Terrible. I have never been so belittled at a car dealership, and this is my 3rd car buy. I went to Day Audi on Saturday, November 3. The dealership closes at 6pm, and I got there around 4:45. I made contact with Damien Resick, and he showed me some vehicles that I wasn't too interested in. At 5:45, he showed me an Audi that I liked, it was new and just outside the service center. We went out for a test drive. I liked the car, and he told me that since it wasn't ready, I would need to stop by to get the details on price. OK. As we drive back to the dealership, there are cars at both the entrance and the exit, and Damien directs me on how to enter. [a different, confusing way.] He then tells me to get out the way that I came in.
As I pulled out of the parking lot, I had no idea how to get out of there! It can be quite confusing, surrounded by brand new cars on all sides. I tried to follow the narrow aisle, and ended up driving around for nearly 20 minutes. I know this doesn't reflect well on me, but I really could not remember which narrow aisle I had taken while Damien was directing me! By this time, I am nearly hyperventilating because I think I am stuck in the dealership. I call the number on the card that Damien- and there is a recording saying they are closed, and a VM. After what seems like an eternity, I saw a way out through the adjoining Chevy dealership's service center. But, I drove too far past it, and there was no way to keep going, and not enough room to turn around. But, I see a security guard. He tells me to back up, and he will direct me. I back up...and he tells me to keep coming...and I hit blue poles outside the service center that are 3 ft tall...that there is no way that I can see from the car. He LAUGHS...and tells me he is sorry; He didn't see the poles. I start crying because I was getting ready to trade in my car...and nobody at the dealership is answering the phone, so I can't even leave a message for Damien. I asked the security guard for a card, and he tells me that he doesn't have any. He then tells me his name is Charlier Gardner [yes, a made up name]
I take Monday off of work to address this with the dealership. After 17 attempts to call, I drive there. Neither Gary nor Damien has returned my call. I did get familiar with both the receptionists at the Chevy dealer, as well as the receptionist at the Audi/Volswagen Dealership. Damien acts surprised to see me, tells me that he has not checked his VM, and I tell him what happened. He tells me that it was the third party security company guard, and was not surprised that I got a fake last name. He then keeps me waiting, and tells me he will talk with Gary- the manager. Yes, you guessed it, waiting there....then told that Gary will call me back. OF course, doesn't call me back, so I stop BACK by...and he then tells me he will walk over next door and talk to the Manager of both dealerships. He comes back and tells me there is nothing they are willing to do. Not calling me back...having me wait while you discussed with Gary initially---all was a belittling experience.
What makes me sad is how this was handled. Stuff happens, I get that. However, if at least someone admitted there were no signs with exits, or they could have moved the car at the entrance so I could have gotten out--SOMETHING. I was not looking for compensation- even though I do believe it was the fault of the dealership. I was looking for "In the future, we will take XXXXX measures to ensure this doesn't happen again." Not only did I not get that, Damien laughed at me. OH...and this is after my experience with him as a salesguy wandering around a lot instead of asking me what I wanted. You know, I went to a dealership FOR the service. I could have scoured CarFAX or someother venue, but a dealership charges a premium because of thier customer service. Dear Day Auto: FAIL. I have since found a car that I am happy with. Thank you for your poor service. Had it been good service, I could be driving an Audi right now.
This is the second review that I have written EVER. I rarely am upset enough to tell the world..but guess what Damien Resick and Gary Desanzo? You inspired enough passion in me to write this review. Congratulations. I still hope that something about your 'customers after close' procedure changes to prevent this from happening again. Oh...and Gary, if you really did speak with the manager of the Day Automotive group, and that person is unwilling to make any chagnes, that just makes me lose my faith in car dealerships. Sad. read more