Manualsmate Reviews 571

TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

1.5

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Review summary

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Evaluating 85 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many people were dissatisfied with the payment process, citing issues with billing and deductions after account cancellation. Customers also found the pricing to be unclear, with initial low costs for manuals escalating into much higher subscription fees. The subscription model itself was a major point of contention, as many users reported difficulties with subscription management or cancellation. Furthermore, the product quality was often criticized, with customers receiving incorrect or useless manuals, or not receiving them at all. The website was also a source of frustration, with people finding information unclear and the site's design causing difficulties.

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Payment

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Price

Customers consistently express strong dissatisfaction with the pricing. Many reviewers report being charged a... See more

Subscription

Users describe negative interactions with subscription services, often reporting unexpected charges. Many... See more

Product

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Website

Reviewers mention negative feedback about the website. Many customers report that the website is a scam, with... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute shower, like many others I was charged for a larger amount than published a few weeks later. After cancelling they continued to deduct £24.90 form card even when I had closed by account. Th... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute rip off why are they still on google search? Initial manual 83p then £132 bimonthly subscription charge which automatically kicks in after 7 days. Whilst this is on website certainly not clea... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My complaint is along the lines of the majority of people speaking here. After agreeing a payment of 85 euros online, £130 was taken without any notification. I've contacted my bank who have prevented... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Similar experience to most others. €.95 euro cents for a manual that website implied they had. After 30 minutes request still shows as processing. Have cancelled subscription immediately and will... See more



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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BEWARE Rip off

I registered for less than £1 but was then charged £129 pounds shortly after. Luckily my card provider blocked payment and cancelled any further payments. I immediately unsubscribed to the service. A couple of days after unsubscribing the requested manual appeared I'm my email

17 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

!!DO NOT BUY FROM MANUALS MATE!

!!DO NOT BUY FROM MANUALS MATE!!
It's a scam! Ordered a manual for a steam cleaner for 98p I went to link to download but nothing there! A short while later they withdrew another £128! And they tried again a month later but my credit card issuer stopped it. AVOID AVOID! AVOID!

12 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam

As per other reviewers.
Paid 85p to look at a manual I couldn’t get to immediately then a week later billed £130 for a subscription.

3 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam company

Scam company. I paid 95p for them to find me a manual and they could not find one online and provided me one from a model number near to mine. I had already seen this.
They then charged me £130 subscription. I have had to cancel this to avoid any further charges.

11 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely DISGUSTED!

Absolutely DISGUSTED!! I was trying to fix my washing machine and couldn’t find my manual, so looked online. It appeared to me that it would cost less than a pound to download. Then I looked at my banking and they have taken £130.40. I emailed them and they referred me to their terms and conditions!! What an absolute SCAM!!!!

1 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

These people have billed me for a £133

These people have billed me for a £133. for a camera manual. That I’ve not even downloaded as I would not pay a £133.00 for a manual that’s why I’ve not downloaded it Im going to have to contact the bank to dispute it as fraud theses people play on people anc it disgust me that they take advantage. WOULD I RECOMMEND THEM NEVER EVER BEWARE THERE FRAUDSTER AND SCAM ARTIST DO NOT USE THEM AS THEY WILL EMPTY YOUR BANK ACCOUNT I JUST HOPE MY BANK CAN HELP

6 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company is bad for your health and wealth

Don't use this company they are not kosher. They took 130.40 from my account for a phantom subscription after failing to send the online manual that I paid 83p for. They have not replied to my online request to unsubscribe and I have had to write to head office. Eventually, after an appointment with a Santander bank manager and multiple online conversation the fraudulent charge has been reversed and the company blocked. They may, however, according to the bank, make a charge against the account in another name inttwo months time. Stressful experience at 84.

3 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam

I paid 84p. Got a download for 211 pages of the refrigeration unit for my car and not owners manual. A few days later they took £130.85 from my account. I conracted the bank and they froze the account. I contacted manualsmate and they said they will email me today and the money will be repaid. Her's hoping

6 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Total scam had to chase for manual when…

Total scam had to chase for manual when download finally arrived not the right one just thought 82p no great loss!!! They then tried to take £130.40 from my account which thankfully was picked up by Barclaycard fraud dept. I immediately emailed and cancelled acct as no mention of subscription on website, they did reply advising cancelled as goodwill gesture!!!! . Do not use

8 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

You'ld expect these manuals to download…

You'ld expect these manuals to download immediately, but that doesnt happen. I did see the mention of a 'subscription', when I see that all alarm bells go off in my head, so I cancelled immediately. I understand from other reviewers it might take up to 2 days for it to arrive. I thought in principle this might be a good service.

16 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not use this company

Do not use this company. I ordered a manual for 82p which arrived 2 days later, then a week later they tried to take an annual subscription of £130.40 which I new nothing about from my Barclaycard, which thankfully Barclaycard declined and have blacklisted them. Do not use this company, they are nothing but a bunch of scammers.

15 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

manualsmate.com, a website deisigned to steal your money

I've just discovered that manualsmate.com have signed me up for a subscription of £129.99. I did NOT sign up for this and had no knowledge that there even was a subscription. I had already been charged £0.81 for a motorhome owner's manual and was sent a completely useless Warranty and Service book.
manualsmate.com website is clearly designed to scam. AVOID manualsmate.com AT ALL COST.

27 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a manuel for my oven

I ordered a manuel for my oven, price £00.95, over a week ago, never received it. Thus morning I received a text from my bank asking if I made a purchase for £129.69 at 00.23 at manuelsmatecom.
Im on the phone to the bank now.
Apparently Manuelsmate tried to take that money for a subscription, so be careful, I will not be going anywhere near this scam company again. Lessoned learned.

6 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE!

Only 1 star because you can’t give zero. This is just daylight robbery. They couldn’t find the manual I wanted so sent me something useless and generic. Then a couple of months later charged me £59 for a 6 monthly subscription. The automatic subscription was not mentioned, or at least was not made clear, on their website. This is just an excuse to scam you with an automatic subscription. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!

2 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The site found the manual I required…BUT the hiddenterms are very expensive

The site found the manual I required quickly and it was charged at a very good rate - under £1.00 and applied to my credit card on ordering.

However, there was no reference to an ongoing subscription in the emails or website but within 48 hours a charge of £129.99 was made to my credit card which I had not approved. This was not advised by email and, had I not been checking at the end of month, I would probably not have noticed for some time.

I am now pushing for a refund after cancelling my account. Their automatic systehas cancelled my Subscription for future payments (in 2 months) but their Customer Service team just said "tough we've got your money"

Interestingly, since I making the purchase, I my Scam Website software has registered the Manualsmate.com as "potential scam"

I suggest you avoid this operation

4 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DON'T USE scammers

DON'T USE. Paid for a manual which I didn't receive. All they want is your bank account details to take subscription of £126. SCAMMERS. I wish I had looked at Trust Pilot before even paying them a £1

29 June 2025
Unprompted review

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