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

Reviews shaping this summary

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

Beware this company

Beware this company. I ordered a manual for a small fee which they said was available. They didn't in fact have it and a few days later my bank rang me to say they had tried to deduct 59.80 subscription fee which I hadn't authorised. I didn't even get the manual I was asking for. Evil positively evil. I have reported them to trading standards.

16 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It is only 1 because there is no zero

It is only 1 because there is no zero. THIS IS A BAIT SCAM. Try entering a search for a fake product that doesn't exist. The page will still claim to have "found the manual"! They will also try to sign you up a "subscription service" without telling you, and try to charge you after your initial purchase.

8 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute Scam

Absolute Scam, did not supply me with the correct Data sheet, and even after I cancelled my subscription, they continued to charge me at the full rate. A lot of stress and emails to cancel correctly.

13 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BEWARE, subscription scam

Looking for a user manual for my new 3 phase smart meter. The maker's website was useless so I trawled the web. Came up with this company and entered the details to be told they had located it and would cost 82p. The fact the price was quoted in Euros although the website gives a UK address should have rung alarm bells but I proceeded. I had to open an account and sign in but afterwards I became suspicious and checked on here (which I should have done first!) to see my suspicions were correct. There is nothing on the website to state that I was entering into a subscription service until I looked more fully into the terms and conditions and even then it wasn't totally clear. I immediately cancelled my subscription and received an email to confirm cancellation but I will keep checking my bank to make sure no further money is taken. Today I received 'their idea' of the user manual which just turned out to be the product fact sheet which I could have printed myself from the maker's website. As much good to me as a posterior emission in a thunderstorm!

11 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Clear Instructions.

After a long search for the instuction manual for my Flash gun I found Manualsmate.
They supplied the correct manual as a download which I found easy to print off a copy.
Thank you
Manualsmate.

5 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I also ordered a radio manual in June…

I also ordered a radio manual in June for 80p they sent the wrong model download..emailed them and they did not reply....tried to telephone them on numerous occasions ...no answer. NOW I HAVE FOUND THEY HAVE TAKEN £59.33.FROM MY BANK ACCOUNT....the website does not mention other charges i.e. registration fees......contacted my bank today for action....DO NOT TRUST THIS SITE.... ITS A FRAUD

25 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It's a scam

Wish I'd never looked at their website. Have been charged £ 59 for a month and have now been told it's a payment EVERY month.
Thankfully my bank is refunding

22 June 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company is a scam

This company is a scam! Not only did I not receive the Manual that they said they had... They also prceeded to ROB 69 Euro from my card. AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE!!! ABSOLUTELY DISGRACEFUL

21 July 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Think this is a scam!

Paid 0.80p for a manual then the company tried to take £58 from my card. No contact to say what this was for. Building Society stopped payment and contacted me. No information on their website about charges. Have cancelled subscription. Do NOT use this site. Others have said this was a subscription charge but there is nothing about this on their website. They provided the manual but initially said they couldn't find it and by the time they did I had already purchased a hard copy from eBay.

21 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not use this company

Do not use this company. At the first they charge me £1.95 and when I was searching on there website for manual They said they have it. But till now I did not get what I was paying for. And it is not enough for them. They about week time try to charge me £59.51 for subscription. I had to cancel my card. Avoid them!!!!!!!

19 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAMMERS.

I didn't want to give any stars at all but had to so that I could continue with my review.Avoid these scammers like the plague or like we tried to avoid covid 19 a few years ago .Thankfully my bank A.I.B.spotted this unusual request for €69.on my account and froze my card immediately until they spoke to me.I was trying to get a manual for a micro wave.

6 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Pensioner wins case

Hi as you can see from the below review I was ripped off the amount of euros 69.50c. I did not hold out any hope of receiving back my monthly subscription but I was wrong. When I emailed them a few times and mentioned that my bank would take it higher after the 15 days to get a positive result they then returned my subscription money back. I am grateful to them for doing this however it caused me a lot of worry.
I would not recommend this company as I believe they are really out to scam people READ THE SMALL PRINT.

17 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Had a big problem with a John Deere…

Had a big problem with a John Deere mower. Thought I should find a manual. Was pleased to find one for 81pence. This was NOT the actual cost I have been scammed for almost £60. When your credit card is debited the only solution is to go for a small claim. It will not be refunded. Very unsatisfactory. Mike

10 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is a subscription site- cost not stated.

The problem with this site is a lack of clarity. I paid £0.81 and got a receipt for a maual, (which is also directly available from the manufacturer, by the way.) Only after I had supplied my bank details did I discover that this is a subscription site. This fact is not stated before the individual, low price purchase has been made, and the monthly charge is NOT SPECIFIED on their site. I contacted my bank and immediately froze my card, withdrew sufficient cash from an ATM to cover the next week, cancelled my current card and ordered a new one. My details are no longer available to this company.

7 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company is a scam

This company is a scam, ordered and paid for manual...but never arrived. Charged 95p. Also, you are on their subscription list. Be AWARE. Also, they will not take single use Mastercard. BEWARE.

3 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

FRAUDSTERS

FRAUDSTERS
Avoid like the plague.
The manual I ordered didn’t arrive and I accepted the loss of a euro BUT like everyone else within a week I was billed for £59 which I unfortunately didn’t spot until the second months subscription was taken. Like other readers I’ve had no response and have taken it up with a credit card company.

AVOID

1 July 2024
Unprompted review

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