Awful experience. They sold me a car that had received…read more"State Safety Inspection" sticker. They passed the car with a number of items that should have caused it to fail the inspection. I told them I was going to contact the State and they started back peddling right away. The car was leaking gas and I had to fight with "Jimmy" for over two weeks to get them to pay for the repair.

Update - January 2026: I am forced to update my original positive review. While the sales…read moreexperience itself was commendable, the post-sale documentation process has been completely nightmare. I purchased my new Volvo S60 on December 6, 2025, as of January 19, 2026, I have not received my registration and license plates that were to be handled by the dealership as part of their documentation services. I am now making payments on a new vehicle that I cannot legally drive. I have called, emailed, and texted multiple people at the dealership numerous times and have received no resolution, clear timeline, or meaningful follow-up. At this point, the lack of communication and ownership has completely overshadowed what was initially a good buying experience. While Dan Carlen and Ben Carter were professionals to work with during the purchase itself, the breakdown in post-sale process and the Lovering Auto Groups accountability is disappointing and beyond acceptable. Pleasant sales interactions mean very little when basic, legally required paperwork is not delivered and customers are left without answers. If this matter is not resolved immediately, my next step will be to escalate the issue through the BBB.

We purchased a 2017 V60 from Concord Volvo, and they even kindly offered to pick my girlfriend up…read moreto bring her to the dealership to finalize the transaction. The problems ensued when nobody contacted her about the pickup time and they showed up nearly three hours late, after telling us they'd be there around 9 am. After child care arrangements were made and a half day of work was missed, the car was purchased, with a cashier's check, no financing necessary. Upon our mechanic inspecting the vehicle, it was clear that it had been in an accident due to the right fender being painted and replaced, as well as the hood being repainted. Also, both sway bar links were deemed unable to pass inspection, the brake rotors were rusty and noisy, and the right front door was coding and not working properly. Now all of this is fixable, however, when we spoke to the salesman he went out of his way to avoid responsibility, did nothing to attempt to remedy the situation other than saying they'd take the car back and refund us. Did they offer to work with us on another car? No. The salesman even went so far as to complain about being a 74 year old man who was "low on the totem pole" and referred me to the sales manager. The sales manager Jon(sp?) refused to initially acknowledge that our mechanics' concerns were valid, and when I pointed out that the salesman had boasted that the car had been serviced by Volvo for the last few years, he didn't want to acknowledge that the accident should have been reported to us. He also refused to have anything fixed, saying his service department passed the vehicle for NH inspection. Ironically, he then stated that due to the issues we brought up through our mechanic, he would probably be wholesaling the vehicle. An incredibly confusing scenario: refusing to fix or agree with another mechanic, but trusting him enough to wholesale the vehicle upon return? We then contacted Carrie, who also did not offer to help and simply responded "yeah" several times when hearing our concerns. Obviously this car wasn't a priority to them, or our purchase wasn't. I'm not sure which, but it was every single stereotype about a used car-buying experience wrapped up into a few lousy days. Long story semi-short, Lovering never offered to help us find another vehicle, not once. We cut a 22k check and for them, simply giving us our money back and saying "oh well" after a 5 hour round trip was their definition of customer service. Extraordinarily disappointing, considering their reputation. Perhaps we're the exception, but I know I'll never purchase a vehicle from them nor recommend anyone else do so. Avoid Lovering, find another dealership that works to find solutions, not throw their hands up in defeat.

I had changed my mind due to some features that were not on this Jeep. Told them I wanted to keep…read moremy old lease. I was told they had grounded it already and would see if it could be ungrounded. They didn't even look into it and just delivered the new Jeep. At that time I was told they can't unground the lease. On decided to check with the lease company to see if it was paid off which they told me it was I believe grounded on Monday or Tuesday. I also asked if it was possible to unground this lease and they had informed me it could have been done that all they would have had to do was call them. I had also inquired about their 100% satisfaction guarantee. I was asked were I saw that which I informed them it was on their website. The next day they took it down and that was it. On the good side they delivered the Jeep to my house. I don't live in CA. not sure why it says that

Customer Service apparently is not required to work at this dealership. On 2/24/26 I called this…read moredealership for a quote of a Jeep that I had in mind with specifics. Got the run around that salemen were shoveling snow??? This asked for the managers email. Again asked for a Jeep with certain specs, add ons, and like I had with this dealership 2 times before asked for a quote with a plan to purchase by this Saturday 2/28/26. The initial response from Ben Guthrie was course. I explained that life has been crazy lately and wanted to save time in a dealership doing the whole hot box ritual. His response to this? I am quoting, "We are not interested unless you come in , sit down and work a deal like real customers do. Otherwise take us off of your scam list". I have never have met a dealership that wasn't interested in a sale! Obviously not going there, but after looking into other reviews, this is not an irregular experience. My advice, stay out of Concord, NH if you are care shopping, esp if their name is Ben Guthrie!

By far the best experience I have ever had buying a vehicle! Dana was great to deal with. Holly was…read morewonderful. We were treated with respect and sincerity. I would recommend them to anyone. I will be servicing my vehicles here in the future!

Carlson's has been taking care of me via regular service for over two years…read more They've even given me a discount when I did all my scheduled maintenance with them at once. I recently was saved from unnecessary "repairs" estimated by a Firestone in Troy, NY who tried to squeeze me after seeing a woman in business attire on a deadline for inspection. Knowing I can count on them to be honest and keep me safe driving all over the northeast every week is a blessing. And the complimentary peppermint patties are a nice touch too.

