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Had a great experience purchasing my AMG E53 from Mercedes-Benz. Chris was awesome to work with from start to finish. He provided amazing customer service, was very knowledgeable about the car, and made the entire process easy and stress-free. Chris was professional, responsive, and actually took the time to make sure I was comfortable with everything before I left. I never felt pressured or rushed, which made the whole experience that much better. If you're looking for a Mercedes, I definitely recommend asking for Chris. He went above and beyond and made the experience a great one. Really happy with my E53!

I purchased my car in 2023. I found an A220 on Co-Pilot, which showed the car, the dealership, photos, and noted that it had $10K in upgrades. I knew I wanted it. When I arrived at the dealership on a Saturday morning, I was helped by Cristiano Cavalli, who became my advisor. After searching for about 30 minutes, he came back and said the car wasn't there. I showed him the listing and all the details, but he instead tried to show me a couple of other cars that were about $500 more than the price range I had discussed with him. I called him on Tuesday (three days later), and he told me the car had been found -- it was apparently in the area where pictures are taken. He asked me to come in immediately, but I couldn't because I was at work. He said that if I couldn't come in right then, someone else might buy the car, which was concerning since they couldn't even locate it during my initial visit. That evening, around 5:30 PM, I came after work and fortunately the car was still there. I took it for a test drive and decided to purchase it. By the time I took it home, it was already dark. The next morning, I saw how dirty the interior was -- there were M&M's in the door, dirt stuck to the passenger seat, and candy wrappers in the back seat. The car had clearly not been cleaned. I emailed Cristiano, and when he eventually replied, he told me to bring it back for a detail. What they considered a "detail" was just a basic car wash. The interior was not cleaned at all. I followed up to complain but never received a response. Over the next month, I noticed several issues: A loose panel on the passenger side A broken airbag button on the driver's side The left side of the steering wheel controls not functioning I messaged Cristiano multiple times with no response. About six weeks after purchase, I received a call from the receptionist saying my windshield had been delivered and asking when I could come in to have it replaced. I had no idea what she was referring to. She explained that Mercedes replaces aftermarket windshields with OEM glass and seemed surprised when I told her I hadn't been informed. I mentioned that I had just spent $800 on tint and asked if I would be reimbursed since this wasn't disclosed. She said no, and that was the end of the conversation. At that point, I reviewed my paperwork and realized I had never received or signed the Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) checklist that documents inspection findings. When I requested a copy, it stated that everything "looked good." If that were true, I wouldn't have needed a new windshield, steering-wheel controls, airbag button, or panel. My salesperson never signed the checklist, it was never reviewed with me, and I never signed it. When I later took my car for service at Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills, they confirmed the CPO inspection was likely never completed, as the unsigned checklist was attached to my contract. After months of trying to reach someone, I eventually got a call from Tito, who I believe is the service manager. He connected me with Rocio, who began helping me go over the issues and get things scheduled. After 2 months of inconsistent communication, she stopped responding. Calls and emails went unanswered. All of these issues should have been covered under warranty. Cristiano told me I had a five-year warranty, which I thought was great. However, when I reviewed my contract, I saw that the warranty section had never been filled out. Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills later confirmed that my warranty was only one year and had already expired. I was in (poor) communication with Rocio from November 6 to December 22, and then didn't hear anything again until April 2024. On April 8, Rocio emailed saying she'd have someone reach out to schedule service, but no one ever did. I emailed again on April 11, 2024, and never heard back. I finally reached out again in 2025, which has also been a nightmare. It has now been almost two years since my purchase, and I continue to experience issues with the vehicle. The dealership has been unresponsive, and communication from both the sales and service departments has been extremely poor. They had my car for a month in June, finally fixing the issues from 2023. Just 2 weeks later, my coolant warning started going off. They tried to charge me $300 just for someone to look at my car...I took it to Beverly Hills Mercedes, and they looked at it for free, and even gave me a loaner. I don't know what they did to my car, but the coolant fix costs $2700. Since then, I've been trying to get my warranty paperwork with the correct information...again, no response from ANYONE. I have emailed or texted Rocio and other team members as follows 7/30/25 - Text, 8/2/25 - Text, 8/15/25, 8/26/25, 8/27/25, 9/12/25 - Text, 9/12/25, 9/13/25, 9/17/25, 9/24/25. The worst car-buying experience I've ever had. I love my car -- but I regret that anyone at Mercedes-Benz of Van Nuys received my business.
3 months ago
This review is for Edvard. The day my car was delivered, it already had problems. Since it was my first Mercedes, I had no idea who to call for help. I even called another Mercedes dealership, and they told me they couldn't help because I hadn't purchased my car from them. I can't even begin to describe how stressful and overwhelming that was. Thankfully, I found European Keys. From the very first phone call, they immediately put my mind at ease. Edvard became my service advisor, and from the first time I brought my car in, he took the time to listen to every concern I had. He genuinely cared and made sure all of the initial issues were repaired. Unfortunately, not long after, my car started having transmission problems. Every single time I brought it back, Edvard took care of me without hesitation. I had to bring the car in several times, and he always made sure everything was handled properly and that I was kept informed throughout the process. Finding someone who truly cares about their customers is rare, and Edvard went above and beyond every time. He turned an incredibly stressful experience into one where I felt supported and confident that my car was in the right hands. I can't thank him enough for his professionalism, kindness, and dedication. If you need your Mercedes serviced, I highly recommend asking for Edvard. He's the kind of person who makes all the difference. read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Thank you for sharing your experience, Linet! We’re thrilled to hear…
1 month ago
I've been buying vehicles from Keyes dealerships for years, which is why my experience today was honestly shocking. We came in as serious buyers looking for a specific type of vehicle and gave the sales representative a list of the features and options we wanted. Instead of helping us find the right vehicle or discussing what was available, the sales rep rudely responded, "Can you even afford a $150,000 car?" I couldn't believe that was actually said to us. Whether a customer is shopping for a $30,000 car or a $150,000 car, no one should be spoken to or judged that way - especially before the salesperson has made any effort to understand the customer. We weren't asking for special treatment. We simply came in ready to shop and expected basic professionalism and respect. Instead, we felt judged and disrespected enough that we walked away from the dealership. After being a Keyes customer for years, it's extremely disappointing that one interaction could completely change the way I view the dealership. Unfortunately, after the way we were treated today, we will not be returning. read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Hi Sam, thank you for sharing your experience. After years of…
2 months ago
My experience with Keyes Mercedes has been extremely disappointing. My car was in the shop for two months to repair the cylinders. After finally getting it back, I expected the problem to be resolved. Instead, just one week later, the one side of the cylinders started giving me problems again and failed. Then, only two weeks later, the same issue happened again on the other side The most frustrating part was the lack of communication from the technician. I was promised that my car would be repaired and ready within one week, but that promise was never kept. Instead, I was left waiting with little to no communication and no clear explanation for the ongoing delays. Customers deserve honest updates and realistic timelines, especially when their vehicle has already spent months in the shop. I do want to recognize my service advisor Mike and then Hayk who was excellent throughout the process. They were professional, responsive, and did everything they could to help. Unfortunately, the repeated delays and poor communication from the technician completely overshadowed the otherwise positive service I received from the advisor. For a luxury brand like Mercedes-Benz, this level of service is unacceptable. Having my vehicle tied up for two months, only for the same cylinder issue to return almost immediately, has been incredibly frustrating and has seriously affected my confidence in the dealership's repair process. I hope Keyes Mercedes improves its quality of repairs, communication, and accountability so other customers don't have to go through the same experience. read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Amit, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're…
4 days ago
This was my daughter's first car, and it should have been a happy day. Instead this dealership deliberately misled us. The salesperson called me repeatedly late at night and pressured me to sign before midnight while I was driving. Every single conversation was about a 24 month lease with the option to return the car three months early. The only number I was ever given was the monthly payment. Nobody walked me through the contract, nobody explained the terms, and a 42 month lease was never mentioned once. After signing, I discovered the contract was written for 42 months. When I called to fix it, the salesperson claimed I had discussed the terms with the finance department. That never happened. I dealt only with him. And now I cannot even reach the finance department. Nobody picks up, nobody calls back. This was not a mistake. This dealership is scamming people. The number was changed and I was rushed so I would not notice. My daughter is heartbroken over what was supposed to be her first purchase, and I am now fighting just to get someone to correct the contract to what we actually agreed on. Just don't deal with them. There are so many other dealerships that will follow every procedure and treat you with respect. read more
28 days ago
Had a great experience purchasing my AMG E53 from Mercedes-Benz. Chris was awesome to work with from start to finish. He provided amazing customer service, was very knowledgeable about the car, and made the entire process easy and stress-free. Chris was professional, responsive, and actually took the time to make sure I was comfortable with everything before I left. I never felt pressured or rushed, which made the whole experience that much better. If you're looking for a Mercedes, I definitely recommend asking for Chris. He went above and beyond and made the experience a great one. Really happy with my E53! read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Thanks for your fantastic review, Jack! We're thrilled to hear about…
Completely unprofessional and unhelpful staff who are only interested in helping when they can make a sale and not for anything else
