I would strongly caution against purchasing a Hyundai vehicle. Be careful before you end up in a substantial loan with a vehicle with powertrain issues.
First of all, yes I am a real person, I work in Seattle at company, and I'm an OIF Marine veteran. This experience happened with Hyundai of Kirkland WA, but most likely applies to other dealerships. Most Hyundai dealership on the West Coast average about three stars, which means they have a systemic issue within the company itself.
Moving along...
If you expect customer service on par with Lexus or BMW, this is not the place for you. I recently purchased a brand new 2024 hybrid Tucson, which has already experienced powertrain issues at only 1,400 miles. Attempts to reach customer service through Bluelink have been unsuccessful, as I was left on hold for approximately 30 minutes before being disconnected twice.
The dealer does not guarantee the provision of loaner vehicles, so you should not anticipate receiving one if you need to leave your car for service. They (Chris, the service manager) are only willing to provide a 10-mile shuttle service, and any distance beyond that will result in additional charges or just dropping you off wherever the 10-mile limit is.
I personally believe this 10-mile policy is unreasonable, as it would be more prudent for the dealer to absorb the cost of transporting customers a reasonable distance, rather than risk having an upset customer. Even with the extensive warranty options, the customer service at this dealership has been abysmal.
I also want to caution against the practice of requesting "perfect" reviews from customers, as the sales manager (Joey) has been known to offer incentives such as free gas or floor mats in exchange for these positive reviews, only to cease all further communication.
In my experience, the dealer did provide me with a ride home after I made a scene. That driver had a cold, he told me before getting into the car together.
The next day, they loaned me a vehicle (without insurance paperwork, yikes!!!, just handed me the keys) from their lot while my car was in the shop for three weeks!!! awaiting a necessary part(s). However, the sales manager stated that "this was an exception and not their standard practice", he didn't explain past that.
Based on these issues, I would strongly recommend considering a Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, or Lexus model instead, as they tend to provide a higher level of professional customer service. In summary, I advise against purchasing a vehicle from this particular dealer. If you really want a Hyundai, go to another dealership and get to know the staff before finalizing anything. "With the car you get the people...and the culture those people bring..."
I filed complaint with Hyundai Motor America case number 23563551. Hyundai North America told me that they don't have any oversight over the dealers who franchise with them. read more