Deceptive Practices, Poor Service, and Lack of Professionalism at Beechmont Toyota
When I purchased my 2025 RAV4, one of my conditions was to have a dash cam installed. The salesperson contacted the service department regarding Toyota's 360° dash cam, which I specifically requested. Initially, the service team said it was not compatible with my vehicle. Later, after further communication, they confirmed that the integrated dash cam was compatible. Based on this confirmation, I agreed to proceed and paid $730 (including installation) for the integrated dash cam as part of the vehicle purchase contract.
However, one and a half months passed with no communication from the dealership regarding the installation. When I followed up, I was told they had simply forgotten to order it. After finally placing the order, they contacted me to say the dash cam had arrived and asked me to drop off my car for installation.
That evening, I received a call from the sales manager informing me that the integrated dash cam was actually not compatible--despite prior confirmation from both the salesperson and the service department, and despite it being in the contract. He then offered to install a better aftermarket dash cam and assured me that the service department would provide full details.
I trusted their judgment and scheduled an appointment. When I dropped off my car, the service department provided no information about the dash cam--only repeating what the sales manager had said. I was told to expect same-day service, but my car was returned the next day. To my shock, I discovered they had installed a low-quality dash cam that I later found on Amazon for just $30. Even worse, the dash cam could not connect to my phone using the recommended app. Additionally, a large hole had been left behind the rearview mirror from the installation, the car had been driven 60 miles, and I noticed paint peeling off the hatch below the RAV4 badge.
I immediately informed them and showed the service team the paint damage, the hole near the rearview mirror, and the poor quality of the dash cam. I was given another appointment. When I returned, a different service advisor argued with me about whether the paint damage was covered under warranty. He also told me that if I still wanted the Toyota integrated dash cam, it would cost an additional $5,000 because it required installing a digital rearview mirror. They then removed the dash cam--and once again drove the car 60 miles.
To make matters worse, they left a large black stain on the roof of my car during the process and never bothered to clean it.
I recently brought in my car to have an issue checked regarding water accumulation between the window and door panel. The person who was supposed to assist me never showed up. Instead, a lady came to help. I showed her the issue, and she immediately dismissed it, saying it was "normal."
When I asked for an inspection report, her reaction made me feel as though I had done something wrong. Her demeanor was unprofessional and made me very uncomfortable--as if requesting documentation was an unreasonable demand. She told me to wait 30 minutes for the report. After that time passed, she miscalled me, and I stepped out of the lobby to ask if she was looking for me.
At that point, a man standing at her desk--who I later learned was the manager--spoke to me in a rude and condescending manner. Without introducing himself, he said, "If you're unhappy with the car, talk to the sales manager. He'll give you a number." He then claimed he owns 22 Toyotas and that "every Toyota does that," completely dismissing my concern. While this issue may be considered "normal," I've never had such an experience before.
I didn't respond at the time, but I feel it's important to mention that my father ran two Toyota dealerships in my home country until he retired. I grew up around real cars, not toy ones, and I've owned and driven various Toyota models over the years--none of them had this kind of water accumulation issue.
To make matters worse, when they handed me the keys and pointed to my car in the parking lot, I found that the plastic seat covers, paper floor mats, and tags were still inside. They handed me the key with the car in this condition. Typically, they remove all these items and pull the car up to the designated area before handing it over. This reflects a careless and disrespectful attitude toward customers.
This behavior is not only unprofessional but deeply disappointing. It feels as though they're doing me a favor by selling me a car instead of treating me like a valued customer. read more