What is your returns policy?
You can return an order for free 30 days from the purchase date, as long as your purchase still has all the tags and is in its original condition. This means that the product should not be damaged, dirty, marked and has not been worn.
How do I return or exchange an item?
As a registered account holder, please visit the Log A Return page, select the relevant order and follow the prompts to process your Return or Exchange.
Policy and Procedures for E-commerce orders Refunds and Exchanges in store
Exchanges
Please note Hi-Tec allows exchanges on all e-commerce orders in-store to the discretion of the Store Manager and if all the requirements are met stated on the returns and exchanges policy.
Refunds
Hi-Tec does not allow e-commerce store purchase refunds in store. Please see the link on our website and follow the instructions https://www.hi-tec.co.za/helpsupport/returns-exchanges
How long will it take to process my return?
Our couriers will take 1-4 working days to collect the parcel from the date you have submitted your returns form. Parcels are then returned to the warehouse within 5 working days. Refunds* may take up to 14 working days to reflect in your bank account. This period is subject to the original payment method selected and is completely bank dependent.
*Delivery charges are non-refundable.
Exchanges done via the website may take up to 10 working days to be completed – new orders are only processed once the original orders have returned to our warehouse and have been quality checked.
What if you do not receive my returned item?
Please ensure you obtain a receipt or tracking number as proof of your return and keep this safe until your refund has been processed. Claims for lost returns may be refused if there is no receipt or tracking number to prove that the item has been collected.
What do I do if I received the wrong item or if something is faulty?
Firstly, we’re really sorry if this has happened! Please kindly complete the above returns process and our Customer Care Team will be in touch with you.
What do I do if I suspect my item is faulty and I purchased it from another retailer?
If you purchased your item from any other retailer, either in store or via any website other than www.hi-tec.co.za, the retailer’s own returns policy and warranty offer applies. If you suspect a manufacturing defect, please return the item to the retailer you purchased it from.
Should you experience any further trouble, please contact our Customer Care Team who will do their best to assist you.