PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE CONSIDERING TO HAVE YOUR ATV SERVICED AT LOCOMOTION POWERSPORTS! I REALIZE IT'S A LONG POST BUT PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ IT BEFORE YOU PATRONIZE THIS DEALERSHIP.
I have been having some mechanical issues with my Polaris Sportsman 570 for some time. I had been bringing my machine to Trout creek power sports in Trout Creek NY. Great guys there. Very Friendly and attentive. They worked on my machine several times within warranty and they even applied for all work completed to be compensated by Polaris after my warranty expired because my issues began while still under warranty. Solid move by them in my opinion. Although they tried exhaustively to attempt to address the issue, they could not figure out the issue (something drawing from the battery which would drain it). I believed that maybe another dealership could figure out the problem that has plagued my ATV for a few years.
I contacted Locomotion powersports and made an appointment with their service department to attempt to address the ongoing issue. After speaking with them, they conveyed to me that their team will not only address the issue and also ensured that it won't happen again. This obviously brought great relief to me. They also advised me to be sure the ATV was clean, as they do not work on dirty machines.
From Bergen County NJ, I tripped up to my place in Deleware County, NY and trailered (which was rented by the way) to Locomotion and dropped my machine off on a Sunday evening.
On Monday morning I was contacted by Matt the service advisor who stated that my ATV was "too dirty" to work on. So even though I was not able to pick up the ATV on that Monday due to a recent motor vehicle accident I was involved in, I had a friend pick up the machine on that Wednesday with his pickup. Upon arriving at my house, I began powerwashing my ATV. Outside, inside, undercarriage. Once completed, which took about 40 minutes, I inspected the entire machine. I asked my friend to inspect it and asked for his unbiased opinion. Using a flashlight, his opinion was that the ATV was clean. Keep in mind there was some residual dirt (It is an ATV, not a Lamborghini) The ATV was transported back to Locomotion. The ATV was pushed off the back of my friend's pickup and was pushed into the service bay with the assistance of someone from locomotion This individual did not voice any concerns regarding the cleanliness of my machine.
The next morning, I texted Matt asking and hoping my ATV was up to his standards. I recieved a message which stated "Not even close." Then he continued to explain that "This service relationship isn't starting off very well. We may not be the dealership for you " I explained again to Matt that I spent 40 minutes power washing it, and since the machine doesn't start, I had to do it while it was on my friend's truck. Matt's reply? " I really don't want to have a texting battle with you sir. Fact is the ATV is dirty and my technicians WILL NOT work on dirty machines, nor would I expect them to. Especially on a ATV that needs electrical diagnoses. I have spoken with my manager and we are not going to work on your ATV at this point clean or not, you will need to find another dealership. - Matt Becker | Service Advisor | Locomotion Powersports"
I tried to explain to Matt that I really was in a bind because that my pickup was at a body shop and I was having knee surgery on June 19th and wouldn't be able to pick up the ATV. He was dismissive and uncaring.
Subsequently, I was able to pick up my machine with the assistance of a friend and it was brought back to my house where it remains until I figure out my next move.
In summary, I have NEVER been treated so disrespectfully by a company in my life. Anytime I explain this story to a friend, they are angered and are in utter disbelief at the lack of customer service by this dealership. I even called another dealership in Belleville, who could not believe they would not work on an ATV that was dirty.
Anyone who owns an ATV knows that they are driven in muddy, grassy, wet environments. It is ridiculous and outlandish that an ATV mechanic refuses to work on a machine because it is "dirty." It's actually downright laughable to be honest.
Matt was arrogant, condescending, and disrespectful. I fully expected that we could come to some sort of agreement considering I was not only having surgery but also without my pickup truck. I seriously was in a bind and this dealership showed ZERO intent to assist a customer in need.
I plead with anyone thinking to buy or service their vehicles with them to seriously consider another dealership. This honestly has been the worst experience I've every had with any business.
Please note: The next post after mine will be from a "customer" or "service technician" who will dispute my experience and explain what a great (fabricated) experience that they had with this dealership. read more