Premium tools, disappointing service when it matters
I have invested heavily in Festool tools over the years (around £10,000) and always considered the brand to be premium, both in product quality and professional service.
Unfortunately, my recent experience with Festool UK service was very disappointing. I received written confirmation of a next-working-day collection for a repair. I waited two working days, but no collection took place and there was no proactive communication, update, or alternative plan provided.
The courier eventually attended at a later date, but by that point I had already been forced to take the tool back to work due to business commitments. The core issue was not the courier, but the lack of ownership and accountability from Festool when a clear service commitment was missed.
I raised this directly with Festool and gave them the opportunity to resolve the matter. After an initial response, no further reply was provided.
What disappointed me most was not the delay itself, but the way the complaint was handled. Responsibility was deflected, and no acknowledgement of service failure or goodwill was offered.
For a brand positioned at the premium end of the professional market, this level of service does not match the price or expectations. I expected better.







