero but let this be a lesson to other newbies. £0.80 is a super price for a manual that I needed really urgently and we all must agree but like me you will get quite a shock when a week later you are charged £59.10 I have now had to go to the bank to block them taking any more money from me and request a refund by email for a subscription I did not know I had taken out.So please people think very carefully before pressing that buy button

September 6, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service

Fantastic service.
Very professional customer service. Helpful and polite.
Received my manual download quickly, was able to print it easily. Would use again

September 6, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service.

Excellent service after a little hiccup finding my requested manual the company found the correct one. I would recommend this company.

September 5, 2024
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Correct Skoda Fabia car but wrong era

Hi,
Requested an up-to-date 2024 manual but received a very old one. I guess this service is valuable for out of print documents but not recent ones which may not be available except on the web if you have access and it’s not restricted.
Regards,
P W

August 29, 2024
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Don't fall for it. Revised. My money is being returned.

What I originally put is below but I'm happy to revise my rating because Manualsmate has agreed to refund my money.
A company that recognises what it has done and puts it right is worth acknowledging and applauding.
I'll copy what a previous reviewer has written as it happened exactly the same to
Me. No stars. This is a scam company. They have taken £60.47 with no authorisation after leading me to believe the fee was less than one pound. Going to my bank on Monday to get them on the case. Don’t fall for it as have many other reviewers.

August 24, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No stars

No stars. This is a scam company. They have taken £60.47 with no authorisation after leading me to believe the fee was less than one pound. Going to my bank on Monday to get them on the case. Don’t fall for it as have many other reviewers.

July 18, 2024
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