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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Probably the worst company I have ever had the displeasure to deal with. Will take your order and money then inform you that they don't have the product in stock. After waiting many many weeks for the... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Purchased a jacket in October 2013, paid it vias credit Card, no problems, unfortunately out of stock.... 3 months later no change, no Money refund, no action, just more promises to look into the mat... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Review regarding a go pro hero 3 black motor edition ordered on the 09/12/2012 yes 2012, not posted due to me mentioning one Christian name who sent me an email and speaking honestly!, nonetheless le... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordering on line was straightforward Delivery was sooner than advertised and we got a VAT receipt (invoice) sent over properly. something you don't often get when buying online... but we neede... See more

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Proviation is a proud to be a family owned-and operated company. Your first stop for great service, professional advice, and the widest choice of pilot supplies, flight equipment and ATPL, CPL, and PPL training resources delivered promptly, with after sales care and expertise when you need it. We are passionate about aviation, and passionate about service.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome service

I ordered a camera for £199 by phone which came within a day on express. The camera included an SD card. Person on the phone so helpful and he explained that the sad card is a very good one as they had problems with cameras freezing, so I was happy with the honesty but mot put off and I see they have very good after service care in place.
Found this site by chance but can come back for accessories.
I highly recommend you give them a try.

January 19, 2014
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Reply from Proviation

Hi Lisa,

Thank you for your kind feedback. We strive to provide the best customer satisfaction and I am happy that we have portrayed that with your order.

Best regards

Alex

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered and Paid on 13 May, 2013, no delivery, no refund

I have ordered a Sportys SP-400 Handheld radio with a push-to-talk-switch and headset adapter. I contacted them by e-mail every month (for 9 months now!), by phone and on the chat service on their website. The payment was done by PayPal on the day of order (13 May, 2013).

Just a selection from the e-mails they sent:
14 May, that there will be some delay (up to 10 working days)
3 June: there will be more delays (sign. by [name])
14, June: more delays, give a "must have date" (sign. by Proviation Ltd)
11 July: "expecting them any day now" ([name])
28 July: "I will get a resolution to this as soon as possible" ([name])
15 August: "So, I could order the SP-400 again- but just order one for you if necessary" (by [name]) (What does it mean "necessary"? If it would be not necessary, I would have not ordered it!) [name] also offered another product.
20 September: "We are close to getting SP-400" and offered an other product again.(by [name]) My reply: "Feel free to decide which one to send"
12 Nov: "I am extremely sorry for the way this ordered has worked out, and it is certainly not the kind of business we want to run, or to offer you as a customer. Certainly not." (by [name]) In my response on 15th Nov, I wanted my money back, or immediate delivery of the ordered product or a replacement product.
21 December: "I have paid 62.50 + 15 USD for UPS delivery." (He means paid for the urgent delivery from the US.) It's interesting that he ([name]) offers an other product again. Why if it is being shipped from the US.
5 Jan, 2014: "Would request I follow-up with you tomorrow about this?" ([name]) I replied: "Please, decide what you want to do and do not change your mind: order and send the radio what is available for delivery." I asked again: if not able to send a radio since last May, GIVE THE MONEY BACK!
12 January: I suggested to open a resolution process as they are not willing to pay the money (344.95GBP) back. (no answer!)

I suggest to any buyer: don't let to put you sleep by them. Initiate a resolution process before the PayPal deadline.

I give the one star rating, because any merchant with good intentions would have paid the money back, long ago.

January 19, 2014
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Accurately described and promptly delivered

I ordered the Cessna 152 Fuel gauge. It is for standard tanks of 13 US gallons, 12 useable. All of the other aviation shop sites I visited simply stated "12 Gallons".
As the aircraft has "13 Gallons" marked on the wing I was not sure whether or not there were two different tank capacities.
This was the only website that described it accurately as 13 gallons, 12 useable. Thus, I purchased from here. just one small example of being that little bit more accurate. It arrived very quickly, too. Good product, good service.

January 18, 2014
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Hi David,

Thank you for your positive feedback. We have always tried to present our products with the most comprehensive descriptions. It's good to see that this was useful for you.

