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In our work as part of the Timeshare Task Force – It has come to our attention that a business calling itself Timeshare Council and using the website www.timesharecouncil.co.uk has been cold calling consumers – some of which are registered with the Telephone Preference Service. Their methods are deceitful and unl
Testimonial from a consumer that has had over £2000 returned to her after KwikChex intervened in a mis-selling case. "I would like to thank you all again for your help in this matter. I always received an answer immediately with expert advice, also with great understanding. Thank you again." Mrs C, Feb-17
Successes for consumers right across the spectrum Here is what consumers had to say about KwikChex during 2016: KwikChex Testimonial "Just to inform you that disputed review has now been removed from our page. Thanks for your help." TP, Nov-16 Timeshare Task Force Testimonial "Can’t recommend these guys highly enough.
"In August 2016 we contacted Timeshare Business Check, managed by Kwikchex, regarding a deposit we had paid for an EZE Lifestyle & Leisure Plan. The dispute involved EZE GROUP & REGENCY SHORES S.L., the latter issued the receipt for the deposit. Our bank required proof of a connection between the two companies before t
"Can’t recommend these guys highly enough. If you have any issues with timeshare, holiday clubs etc. get in touch for impartial advice FREE. Their help enabled me to get a full refund of monies paid out for a product I didn’t want or need but was pressured into buying." Mr M, Nov-16
"I have had no further contact from (my timeshare company), thankfully, after they returned all my documents. I have now been released from (my timeshare) at a very low admin cost so I am relieved with that. I have no objections to helping others if I can and have appreciated the help and information given […]
"Having experienced a timeshare issue and having been totally mislead by (a timeshare exit company), I was lucky enough to come across KwikChex – a reputable company who help consumers like me with timeshare issues. The responses from Chris and Gemma were quick and extremely helpful: their advice has been invaluable .
KwikChex assisted this consumer with a chargeback claim to Monster Travel. "I have just received a letter from Vanquis Bank regarding my claim over the transaction of £500 to Monster Travel. I was delighted to be informed that the chargeback was successful under the Visa Rules and Regulations and that further action is
KwikChex in the capacity of its role leading the Timeshare Task Force, recently received a request for assistance from the Third Age Trust, a registered charity with over 360,000 members dedicated to promoting and assisting education for those no longer in full time employment through the U3A Movement. One of their mem
A report has been published by the Direct Marketing Commission (DMC) which is highly critical of the businesses owned by Hollywood Marketing SLU. It recommends that Hollywood Marketing’s membership of the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) be terminated. The DMC carried out a lengthy investigation after being contacted
KwikChex assisted this consumer with relinquishment of their timeshare. "I am more than pleased to be able to tell you that in April this year my request to surrender my ownership of the weeks I owned was accepted. Not only that, but they even refunded me to the tune of £1,062.60 for maintenance fees paid […]
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has informally resolved a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding Senegal Investment www.senegal-investment.co.uk (website down). The investigation by KwikChex challenged whether the claim "239% RETURN ON INVESTMENT OVER 5 YEARS" was misleading and could be substantiated.
