4 years ago
Let me begin by stating that, despite having had s...
Let me begin by stating that, despite having had some negative experiences with businesses (which are normal), I have never taken the time to complain or write a review. However, my recent experience with Bay Ridge Hyundai went way beyond the normal negative business interaction (or even the abnormal). About two weeks ago, I inquired at Bay Ridge Hyundai about pricing on leasing a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. After negotiating a price that was within my budget, I was told the car would be ready for pickup the following afternoon. The next day, I received a call from the manager stating that there was a problem with the vehicle and they will be getting an identical one brought in the following day, which will be dropped off at my home due to my inconvenience - an understandable mishap. When the salesperson, Paul, called the next day to arrange the car drop off, he mentioned that the car interior was not the color I had wanted. Another mistake, but still somewhat understandable. I called the manager regarding this and he offered to either refund my deposit or I could wait two weeks for my originally requested car color to be brought back in stock. I decided to stick with the dealership and wait it out. Before the end of the month, I called my salesman, Paul, and asked how much more it would cost to get the trim just above the one I was waiting for. He checked with his manager and said it would be an additional $25 a month. I decided to go for it. Paul mentioned that the car wouldn t be ready that day, and I should come pick it up at the end of the week. I was a bit wary, being that the month was ending and they may change the price on me; however, Paul reassured me that everything would remain the same. As I came into the dealership on Thursday morning, Paul was very polite - offering me a hot drink and giving me a look at the long anticipated car. To be honest, I was really excited! Afterwards, the Finance Manager, Dani, welcomed me warmly and thanked me for my patience throughout the process. As he began to type numbers, he turned to me and said, I see that you want the better trim... the money factor has changed, and this trim is about $65 more a month. I was sure I had misunderstood the manager. I turned to Paul to clarify, as he had clearly stated that it would be an additional $25 more a month. He responded hesitantly that his general manager had told him that price ($25). After a quick check with the general manager, Dani returned with a flippant, Oh, I'm sorry, that manager didn't quite understand what Paul was referring to... I will refund you your deposit. And that was it. Not a single effort to accommodate me for my long back and forth, my work time I gave up to come into the dealership (twice), my lease offers from other dealerships that I had forgone. Rather, they hoped I would give in and go with their exorbitant price, since I had been so ready to sign just moments before. Never have I experienced such unapologetically sly and misleading behavior. I have already informed those of my friends who are searching for their own cars to avoid Bay Ridge Hyundai and spare themselves unnecessary aggravation and effort - and I just wanted to inform the public as well. Such open misinformation and lack of costumer service should never be tolerated by anyone. My experience with Bay Ridge Hyundai was tiring, frustrating and extremely unprofessional.