3 years ago
I think this is the 1st review I have ever written...
I think this is the 1st review I have ever written anywhere. This is how upset I am at the Big O Dodge service repair dept. And I shy away from expressing myself negatively in regards to any business. However, this process has just blown my mind and has totally ruined my vacation with my family.
They are very nice when you are there to purchase. However, their service dept is horrible. I was sold a care package and I was told towing and rental were included which it is. Here is my story...
On 12/23/2017 my 2015 Journey would not turn on, totally dead with less then 32 thousand miles. I had it towed to their site and because I did not have an appointment (which is obvious, because i do not plan when my car will break down) they told me they would work it in. I totally understand this and have no problem with it.
The bigger problem is that I had a trip for the holidays planned to Florida that same day in my car and I had to cancel my trip because my new car would not turn on. I asked for a rental and Wil (service rep) told me that the rental would not take place at their expense until the car was not diagnosed and the ETA was 6 - 8 days. (WHAT???) That does not make any sense to me, I should be able to have my car rental from the moment the car breaks down and its at your shop not from the moment you are able to diagnose the car. In this case that was 6 - 8 days later if that. What I'm I suppose to do in the meanwhile? Well I'm suppose to cover the rental fee myself and once they diagnose the car they will give me a rental.
What is even more frustrating is that he was very nonchalant and could care less about my issue. The unprofessional attitude was not needed and the fact that when I call for an update on my car it upsets you is even worse. To the point that you tell me that me calling does not change the fact that I still have to wait is uncalled for. I know it doesn't change my place in line, but you being upset and basically asking me not to call that you will call me, reminds me that I (your customer) am a bother to you. The first thing you should ALWAYS show a customer is empathy and understanding their frustration. Not taking yours out on them! And I WILL always be proactive and call in asking for an update on my car.
I can understand the policy of the rental car, although I don't agree with it and was not explained. But that is on me for not asking or reading properly. What I don't understand or appreciate is the attitude from the service rep. That is not needed and could go without!
I left a message for the service manager Mark Chastain today and hoping that he will call me and give me some kind of hope.
My plan is to trade this car in for another one, I don't ever want to go to a place and wait as long as I have just to get a diagnose and have to deal with the attitude from service reps that are supposed to be there to help you. Car Max is near them and I literally plan to take the car the same day I get it back and trade it in for another car. Not Dodge for sure! I've shared my experience at work and some colleges told me just to stay with the car, because I do like my car and just take it to McKinley dealer instead of this one. I really don't think I will, I think I'm done with Dodge.
I understand the importance of sharing reviews to help others through my experience, and with this particular one I'm going to make it a point to share everywhere. But I will also be fair and update if necessary and if my story becomes a better one. Now on my way to BBB and FB to write my experience.