'Refurbished' bike wasn't functional [update: replacement parts]
I received a 'refubrished' bike from bodywel this morning. This bike has clearly not even been looked at. The bike clearly was in some kind of crash which usually with refurbished products is fine because any damage (other than cosmetic) is fixed. Usually. There is a snapped key in the battery lock, the front forks are bent out of alignment so the front wheel cannot be put on, the long bolt for in the handlebar stem is missing, and multiple minor missing screws. This has clearly not even been checked by someone to have so many glaring functionality issues. I have emailed them as soon as I noticed the issues, taken some photos too, so I am now just awaiting their response and will update accordingly. However this is actually insane. A refurbished product has to actually be refurbished else you are just selling me a second hand beaten up product. I'm not even sure what a resolution would be at this point. If you are selling a refurbished product you actually have to make sure it is functional. Update: they have shipped the replacement parts and have agreed to compensate me for this. I still encourage to be careful with their refurbished products but they have rectified the issue. I will likely update again when the parts come and I fix up the bike.