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NitroTek

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NitroTek Reviews Summary

The company generally enjoys a positive reputation for its product quality, competitive pricing, and efficient delivery, with many customers praising the ease of the ordering process and the variety of payment options available. However, concerns have been raised regarding communication issues, particularly in instances of order cancellations and return processes, which some customers found frustrating. Additionally, while customer service received commendations for prompt responses, there were reports of delays and inadequate support in resolving issues. Overall, the company demonstrates strengths in reliability and product satisfaction, but improvements in customer service communication could enhance the overall experience.

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Rc Car Spares #*******227
September 8, 2021

Have only recently purchased a 1:5 petrol car and was struggling to find parts then i found Nitrotek after a lot of searching the internet and they stock pretty much every think i could need and very well priced

Date of experience: September 7, 2021
GB
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Recently bought a remote control car from Nitrotek, unfortunately this stopped working after a couple of weeks. Unfortunately this now meant that the product was outwith the 30 day return period (it was bought in plenty of time for a birthday present). I contact them, they asked me to try several fixes however, nothing worked. I was then requested to send the product back at my own cost, to be inspected by Nitrotek. After contacting them to get an update, they could not find the product and asked me to send proof of postage, which I provided. I was then told they would get one of their technicians to carry out a full inspection and would get round to inspecting it within a couple of weeks. At that point, depending on the 'internal' inspection report they would advise me of next steps. By this point almost 1 month had past, despite numerous chaser emails, requests for updates and a refund (as I had had enough of the poor communication and customer service). Nitrotek eventually found a fault with the product and said they would fix it and send it back to me, I argued that I didn't want it sent back as if the product is of such poor quality then I would prefer to spend my money in other ways. Unfortunately as I was outwith the 30 day period, I was not entitled to a refund so reluctantly agreed to receive the product back. I also stated that I would require full costs incurred due to postage which they have flatly refused. The arrogance of the person on the email was outrageous, very unpleasant and unhelpful.

Do not use this company... BAD PRODUCT, AWFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE!

Nitrotek are an online supplier of remote control cars/vehicles and small electric/petrol 'toy' cars/vehicles.

Date of experience: August 24, 2021
GB
1 review
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Perfect only build your own nitro car Ive found
August 24, 2021

Brought the build your own buggy for my sons 15th birthday in October he is very impressed that he will get to build his own nitro car.

Date of experience: August 24, 2021
GB
1 review
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Looked all over then found Nitro tek for some spare parts for my 10 year old RC Helicopter.

Easy to navigate web site and easy shopping cart experience

Order *******584

Date of experience: August 20, 2021
GB
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Great car!
August 20, 2021

Excellent service and speedy delivery. Bought as a present for a 14 year old boy. He says "it's amazing! The car is so fast it's crazy and it feels like really good quality". One thing to remember is that having a brushless motor, this car is *really* fast, so you do need a big garden or park to get it up to top speed! Might be a bit quick for a younger child, who might struggle not to crash it constantly.

Date of experience: August 19, 2021
GB
1 review
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Terrible company to deal with. Avoid purchasing anything from them they are scammers. They take your money and when you have a problem and want refund they will make lies up and try and get out of giving full refund by trying to say they need to deduct £55 due to loss of value of the car. They state on website they have 14 day money back guarantee well don't be fooled this means nothing. I am now going to take further and also report them to trading standards which I know quite a few other people have done.

AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID.

Date of experience: August 17, 2021
GB
1 review
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Very good
August 10, 2021

Can't believe the price it's brilliant and even a discount for bank transfer easy to use and everything stated

Date of experience: August 8, 2021
Ireland
1 review
1 helpful vote
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NITROTEK goes after money, not customer
August 4, 2021

NITROTEK goes for money, not for customer

Company sells items that doesn't match the description. Furthermore, when they get caught on it, they take forever (took 1.5 month) to check the item (which you have to send on your cost). Then they change the description on the website, to say that, what was claimed by the buyer, was not in the product description. ( I have all evidence, which will be posted on dedicated website). After that, they don't want to return the money. AVOID AVOID NITROTEK.IE SCAM. Save your money, buy somewhere else.

Date of experience: August 4, 2021
Switzerland
1 review
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Bestellung *******0188 Nachdem ich vorgängig eine gute Bewertung betreff Kundendienst abgegeben habe, hat mich jetzt der Schock eingeholt. Nachdem ich Artikel und Lieferung bezahlt habe, kommt heute von UPS eine Zahlungsaufforderung 83.- CHF. Ich finde es nicht in Ordnung von der Firma. NitroTek. Dass ich Einführungs Gebühren zu zahlen habe. Ich habe den Scooter in der Schweiz bei Hobbytime bestellt. Es wurde mir nicht gesagt, dass die Lieferung aus England kommt und ich somit Einführung in die Schweiz zu zahlen habe. Die Euphorie von gestern ist weg. Obwohl ich sagen muss dass der Kundendienst ansonsten wirklich gut funktioniert, man schnell ein feedback auf Fragen bekommt. So siehts aus. Schade!

