Purpose
AA Ireland Ltd. (‘AA Ireland’) is committed to providing a high standard of service to its customers. This procedure sets out how complaints are managed and resolved in a fair, transparent, and timely manner, in accordance with the Consumer Protection Code (as revised).
What is a Complaint?
A complaint is any expression of dissatisfaction made by or on behalf of a consumer in relation to the provision of, or failure to provide, an insurance service by AA Ireland.
Need to Make a Complaint?
- Email: [email protected]
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Write to us:
Complaints Handling Team
AA Ireland
3rd Floor
80 Harcourt Street
Dublin 2
D02 F449 - Webchat / WhatsApp / Telephone: Complaints can be made to an AA Ireland employee by contacting us via webchat, WhatsApp or telephone. Click on the chat icon in the bottom right-hand corner of our website for more details.
Consumers are encouraged to provide as much detail as possible to allow us to investigate the matter efficiently.
Acknowledgement of Complaints
- We will acknowledge each complaint within 5 business days unless it has been resolved to your satisfaction.
- The acknowledgement will confirm that the complaint is being investigated and will provide contact details of the team unit handling your complaint. The acknowledgement letter will also include the reference number assigned to your complaint.
Investigation and Resolution
- The complaint will be investigated fully and you will be provided with an update on the progress of the complaint at intervals of no more than 20 business days.
- A full written response, referred to as a ‘Final Response Letter’ (FRL), will be issued within 5 business days of completing the investigation.
- If we do not resolve the complaint within 40 business days we will update you on the time frame we expect to have the investigation complete.
Outcome & Further Rights
Our complaints process is designed to ensure your complaint is addressed in a fair and impartial manner.
If you remain dissatisfied with AA Ireland’s Final Response Letter, or if the complaint has not been resolved within the 40 business day timeframe required under the Consumer Protection Code, you may refer the complaint to:
Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (FSPO)
Lincoln House
Lincoln Place
Dublin 2
D02 VH29
Tel: +353 1 567 7000
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.fspo.ie
Please include a copy of our Final Response Letter when raising your complaint to the FSPO to ensure our position is appropriately represented.
Important
The FSPO’s services apply to financial services contracts only and do not apply to AA Membership roadside assistance breakdown and towing services or AA Car Servicing.
Further information about raising a complaint relating to an AA Membership policy can be found in your AA Membership Policy Booklet. You may also contact us using the details provided above.