I AM WRITING THIS REVIEW FOR CAPITAL CITY KIA new name of…read moreold Dan o'Brien This was a walk in car buying mission with a trade in that we knew we wouldn't have much equity in We were met by Brandon who was friendly enough for a sales man professional and well dressed We sat down went over our wants and needs which to my husband and I was a new lower priced basic no extras kinda car knowing that our car payment was going to be a bit on the higher end due to still owing on our other car We figured out a plan that worked for us with some rebates that were given for 2024 Kia forte LX As well as a buyout of our other vehicle and in-house financing We were told that we would be using Kia financing (which we had a bank that we had been financed through previous to this, but the interest rate was at 12% and they told us they could beat that 12% so we chose not to go with our bank and to go with their in-house financing) maybe a little naïve on our part but in actuality, they never really know until they run the figures everything's just an estimate So we get walked over to waiting area waiting for the manager, who's busy between there and the Subaru dealership for the next two hours we are told by Brandon oh they're just trying to get you a better finance rate oh they're just trying to get you a better finance rate and then about 20 minutes after coming over to me and telling me that about five times I get a credit alert They had done nine hard pull's on my credit. I approached the manager when I finally met with him about this and he was just telling me oh that standard procedure. We were just trying to get you a better interest rate, which is very excessive. Usually it's like a three or four pull's and you realize what the interest rate is if especially if they're not changing that much he said that they are gonna look at it all just the same, but it's my credit. I was never told that they were doing credit checks that much and I did authorize the first one. I knew that that was gonna happen maybe even two but to do nine credit pulls they stay on my report for three years and he's trying to explain to me it's not that big of a deal. Let me see how he liked it on his credit report nine times. That was my only issue with the dealership otherwise the manager himself was very nice very presentable. They got me what I needed. They got me what I wanted. They helped me dissolve my other vehicle which I didn't have much equity in so I appreciate them for all of that I'm just really disappointed in the credit report would I recommend And refer them? Yes I still would. It was just something I would be aware of walking in that they may run your report nine times.

Going against my better judgement I put a deposit down on a used car here. Actually, operating as…read moreCapital City Kia now. I had not liked the way the way the sales staff had operated but thought I could get past that. NOPE. The next day I canceled the deal and asked for my deposit back. Now almost a month later and still no refund. Do not trust them - run away, run away!

I've bought two cadillac's from Court; a CTS4 and an ATS4. He was friendly and professional. After…read moreshopping around he also provided the best price. I will be buying my next Cadillac from Court because good service should be rewarded. I'm on the road for work and cover a large terrify so am in for service every six weeks. Lou and Marc are wonderful. I moved recently and tried another dealer. Not the same efficient, friendly service. I make the hour trip to see "my guys" at Banks. They're worth the trip!

Still waiting for a call back from our sales person. Wanted to order accessories for our new…read moreTraverse. When logging into the Chevy app it says discount taken in shopping cart. She said she would call us the next day. Here it is Wed. and no contact. Good thing there are other places to purchase things. Sales people do what you say!! Think her name was Hannah. Boy she asked for a good review. Really you have to ask?

I read some of the reviews about this place- Good and the…read morebad ones- Mine is a good one- I will tell you my brother and I couldn't have been treated any better anywhere - We spent about 5 hours there not because of the dealer ship because we screwed up OUR money situation on a wire - We didn't buy a 50k car but an 8k truck and they treated us fantastic - I will be back again and I would recommend going there - I thought the entire staff knew the product really well and very knowledgeable about the new electric cars - Big thumbs up for this dealer ship

they did not give blue book value for trade in. Also after the sale there is no support. The…read moremanager did not follow thru or return calls. this cost us money.

I was ripped of but these assholes years ago and I will never stop trying to make sure this scum…read morenever rips someone else off again. Don't buy anything here unless you was a broken car that drives fine until it's too late. Don't even drive by this evil place. Mike I hope you burn in hell for what you did to me and others. I'll meet you there okay mike? I lost over 5000 dollars and credit destroyed. My car drove only 100 or less before the transmission went. They said it was a great truck. Evil people here stay away

( copied from my Facebook post )Please share this! Mike's Affordable Auto deleted my first post and…read moremy reviews so I must take this route. These folks sold me a used car which Mike himself guaranteed would pass inspection and that it was 100%. By the time I got home the check engine light was on. I called the next day came in and they checked the Subaru out. He said it was just an O2 sensor which he said they could that day and charged me 80, there is three O2 sensors in the car and they only replaced one which was a waste of my time but it gets better (worse). Less than 12 days after buying the car my rear wheel falls off on 202 west which is a highway and without exaggeration wasn't the closest I've ever come to dying. People on 202 west had to swerve to avoid hitting me and went off the road. Grateful I didn't smash the Subaru and just got lucky in the way in spun out. I get it towed back to the great folks at Henniker Motors where they eventually let me know the plethora of things wrong with it. Cracked head gasket. Cracked oil pan and a bunch of other things. Which costed 1700 but this isn't about the money. This is about the fact these folks sold a car that almost killed someone. I then post on their wall explaining what happened and all they said asked me was "did I get a warranty"? They are such scumbags and I simply just want to inform people of this horrible business so no one else has to deal with this. Whether it's for you or your loved ones do not buy a vehicle from Mikes Affordable Auto on 124 Manchester St Concord NH or any of their shops for that matter because I dealt with Mike and he was simply a scumbag. I truly appreciate you taking the time to read this, be careful where you buy used cars from..