(Springfield, Mo – Jan. 7, 2013) Better Business Bureau of Southwest Missouri received more than 370,000 inquiries and processed nearly 3,000 complaints in 2012. Complaints are concerning a variety of issues including refund practices, customer service issues, repair issues and more.
BBB of Southwest Missouri has tallied up the top 10 complaints and inquiries for 2012.
2012 Top 10 Complaints Processed by BBB of Southwest Missouri
1. Timeshare Companies
2. Travel Clubs
3. Auto Dealers - Used Cars
4. Auto Parts & Supplies - New
5. Auto Dealers – New Cars
6. Vacation Certificates & Vouchers
7. Auto Repair & Service
8. Television - Cable, CATV & Satellite
9. Telephone Companies
10. Telephone Service - Long Distance
2012 Top 10 Inquires Received by BBB of Southwest Missouri
1. Travel Agencies & Bureaus
2. Auto Repair & Service
3. Timeshare Companies
4. Auto Dealers - Used Cars
5. Dog Breeders
6. Travel Clubs
7. Heating & Air Conditioning
8. Air Conditioning Contractors & Systems
9. Contractors - General
10. Roofing Contractors
“When consumers take a proactive stance and check out companies the likelihood of having to file a complaint is diminished," said Judy Mills, President/CEO of BBB of Southwest Missouri. “Each year we continue to see more inquiries and complaints remain close to the same each year.”
Consumers can search for businesses and report complaints nationwide by visiting www.bbb.org.
For more information contact your BBB of Southwest Missouri at 417-862-4222.
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