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Hi Doug, thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the delay you…
4 months ago
Josh is the best every time!! Ten stars for efficiency and attention to detail. Come here all the time and always great read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Thank you, Jessica! We’re thrilled to hear about your positive…
4 months ago
DONT BUY EXTENDED WARRANTY This review comes after many years as a loyal Mercedes-Benz customer and regularly using Keyes for service. Because of that history, this experience has been especially disappointing. When my vehicle had approximately 50,000 miles and the factory warranty was nearing expiration, my service advisor, Evette, recommended that I purchase a five-year extended warranty. Based on the way the coverage was presented to me, I understood that I was purchasing an additional five years or 100,000 miles of protection beyond my existing warranty. Unfortunately, that was not the case. I later learned that the extended warranty period was calculated from the start date of my original warranty rather than from the date I purchased the extended coverage. As a result, I paid thousands of dollars for what effectively amounted to only one additional year of coverage, despite my vehicle not yet reaching 100,000 miles. Had this been explained clearly at the time of purchase, I would have made a more informed decision. Instead, I was left with the impression that I had purchased five additional years of protection, which is not what I ultimately received. To make matters more frustrating, the wording of the contract appears to suggest that the five-year term begins on the purchase date, while the dealership interprets it differently. I understand the importance of reading contracts carefully, but I also expect transparency and honesty from a dealership I have trusted for years. This experience has left me feeling misled and disappointed. It has significantly affected my confidence in both Keyes and the Mercedes-Benz brand, and it will certainly influence my future purchasing and service decisions. read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience as a longtime…
2 months ago
A pretty dealership that lies and misleads. Times must be tough that they don't provide loaner cars as promised at time of purchase with theirMBNA prepaid service. They lied and we will never use them for service or another purchase. read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Hi Paul, thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to read…
3 months ago
Worst service ever experience with Brand new car with factory and extended warranty check engine is on and they telling i need to pay $620 for diagnoses only to see whats the reason check engine is on Mercedes your the KiNG of shit brands from now on read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Thank you for bringing this to our attention, Stavro. We are sorry to…
4 months ago
We had an amazing experience at Keyes Mercedes-Benz. Earlier this year, we purchased a Mercedes-Benz C300 for my mom, and the process was smooth from start to finish. We had previously come here to purchase a Mercedes Sprinter van, so when it was time for my mom to get a new car, we knew we wanted to return. Compared to other dealerships in the Valley, the experience at Keyes stood out. Haley, our sales representative, was incredibly helpful throughout the process. Although she was relatively new, she was attentive, knowledgeable, and made sure we felt comfortable every step of the way. Victor in finance made everything straightforward and efficient, and Daniel was fantastic in helping us finalize the deal. We've also worked with Ilan in the past when purchasing the Sprinter van, and he has always been great to work with as well. Overall, this dealership consistently provides excellent customer service and a welcoming experience. Highly recommend! read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Thank you for your fantastic review, Samuel! We're thrilled to hear…
1 year ago
My husband recently got his car serviced here for an oil change and general maintainence check up. Their service was excellent and the oil change was delightful. They even offer you an Uber to send you home so you don't have long hours at the dealership to wait for your car to be done. Instead they give you the luxury to wait in the comfort of your home and call you to tell you when the service is done. The only thing we didn't like was that when we returned to pick up the car they didn't seem to pull up the serviced car in order that the tickets were placed to be brought up. Other than that, they are an efficient well oiled dealership especially their service department. read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Thank you for your feedback, Jennifer! We're glad to hear you enjoyed…
1 year ago
I purchased my car in 2023. I found an A220 on Co-Pilot, which showed the car, the dealership, photos, and noted that it had $10K in upgrades. I knew I wanted it. When I arrived at the dealership on a Saturday morning, I was helped by Cristiano Cavalli, who became my advisor. After searching for about 30 minutes, he came back and said the car wasn't there. I showed him the listing and all the details, but he instead tried to show me a couple of other cars that were about $500 more than the price range I had discussed with him. I called him on Tuesday (three days later), and he told me the car had been found -- it was apparently in the area where pictures are taken. He asked me to come in immediately, but I couldn't because I was at work. He said that if I couldn't come in right then, someone else might buy the car, which was concerning since they couldn't even locate it during my initial visit. That evening, around 5:30 PM, I came after work and fortunately the car was still there. I took it for a test drive and decided to purchase it. By the time I took it home, it was already dark. The next morning, I saw how dirty the interior was -- there were M&M's in the door, dirt stuck to the passenger seat, and candy wrappers in the back seat. The car had clearly not been cleaned. I emailed Cristiano, and when he eventually replied, he told me to bring it back for a detail. What they considered a "detail" was just a basic car wash. The interior was not cleaned at all. I followed up to complain but never received a response. Over the next month, I noticed several issues: A loose panel on the passenger side A broken airbag button on the driver's side The left side of the steering wheel controls not functioning I messaged Cristiano multiple times with no response. About six weeks after purchase, I received a call from the receptionist saying my windshield had been delivered and asking when I could come in to have it replaced. I had no idea what she was referring to. She explained that Mercedes replaces aftermarket windshields with OEM glass and seemed surprised when I told her I hadn't been informed. I mentioned that I had just spent $800 on tint and asked if I would be reimbursed since this wasn't disclosed. She said no, and that was the end of the conversation. At that point, I reviewed my paperwork and realized I had never received or signed the Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) checklist that documents inspection findings. When I requested a copy, it stated that everything "looked good." If that were true, I wouldn't have needed a new windshield, steering-wheel controls, airbag button, or panel. My salesperson never signed the checklist, it was never reviewed with me, and I never signed it. When I later took my car for service at Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills, they confirmed the CPO inspection was likely never completed, as the unsigned checklist was attached to my contract. After months of trying to reach someone, I eventually got a call from Tito, who I believe is the service manager. He connected me with Rocio, who began helping me go over the issues and get things scheduled. After 2 months of inconsistent communication, she stopped responding. Calls and emails went unanswered. All of these issues should have been covered under warranty. Cristiano told me I had a five-year warranty, which I thought was great. However, when I reviewed my contract, I saw that the warranty section had never been filled out. Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills later confirmed that my warranty was only one year and had already expired. I was in (poor) communication with Rocio from November 6 to December 22, and then didn't hear anything again until April 2024. On April 8, Rocio emailed saying she'd have someone reach out to schedule service, but no one ever did. I emailed again on April 11, 2024, and never heard back. I finally reached out again in 2025, which has also been a nightmare. It has now been almost two years since my purchase, and I continue to experience issues with the vehicle. The dealership has been unresponsive, and communication from both the sales and service departments has been extremely poor. They had my car for a month in June, finally fixing the issues from 2023. Just 2 weeks later, my coolant warning started going off. They tried to charge me $300 just for someone to look at my car...I took it to Beverly Hills Mercedes, and they looked at it for free, and even gave me a loaner. I don't know what they did to my car, but the coolant fix costs $2700. Since then, I've been trying to get my warranty paperwork with the correct information...again, no response from ANYONE. I have emailed or texted Rocio and other team members as follows 7/30/25 - Text, 8/2/25 - Text, 8/15/25, 8/26/25, 8/27/25, 9/12/25 - Text, 9/12/25, 9/13/25, 9/17/25, 9/24/25. The worst car-buying experience I've ever had. I love my car -- but I regret that anyone at Mercedes-Benz of Van Nuys received my business. read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Hi Allison, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with…
11 months ago
Dishonest Dealership that does not value customer retention. I've been a customer at this location since 2015. First car -2015, all good on service under lease. Second car - 2018 - service was good and made good under the lease agreement. Third vehicle- 2022 Purchased pre-owned The last car I purchased with this dealership was not a clean deal. In December of 2022 I purchased a c300 pre-owned. Gary sold me the car with his assistant. Car had a sensor on right side of car rearview mirror that was not working and they told me to bring it in to fix after purchase, the following week. I brought it in and "they fixed it" Fast forward a few months later, I call them to let them know the sensor again and they tell me it would cost an additional $250 to fix. Pay for something that was supposed to be working at purchase?? Make it make sense. Each time Gary sent me to service each time as his goal is to sell not deliver on promise for the customer to return with support and confirmation of what was promised at purchase. Moved out of state and had a dealership in Henderson, NV, make good on fix, not Van nuys location. Fast forward to March 2024, my mechanic tells me my coolant is leaking and from what he can tell, it's been there a while. He tells me to make sure I take the car back to Van nuys as what is needed is under warranty. I drive to the Van Nuys location and spend an hour waiting for management to approve the repair under warranty. Manager took another 2 hours for team to "check facts and check car" End of day they give me my car back and tell me nothing needs fixing. I drive back to Las Vegas, only to have Mercedes Henderson to show me a video of what is leaking in the engine for coolant and what needs repair. Van Nuys location doesn't want to take the work that is covered under warranty because the cash pay clients bring in more per hour for mechanics and team that gets paid off commission. I will never again trust this dealership. Dishonest and time-wasters. read more
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David K.
Manager
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a great…
David is my favorite person here. He is empathetic, professional, but at the same time very friendly. As long as David is here I'll always give Keyes European my business. read more
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David K.
