VERY long experience cut short, as it is the customer service I want to report on. After 6 hours of sitting in the dealership, with my 2 year old son, as I was very serious about leasing a 2015 RAV4 for a certain price, but it ended up I had to purchase the RAV4 $100 more/month than I wanted to, I was forced to go home to get a check to complete the transaction, and on the way I began thinking about the deal, and came to the decision that I was not purchasing this car, it was not a good decision for me and my family, so I didn't go back that night to complete the transaction. The next afternoon, I text my salesperson, Jeremy Marlow, and this is the text messages that he sent me, with my responses.
"Hey Jeremy, I'm sorry man I'm not purchasing the vehicle. I'm not in a place right now, financially, that I feel it's a good decision to do so. I came in go get my refund, and not Hadie, but the guy who I think was working on the deal yesterday and I came in and talked to him and got everything squared away, although when I told him it was a done deal and I was able to get in a CRV for my price point, with no money down and .25% interest because I have a relationship with Honda, there were just things you guys couldn't give to me, he really became a jerk. Which I wasn't too thrilled on, because you're an awesome guy and when I'm in a place to buy my next vehicle, and have real money to put down, I want to come back and work with you. But I don't want to be treated the way he did. But again, I'm sorry it didn't work out. But it was not because of you, you did perfect by me. It was on my side of things." - Me
"Really?!?! Well thanks for not wasting my time. I turned three other car deals because I was working to help you. Well the reason he was upset is the same reason that I am really bummed. After we lose our whole day trying to get you where you want then you just bail on us after you said that if we can get to a certain price point you would take the car. The only reason everyone worked as hard as they did for you because I told him you were a single father with one source of income. It's just like spit in someone's face. You would be upset too if someone promised something and then didn't come through with it." - Jeremy
"Alright never mind. I was trying to explain it to you, I'm not there buying a vehicle I wanted to lease it. It turned into something I didn't want, it changed every time we spoke, and I'll be sure to let everyone know how all of you truly treat customers. I didn't want to spend 6 hours of my day with my son in a dealership. Truth is, my co-signer made one call and got me into a CRV at my price point in 20 minutes over the phone. I walked in this morning signed the papers and left. Instantly gave me everything I wanted. So I no longer feel bad about yesterday. I really liked you, and expected you to say don't worry about it cause I told you I want to come back. Never coming back now this is ridiculous. I'm the customer, if I don't feel good about it I'm not going to do it. You all should have never let me leave the dealership, after you all told me I could drive off the lot that night with my car. So I don't feel any remorse. Have a Happy Holiday, again sorry it didn't work out." - Me
"Please do tell everyone how I treated you and your family. I've treated you and your family with the upmost respect I've been 100% honest with you and have not done one thing that was dishonest, shady or unethical in anyway. And yes as a person I have the right to feel betrayed by you. I did everything within my power to help you your son and your family I got you and your son food, drinks, and toys. I even babysat him so you could fully understand the deal." - Jeremy
"No at the dealership you didn't. That's what I was saying, you were amazing and honest, and I was telling my girlfriend about how awesome and great you were. But you lost it with your professionalism just now. In my work, I've had clients back out last minute. What you don't do, is blow up on them the way you did. It's unprofessional, rude and out of line. We do not have to continue this conversation because you are just putting yourself in a much dimmer light with what you're saying" - Me
I will never, ever go to Dolan Toyota. I will never recommend family, friends, or a stranger to go there, because they pride themselves on customer service, and that is nowhere near customer service. Also - I received a pocket dial from someone at Dolan Toyota, speaking badly about customers, and giving each other tips on how to handle customers who get "too emotional", and it sounded like to me, to just lie to the customers about how certain people have good pull to get you the best deal. Just a horrible place, with not good people. I will be reporting this directly to Dolan Toyota, and maybe Toyota as a whole so they know what kind of people they have representing their brand. read more