Date of experience: July 26, 2021
GB
1 review
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Great company
July 21, 2021

Great prices items always turn up on time never has a problem or issue ii highly recommend
They stock all spare for all models too

Date of experience: July 21, 2021
GB
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July 19, 2021

Order #*******795
This was my 1st time using Nitro Tek, but certainly won't be my last. The transaction was completely hassle free, the shipping was fast and free and the item arrived well packaged in good condition. Well done to everyone at Nitro Tek, keep up the good work

Date of experience: July 16, 2021
GB
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What a great site
July 12, 2021

I am a remote control tank enthusiast who searches all over the net for tanks which are value for my money.
I have used company's from different parts of the world and always wondered why I have to go so far afield?
I have now come across Nitotek and all I can say is wow.
What a great company that is local to me here is the UK.
When it comes to value for money I am giving them 100% and I am so impressed that they are giving some savings back to the customer.
I have just made my first purchase and for sure will always check Nitrotek before any other company because they are going to be very hard to beat!
Well done Nitrotek and I hope you check out my YouTube channel (rcuploads) to see videos made of your amazing quality products.
Best Wishes,
Kevin Crookes *******671)

Date of experience: July 10, 2021
GB
1 review
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July 7, 2021

Your Order #*******449
Received buggy on time however it was missing the air filter and the pull start wasn't working. Hopefully should get sorted by Nitrotek & everything should be alright

Date of experience: July 6, 2021
GB
1 review
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Amazing website
July 5, 2021

Order number *******455
Had exactly what I was searching for, also very easy to use and great write up description of their products

Date of experience: July 3, 2021
GB
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Disabled my account..
June 26, 2021
Updated review

Since I explained to them that they have breached my right to a refund and sent them the shpiel Citizens Advice told me to, they've since disabled my account with them, meaning I also can't leave feedback of the bike on their website.

I have been advised to send the bike back to them and wait and see what happens next, but they have informed me Via email that it's unlikely they'll refund me as they've had a bad year due to covid.

This bike was to be used for my small business, it's already held me back for a week and I imagine this will end up at a small claims which means I'll be stuck for at least another 2-3 weeks. However, I refuse to spent over £1000 on a clearly used bike which is not as described. After having it back out of the box I can see the wheels are a different colour also!

Date of experience: June 26, 2021

SCAM. AVOID
June 24, 2021
Previous review

I purchased an E-bike for over £1000, what arrived is lower power that advertised, scuffed in several places, missing parts.

Iv contacted NitroTek who say they haven't received photos of damage (have sent twice)

Now have threatened me that I'll likely still not get a refund if i return the bike and that they will just send back with missing parts. Nothing about correcting the motor power or damage.

After having read other negative reviews I would just say tread carefully!

I am going through my bank to get money back as I am covered with it being advertised as ‘new', with it being sent out scuffed to bits and it being wrongly advertised of a higher power.

Ignore their website, it's a scam.

Date of experience: June 24, 2021
Germany
1 review
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I always wanted to buy an Acme Cyclone Pro nitro rc car for a long time but it was out of stock due to the pandemic, eventually some came back in stock so I ordered one at the drop of a hat on a Tuesday evening and it was sent the very next day and I received it on Thursday. It came well packaged and double boxed with air bags and I got a lovely surprise to find they included a Nitrotek rc hobby beginners guide DVD for free with the order. The car itself is awesome it looks really really nice and it's very well made, I plan on using it when the weather is cooler and I'm sure it will be awesome it was also a nice surprise to find a better quality transmitter included with the kit than the one that was advertised, they included a high quality Flysky FS-GT2E. All in all Nitrotek is an excellent trustworthy company who deliver exactly what they promise and they sell great quality and awesome products at amazing prices. This is the first rc car I've purchased from Nitrotek and it most certainly won't be my last! Highly recommended!

Date of experience: June 19, 2021
GB
1 review
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Amazing quality parts and look well made with good prices and a massive range of selection always happy to help with quick delivery!

Date of experience: June 18, 2021
GB
1 review
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First choice
June 16, 2021

Recently got back into my nitro cars/trucks.
Nitrotek, so far, has everything I need!
My first stop.

Date of experience: June 15, 2021
New York
16 reviews
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Very happy with the company, Great prices, easy website to use and will definitely come back for spares or another RC!

Date of experience: June 14, 2021
GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Nice website
June 14, 2021

Website is nice and modern, easy to use and the order went through quickly.
Glad to be offered next day delivery
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Date of experience: June 14, 2021

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Find a big range of petrol, electric and nitro RC cars, planes and radio controlled helicopters with free UK next day delivery and the lowest prices guaranteed.


nitrotek.co.uk
Founded in 2004
Marple, Stockport
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