If I could give this business zero stars, I would. I strongly advise against purchasing a vehicle…read morefrom this dealership. BUYER BEWARE.
For those seeking an explanation, here is what happened.
I visited the dealership intending to trade in my vehicle, which I still owed money on, to see if they would cover the remaining loan balance. My car had a small dent on the hood, roughly the size of a golf ball. While I was test-driving a vehicle, the staff inspected mine. When I returned, they asked if I would file an insurance claim for the dent, claiming it would cost them $1,200 to repair. They specifically instructed me to say it occurred in a parking lot so it wouldn't cost me anything. This was dishonest and unethical. I refused to make a false insurance claim and told them I would take my business elsewhere. Only then did their tone change, and they suddenly agreed to pay off my vehicle in full.
Second, I was made to wait for hours. By the time we began the paperwork, I was mentally drained and just wanted to leave. They rushed me through the process and buried additional warranties in the fine print without clearly explaining them. One such warranty added $5,000 to the total cost. They repeatedly claimed I was getting a "deal," but said the only way to offer it was by increasing my monthly payment.
Third, after the sale, they completely ignored my attempts to follow up. I called over 30 times across three days. When someone finally answered, I was told I'd receive a call back but that never happened. I followed up again, got the same promise, and still heard nothing. I have screenshots from a salesperson assuring me someone would be in touch "ASAP." That never happened either.
Fourth, make sure the dealership requests a 10-day payoff amount for your trade-in while you're present. Do not let them delay. It took them over three days to contact my bank. When I reached out to the bank myself, they were confused and told me no request had been made. Meanwhile, interest continued to accrue, which meant the actual payoff amount increased, potentially leaving me responsible for the difference.
To anyone considering doing business with this dealership. Record everything. Document everything. Thankfully, I kept all my paperwork and screenshots. I don't know if they saw from my license plate that I'm a veteran and assumed I'd be an easy target but I will not be taken advantage of.
This business has a pattern of misrepresentation, which can constitute a breach of contract. Don't let them deceive you, you have consumer rights. I will be posting this experience on every platform available: Google Reviews, Yelp, BBB, Facebook, and relevant veteran community pages. I also intend to contact others who have had similar experiences to determine if they've filed complaints with LARA (Licensing and Regulatory Affairs).
I will be filing a formal complaint with LARA and strongly encourage others who have had negative or unethical dealings to do the same. The dealership already has four complaints on record.
To be clear: After nearly a week, someone finally reached out, and we scheduled a time to address the issues they caused. However, this is not praise, it is the bare minimum. It does not erase the experience I had, nor does it change my recommendation.