Manager
Thank you for your response, Janey. We understand your frustration…
2 months ago
Just had my S450 4 serviced. Excellent customer service! Donald Dorion was my service advisor. He is very KNOWELEGEABLE .Fantastic experience! It took only 2 hours to do the service including car wash! They reset the service light too. The car drives like new, WOW! Highly recommend Keyes European Mercedes for your service needes! read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience, Leonard! We're…
5 months ago
Nightmare experience--be extremely cautious with their CPO process. I purchased what was advertised as a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle from Keyes European on July 14, 2025. Despite the listing, I was told during the sale that it wasn't actually certified and it was an "advertising error." The car was sold to me used "as-is," I was encouraged to purchased a $6,000 aftermarket warranty due to it being out of warranty. The red flags started immediately with finance. I intended to use my credit union; they ran my credit to try and beat the rate, couldn't beat it, yet processed the loan through their lender anyway without my consent, which I had to have corrected days later. Three days post-purchase, the car began shaking and emitting a foul odor. When I returned for service, I was first told I'd owe a diagnostic fee. On a follow-up visit, the story changed: I was told the car was under CPO warranty and I wouldn't be charged. I asked for the mandatory 165-point CPO checklist, they claimed it wasn't available for the vehicle. I was also provided Internal service records that contained the previous owner's personal info, which was all concerning to me. During the service visit I was advised I needed new motor mounts and was told Lysol would be sprayed on the filter for the smell. When the car was returned the odor was significantly worst. A few weeks later, a "Service A" alert ($800) appeared. I had just purchased the vehicle, so this was unexpected. I was told I was responsible since it was a used vehicle. I was also advised that the tires were worn and needed replacement. At this point, I questioned the CPO status because I know it should include a 165-point inspection checklist, in its condition I am not sure if it would have passed the rigorous required inspection. But again, they said it wasn't a cpo vehicle. Based on the service records I reviewed, it also appeared the vehicle had not had any documented A or B service for approximately two years prior to my purchase. After I involved Mercedes Corporate, the dealership acknowledged the car had been CPO all along--records showed they paid for the certification on July 9, days before my purchase on July 14th. After finally getting the company to acknowledge the vehicles CPO status they agreed to "unwind" the deal, promising to treat it as if the sale never happened. However, the nightmare continued. They sold the car at auction with my plates still attached. Because the Release of Liability they provided was flawed (listing the previous owner instead of me), I am now being hounded for New York toll violations incurred by the new owner. Keyes has finally agreed to pay the violation after months of going back and forth with the company. This experience has caused massive stress, financial loss, and a significant drop in my credit score due to the forced loan closure and the need to finance a different vehicle elsewhere. The Toll company is also threatening to add the bill to my credit. read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Hello Missy, thank you for taking the time to share your experience.…
2 months ago
One of the worst dealerships in Los Angeles. I purchased a vehicle and later discovered it had been used as a loaner, which was not clearly disclosed before the sale. Since then, I've had to return to the dealership almost every week to resolve issues, and I was unexpectedly required to pay the registration. My experience was that the sales team was focused on making the sale rather than being transparent or providing good customer service afterward. I would not recommend this dealership read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your…
3 months ago
I want to personally thank Bill Parks for going above and beyond throughout my experience. From the moment I met him, I could tell he was someone who genuinely cares and gets the job done. He stayed engaged throughout the process, looked out for me, and made sure my concerns were taken seriously. It's rare to find someone who cares this much about a complete stranger and their experience. Thank you, Bill, for your professionalism, integrity, and outstanding customer service. I truly appreciate everything you did for me. read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Thank you, Jai! We’re thrilled to hear about your positive experience…
1 month ago
I just wanted to commend my Service Manager Danil Khlupin. He provides excellent Customer Service , always helpful and professional. I know I am in good hands with Danil. read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Judith! We’re thrilled to hear…
4 months ago
Came to Keys of Van Nuys Mercedes because I was interested in test-driving a GLE. We asked for a sales rep to help us out we were supposed to check out some cars together.I stepped away for a few minutes, only to come back and find that our salesperson had completely disappeared. HELLO?? Where'd you go, buddy??? So we went up to the 3rd-floor lot looking for him and asked another salesperson if he knew where our rep was. His response honestly BLEW my mind and was incredibly unprofessional. He looked at my family and me, not even kidding a straight face and said something along the lines of, "Well, he can see that you're not worth his time and not serious about getting a car." EXCUSE ME!!?? ARE YOU OKAY??? What a DUMB comment. Since when does wanting to TEST-DRIVE a vehicle before deciding whether to lease or buy make someone 'not serious'? That's literally the point of a TEST-DRIVE. Instead of being treated with respect, we were judged and insulted. No customer should ever be spoken to this way. If this is how potential buyers are treated, I can only imagine how they treat others. We left immediately and will be taking our business elsewhere. HAVE SOME RESPECT TO POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS. read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Hi Gayane, thank you for bringing this to our attention. We’re sorry…
4 months ago
Mehr made this experience unforgettable. I will be returning to and recommending her to my friends and family. I had an amazing experience working with Mehr when purchasing my very first GLC300! I was really nervous before coming here because I hate dealerships but from start to finish, she made the entire process smooth, informational, and stress free. She answered all of my questions, went through which options were best for me, helped me select the best car for what I wanted. If you're looking for someone trustworthy, professional, and easy to work with, HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend working with Mehr! read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Thank you, Nancy! We're thrilled to hear about your fantastic…
2 months ago
Horrible experience at this dealership and would recommend everyone go elsewhere! Seems all the "good" reviews are for new car sales. I purchased a CPO and 4 days after driving off the lot, I got a flat tire warning and found out it was a failed patch on run flat tires. How was this missed during the rigorous inspection? After multiple calls where I was diverted, ended up calling MB customer service and got berated by a service rep. I submitted proof and was later told I would be reimbursed for this because it was their mistake, I've yet to receive the check and it's been almost 4 mths. Didn't want to write this review because I had another pending issue with them only giving me 1 key during purchase and they would order my spare key. Today I was told they're not obligated to because it's not written anywhere on my contract! How's that for customer service! read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Connie, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We…
6 months ago
Keyes European service is like no other we had a car that had a few warnings pop up and since it seemed like an urgent matter i stopped by a local dealer near me with no appointment and they turned me away but the moment i came to Keyes Bill Parks took that worry away. He assessed the issues with the car and made the check in process incredibly easy and fast would highly recommend working with Bill if you have any service needs! Thank you Bill and Keyes European! read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
We're thrilled to hear about your exceptional experience with Bill!…
4 months ago
They sold me extended warranty for Toyota, but later they didn't accept it,Never buy extended warranty from them,seller was
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Hi Hooman, thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about…
5 months ago
Scott Fuchs is a great service advisor! My car is notorious for getting flat tires and he always gets me in and out quick or if it's going to take time he will try to get me in a loaner car. read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Thank you, Kaci! We're thrilled to hear about your positive…
10 months ago
Do not be misled by the positive reviews--please read this carefully. After purchasing a Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz from Keyes European in August 2025, I experienced issue after issue with the vehicle for the next three months. Throughout the entire process, communication was poor, promises were not honored, and responsibility for the problems was repeatedly shifted onto me as the customer. Once the paperwork was signed, their willingness to help virtually disappeared. What concerned me even more was what happened after I shared my honest experience. I was contacted and pressured to change my review, with the claim that it would negatively impact the salesperson's pay. To me, this felt manipulative and unprofessional. Reviews should reflect genuine customer experiences--not be influenced by guilt tactics. Another red flag: not all management members list their email addresses on the dealership website, including the general manager. This lack of transparency mirrors the overall experience I had. If you want straightforward communication, accountability, and true customer care, I strongly recommend going to Mercedes-Benz of Thousand Oaks or Oxnard instead. My experience at Keyes European in Van Nuys did not reflect the standards one would expect from a Mercedes-Benz dealership. read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
We sincerely apologize for your experience, Caren. Your feedback is…
10 months ago
I was shopping for a Mercedes C 300 and got quoted over $500 with $2,000 down at Keys Mercedes in Van Nuys. Marianna at Mercedes-Benz of Calabasas got me an amazing deal at $400 with $2,000 down. Thank you, Marianna! I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a Mercedes C 300. read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Thanks for sharing your experience, Oscar! We're glad to hear you…
2 months ago
Poor customer service and I felt extremely rushed through the test driving experience. If I'm going to spend money on a brand new car, I'd expect the experience to be better than that. read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Leona, we apologize for the disappointing experience and appreciate…
2 months ago
After I bought a $200k car from them, they never return your calls if you have any questions !!!
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Morgan, we're sorry to hear your experience after the sale did not…
5 months ago
Had an emergency that I had to get into service ASAP as I had my car towed in after hours, and despite no appointment and it was crazy busy I was able to leave my car there to do repair and I even was provided a loaner car while mine was out of commission! Highly recommend Keyes automotive and their service department. read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Thanks for your feedback, Lily! We're glad we could assist you in a…
6 months ago
I'm updating my previous review to reflect our most recent experience with Keys European Mercedes in Van Nuys. After my earlier complaints, Charles T (business manager) responded publicly and stated that Ferri Garcia from customer relations would be reaching out to help resolve our issue. Based on that response, we expected some level of follow-through. Unfortunately, that has not happened. We have made multiple attempts to contact Ferri Garcia and the dealership since then, and have received no response at all. No calls, no emails, no updates. This is regarding a $1,200 gap insurance refund that we've been trying to resolve since December 2025. It is now March 2026, and we are still being ignored. It's extremely frustrating to see a public response that suggests help is coming, only to be completely ghosted afterward. At this point, it feels like the response was made just for appearances rather than to actually resolve the issue. We are still waiting for someone anyone from Keys European Mercedes to take responsibility and follow through. read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Jill, thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback.…
3 months ago
I emailed Fernanda and she got back to me saying they can only pull up credit reports within 30 days. Maybe if you got back to me sooner it wouldn't be too late. Filing a report for identity theft this week since they refuse to help. Stay away from this place. read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Hi Lia, thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear…
2 years ago
Worked with Sydney on getting a good internet deal before driving all the way up from San Diego. Yakkov helped close the deal and everything went very smooth. No BS from this dealership which we appreciated. Definitely recommend! read more
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David K.
Manager
Kristine, thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled…
11 months ago
Hello Keyes, I came in 10/23/25 I wanted to pay for extended warranty I was helped by none less than Mr.Roddy Masihi " Finance Manager " . I am very pleased and happy He helped me he was super amazing great customer service very clear on explaining everything to me thank you roddy i appreciate you man you are the best, you rock bro! My Fav Mercedes Dealership !!!!! read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Thank you for your fantastic review, Cristian! We're thrilled to hear…
11 months ago
Terrible service department. We leased a vehicle with them and will never do so again, or go there for service. Today, we had a service reservation with a loaner. Service advisor Haig stated that they have no loaners. I had taken 2 hours off work for the appointment. Meanwhile, other customers were getting their loaners. A manager, Suren Krdilyan, then told me, "we have had complaints about you." "You might try coming back in two to three weeks, but this would be the last time you would be getting a loaner." I asked who had made complaints about me and regarding what, and he said, "you know I can't tell you that." Meanwhile, my vehicle has safety/driveability issues, and they are sending me back out on the road because apparently I'm not one of their favourite customers. Avoid this dealership. read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Thank you for sharing your review with us, Elliott. We’re truly sorry…
6 months ago
the tire on our MBZ GLE blew and Allen was able to get the job for me done within a day on a Friday. It helped us a lot and Allen went the extra mile. thank you, Allen! read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Thank you, Hillel! We're thrilled to hear about your positive…
4 months ago
I brought my Mercedes to the service department at Mercedes-Benz of Van Nuys, and Bill was absolutely amazing. He took great care of my car, addressed all of my concerns, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. He even arranged an Uber to take me to work and had another Uber pick me up when my car was ready. Best of all, my vehicle was completed by the end of the day. Bill went above and beyond with his customer service and professionalism. I highly recommend Bill as a Service Advisor and truly appreciate all of his help. Thank you, Bill! read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Thank you for your fantastic review, Jacklin! We're thrilled to hear…
7 months ago
Do not take your car here for any service, you will get it back with scratches everywhere they don't care about your car, I took my c63s in because i had a thermostat issue and i have warranty for it, or else i know not to take it to dealers for service work, they'll treat your car with no care, if you have an issue with your car and have warranty at least take it to a different mbenz dealer. read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Alex, thank you for bringing this to our attention. We’re sorry to…
6 months ago
This place is absolutely horrible. It's the worst service you're ever gonna receive. The sales are horrible too. They're a bunch of pushy, rude jerks, but more importantly service not only messes up my car every single time but the manager actually came out and thought I was some homeless guy questioning me until I had a point to a nice Mercedes and say that's actually my car buddy and he's like "oh ok". Both service managers are not only rude and obnoxious and incompetent, but it's almost like this place goes out of their way to make you feel horrible after they don't get the job done.! stay away. Any other Mercedes dealer would be better than this place. read more
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Charles T.