Best regards,

Alex.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely dreadful

I placed an order as the website was showing the item as being available from stock.The following day I received an email saying it wasn't and I subsequently phoned, used live chat, left emails asking for the order to be cancelled and for a confirmation to be sent, but nobody got back in touch.I tried and tried but was completely ignored until I finally got an email response asking what I wanted to do. I asked for the order to be cancelled but again received no response.Today they have sent me an email saying the item has been dispatched . They are utterly useless and I wouldn't dream of ever using them again.

January 17, 2014
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Reply from Proviation

We're sorry for the poor communications on the order.

It has been cancelled. No payment was taken and it was held back from despatch.

Thank you for your recent correspondence, advice and understanding on the matter.

Kind regards,

Alex.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

won't use them again

I made an order on 3rd January. Aero oil. It hadn't arrived several days later so I attempted to contact them by phone. Both numbers went to voice mail and despite leaving a message, no one phoned me back. The oil arrived on 15th January. Not impressed Proaviation.

January 17, 2014
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Reply from Proviation

Dear Martin,

Thank you for your follow-up email from this feedback.

You are now in receipt of your oil, which is great news, and we have issued a refund as a credit against the order as an apology.

I hope we can do better next time.

Kind regards,

Alex.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very good service

Nice site and overall good experience. Ordered case which shipped within 7 days- a little longer than I expected. But no delivery charge. I was emailed to be told there would be a short wait. Cheers.

January 17, 2014
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good fast delivery

Good price on antenna analyzer - v competitive and finally swayed by extra warranty.

Fast delivery and good communications and updates by email.

Thanks guys. Will recommend.

January 16, 2014
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding service and fast delivery

Very professional service on first contact with good answers to queries and obvious knowledge and passion for the products sold which I must say proviation convey better than other stores.
They are a credit to the many brands they represent.
I did have to try a few times to get through by telephone but the tim on the phone was not rushed and very informative. I have no hesitation in gradually placing further orders in future with this company.

January 16, 2014
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent choice of products with first class service

I found it easy to find what I was looking for with a large choice of product. It was easy to order and pay for and the items I ordered where easy to track. All items arrived quickly and in excellent condition thank you.

January 16, 2014
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Reply from Proviation

Dear Alex,

Thanks very much for writing- we appreciate your time and your business.

Kind regards,

Alex

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service on a small order

It was going to be a long wait to find the part I needed from other stockists in the United States and Europe. Proviation had the part in stock and it was at the address within 48 hours. I'm extremely impressed with how easy this transaction ended up being once I found proviation,

January 14, 2014
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cancel my order in oct -13, STILL waiting for my refund!!!!!

I can not recumbent this web shop for others!

I order a headset (marked in stock) in the beginning of oct -13. After 1 week a get a email that they don't have this headset ion stock and ask if i want to wait or cancel the order. My choice was to cancel my order and get refund of my money. BUT today i still waiting for my money!!!!!! I tried to call this company under 3 month and even leave a message at the answer machine but the don't call back. When i get an answer by email they tell me that the money is on its way.

Service and support, exists????? I don't think so.

As i wrote before, don't use this webshop or order something!!!!!!!!!

UPDATE!!!!!!!!

I wait still being on my refund. it's been 4 months now and 2 week since i heard somthing from them... after post here on trustpilot they contacted me and promised to solve the problem immediately. It also responded to my post that they work for and I would be left as a satisfied customer ..... now it has gone 2 weeks without hearing a sound from them. I would like to sincerely warn that buying from this company. Terribly poor support. Responds never answer the phone. Never call back after leaving a message on the answering machine. It should be in their interest to solve the problem immediately when they or partners who have done wrong.

January 14, 2014
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Reply from Proviation

Happily we are sorting this issue out with Fredrik. We had a well documented problem with refunds due to an upheaval with our banking systems and we can supply more information about this. We have done our best to ensure that here is minimal disruption, and it only applies to older orders.

