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    Russell & Smith Honda

    2.7 (413 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Nick S.

    I dropped my car off at Honda yesterday to diagnose a brake light error on my dashboard. The attendant was friendly, and I was I formed that it would take 1-1.5hr to diagnose. I received two text messages telling me that I could text the attendant while I waited if I needed anything. After 1.5hrs I texted, and 30min later I saw the attendant and inquired about the status. I was told that they couldn't figure out what was giving the issue. I explained what I noticed, what I read online in terms of others experiencing the same issue. I was told they would continue to monitor it. After another 45min-1hr I was told it was a sensor issue, and that it would cost $1,700 to replace. I was also told that it wasn't a priority to get it fixed in terms of safety, but that the error would persist. i asked if i could provide the $100 charge towards something else i wanted fixed, but i was told because it wasn't something picked up in the diagnostics that it didn't qualify. i was also told that i could have a freon leak repaired for free, but at checkout i was told that it would have taken hours. i was confused why they didn't work on that while they had my car for hours, while they knew it had to be done, and while they knew it was free/covered I had to wait 10-15min after checkout for them to even bring up my car. in fact, the attendant called for the car, and there was no response. eventually, he went and got my car himself. the attendant was pleasant, but the overall service from this honda was less than satisfactory

    UPDATE on 3/3/2025: My husband was able to get the car he wanted from Gillman Honda North. The same car that Roy and Christopher (Russell & Smith Honda) said didn't exist and they couldn't find anywhere! Do not let them force you to buy something you don't want. Shop around and the right Honda team will provide you with the customer service you deserve. Five stars for Gillman Honda North and their amazing team! BUYER BEWARE!!! The sales team at Russell and Smith Honda is a joke. Our weeklong experience with their sales team was diabolical. Let's start with Christopher. He's a pushy salesman who lacks attention to details. He called and texted me every day, despite my husband providing him with his phone number and telling him he would be in touch when he knew which car he wanted. After driving to the dealership and picking out the color and model he wanted, my husband made an appointment to arrive on Saturday at 4 pm to turn in his car, sign paperwork and get a loaner vehicle until his new car arrived. The day before his appointment, Christopher called and asked if he received a text confirming his Saturday appointment. My husband said no and when Christopher told him the number he texted, he didn't recognize the number. Again, the attention to details is an issue. The day of his appointment he received a call and text from Christopher letting him know the car he wanted had been sold, but he could still come in to see what they have on the lot. My husband already made it clear what he wanted and that he wasn't interested in anything else. Next steps in Roy Thorne, who called to over promise things and then never delivered. I spoke with him directly on Saturday. He said his dealer operator was going to wire money to a Honda manufacturer so my husband could get the car he wanted. He said he would call with an update on Monday, but we never heard back from him. This would've been our second purchase from Russell and Smith and my parents, who referred us to the dealership, have bought multiple vehicles from them. Most recently, a Honda CR-V. When I bought my first vehicle from them, we had a wonderful experience with Ian Nylander. He was a consummate professional who embodied the qualities that Russell and Smith stands for: "It's our mission to always provide the highest standards of communication and care." I believe in brand loyalty, which is why we turned to them to purchase a new car, but not when the people who represent the brand no longer provide the level of customer service and respect that we deserve as customers. This team needs to be retrained, or they need to start over building a new team from the top down. This has been a disappointing experience from beginning to end.

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    This dealership provides excellent customer service. I would recommend them to anyone.

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    Luis made my car buying experience amazing! He is very nice and knowledgeable. He will make sure you are well taken care of.

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    I recommend Luis Benitez he is great salesman. He made purchasing a vehicle really easy.

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    Dishonest, incompetent, money-seeking. Stay far away. They charged me thousands of dollars for routine maintenance and ruined my car.

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    Poor communication, overpriced, over estimated labor hours, would not recommend at all.

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