Wish I could give a ZERO
I dropped my vehicle off at Caliber Collision located at 1604 and Marbach on August 7, 2024, and picked it up on August 15, 2024. I was told all repairs were complete and that the vehicle had been fully checked. The service representative, Robert, asked me to complete a survey and rate him a "10," explaining that the score affects his paycheck. Thankfully, I did not complete the survey immediately, because that weekend I received a service alert stating that my blind spot system was inoperable.
I called my assigned service provider and left a message on Monday. He did not return my call until late Tuesday. I explained the issue, and he instructed me to bring the vehicle back on Thursday or Friday, August 22. When I returned on Friday, Robert said he would have to take the car to another center for a reset and re-calibration. I left the car and was notified by text an hour later that it was ready.
When I picked up my car, Robert said the mechanic test drove it and confirmed the issue was fixed. He again asked me to complete the survey and "not mention" that I had to bring the car back because it would cause the survey to fail and affect his pay. This was inappropriate and unprofessional -- especially since returning for unfinished work cost me time and money.
The next day (Saturday), the light came back on again. I called Robert on Monday morning around 8:30 a.m. and was told he would call me back after speaking with the mechanic. I never heard back, so I called again around 2:00 p.m. and scheduled another appointment. Later that day, he called and said he believed the sensor needed to be replaced and that he would contact Travelers for approval.
I brought my car back on September 4 and picked it up on September 5. When I arrived, the receptionist handed me the keys and said, "If you need anything else, give us a call," because Robert was not available. The following day, the same blind spot light came back on for the third time.
Continued Lack of Communication:
On September 8, I called the shop and was told Robert was off. I called again on September 9 and was told he was at lunch, so I left a message. I called again on September 10 and was told he had stepped away from his desk. At that point, I asked to speak to the manager.
I spoke with General Manager Alexia, who was extremely nonchalant about the situation. She said she would reach out to Travelers Insurance to get approval for my car to be sent to the dealership for further inspection and promised to follow up with me. I waited weeks with no response.
On September 29, I called again because I still had not received any update, text, or email. Alexia said she was "still waiting on the insurance company." That same day, my lawyer's office contacted the Travelers adjuster, who confirmed that my car had already been approved to go back in.
I immediately called the shop again on September 30 and left a message for Alexia. On October 1, I called back and was told she was at lunch, so I spoke with Robert instead. Robert said he knew nothing about my car being approved to return and that Alexia hadn't communicated anything to him -- which was odd, considering I had left multiple messages for him prior to speaking with her.
On October 4, Robert said he would speak with Alexia to find out what was going on and would follow up with me. It is now well past that date, and no one has reached out.
Current Situation:
As of today, I have received no calls, emails, or updates from either Alexia or Robert. The Travelers adjuster has already approved the additional repair, yet the Caliber Collision staff have failed to take action. I have had to return my vehicle three times for the same issue, and it still is not fixed.
To make matters worse, I now feel as though I am being ignored or "punished" because I left an honest review with Travelers Insurance. This level of service is unacceptable and unprofessional, especially from a repair facility recommended by the insurance company. read more