Customer Service
Richard, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re…
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Keyes European is your go-to destination for car-buying and maintenance, committed to excellence and the needs of our customers. Located in Sherman Oaks / Van Nuys, Los Angeles, our showroom features a stunning lineup of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, including Sprinter Vans, Certified Mercedes-Benz, and pre-owned models. Our expert service department is a trusted destination for oil changes, brake repairs, tires, and complete vehicle maintenance for both passenger vehicles and commercial vans. We also offer a wide selection of genuine parts and accessories. Visit our website to explore current incentives and browse our extensive inventory of cars, trucks, SUVs, Sprinter Vans, and Certified Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
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Does this location participate in the newly graduates offers? I was told there were offers for new grads, not sure.
Yes we offer new grad programs and currently enrolled student programs for more info contact ILAN anytime 310-922-2450
This dealership sold me a car 40 days ago that needs a new engine car was sold to me as is at 80000 miles does anyone know what i should do?
There is no law that mandates dealerships to disclose safety related issues and its doubtful you would be able to prove that the 40 days of you owning the car isnt the reason you need a new engine. But I would look up the history using the VIN…
Does anyone have information on a cancellation or return policy after purchasing a used car? I'm having buyers remorse after purchasing a car yesterday?
If the car had any history that the dealer didn't disclose you might have a realistic reason to return. Some dealers may also have a buy back guarantee. Check your contract.
Review Highlights - Keyes European
“I brought my Mercedes to the service department at Mercedes-Benz of Van Nuys, and Bill was absolutely amazing.”
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12 years ago
2nd time this review was taken down. Maybe I violated "Content Guidlines". Here we go. No names. No bad language. Either I violated guidlines or Yelp lies about how reviews are removed. My post is tame compared to others. Yelp - STOP LETTING BUSINESSES PLAY YOU INTO REMOVING ACCURATE REVIEWS My wife and I purchased 2 cars from this place and both were returned in the span of 24 hours. BOTH were returned. I fully recommend this place if you like the being blatantly and incompetently preyed upon. The facts : Sunday 5/18, Car 1 : 2011 c350 : We discovered after we got home that the passenger front door did not lock despite it being cpo inspected. Also, The sales guy, gave us the wrong 2nd key as it did not work for that car. Driving away from Keyes, the tire pressure warning came on, which was our first clue... When we took it back, sales guy, in his INFINITE technical car wisdom, explained that this happens when the temperature changes. Apparently, there must have been a major shift in temp from the test drive 2 hours before... Seriously ? SRSLY ? LOL That night I tried the 2nd key. The remote nor the physical emergency key worked... wrong key for the car. Would a more competent staff have checked before confidently stating "Here is your 2nd Key" ? I also discovered that the passenger front door lock failed to lock. Whatever my car buying skills, you MUST also ask How Did That Pass CPO Inspection ??? Monday 5/19, Car 2: Returned car1 Monday morning to get issues fixed. Decided to leave car with service but, after some thought, we decided to exercise the cancellation option. VP of sales parachuted in and saved the deal by offering a 2012 c250 that we test drove for 28k after haggling on price after having found a comparable on my iPad ( right as were were talking price ) at another dealer as leverage. Now read this next part carefully : ***We were about to take delivery of Car2 when we discovered the prep team damaged the hood by taking clear coat off a big spot on the hood and leaving swirl marks in the paint around the car. *** Wouldn't a competent dealer have avoided this by not damaging their OWN cars during delivery prep ? (if the dealership says it was already there, then how did THAT pass the all encompassing CPO inspection process they continually use as the answer to any questions about the car ? Makes you wonder, huh ? ) At this point we were utterly disgusted, done and left. HERE'S THE THING : All throughout the ordeal every person we spoke to from sales guy to top mgr had the "it's ok, we can fix it" attitude NOT REALIZING THIS IS A POOR STANDARD FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE and that all of the "fix it" issues add up to a bad experience for the customer. ** A TRUE CUSTOMER FOCUSED OPERATION WOULD REALIZE THERE SHOULD NOT BE ISSUES TO FIX (and casually disregard with "we'll just fix it") Or, at least not disregard EVERY SINGLE 1 WITH A "well just fix it" answer ** I HAPPILY paid the rip off $500 restock fee (was only $250 at the dealer we ended up buying from) just to get the Heck out of there, at that point. BTW, Keyes inflates prices for back end items like extended warranty, restock fee, etc.... Found this out when the dealer we did buy from gave us their prices for the exact same items. There is a standard of customer service that nobody at Keyes European even knows exists... I would give them a dollar so they could buy a clue but I doubt they could manage the transaction without messing that one up too. I got nothing but lies and "don't worry about it" from the "slick" sales guy and nothing but apathy and incompetence from everyone else except the vp who tried to save the deal. He was ok. I honestly don't comprehend how they can run a business like that. We ended up buying today from another dealer who gave an experience diametrically opposed to that of Keyes European. The good dealer offered to show me the CPO inspection report, they disclosed and answered every 1 of my questions with the actual data and not "You don't have to worry about this car, It's certified!", they actually were pleasant to talk to (i.e. There was no 'slick' vibe and dismissive attitude as was present at Keyes). Full disclosure bred confidence in my wife in I that we were making a good deal. Keyes, from our experience, does not appear to be able to even comprehend that approach. Whatever I should have / could have done as "The buyer", the un-refutable facts from my time at Keyes Euro is that they : 1) don't care about quality in their inspection process (rendering the vaunted 'CPO certification' as worthless as the paper it's printed on) 2) Have no concept of Customer service beyond the slick "It's no problem / don't worry about it" sales line 3) Have a sh-t vehicle delivery process which speaks to the poorest operations execution I've ever seen at a Mfr dealership. P.S. I have the sales contract from Car1 and Car2 to prove it and can post to photobucket, etc. and add that URL to this post. read more
12 years ago
2nd time this review was taken down. Maybe I violated "Content Guidlines". Here we go. No names. No bad language... Yelp - STOP LETTING BUSINESSES PLAY YOU INTO REMOVING ACCURATE REVIEWS My wife and I purchased 2 cars from this place and both were returned in the span of 24 hours. BOTH were returned. I fully recommend this place if you like the being blatantly and incompetently preyed upon. The facts : Sunday 5/18, Car 1 : 2011 c350 : We discovered after we got home that the passenger front door did not lock despite it being cpo inspected. Also, The sales guy, Reza, gave us the wrong 2nd key as it did not work for that car. Driving away from Keyes, the tire pressure warning came on, which was our first clue... When we took it back Reza, in his INFINITE technical car wisdom, explained that this happens when the temperature changes. Apparently, there must have been a major shift in temp from the test drive 2 hours before... Seriously ? SRSLY ? LOL That night I tried the 2nd key. The remote nor the physical emergency key worked... wrong key for the car. Would a more competent staff have checked before confidently stating "Here is your 2nd Key" ? I also discovered that the passenger front door lock failed to lock. Whatever my car buying skills, you MUST also ask How Did That Pass CPO Inspection ??? Monday 5/19, Car 2: Returned car1 Monday morning to get issues fixed. Decided to leave car with service but, after some thought, we decided to exercise the cancellation option. VP of sales parachuted in and saved the deal by offering a 2012 c250 that we test drove for 28k after haggling on price after having found a comparable on my iPad ( right as were were talking price ) at another dealer as leverage. Now read this next part carefully : ***We were about to take delivery of Car2 when we discovered the prep team damaged the hood by taking clear coat off a big spot on the hood and leaving swirl marks in the paint around the car. *** Wouldn't a competent dealer have avoided this by not having a sh-t car prep team / operation ? (if the dealership says it was already there, then how did THAT pass the all encompassing CPO inspection process they continually use as the answer to any questions about the car ? Makes you wonder, huh ? ) At this point we were utterly disgusted, done and left. HERE'S THE THING : All throughout the ordeal every person we spoke to from sales guy to top mgr had the "it's ok, we can fix it" attitude NOT REALIZING THIS IS A POOR STANDARD FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE and that all of the "fix it" issues add up to a bad experience for the customer. ** A TRUE CUSTOMER FOCUSED OPERATION WOULD REALIZE THERE SHOULD NOT BE ISSUES TO FIX (and casually disregard with "we'll just fix it") Or, at least not disregard EVERY SINGLE 1 WITH A "well just fix it" answer ** I HAPPILY paid the rip off $500 restock fee (was only $250 at the dealer we ended up buying from) just to get the Heck out of there, at that point. BTW, Keyes inflates prices for back end items like extended warranty, restock fee, etc.... Found this out when the dealer we did buy from gave us their prices for the exact same items. There is a standard of customer service that nobody at Keyes European even knows exists... I would give them a dollar so they could buy a clue but I doubt they could manage the transaction without F'ing that one up too. I got nothing but lies and "don't worry about it" from the "slick" sales guy , Reza, and nothing but apathy and incompetence from everyone else except Stan the vp who tried to save the deal. He was ok. I honestly don't comprehend how they can run a business like that. We ended up buying today from another dealer who gave an experience diametrically opposed to that of Keyes European. The good dealer offered to show me the CPO inspection report, they disclosed and answered every 1 of my questions with the actual data and not "You don't have to worry about this car, It's certified!", they actually were pleasant to talk to (i.e. There was no 'slick' vibe and dismissive attitude as was present at Keyes). Full disclosure bred confidence in my wife in I that we were making a good deal. Keyes, from our experience, does not appear to be able to even comprehend that approach. Whatever I should have / could have done as "The buyer", the un-refutable facts from my time at Keyes Euro is that they : 1) don't care about quality in their inspection process (rendering the vaunted 'CPO certification' as worthless as the paper it's printed on) 2) Have no concept of Customer service beyond the slick "It's no problem / don't worry about it" sales line 3) Have a sh-t vehicle delivery process which speaks to the poorest operations execution I've ever seen at a Mfr dealership. P.S. I have the sales contract from Car1 and Car2 to prove it and can post to photobucket, etc. and add that URL to this post. Keyes : HOW MANY TRIES DOES IT TAKE TO GET IT RIGHT ? 3, 4 ? read more
10 years ago