We are pleased to work with this customer and will ensure that he leaves us happy.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Not the best experience initially but happy with steps taken to rectify the problem

I ordered goods totalling over £200 on 30 November for my husbands Christmas present, my items have still not arrived! Initially I was happy with the customer service proviation offered keeping me somewhat informed of my order status, however this has now changed.

I was told that the items ordered were unfortunately out of stock but that they were hoping they would be in stock in time for Christmas, fair enough, I understand that proviation can't control issues with their suppliers. Eventually I was told that my order would not be in stock in time for Christmas but that I would be told as soon as the items were ready for delivery. Christmas came and went, New Year came and went and still no contact from proviation. After several emails I eventually got a response from someone on 6th January saying that items were now in stock but that as I placed my initial order over 30 days ago, and they had not taken payment, I would have to re-order, I agreed to this asking that they sent my order as quickly as possible seeing as it is now a very late Christmas present, apart from the automated response saying my order has been placed I had no further correspondence. Since placing this order the customer service I have received has been appalling, my husband has emailed the company, he's been ignored, I've left voice mails, they've been ignored, I've tried the live chat option and on most occasions I've been ignored! On a rare occasion that I spoke with someone on live chat yesterday morning I was informed that my goods were being sent out to me that day by Saitek directly, I have today tried to get hold of proviation to obtain a contact number for Saitek so I can track my delivery but guess what.....I've been ignored!

I am actually now beginning to wonder if I will ever receive my goods? I don't normally leave bad reviews on companies but on this occasion I am so unimpressed I feel it is important that others are aware of the issues I have had before they place an order, I only wish I'd checked other reviews before ordering as it appears that I am not the only one to have had this kind of experience.

UPDATE

Since posting my initial 1 star review proviation have gone out of their way to update me on the status of my order, both myself and my husband received responses to emails and I was informed that there have been a few issues with the live chat option. I am also happy to report that I received my order this afternoon. The efforts which have been made by the company over the past 24 hours have reinstated my faith in them, hence the change in my rating of the company, my only comment would be it's a shame I had to leave such a negative review to get a response, however, I have been informed that they are currently under staffed hence the delays in getting back to customers.

My husband has said that he will certainly use this company again following their efforts since posting my initial review, after all everyone deserves a second chance!

January 14, 2014
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Reply from Proviation

Dear Felicity,

It was not possible to complete the order prior to Christmas owing to the availability issues which we explained in more detail by email. We'll not repeat these here as they have been resolved on almost all items.

The order has now been completed but this morning we were asked to provide a telephone number for you to the courier, which has now been done.

It is important to point out that we did try to keep you informed as much as possible and that once you were billed, just recently, the order had been actioned as explained.

We'll send you the tracking number as soon as possible.
Best regards

Alex.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Delayed delivery but resolved professionally

I ordered 3 cases of oil from Proviation on 15th December as my stocks were running low and 3 aircraft were due oil changes in early January . Proviation emailed me next day saying they were very busy coming up to Christmas and could I wait until after Christmas or would I prefer a refund . I replied that delivery after Christmas would be OK.
I expected delivery sometime after Christmas or in the very early New Year so when nothing arrived by the 7 the of January I rang their answer service to enquire about my order . As I got no reply I emailed them a couple of days later . Still no response so I telephoned and was told that they had the box of Shell Sport 4 in stock but NOT the 2 cases of Shell 15/50 . They did however have a few loose bottles of 15/50 and could send those immediately with the case of Sport 4 and send the remaining order when available . The delivery date quoted was 10 the January but nothing arrived .
I run a Microlight Training School and source supplies for myself and other microlighters at the airfield and was in urgent need of oil to complete aircraft servicing. l advised Proviation of the situation and they appear to have been restocked and dispatched the entire order immediately. I received the oil by special delivery on the 16 th January.
Whilst the delay was unfortunate I am satisfied that Proviation resolved the situation and pulled out the stops when they realised the problem.
The fact that this company opens itself up to independent review by Trust pilot is reassuring and illustrates a commitment to resolve problems .
I will use Proviation again but will ring in advance to ensure items are deliverable in my required timeframe.

January 13, 2014
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Reply from Proviation

We have resolved this issue- we had mistakenly held the entire order pending complete fulfillment rather than part ship.

