4 years ago
I had the best experience I've ever had at a deale...
I had the best experience I've ever had at a dealership here at Simms.
I found the vehicle I wanted online and drove 70miles to Simms to see it after calling to inquire. When we pulled up it was ready for us, sitting at the front doors.
We pretty much walked in and were handed the keys for a test drive. No pressure, just a friendly introduction. We asked if they minded if we stopped for food during out test drive; they said it was no problem. We took our time and ate at Applebee's.
While dealing with paperwork, another sales person played with one of my kids. Very nice person. Gave my son a hot wheels to keep and had coloring books on hand for him to enjoy. My son really had fun and didn't want to leave.
The finance guy was okay, but seemed to assume too much. I was given two approvals through two local credits unions through the dealership, and the finance guy choose the one with the longest payment plan. If I hadn't asked, I wouldn't have been able to choose which I wanted. I don't want to pay for 72 months. One of the credit unions was the one I bank with, so it is more convenient to go with them. Plus they offered a lower interest rate. So I didn't like not being given the option much as I'd rather choose my payment terms. I guess most people choose the longest possible payment plan as illogical as that is. I plan on paying mine off in less than two years.
They do try to sell GAP insurance and warranties by giving the monthly cost, not total cost. If you ask they will tell you total cost . That's annoying to have to ask but again I guess most people don't. GAP was offered at $750 total where as my car insurance company charged me $2 per six months. I didn't feel judged for not picking to have all the extra add-ons.
I didn't get a warranty or anything. The car was stated to be certified used after passing all the Simms inspections. So that must be good right? Later this was important as two days after getting home, I found leaking fluid underneath. Simms paid to have the leak fixed at my local shop. I paid and they reimbursed via check. That was nice.
Over the first month I kept receiving stuff from Simms. Like thank you cards and such. They even sent a year calendar with our photo that is magnetic to go on the fridge.
So overall I got a good deal on the vehicle I wanted and didn't feel uncomfortable or lied to like I have at other dealerships.
I'd go back to Simms if they had the vehicle I wanted next time.