After looking online for over a year, I found what I wanted at Keyes European in Van Nuys--a 2011 Certified Pre Owned E350 4matic wagon in black. I drove up to Van Nuys without making an appointment or even talking to somebody on the phone. When I got to the dealer, a salesman named Tyler Price approached me. We went for a test drive and ten seconds into that test drive and I knew I wanted the car. Tyler Price seemed knowledgeable and was an easy person to work with. The finance manager, Vincetta Mendola, was also great to work with. We sealed the deal and I was on my way. When I got home, I was happy to find that this vehicle has the upgraded Harmon Kardon sound system that I didn't think it had. Then the problems started. I found out I had no spare key and the third row rear seat headrests were missing. I called Tyler and he didn't call back. Then I got an "Auxiliary Battery Malfunction" warning on the dash. Looking through the paperwork to see if this would be covered under the CPO or extended warranty, I carefully read the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned Inspection and Certification Report. This is a checklist of things that the dealer inspected before certifying the vehicle. The last page of this report, where I would expect to find the signature of the mechanic who inspected the vehicle, was missing. Not surprising because looking at the report, I don't think anybody actually inspected this car before certifying it! The report said that "All Spare Keys" were available. I only got one key. The report said the optional "Rear Window Shade" checked out. I don't have the optional Rear Window Shade. I thought that maybe they confused the optional "Rear Window Shade" with the optional Rear Seat Side Window Shades, which I do have. That would be a pretty big mistake for a qualified mechanic to make. But if the inspector did confuse the two things, they still f****d up because one of the side window shades was actually inoperable! The report said that the "Seat Belts" had passed inspection. In fact, the rear middle seat seat belt had evidently been removed and replaced backwards. The latch had been reinstalled below the latch stop which rendered the seat belt completely inoperable. Fortunately I don't need to carry five passengers very often but if I had, there would have been no seat belt available for the passenger sitting in the middle. This is a serious safety issue that they should have noticed and corrected. The report said that my "Parktronic system" and "Distronic system" had passed inspection. I don't have either of those features. The report said that the two station wagon specific features--"Tailgate Closing Assist" and the "Rear Facing Third Seat (Station Wagon)" were "Not Applicable." It's a frikin' station wagon! Fortunately, the Tailgate Closing Assist is operational. But it was the rear facing third row seat that was missing the headrests. I verified that the VIN on the report matches the VIN on my vehicle so it's not a case of me being given the wrong report. It's a case of somebody at Keyes European certifying a vehicle without even looking at it! I tried contacting Tyler but got no response. When I emailed the sales manager about my problems with Tyler, Tyler finally called back. He said he'd look into the problems and get back to me. He never did. His name isn't on their website anymore so I suspect he doesn't work there. I would have taken the wagon back to Keyes and demanded a refund except I absolutely love the 2011 E350 wagon 4matic. It has a very cool, aggressive look that newer models don't have. I took the car over to my local dealer who I've worked with since 2002. They were able to fix the seat belt and windowshade without charging me. They inspected the vehicle and said it looks OK. It still has the CPO warranty so even though the vehicle wasn't inspected properly, the warranty will cover the car as if it had been. I am disappointed in Keyes because I feel that they have disrespected the Mercedes brand and brought dishonor to the entire Mercedes family by selling this vehicle. I don't want to deal with the stress and expense of taking these problems up the corporate chain or filing a lawsuit. Returning the car and demanding my money back isn't an option because I love this car too much to give it up. So I'm just going to have to let it go. The only real option I have is warn other customers about the importance of having even a certified pre-owned vehicle checked out. Open the hood. Look under the car with a flash light. Ask to see the CPO report before you buy. This advice is valid for any car from any dealer, but especially if you're shopping at Keyes European. read more
12 years ago
Where to begin... Overall, it honestly ranks as the worst experience I've ever had. Here are the FACTS as they happened. My wife and I purchased 2 cars from this place and both were returned in the span of 24 hours. BOTH were returned. The facts : Sunday 5/18, Car 1 : 2011 c350 : We discovered after we got home that the passenger front door did not lock despite it being cpo inspected. Also, The sales guy, Reza, gave us the wrong 2nd key as it did not work for that car. Driving away from Keyes, the tire pressure warning came on, which was our first clue... When we took it back, the sales guy, in his INFINITE technical car wisdom, explained that this happens when the temperature changes. Apparently, there must have been a major shift in temp from the test drive 2 hours before... What do you think of that answer ? That night I tried the 2nd key. The remote nor the physical emergency key worked... wrong key for the car. Would a more competent staff have checked before confidently stating "Here is your 2nd Key" ? I also discovered that the passenger front door lock failed to lock. Whatever my car buying skills, you MUST also ask How Did That Pass CPO Inspection ??? Monday 5/19, Car 2: Returned car1 Monday morning to get issues fixed. Decided to leave car with service but, after some thought, we decided to exercise the cancellation option. VP of sales parachuted in and saved the deal by offering a 2012 c250 that we test drove for 28k after haggling on price after having found a comparable on my iPad ( right as were were talking price ) at another dealer as leverage. Now read this next part carefully : ***We were about to take delivery of Car2 when we discovered the prep team damaged the hood by taking clear coat off a big spot on the hood and leaving swirl marks in the paint around the car. *** Wouldn't a competent dealer have avoided this by not having a sh-t car prep team / operation ? (if the dealership says it was already there, then how did THAT pass the all encompassing CPO inspection process they continually use as the answer to any questions about the car ? Makes you wonder, huh ? ) At this point we were utterly disgusted, done and left happy just to be away from there. HERE'S THE THING : All throughout the ordeal every person we spoke to from sales guy to top mgr had the "it's ok, we can fix it" attitude NOT REALIZING THIS IS A POOR STANDARD FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE and that all of the "fix it" issues add up to a bad experience for the customer. ** A TRUE CUSTOMER FOCUSED OPERATION WOULD REALIZE THERE SHOULD NOT BE ISSUES TO FIX (and casually disregard with "we'll just fix it") Or, at least not disregard EVERY SINGLE 1 WITH A "well just fix it" answer ** I HAPPILY paid the rip off $500 restock fee (was only $250 at the dealer we ended up buying from) just to get the Heck out of there, at that point. BTW, Keyes inflates prices for back end items like extended warranty, restock fee, etc.... Found this out when the dealer we did buy from gave us their prices for the exact same items. There is a standard of customer service that nobody at Keyes European even knows exists... I would give them a dollar so they could buy a clue but I doubt they could manage the transaction without F'ing that one up too. I got nothing but lies and "don't worry about it" from the "slick" sales guy and nothing but apathy and incompetence from everyone else except the VP who tried to save the deal. He was ok. I honestly don't comprehend how they can run a business like that. We ended up buying today from another dealer who gave an experience diametrically opposed to that of Keyes European. The good dealer offered to show me the CPO inspection report, they disclosed and answered every 1 of my questions with the actual data and not "You don't have to worry about this car, It's certified!", they actually were pleasant to talk to (i.e. There was no 'slick' vibe and dismissive attitude as was present at Keyes). Full disclosure bred confidence in my wife in I that we were making a good deal. Keyes, from our experience, does not appear to be able to even comprehend that approach. Whatever I should have / could have done as "The buyer", the un-refutable facts from my time at Keyes Euro is that they : 1) don't care about quality in their inspection process (rendering the vaunted 'CPO certification' as worthless as the paper it's printed on) 2) Have no concept of Customer service beyond the slick "It's no problem / don't worry about it" sales line 3) Has a vehicle delivery process that damages their own cars which speaks to the poorest operations execution I've ever seen at a Mfr dealership. read more
10 years ago
We have owned and leased Mercedes Benz vehicles since 1998. A good number of those vehicles were purchased or leased from Keyes European, and most have been serviced by them as well. Their service department had always been second to none as they seamlessly worked with me on both warranty and non-warranty issues, and completed all repairs successfully, reasonably and economically... until today. The story goes back to August of 2015, when the air conditioner in our 2012 E Class stopped working properly. Cold air was only available on the left side of the car, and the right side (including the rear) was warm to hot air. Not a comfortable situation during Summer in Southern California. We took the car into Keyes European for servicing, and at that time, the car was still under warranty. After a day or two, they said it was fixed and to come pick up the car. They explained that it was some sort of software/computer reset, because the ducting controls had seized on that side of the car. The air conditioning worked normally until around April of 2016. As I was bringing the car back down to Keyes to have them take a look, I got into an accident. The accident and life, caused substantial delays and we were only able to get the car back into Keyes this August 5th. Upon learning that our warranty was expired, and that the work itself is not warrantied (is that even legal?), the service advisor Karen told me that I'd be paying for any repairs. I reminded her that this is not just a "repair" request, this is a "return" of a warranty repair that didn't work. I maintained that the work done previously was insufficient to fix the problem and therefore, it was that work which needed to be redone, but properly this time. When they diagnosed the problem (same exact problem) this year, they came up with a different solution - no computer reset, but rather to replace a motor of some sort in the A/C system. I'm not mechanic, but it seems logical that if a service department diagnoses the same exact problem twice, that they'll come up with the same solution twice. However, this was not the case here. They reset the computer in 2015 which temporarily fixed the symptom until the reason (disease) it failed originally, cropped up again several months later (or perhaps earlier, but there's hardly passengers on the right side of the car and weather doesn't get super hot until Summer). Now the diagnosis requires hardware to be installed, which sounds like something that may actually solve the "disease", not just the symptom. So why didn't the dealer figure this out in 2015 and actually solve the "disease" instead of writing a prescription as a temporary solution? Perhaps their service department was too busy to go deeper than a skin-deep fix? From the customer's perspective, who cares. It doesn't matter why or how it happened (the mis-diagnosis), it only matters that it happened. It is not therefore unreasonable to expect the service department to back-up its work, realize its shortcoming, and take care of the proper fix at their expense. Had they done the job thoroughly the first time, Mercedes would have foot the tab and the dealer would've been out of the loop. This brings us to the current moment. The dealer is taking zero responsibility in this matter and is expecting me to pay for their error, oversight, omission, mistake, etc. and I feel that that is poor business. When an authorized service facility repairs a 2012 Mercedes automobile, one can expect that repair to last longer than several months. It's why we pay the big bucks for these German cars. As stated earlier, we've owned many Mercedes vehicles and every repair done on them, in or out of warranty, always fixed the problem period. The cars were sold or traded in years later and the original issues never cropped up again. Therefore, the dealer provided an inadequate repair in 2015 that simply spilled over into 2016, and in the interim, the vehicle warranty expired. It is clear to me that the current issue is a continuation of the original problem, and that it has not yet been fixed. It is clear to me that it's the dealer's responsibility to correct their previous work at no expense to me. Until this dealership is willing to take responsibility for its service department, I can no longer bring any vehicles in for repair, nor purchase new vehicles from staff managed by the same GM who apparently supports this underhanded practice. I recommend the same to you. read more
