4 years ago
I purchased my car here when it was Barrier. The ...
I purchased my car here when it was Barrier. The service was superior. See my note below which was 5 stars two years ago. Since Auto Nation has taken over the service has significantly declined. I was at this visit for a routine service. My experience very similar to another customer Mary's review a month ago. When I made the appointment I stated I would wait for the car in the lounge, since they did not have loaners on that day. The customer rep said appointment would be about two hours. When I checked in I stated again I would wait for it and asked how long it would be. I was told by Chris S that it would be around 5 hours, I got there 10:30 am. I said I would be working upstairs as I brought my computer. At 4:29 pm I called Chris since still no car, He stated he tried calling but sees they had transposed my cell number. Again, I was upstairs. He had left a message at my office number at 3:20pm but no one in the office. He stated my brakes close to needing replaced and did I want done. I stated no, I needed to get out of here, and asked how much longer. He stated about half hour or so, and he would text me to let me know. I waited and moved downstairs next to coffee machines and waited. Finally after getting frustrated I walked out to service bay and see my car. The friendly gentleman with the hat on, (who worked for Barrier and still works here) and in my opinion has the best customer service, asked if could help. I said checking if my car is done and it looks like it is over there. He said he would check, and yes by golly it was. He went to get paperwork out of Chris office, which lights were off, and that is when I got very upset. I stated are you telling me he left for the day, without texting me my car was done. The gentleman stated, he would not lie, that Chris left about 15 minutes earlier and the car showed up prob 20 minutes earlier. He escorted me to another gentleman to ring up my charges. I vented to him as well, that I was not a happy camper, and felt this was un called for. Also I stated my son came up at 10:30 in the morning to look at some e class cars, and we both walked around the show room. Not one person approached us or asked if they could help. We have three Mercedes and it isn't like we are not a customer. Maybe our sweats or clothes we were wearing made them think we could not afford it. Really! Chris called the next day to say he wanted to go over the statement. I could not talk as I had three sick grandchildren. He got defensive when I stated I was not a happy camper and said we spoke that day. Yes we spoke but I said you were trying to sell me brakes, no text or call to either number car done. I feel your customer service needs attention Auto Nation if you want to continue to attract clients. Barrier was more customer service and wanted your business.
The review below two years ago was 5 stars
I have taken my car in for every service, and just had my 60k yesterday. I am always greeted with a friendly smile, asked if want water or coffee, or a loaner car. Mark K is my rep and he has always answered my questions and been very helpful. They did advise I need spark plug changed, and new brakes on front. I did one and have to come back for the other.
I have nothing but good things to say.