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    Ackerman Toyota

    3.5 (147 reviews)
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    Sonya M.

    After 18 years, I was finally ready to trade in my 2005 Corolla. I'd been looking for a new 2023 Corolla SE for about a year when I stumbled upon one in the color I wanted on the (main) Toyota website. I called Ackerman to inquire about the car and was transferred to a salesman named Ryan O'Leary. During the past year, I spoke with nearly a dozen car salesmen in both Illinois and Indiana. I'd been told by multiple salesmen that Toyota wasn't currently taking custom orders due to the global chip shortage caused by the pandemic. I had my heart set on having the Celestite exterior color with the moonstone interior. Most of the cars I'd seen had the black and red interior, which I didn't find appealing. Many of the salesmen I spoke with told me I'd either have to compromise on the interior/exterior color or possibly pick a different model car entirely. They claimed I'd have to wait at least a year for a car unless I was more flexible. One guy even tried to get me to the dealership to run a credit check just so he could talk me into buying something that they had on the lot. I didn't want to settle, so I was starting to think that I should either pick another car manufacturer altogether or that I should maybe stop looking for a car entirely. I'd waited 18 years up to that point, so what's a few more years? Needless to say, by the time I spoke with Ryan, I was nearly ready to give up. However, Ryan ended up being a breath of fresh air. He was direct, seemingly honest, and affable. I was never married to a particular dealership or salesperson during my search and figured whomever ended up getting a sale from me would simply get lucky. Well, that day happened to be Ryan's lucky day. I liked him and appreciated how he took his time explaining things to me and answering all of my questions. He also never pressured me into anything, which went a long way with me. Ryan told me that the other salespeople who told me they couldn't order a car were lazy. He explained how he could search inventory nationwide and how inventory was allotted to dealerships. He explained that there were 3 cars currently available in the colors I desired. (Initially, I wanted the two-tone roof) There were 9 cars in Celestite (not two-tone), which he said would probably be more attainable. He explained that local dealerships don't control their own websites. The websites are maintained by Toyota corporate, and oftentimes, the inventory on the dealership websites was inaccurate because the cars listed were already sold. He said that cars were sold before they even hit the website. By happenstance, Ryan said Ackerman had just been allotted three Corolla SEs two hours prior to my call. He said one of the cars was in Celestite. He urged me to consider putting a deposit down on the car sooner rather than later if I wanted it because it probably wouldn't be available for long. I thought about it for maybe 30 minutes before calling Ryan back and putting down a $500 non-refundable deposit. Ryan explained the process going forward and how long I'd have to wait until the car was delivered. During the three week waiting period he kept me abreast of all of the pertinent developments and explained that I could finance online prior to the car being delivered thus shaving the time I'd have to spend at the dealership considerably. I drove from Chicago to Ackerman on a Saturday. Ryan greeted me upon arrival and showed me the car. He started the initial paperwork before I eventually met with Ackerman's business manager, Mike. Mike was efficient and thorough... he went over the sales contract and answered all the questions I had. He also explained how the Toyota warranty worked, went over the paint protection package, and some other details. The process was fairly quick and painless. I was surprised that buying a car could actually be such a pleasant experience. I ended up only being at the dealership for about two hours. Before I left, Ryan took the time to explain all the features in the car. It was a lot to take in since I'd been driving something akin to the (Flintstones) Cavemobile! Lol One thing that set Ackerman apart from some of the other Toyota dealerships is the fact that they didn't sell the car for a penny over MSRP. One dealership in Chicago was selling the same car for 5k over MSRP just because they could. (They claimed it was due to the chip shortage and production delays) IMO, taking advantage of potential customers isn't a good look. So Ackerman had that going for them from the start... Ryan, being a gem, sealed the deal. I had a good feeling about him and decided that he would be the one to get the sale from me no matter what. After talking to so many other salesmen, he truly went above and beyond to set himself apart from the others seemingly without even trying. I'd recommend Ackerman Toyota to anyone looking for a Toyota as my experience was top-notch from beginning to end.

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    Called for tow, told driver it was unsafe to tow from front of car because trunk was loaded down…read more Driver said he could only tow from front. Driver then towed car over potholes and bumps while driving as fast as he could. As a result a part of my rear suspension snapped in half. It cost me about $300.00 for repairs.It also took over 2 1/2 hours for the man to show up. I have NEVER had a good experiance with this company.

    I have never dealt with a more predatory or unethical towing operation. I parked in a lot with no…read morevisible sign in front of my car- the pole directly in front of my vehicle was bare when I parked. When I returned, my car was gone and a brand‑new sign had been installed on that same pole. I was not the only one: several other people were standing around just as confused, staring at a freshly installed sign and missing cars. It felt like the tow company waited until cars were parked, put up a sign afterward, and then immediately towed every vehicle in the lot. When I called the number on the newly placed sign, I reached an extremely rude employee who was clearly overwhelmed...understandably, because every person in that lot was calling the same number about their missing cars. We were all given the same story: our vehicles had been "taken to STL PD to be registered" and then would be towed to an unknown lot. Shockingly, the employee couldn't (or wouldn't) tell any of us where that lot was. This felt like part of a scheme to delay giving out the location long enough to force people into paying overnight fees. I'm persistent, so I kept calling back. Twenty minutes later, I was given the same story. When I asked which police station, she reluctantly told me South STL PD. I called that station directly, and the officer I spoke with immediately told me my car had never been there and helpfully looked up where it actually was: Hartmann Auto Center & Wrecker at 3301 Sublette Ave. When I called back with that information, the employee insisted the police officer was "lying" and that she couldn't guarantee I'd get my car that night. The moment I said I was on my way, suddenly she could get it for me- but only if I paid $500 cash and cash only. Once I arrived, the story shifted again- she claimed my car wouldn't arrive until 10:30 pm. It was 9:15. But as soon as I confirmed I had cash, my car magically appeared on a tow truck two minutes later. This directly contradicted all the earlier claims that they "didn't know" where my vehicle was. Inside, the employees became hostile the moment I mentioned that refusing card payments seemed questionable. There was a credit‑card machine visible on the counter, yet they refused to use it. When I asked basic questions or requested empathy, they escalated, threatened to keep my car until Monday, and even tried to kick me out while I was standing there with the money ready. Ultimately, the $500 cash disappeared straight into an employee's pocket, and I walked away feeling like I had no choice but to comply. There was no professionalism, no transparency, and no respect. Just intimidation and frustration. I feel genuinely sorry for anyone whose vehicle was towed from that lot that night- many of them probably still didn't know where their cars were. Scroll the reviews; I'm clearly not the only one describing an experience like this. I truly believe this business needs to be investigated.

    Ackerman Toyota - autorepair - Updated October 2026

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