Buying from Gebhardt has been a terrible experience. I was so excited to purchase a brand-new car and thrilled when it arrived on time. I loved my salesperson, but working with the finance representative, Lucy, was a nightmare.
Before picking up my car, I tried calling her multiple times to discuss financing options and understand the total costs. She never returned my calls. When I finally picked up my car, the process was lengthy, and by the time I got to speak with Lucy about financing, it was already late.
To make matters worse, as soon as I drove off the lot, my brand-new car broke down. The dealership had to pick it up from my house, promising to return it within a week. Of course, it ended up taking 2.5 weeks and constant follow-ups to finally get my car back. This all happened in mid-December, right around Christmas.
Then, in January, Lucy started calling me, claiming I owed an additional $2,500. Despite my repeated attempts to reach her for clarification her back and forth with chicken scratch notes left me confused. I left multiple voicemails and sent several emails requesting an explanation, as the numbers didn't add up. I also reached out to Greg, the dealership manager, multiple times, but he never returned my calls.
Yesterday, February 25th, I finally received documentation in the mail outlining what they say I owe. After reviewing it, it appears that I do, in fact, owe the additional money. However, I was explicitly clear from the beginning about how much I wanted to put down. Ultimately, Lucy mishandled my financing, resulting in an unexpected $2,500 out-of-pocket expense. There has been no acknowledgment or apology for this mistake. Then when I tried to pay I wasn't able to get through on the number they gave me. Gebhardt then sent me emails accusing me of avoiding payment. The customer service level has been atrocious.
In my opinion, the financing department completely mishandled this process from start to finish. Given my experience with their poor customer service, lack of communication, and overall mismanagement, I would not purchase a car from this dealership again. read more