7 years ago
The service department are complete frauds. I worked with Casey and his service was completely negligent. I had ordered new tires from him about 2 weeks prior and witnessed his manager scold him in front of my face that was extremely unprofessional. He had offered me a discounted price for the tires I had purchase bc the dealership was having a special on tires. I had made the appointment on the last day of the special, August 31st, apparently that date isn't included in the special bc the manager let him know in front of me in the most condescending tone. As a customer, I don't want or need to witness that. I purchased a luxury car to have a luxury experience at all times, nothing less. When it was time for service, I came in to get a routine service for my car, E400 2018. I had let Casey know that I was hearing a unfamiliar squeaking noise with my car and he had me drive for a little to hear what I was talking about and said he would have the mechanics look at it during the service but said the noise I was hearing was "common" with my car bc it's a "high performance vehicle". When I was contacted to pick up my car, sure enough the squeaking noise continued. I called Casey to let him know that the noise is becoming a concern and he asked me to bring it in again. When I came back, we drove around the parking lot again and Casey acknowledges that the squeaking sound is a concern and asked if I could leave my car with them again. I tried to be understanding and patient and allowed them to keep my car for two days, altho I was already frustrated bc the concern should have been acknowledged when I brought it up initially. Sure enough, when they look at my car, he says that the axle on my car is very loose and is eroding and very unsafe to drive. So, my concern is WHY was that not seen or addressed during my initial service?? It seems as tho, this would have been easily identified by the mechanics who could see the undercarriage of my car and the mechanics who drove my car after I left it. Then, Casey continues by saying that unfortunately this type of damage isn't covered under the warranty and maintenance I pay extra for and it's going to cost me $2,300 and may need to contact my insurance if I don't want to pay for it in full. After, already having such a bad experience with them and not feeling I can trust them, I went with my gut and asked for my car back so I can get a second opinion. When picking up my car, Casey made me so uncomfortable with my decision for a second opinion. He didn't provide any reassurance that his recommendations and quote he provided were the best, he didn't try to get his sell, and he didn't make me feel like I could trust him as my service specialist so I decided to take my car to Mercedes of Beverly Hills. When I brought my car to Beverly Hills, I experienced a 180 in customer service! They immediately took my car and gave me my exact car for my rental which is great bc it doesn't change what I'm use to driving, so after looking at my car, sure enough the axle replacement was under warranty! And I didn't have to pay a dime out of my pocket. I was so happy and relieved I was treated with respect and not manipulated. I will never ever go back to Keyes Mercedes and wouldn't recommend anyone to them! Terrible terrible terrible read more
7 years ago
I delayed my review because frankly I wasn't sure I'd even be writing it since Im just not a yelp review type at all . I'm a doctor and my schedule barely allows enough time to spend with my loved ones outside the hospital but I decided to take a stand . I had the misfortune of walking into the dealership to look for a car and to my again misfortune dealing with by far the least competent sales manager I have ever encountered at any dealership and I have been buying cars since I was 19 years of age. I have never been disrespected before at a dealership either until I dealt with JOHN ... it's clear the title at this establishment as nice as it is is not given based on merit skill knowledge (he knew Nothing about the car) pooor customer service ability but rather based on some other qualifications that absolutely make no sense to anyone with common sense or understanding of how to hire and train managers at any business. We all know dealerships don't have the best reputation of hiring quality salesman but I have met managers who had to earn the title by working hard And were highly qualified and btw the salesperson was much more capable and ole e and I would have purchased the vehicle until for no reason his so called "manager " JOHN barged in to "close me" he was so rude and demeaning to his own sales guy Right in front of me the Customer ... his close was so poor and so obvious and pitched in such a cheap way that I couldn't even stay . I will NEVER buy a car from a dealership that allows the face of their business to be of a unqualified disrespectful rude unprofessional character. This guy clearly never sold anything of value or to customers with class or education before . I'm a normal guy and in no way am I say I'm any better or different than anyone else but I know my finances I know people I deal with people for a living from all walks of life and I don't need to be told by someone who clearly isn't deserving of his title give me cheap pitches in order to attempt to sell me something I don't need to be sold on and only managing to disrespect me in the process. Dear Keyes please take a closer look into who you put in these positions.. as nice as your facility is and as big and number of cars and from what I encountered great sales people your manager is just awful and needs to work somewhere with a different type of clientele who won't stand up for how they are treated because here someone like me willl and I'm sure if you care to get honest feedback more people will tell you exactly the same . You should take your customers review more seriously since we help keep this place successful and today you lost a good customer ... and will continue to lose many more with a manager like that. Wish I could give this review a 0. I will be reaching out to the owners to make sure I am heard not just for myself but for others as well. This guy should not be a Manager he is not a leader but simply a bully hiding behind a title and a loud awful suit so he can be free to disrespect people and get away with it !!! Keyes you are better than this !!! read more
12 years ago
Buyers Beware! Please people, save yourselves the headache! This place is run by low class management and their minions. We got approved for a car, left a very hefty down payment and security deposit & drove the car out the lot. 5 days later, sales rep calls my husband yelling, asking for the car back. Let me state "they've already cashed our check & had the bank approval" As a consumer, we exercise our rights and ask for the letter of denial from Financial. Guess what! There isn't a letter, claiming they sent it out certified mail. We go to USPS and the check that the tracking # doesn't even exist. This is now already past the 10day mark, what a joke! Our attorney advises us to hold onto the car since this is a fishy situation on their end. So we do. In the meantime, we're constantly receiving harassment emails & calls from sales manager Dennis Murray threatening & insulting us, using profanity and pressuring sales rep to do the same. We later find out what a crook this Dennis character is! Next thing you know, they have some "private investigator" calling us trying to figure out what's going on. So again, we tell him that the bank counter offered a deal for an approval so there's no way we're not approved! We even told them we'll bring in our own financing because of how much my husband loved the car. We meet this PI, named William Wilson and agree with him that the following day well come with the car to the dealership by 12:30pm to figure this out. The next day at noon, they sent out a repo! What losers, this isn't damn Operation Repo buddies. You're supposedly a Mercedes dealership operating with a KIA mentality. We come to find out that their GM Simon Sarriedine wants our car back to sell it to an exporter for 10k over sticker. Simon admits to that over a phone conversation since sales rep, named Walter Chacon forgot to turn off his phone. At this point, we feel frustrated, cheated & lied to. Come to find out, this sorry of a dealership scams people and indulges in illegal exporting business! We even had the sales rep admit that in from of their so called Investigator and all he does is smirk! They are all in on it, shady! They are the complete opposite of providing a luxury experience or better yet, a decent customer service. McDonalds offers better service. To top it off, Dennis Murray calls me lousy for confronting him and the dealerships shady operation. This situation led us to confirm that this dealership operates illegal business. They have the audacity to scream and yell when they don't get it their way but yet enjoy ripping people off all the time! This dealership needs serious scolding from the DMV and BBB. They can't even regulate their own employees. They discriminated us, harassed us. We have all their emails and texts as proof if anyone wants to see it. This place doesn't deserve a dollar from you! Please stay away! Simon needs to go back to Toyota where he learned all his tacky skills and the rest can just jump off a cliff. They're better at filling up their cookie trays than selling cars!. read more
7 years ago
THE BEST DEALERSHIP IN HISTORY I am so happy that I made a decision to come into this dealership, they gave me the best 21st birthday gift and also just giving my smile back. In the beginning of January 2019 I made the worst decision of my life, of buying a 2015 GLA Mercedes from calabasas dealership, they sold me an ''lemon'' and every 2 weeks (I counted more than 15 trips) i would drive to calabasas and tell them, to please take it back, and all they will give me is excuses over excuses, telling me it's a bad idea and all. And guess what, what lead me to come to this dealership was, in my old GLA 2015 my car stopped in the middle of Santa Suzana freeway (118 west), that was the last straw, I called the manager and the salesman that sold me this car, leaving them tons of messages and letting the receptionists know to please let them call me, even the receptionist were fed up of their behavior towards me, so finally in the month of April I made a decision to come to this dealership. John Yeghiayan (sales manager), what can I say about him, the most nicest and helpful man I have ever met in my whole life, this man cares about you and your feelings, he would do everything in his power to see a smile on your face, for me it was a blessing in disguise. In words I can't thank him enough, I met him with tears in my eyes and told him everything about this car, my life was a living hell with this car, he went ahead and said pick out a car and meet me, and told me we will handle everything (finance, loan, etc.), that was literally Christmas in my ears, and I went ahead and selected a beautiful C-300 2019, with great help, from Sako Oktanian ( this man is a perfect example of salesmanship) it was after hours and clearly he was tired, but not a single complaint, or not even a frown, he helped me throughout and trust me This man has patience and an golden heart. He showed me literally every single car in the dealership until I picked out my car, whenever he will show me a car, there would always be a smile on his face, and always told me all the great features on that car, this man knew his stuff, I was so impressed this everything sako did for me, everything in this dealership you will get the best! The vibes, the people that work there, including the receptionists, they care. Calabasas please take notes and learn. John and Sako are the perfect example of customer service & salesmanship! And also Brian Sheldon and Walter Chacon they were a huge help in getting my car, these 4 individuals worked day and night to get me my car, I wasn't getting approved, but they worked they're magic and at the end I got my beautiful white C-300, on my birthday! The best 21 birthday gift, that anyone can ever receive. Thank you so much John & Sako, you both made my birthday an memorable one, I am extremely happy with my car, and corporate if your reading this, give them both a raise and keep them for a very long time. We need people like this representing Mercedes! 10/10 And also a huge thank you to Brian & Walter read more
3 years ago
