Timpson
4 Watergate St, Chester CH1 2LA, United Kingdom
4.5
29 reviews
8 comments
54R5+47 Chester, United Kingdom
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Sunday: 10–16
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My boyfriend went in there to have a duplicate of our backdoor key, paid £8, went home... it didn't work. By looking at it closely, it was obvious why: they keys clearly didn't look the same.
My boyfriend went back and politely explained what happened, asking to make sure that this time the key would be exactly the same.
He came back home: it wouldn't work.
I went back and explained what happen. The man who served me was friendly and apologetic to be fair, but when I went back home... guess what? It wouldn't work.
So my boyfriend and I went back one last time. We were (not) greeted by a woman who didn't smile once, nor showed any signs of basic customer service. Whilst my boyfriend explained once again to her colleague, he started talking to a customer ignoring my boyfriend mid-sentence! No apologies either, even though we had to go out of our way 3 times to get a key cut: he actually blamed it on our door instead!
Absolutely shocked by the lack of customer service and the trouble we experienced for what should be a simple task.
John was on duty and his professional manner was such that I was happy to accept his advice that they could and, not only that, the new soles would last for years. A week later I collected them and they look as good as new. The trainers feel good too.
Whenever I use this branch of Timpson it is the customer care and good manners that impress me most. Other shops would do well to follow their example! If you need your old shoes renewed or if you need keys cutting, I recommend Timpson in Watergate street. Definitely 5 stars!