STO Racing Products Reviews 56

TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The wording on website leads you to belive your part may have to be made where as when I called the guy on the phone was abusive and very unprofessional telling me all parts like the 1 I need are made... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

2 weeks after placing my order and STO confirming it despatched i had not received the items. Emailed twice requesting tracking number - no response, left messages on the customer service help line tw... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a RC Boat for sons birthday, it developed a fault after only a couple of times. Have e mailed the company twice with regards to returning and they cannot be botthered to reply back. My advic... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We purchased an FTX buggy from STO & that went well but trying to get a reply to emails was virtually impossible & when they did reply they didn't answer the Qs - frustrating. We wanted to purchase m... See more

Company details

  1. Model Shop
  2. Game Store

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STO Racing Products was set up in 2002 by a dedicated businessman to provide the UK’s first reliable source of everything RC. Here’s what makes STO Racing Products different: We hold parts in stock so you get them fast. Unlike many of our competitors, you don’t have to wait while we try and buy in what you need from somewhere else. We have huge supplies of the commonly bought items, such as electric models, nitro models, brushless models, boats, planes, helicopters and much more, 98% of our orders are delivered from our state-of-the-art warehouse. Keep you in the picture about the progress of your order at all times so you know when your bits will arrive. We are authorised stockists and only sell brand new, genuine parts from top quality brands. You can be sure you’re getting the real thing, not an inferior fake. We love what we do, so we only stock products that we have tried out and trust. We know about remote control toys and are on hand to give you any advice you need. We’re always happy to help, both before and after you buy. We aim to offer the best value prices. Any discounts we negotiate, we pass on to you.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hellova Hellicopter

Little ones are useless, middle sized ones even worse, but this beast is huge! Well made and strong. The contra rotating main props give it stability and a small wing span. It just looks great in amongt all the tiddlers.

June 10, 2013
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Got ripped off

Ordered a car from a grouping deal and when I went to check out an extra car was added to my order. I didn't mind cause I though it would be easy to retire the product when I received it. I was wrong. I sent it off in the post with the address and a section saying my reason of return on the box. I waited over a month until I finally decided to contact them a bout the situation and after a few weeks of communication with sto they ended up saying they haven't received the product and that I cannot get my refund. I have lost £50 and the car!

June 10, 2013
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good website, best prices, and great after-sales service.

I bought a remote control car from STO and owing to the manufacturer's packaging (no fault of STO Racing Products), the transmitter was broken. I got in touch with STO and they dispatched a new one for me without any quibbles.

Very happy with the product and the service I recieved - buy with confidence.

June 10, 2013
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

Great service, item and delivery . Order a 4 channel helicopter from this company and simply can't fault them. Returned a week later for my second purchase. and ill be back. thanks guys.

Only downside i was unable to find any spare parts for the Helicopters on there website.
please guys stock up.

May 30, 2013
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Storacing do not comply with Sale of Goods Act nor do they respect customer statutory rights.

A helicopter bought for a Christmas present was used gently, for half an hour in a carpeted room with 8 foot ceiling, before the weight sheared off. Continued use with an improvised weight resulted in the tail breaking within an hour, now it is unuseable and StoRacing are not interested. The helicopter packaging quoted on the website states "Virtually unbustable...roll it, stack it, kick it or slap it, you won't believe how tough it is." If it was even near that tough, they would be surprised to have a complaint and be interested in rectifying the problem.
Storacing have failed to fulfill their obligations under the Sale of Goods Act, and rely upon the fact that it is so expensive to bring about court action that people will not bother. Had I bought this closer to Christmas I would have ensured visa refunded the money and took up the case; unfortunately was organised for Christmas too early.

Following my review I received an email from the company stating that they do comply with the Sale of Goods Act and respect customer statutory rights, however evidence of service I received shows that they do not. Court action would cost more than the helicopter and this is the only reason the company get away with this.

January 14, 2013
Unprompted review
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Reply from STO Racing Products

Hi Trina,

Im sorry you think this way of us, we do comply to the Sale of Goods Act and we do respect customer statutory rights as we must by law.

If this case was a manufactures fault then we would replace or refund you but we have concluded this is crash damage therefor not covered by warranty.

Kind Regards

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 Stars

These Guys really helped me out when i had a probem, Goods were dispatched promtley and i live my nitro car, at first i couldnt start it but that was user error, a quick phone call to brett and all was good

Well done guys keep up the good work

Jay

March 27, 2012
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Rapid delivery of goods (Air swimmer clown fish). There was a problem with the remote control which I emailed about and received a quick response followed by a replacement shortly afterwards. Very pleased with service and product has caused much amusement in my pub and bunkhouse(Braich Goch Bunkhouse & Inn, Corris)! Am ordering the shark now!
Ann Bottrill

March 24, 2012
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

EXCELLENT A1 ++++++

I have used STO for sometime and found them to be very helpful and polite also my orders have been faultless.
EXCELLENT SERVICE.

March 22, 2012
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 STAR +

Good company to deal with very fast delivery, did not think i would be sailing for a while but wow it is here this morning at 9.15am Friday ordered this boat on Wednesday afternoon. Maiden voyage on Saturday wind permitting.

March 9, 2012
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 stars for service

Service so far has been awesome, well done, item delivered within 2 working days. Not had chance to test model yet as is anniversary present for hubby tomorrow. So far so good, if the model is as good quality as the service and delivery, I will be one happy customer. Watch this space

March 5, 2012
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very fast dispatch and great G scale wagons at great price

I was impressed by the speed of handling the order, 3 days in all to the north of Scotland and at good carriage costs. There are many companies who charge a lot extra for delivery to North Scotland but not this one, I have to say I was very happy with the transaction and the good price of the wagons, I will definitely deal again here. Many thanks.

October 28, 2011
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

NO STARS

I bought an rc buggy but after 2 outings it became faulty. It was kept in perfect condition as described by the manual. I sent a number of emails and phone calls, but eventually got a reply. They basically told me to fix the buggy myself. Then the emails stopped. (If i tamper with the buggy myself the gaurentee would be void). So there returns policy is'nt worth the paper you print it on. I am currently seeking trading standards procedure on the matter. For that reason... i urge no one to buy any product from this company.

October 24, 2011
Unprompted review
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Reply from STO Racing Products

The part in question was not covered by warrnaty as trhe model was driven through a puddle hence the electrical failiure. Unfair review

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No response to faulty products

I ordered a RC Boat for sons birthday, it developed a fault after only a couple of times. Have e mailed the company twice with regards to returning and they cannot be botthered to reply back. My advice if you have something faulty dispute it with your card company quick as these people dont seem to want to know about any problems.

October 22, 2011
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

paul hynd

great website so easy to use lots of choice cars and accessoires with most in stock.

October 21, 2011
Unprompted review

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