I am writing to express my utmost satisfaction with the exceptional customer service provided by T Nguyen and his partner, Jay, during my recent visit to your dealership. The level of professionalism, expertise, and dedication they displayed throughout the entire car purchasing process was truly commendable. From the moment I stepped foot into the dealership, T Nguyen greeted me with a warm and friendly smile, instantly making me feel welcomed and valued as a customer. He patiently listened to my preferences, requirements, and budget constraints, and then went above and beyond to find the perfect solution for me. T's extensive knowledge of the Mercedes Benz lineup, particularly the C300, was impressive, and he effortlessly answered all of my questions, ensuring that I was well-informed and confident in my decision. What truly set T Nguyen apart was his ability to negotiate a deal that exceeded my expectations. He skillfully negotiated the lease terms, ultimately securing an incredible monthly payment of $535 for a brand new C300. This offer far surpassed what I had anticipated, especially when considering the car's MSRP. T's expertise and dedication to delivering a remarkable customer experience were evident in the way he meticulously crafted the deal, taking into account my financial situation and ensuring it aligned perfectly with my needs and preferences. Throughout the process, T Nguyen and Jay maintained open and transparent communication, promptly addressing any concerns or queries I had. They kept me informed at every step, ensuring I was aware of the progress and providing regular updates. Their attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction were truly exceptional. I would also like to mention the outstanding interpersonal skills and genuine care that T and Jay demonstrated. They treated me not just as a customer, but as a valued individual, taking the time to understand my specific requirements and preferences. They went the extra mile to create a comfortable and welcoming environment, which made the entire experience at Mercedes Benz Van Nuys truly memorable. In conclusion, I cannot recommend T Nguyen and Jay at Mercedes Benz Van Nuys highly enough. Their outstanding customer service, combined with their extensive knowledge of the Mercedes Benz brand, resulted in an exceptional car purchasing experience. Their dedication, professionalism, and ability to deliver an unbeatable deal are a testament to their exceptional skills. I am truly grateful for their efforts and the remarkable service they provided. Thank you, T Nguyen and Jay, for going above and beyond to ensure my satisfaction. I will undoubtedly return to Mercedes Benz Van Nuys for any future automotive needs, and I will enthusiastically recommend T Nguyen and Jay to anyone seeking a superior car purchasing experience. read more
7 years ago
My review is based on 2 people, my car salesman Daniel Robson and one of the finance guys upstairs who handles the paperwork. I had been shopping around for a 2020 GLE for awhile and finally decided it was time to pull the trigger. Having already test drove and went over options at another dealership, I already knew what I wanted in the car. Daniel Robson first approached me as I entered the the dealership and I told him which car I wanted and what options were mandatory. We walked over to his desk and either with luck or being lazy, he said the car I wanted was in the showroom right in front of our faces. The main option I asked for was the top view 360 panoramic camera option and so when he pointed at the car which was my color and the wheels I wanted, I assumed it also had the camera option I mentioned. That's all i mentioned the minute we met... Wheels and the camera option. Then we moved onto price which he literally wasted hours by starting out ridiculously high, but I won't get into that. Fast forward 4 agonizing hours of him trying to sell me high, we have a deal. I go upstairs to sign the paperwork. Midway through, the finance manager tries to steal an extra $700 from me by pretending that the negotiated price didn't include the first months payment. When I got upset at his antics, only then he started acting dumb and said it was a mistake and that he was sorry. I left the dealership irate at the whole experience up until then. Next day Daniel Robson begs me to come in and that he would know off a few bucks off the price. I come back in and finish the paperwork and drive home. 2 days later after trying everything to get the top view 360 camera to work, I realize it's not even installed in the car and Daniel Robson lied to me and sold me a cheaper car! I immediately texted him and he says sorry but there is nothing he could do and that I could "sell" the car back to the dealership and get another car. I can't speak for any other salesman because I can't imagine anyone else doing something like that to a customer but do not trust anything that comes out of Daniel's mouth. Stay away from Daniel Robson and save yourself the games and the sleazy sales tactics and above all, unlike myself please, double check the cars options yourselves instead of confirming verbally from a car salesmans mouth. For me personally as I told Daniel (and even his manager Tito when asked why I chose the car), the top view 360 camera was THE reason and THE selling point of the car to me and my wife. And now I am stuck with a car without the only option I cared about thanks to Daniel Robson. read more
10 years ago
I just had enough of the B.S. from this dealer ship in Van Nuys, not all the people over at Keyes European Mercedes are bad, but there are some who need to be let go from this Company. Some are a CANCER to the company when it comes to customer service. Sales Man Gary, is a scam Artist at it's best. He will tell you he is going to pay off your car and put you into a new one. Being a first time Mercedes Buyer, only to find out, all he did was work your PayOff back into the payment of the Mercedes. When he was confronted, he tried to tell me that it is only to make it look for the Bank.... Full of Shit, needs his Ass Kicked, i hate Dishonest people. Now, there is a lady over there by the name of Tina, white lady that kind of looks like a man, should never ever be in charge of handling any kind of Customer Service, after bringing my car in for a service Check up, and about to spend any where from $1,500.00 to $2,000.00 on the service needing to be done. She asked how many miles were needed for the weekend I said about 200 a Day, but they only give 75. Last time I got 150 a Day.... Now she tell's me she can't approve that and she want's to Charge me $1 a mile for each mile i go over. How are you gonna tell a customer who is about to spend that kind of money for the service, that your gonna Charge him a $1 a mile? So, your trying to Charge me over $300 dollars extra WTF, who does that? Scamming at it's best, then she try's to tell me as a Grown Ass man on what langue I can use so I told her off and said this is America BITCH it's called freedom of Speech. Now on the other Hand, you have a Great Service guy over there by the name of Mark, he has tried his best from day one seeing and knowing all the B.S. I have been through with this Company, he has tried to make my time with them a lot better, more of the Team should work like this guy, it's sad a few bad apples can really make a company look bad even if they're not. I will be going over to the GM head since he doesn't know how to run a Company, no matter what you make the customer happy, because Customers are always right, they are the driving force of your company, and in order to be in business and stay in business your customers must always be happy, so they can spread the word about your Business. Now i will be taking my complaint to the Top, and I hope it reaches the right person, and they make some changes. And look at some of their employees within the company they should retrain or remove from the company. read more
7 years ago
My name is EZRA and I will try to be as descriptive as possible in my review to save any future people from getting swindled by this dealership. I came in about 5 days ago to lease a car (today's date 9-7-19). I came in wanting to get a s class convertible. The sales man named RACCO convinced me to get a s560 sedan he said I WILL GIVE YOU A GREAT DEAL! I said let's take a look. So there we are and he takes me to meet he's sales manager named BRIAN SHELDON, Brian tells me PAPI I WILL HOOK YOU UP AND SMILES! (I should of noticed the ominous smile). Long story short we work out a deal and sign paper work. 2 days later I am driving the car and this car starts to trip out and all the systems start to fail, (please see attached images). I call BRIAN very furious because this should not be happening to a car that just came off the lot, so I bring it in. (Side note: my friend leased a Lexus and the same thing happened to him and Lexus switched out the car on the spot.) so I ask BRIAN pls switch this car out it's not fair to me. He said PAPI WE CANT DO THAT THE CAR IS NOW YOURS! I said excuse me!!!!!! (Straight up sold me a lemon and knew it was before he sold it to me). So I left it at the service department, wasted my time for 2 hours doing loaner paperwork. Next day this girl named MEGAN calls me and tells me the car is ready. I go pick it up everything looks okay, they give me the records and I go on my way. The same night (last night) I am driving on the highway with adaptive cruise (that steers itself) all of a sudden the systems fail again and the car drives itself against my control (as my hands were on the wheel) to the right lane and almost hits the car on the right of me. I text BRIAN SHELDON pictures of the systems failing, he tells me I am on your side PAPI, (typical car sales man talk). But he was not on my side at all. I once again bring the car back today, as they tell me come talk to our GM, the gm tells me if you want to lemon the car go ahead I am not taking it back. Mind this is all with in a 5 day period of me driving the car of the lot! It is extremely ridiculous and they will not do any thing to help the customer at this dealership all they care about is selling cars. I WOULD RECOMMEND TO STAY AWAY FROM THEM AS FAR AS POSSIBLE. specially BRIAN SHELDON Save your money and go someplace else. And REMEMBER, DO NOT LISTEN TO ANY THING THEY SAY TO YOU IN ORDER TO SELL YOU A CAR!!! They will tell you what they think you want to hear. read more
9 years ago
BEWARE TO ANYONE THINKING ABOUT GETTING A MERCEDES GLE! On November 30, 2016, I leased a Mercedes GLE from Keyes Mercedes in Van Nuys, California. Only a month later, the coolant light came on. We fixed the issue. And then about two months later, two other error signs kept lighting up: (1) Inoperative, See Operator's Manual and (2) Active Brake Assist, Functions Limited, See Operator's Manual. I was very concerned because the accelerator felt odd when the error signs came on, and the car did not feel safe to drive. We brought the car in for service. The service department addressed the issue, and I received my car back. Since then, the error lights have come on again and again. At this point, my car has gone in FOUR TIMES to the service department to address these error signs that keep coming on! I soon will reach ONE MONTH of being in a loaner car. Keyes Mercedes Service Department, especially the service director, has been great in trying to repair the car, but the car seems to be a lemon and it doesn't look like it can be fixed. Mercedes headquarters has been absolutely terrible. Back in March, I reached out to Mercedes headquarters at 800 367 6372, and spoke to an Executive Referral Manager by the name of Kyla. She would not provide her last name. All she would say is it would take 4-6 weeks to determine what can be done, if anything. She would not escalate the situation further, and she would not put me in touch with the regional manager. When I tried to reach out to her when I kept having to bring the car back in for service, she did not respond. When I finally heard back, Kyla said there is nothing that could be done and, shortly afterwards, she relayed that she is changing roles. After several attempts to find a new contact at Mercedes headquarters, I received a call from someone named Brian today. He, too, would not provide his last name. All he could say is it would take another 4-6 weeks to determine what can be done, if anything! THIS IS LUDICROUS! We've had the car for only 5 1/2 months. It is completely unreasonable for us to have experienced this many error signs. In fact, we should not have experienced any during this short time. What is more unreasonable is Mercedes headquarters will not do a thing about it. I've never encountered such terrible customer service! I have a feeling that I'll be stuck in a loaner car for many months to come at this rate! It looks like MERCEDES LEASED ME A LEMON! read more
13 years ago
