Anyone used this booking website?????

acer911

www.book-driving-test.com/?utm_nooverride=1&gclid=COfd68HqrKsCFYNI3godkA4u6A


Know someone who has just booked on their test on this website. It was 102 euro to book on this site whereas it is 85euro on the rsa website to book it.

They don't have a contact number on the website, only an email. Seems a bit strange to me. Maybe it is ok. It seems to be an all of Ireland website, rather than just the republic.

Does anyone have any experience of using it? Is it legit? Any issues with it?

Faith+1

They seem to be the middle man, they'll book your test and charge you for the honour. Why didn't you use the RSA website?

sentient_6

I'm not even going to click the link.

Is this a spam joke or something? Why would you pay 17 euro more to book through some random dodgy website?

MascotDec85

sentient_6 wrote: »

I'm not even going to click the link.

Is this a spam joke or something? Why would you pay 17 euro more to book through some random dodgy website?

Even if it is legit I'd have to agree with the sentiment of sentient_6

REGISTRY WHOIS FOR BOOK-DRIVING-TEST.COM
Domain Name: book-driving-test.com
Updated: 2 seconds ago - Refresh

Registrar: TUCOWS.COM CO.
Whois Server: whois.tucows.com
Referral URL: http://domainhelp.opensrs.net
Status: clientTransferProhibited, clientUpdateProhibited

Expiration Date: 2012-06-02
Creation Date: 2011-06-02
Last Update Date: 2011-06-17

Name Servers:
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See book-driving-test.com DNS Records

Information Updated: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:26:06 UTC

I really have no idea why someone wouldn't just click on drivingtest.ie. Even googling driving test throws up the RSA site first? Seems almost too much to believe!

Marks Motoring

Give it a day or two and then contact the RSA to see if they have received payment. I clicked on the terms and conditions of that site and got zero. Keep an eye on that...

Cabaal

- No telephone number or address in contact page,
- Driving test DVD's are priced in sterling
- Link to UK safety charity
- All the driving books/DVD's are for UK only and are not RSA approved
- Terms & Conditions page has nothing on it
- Domain only recently registered

I'm actually scared that somebody would be foolish enough to give their license number, PPS number and payment details to such a crowd.

Smells of mickey mouse outfit who can't properly update their site for Irish use or a scam, the fact that it has no contact details other then e-mail is of great concern....that and its only recently setup.

Personally if it was me I'd never ever touch them but since you appear to have I'd cancel the payment method used right now and try get the bank to do a chargeback (thats if you didn't use laser).


[edit]
Terms & Conditions when ordering say:

We bookyourpracticaltestonline.co.uk reserve the right to change these terms and conditions at any time. Any such changes will take effect when posted on the website and it is your responsibility to read the terms and conditions on each occasion you use this website and your continued use of the website shall signify your acceptance to be bound by the latest terms and conditions.

We will take all reasonable precautions to keep the details of your order and payment secure, but, unless we are negligent, we cannot be held liable for any losses caused as a result of unauthorized access to information provided by you. This service is provided without any warranty or guarantee as to its accuracy, and usage of this service or website is at your own risk. Once you have paid for your Practical test we will contact you within 3 days to confirm your booking by email. If you have not received your Practical test booking confirmation after 3 days of making your payment please contact us at book.your.practical@gmail.com immediately with your Google payment reference number Privacy Policy - The information we collect via the Website may include. 1. Any personal details you knowingly provide us with through forms and our email, such as name, address, telephone number etc. 2. In order to effectively process credit or debit card transactions it may be necessary for the bank or card-processing agency to verify your personal details for authorisation outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Such information will not be transferred out of the EEA for any other purpose. Under no circumstances will we hold sensitive payment details such as your card number, expiry date and security code. All transactions are handled through our accredited googlecheckout merchant. What we do with your information - Any personal information we collect from this website will be used in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and other applicable laws. The details we collect will be used for booking your theory test on line. The material displayed on our site is provided without any guarantees, conditions or warranties as to its accuracy. To the extent permitted by law, we, Nominet UK, and any third parties connected to us expressly exclude: • All conditions, warranties and other terms which might otherwise be implied by statute, common law or the law of equity. • Any liability for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage incurred by any user in connection with our site or in connection with the use, inability to use, or results of the use of our site, any web sites linked to it and any materials posted on it.This does not affect our liability for death or personal injury arising from our negligence, nor our liability for fraudulent misrepresentation or misrepresentation as to a fundamental matter, nor any other liability which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law. Cancellations - All cancellations are carried out within 24 hours. However we need 3 clear full working days to enable a cancellation without forfitting the full amount. Resceduling is free of charge however cancellation without our fault will be charged upto £10 administration fee depending on the type of booking.

bookyourpracticaltestonline.co.uk is a copy of the other site,
- again number address on contact page but they do have a contact number

Quick google of the URL throws back this type of stuff
http://www.sitejabber.com/reviews/www.bookyourpracticaltestonline.co.uk

So much wrong with the T&C's, charges in sterling and euro when your ordering, a gmail address for e-mail contact, mentioning the Data Protection Act 1998 which is a UK act...the Irish one is 1988.

Get onto your bank asap.

loobylou

The RSA are now advising people against using websites such as these, http://rsa.ie/unofficial-test-websites

happytohelp

My brother was charged e57.60 to book his driver theory test on this website last week. He had googled 'book theory test Ireland' and this website was the FIRST to display.. in the Google Ads section! He has received no communication from the company since the money was charged on his credit card. There is no contact number for them and he has since cancelled his credit card. It was a stupid thing to do as he will admit, he should have known to go to theorytest.ie!

I've reported the website to Google and the RSA!

Guys please do the same or if anyone has suggestions on reporting please let me know!

Cheers!

robbie_998

I would be rather worried with these gimps.


passing out your pps number and details and the likes to a non government agency is just asking for trouble.



there is only one tester in Ireland and that is the RSA only. they charge about €85 now or whatever it is.

there is no possible way for any other persons or company to waive that price in any way to make it cheaper. pointless to even look.

stick to the officials on this one.