We are waiting to hear back to see if this has now been delivered.

Usually, we ship and back-order if a product is out of stock. We don't charge any extra shipping either.

This customer has now received his oil

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Beware about using this company

Placed order for £579 in October despite the item not being in stock was charged immediately,Order was cancelled due to them not being able to supply in time stated.Still awaiting refund unable to do a chargeback as no proof of refund for bank.
Customer service poor you are lucky if you get an answer to emails and phones are not answered,online chat is quickly ended if you ask questions regarding a refund,I now have to either keep waiting or go to trading standards.

It appears you only get help and answers if you leave a review so wish me luck

After writing the review Nick then contacted me and provided me with the information the bank required to process a chargeback. Finally today after nearly 5 months I have now received my refund.
Due to the help I did get in the end I have changed to 2 stars as I do believe they had some issues with there card provider, but do not think I would personally use Proviation ever again.

January 13, 2014
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good service

Good service, item I ordered was supposed to be in stock, but delay was minimal, and you are one of a very few who actually could supply Plexus, many thanks Glynn

January 12, 2014
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

good price, fast delivery, no worries

I'm pleased to write my experience about a company that actually does as they say they will and in an exemplary manner. I have nothing to do with this company but have been repeatedly disappointed in the past with other specialist shops with accessories showing up in stock that that aren't, or items arriving excessively late etc. Anyhow, thank-you Proviation for the swift despatch of exactly the product I ordered for a more than reasonable price and secondly for the good chain of email information about the order progression before this.

January 12, 2014
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

extremely poor service

I ordered from this website 2 weeks before Christmas for a gift for my partner. When I ordered it said it was in stock. A couple of days later I get an email stating that it wasn't in stock and would be dispatched asap. Over the course of two weeks I got a few emails saying they would do their best to get my item to me before Christmas. Some of these emails were not even for the item I bought. I sent several emails myself saying it was needed before Christmas, most of which were not replied to. On the 23rd I sent another email asking if my item would be delivered the next day. I get an email back saying that it hadn't arrived from the suppliers and that they wish they had phoned the suppliers the day before as it was closed that day. I couldn't believe that it was only my prompting that made them even think to contact them in good time for my item to arrive! No item arrived on Christmas eve and when I emailed after, I was told it would be sent at the end of the week. My item has still not been delivered, most of my emails have been ignored and no one answers the phone. It has been nothing short of shambolic and I find their customer service disgusting. They are not interested in complaints and it seems they are happy to take money and still not deliver a product over a month later. I will never use this company again, I would not recommend to anyone and if you ever use them, be warned that they have no interest in customer relations.

January 12, 2014
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Reply from Proviation

Dear Gary,

We're sorry to receive this feedback. We had kept in contact as much as possible before Christmas in respect of the radio which had sold out. Some suppliers now list it as 'defunct'.

The radio is going to be available again this month and we have emailed details of this, and we also are able to offer alternatives. As soon as we're aware of your plans, we'll immediately put these into action for you.

We have a system whereby we charge-on despatch, however I note you were billed on the basis that we mistakenly showed one unit left in stock.
We have since raised a credit of 10% off the order for you while we wait to get this sent.

Kind regards,

Alex.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent product delivered very quickly

I heard of the Plexus plastic cleaner from a forum member in Australia who gave it a very good review. I have come to the same conclusion, it is excellent and even though it is expensive I still think it is worth it. The service from Proviation was also excellent. My order, even though it was only for one small item, was dealt with quickly and efficiently. I placed the order on the Tuesday and received it on the Thursday, and was informed at each stage of it's progress through the dispatch system. Full marks all round.

January 11, 2014
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Reply from Proviation

Dear Mr Gilman,

Thank you for your kind feedback, and we hope to have the pleasure of serving you again.

Kind regards,

Nick

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Prob won't buy from here again.

Items arrived very late. Communication was ok when placing order, but have not received reply to my last two emails since I have received items.

Update:
Received a reply to my email today. Problem solved so giving positive feedback.
Many thanks.

January 11, 2014
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