Buyers Beware!!! Must Read before you buy a Certified Pre Owned car from this dealer. I was sold a certified pre-owned 2008 CLS63 AMG in October of 2010 and Keyes European MB of Van Nuys did not disclose that the vehicle had previously been involved in an accident and as such, its value was substantially lower than perceived at the time of purchase. The dealership also failed to disclose preexisting conditions that the car had and I have had to take the car in for service for various reasons. I was finally fed up with all the problems my beautiful car was giving me which I was happy to purchase at the time but had turned into a nightmare of a car and therefore I decided to finally part ways with the car and took it to trade it in to a different dealership. During the appraisal process I was made aware of the prior accident and was told that because of the accident my trade in value was now lower than what I would have received for the car had it not had the accident...thousands of dollars lower. I went to the dealership and made the owners aware of the situation and the fact that I was fraudulently sold the car back in 2010. At first they were reluctant to take responsibility or help at all. I showed proof of paperwork that showed the car was in a prior accident and proof we were unaware. Finally they said they would only help buy back my car at the depreciated value if I would lease a new car with them only. Unbelievable! In order to get help and prevent any further loss of money I was forced to do business with these crooks again! And to top it all off they made it sound like they were doing me a good service by buying back the car at a lower value than it would have been worth had it not been in the prior accident to begin with. What they should have done was pay me back the $30,000 plus I have put into a car that I would not have purchased had I known the car had a prior accident and pre-existing conditions. There is a reason why we as consumers choose to go to big chain dealerships and pay more for pre-owned certified cars and the reason is because we do not want to chance being cheated or scammed by a USED car lot or salesperson even if it means you may get the same car for less. I guess the two are really not that much different because if you can get scammed by a well known dealership such as Keyes European Mercedes Benz your better off paying less at your local used car dealership. read more
10 years ago
My experience with Keyes Mercedes Benz was top notch! This is a classy organization and they know how to provide the ultimate customer service experience -- it is no wonder that they have the largest inventory of the highest end AMGs and other highly valued Mercedes in this region of the country. I am new to this dealership and ended up there even though I live in Orange County after shopping around because the other places I went to were trying to hustle me and wasted my valuable time. I found Keyes after one of my trusted family friends recommended them without any hesitation. My experience was great! It was hassle free. They were straight to the point, honest, and looked out for my best interests. I left feeling like I got a great value for my money due to the high level of service, care and attention that Stan Kirtley Jr and Jerry Dallaire provided me. I was trying to surprise my wife for her birthday with a new G63 and these guys came through in the clutch! I went there the day before and signed all the paperwork and was so impressed with their hospitality. Due to my work schedule, I couldn't be there when my wife was scheduled to pick up her car, but they made it very easy for her and rolled out the red carpet. She felt that she could trust both Stan and Jerry, and called me telling me "these guys are amazing!" That meant a lot to me and they helped me make her birthday something special. It is rare in today's world to meet people at car dealerships that we can trust, but if I or any of my friends or family every need a new car, Stan and Jerry will be our first and only calls. They treated us like family and with the utmost respect. I can't wait to get another car from them because it was such an enjoyable experience interacting with these guys. Our family is filled with car enthusiasts and our experience getting this new G63 has beat our experiences with all of our other recent purchases (Ferrari 458, Range Rover HSE and another one that is supercharged, 2010 Porsche GT3Rs, 2016 Porsche GT3RS, 2011 Porsche GT3, Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Ghost, Audi R8, and a handful of other cars that I won't mention....) I am not a novice when it comes to luxury cars and if you want the Ritz Carlton experience, look no further than Stan Kirtley Jr and Jerry Dallaire. read more
11 years ago
Recently walked in & was greeted by a gentleman named Shabaz K. We clearly told Shabaz we were just looking around - as we truly were since, let's face it, we never thought we could afford a Benz - to which he politely replied, "no worries! Feel free to look around & should you have any questions, I'll be more than happy to assist." Wow!!! How amazingly refreshing and different. No pressure? I almost didn't know how to contain myself. Finally, we asked him if we could test drive the new C300... again, no intent to purchase because of high price tag generally associated with Benz. Knowing we weren't buyers, Shabaz, without hesitation, helped pick a car, drive us in it & thoroughly explain why Mercedes is a little pricier. He caught my attention so I entertained the idea of "numbers" - seeing how much a lease costs on one of these. He told me the lease is generally $500-$600 but also followed with asking "what kind of s budget are you working with?" I reluctantly told him $375 and was ready to find my way to the Nissan dealer across the street. At which point, he replied "listen, if I can get you what you want - i.e. a Benz - at the price you can afford - i.e. $375 - will you take the car you obviously love?" I was kind of appalled at the question... he must have thought I was an idiot for asking such a question. Who wouldn't take a Benz for such a great price? Duh! Well, Shabaz went to go check with his manager if he could do such a deal and, just as I expected, Shabaz came back with a look of dissapointment. He looked me dead in the eye and said, "Sorry! I couldn't get you the car for $375." Duh, I replied and was about to get up and leave. At which point he said, "but, I did get you $365 - ten bucks less on the car of your dreams." My jaw just dropped to the floor. Was this a dream... wtf was happening to me. Long story short, Shabaz made my dream of owning a Mercedes for my Nissa...(whatever) budget a reality and I couldn't be more grateful. Ty Shabaz for helping me get my new Benz. It's funny how the LA girls perceive you differently when you drive a Benz - if only they knew the Niss(whatever) price I paid, they'd be as dumbfounded as I was on the day of my purchase. Again, ty Shabaz! Keep up the good work and I'll see you again in 35 months for my new Benz. read more
12 years ago
Buyers Beware! Please people, save yourselves the headache! This place is run by low class management and their minions. I Bought a used 2010 E350 and with in the first 3 weeks had to take it in for service and have the transmission serviced. Come to find out they had to change the flow valve and change out the computer in the transmission that make it shift. for the next 9 months i have had to take the car back to them for the issue of the transmission and they keep telling that there is nothing wrong with the transmission but each time i take it they reprogram the the transmission and teaches it how to shift again. (fishy i think so) I have contacted Simon and the Owner Howard Tananbaum and he seemed to be just as shady as they rest of the assholes there at Keyes European Mercedes. They never offered to replace the transmission with a new one or to at least meet me half way in trying to get out of that car and get into something different they started playing number games and fudging numbers so that it worked it there behalf. Also they tell me that in 9 months my car had depreciated 10K. What they fuck are they smoking there. People beware save your money if you really want a Mercedes I would suggest you go to Beverly hills and get you car. We come to find out that their GM Simon Sarriedine sold us our care 5K over value of car. Come to find out, this sorry of a dealership scams people and indulges in illegal exporting business! This dealership needs serious scolding from the DMV and BBB. They can't even regulate their own employees. They discriminated us, harassed us. We have all their emails and texts as proof if anyone wants to see it. This place doesn't deserve a dollar from you! Please stay away! Simon needs to go back to Toyota where he learned all his tacky skills and the rest can just jump off a cliff. They're better at filling up their cookie trays than selling cars!. They are truly low life's there at that dealership. If i had this to do all over again i would never never never go there read more
8 years ago
I got a brand new vehicle from Keys Mercedes Benz at Van Nuys, after I put almost 13k miles on the vehicle I notice my front passenger side tire almost is gone ,which I changed it immediately(cost me $400) ,Then I took my vehicle for alignment to Keys Mercedes Benz at Van Nuys ,.My service advisor(Donald) told me that when my vehicle had around 7500 miles and I took it for service A ,they advised me ; the car needed alignment back then, and I declined to do it , it was free of charge then .I said nobody advised me ,especially when it was free why should I declined it ,so I ask to talk to a supervisor, while he was arguing with me . The supervisor(Steven Kim) had no level of customer service and needed a lot of training to be called supervisor( in my opinion) I think I was more comfortable talking to the regular service advisor then this supervisor(usually when a supervisor comes to the picture has to calm the situation and help the customer better, but....). After all the they quote me for alignment($139) and I had no choose to pay for it since I didn't want to ruin the new tire .I left my car there to the do the job but in an hour Donald (The service advisor) called to let me know I have no life on my front break and must be change along with rotors (costs another $731.80), I told him I have just 13K miles on the car how come I have to change the breaks and the rotors .(This not my first time I have a Mercedes Benz , almost all my deriving life was spent with Mercedes Benz),so I declined for that ,long story short after a week I took my car to another place for second opinion, they open the tiers and measure the breaks and rotors ,they told me the break still have life on it and rotors can run on may be on two other new breaks then needs to chance ( I decided to change a break anyway since they put the effort ),wow what a shocker. Beware of up sale in service department at Keys Mercedes Benz at Van Nuys and lack of customer service even from the supervisor . read more
2 years ago
I strongly advise against patronizing the dealership which provided me with an exceptionally negative experience, particularly due to the conduct of the regional manager, David Cohen. The situation deteriorated to the extent that I found it necessary to engage in a discussion with him, during which I encountered unprecedented levels of dismissal and disrespect. Regrettably, I perceived his behavior as not only dismissive but also tinged with sexism, as I believe he would not have treated a male customer in a similar manner. To summarize, I visited the dealership with the intention of leasing a vehicle and spent approximately five hours there negotiating terms. Eventually, I reached an agreement on pricing with my advisor. Subsequently, another manager, whom I was not previously acquainted with, intervened. Despite my prior communication with the dealership, including both verbal assurances and text messages which I considered binding, indicating the agreed-upon price contingent on the sale of my current vehicle, my expectations were abruptly shattered. As I left to sell my car at Carmax, my Mercedes advisor even kindly offered to pick me up and return me to the dealership for the signing of the necessary paperwork. However, upon my return, I was shocked to be informed by an unfamiliar manager that the previously agreed-upon price was no longer valid, resulting in a sudden increase. The situation left me visibly shaken, as the sudden change contradicted the understanding I had reached with my advisor. Despite my pleas to discuss the matter with a manager, it was only after escalating to the regional manager that I experienced the aforementioned treatment. The lack of empathy and support I encountered led me to leave the premises distraught, without the desired vehicle. The dealership's apparent manipulation and lack of transparency compelled me to take my business elsewhere, where I ultimately acquired the desired vehicle at the agreed upon price. read more






































