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    Pre-owned Honda CRV at CarMax
    Jenny L.

    First off, after visiting other car dealerships, I very much appreciate the CarMax business model. No upselling, no confusing verbiage, no begging for business. My husband was at work so I was a little nervous going alone, but quickly felt very comfortable with the process. The price I paid for my vehicle was the exact same price I saw online before I went. Second, the people here are true rockstars. Patient, kind, and extremely helpful! I was there for 4 1/2 hours because my out-of-state credit union, who had already approved my loan, kept spinning me in circles--transferring me around, putting me on hold, and not doing what I asked them to do the first phone call. Needless to say, by 6:30pm I was tired, hungry, and very frustrated with my bank. Everyone there was SUPER helpful making sure I told my bank the right things (not that they listened I guess), being super understanding, and very friendly. I got so frustrated/tired/hungry that I ended up crying (which is super embarrassing, but that's just who I am as a person ), after hours of talking with 7 different people, having my bank put the funds into my account, but not letting me actually take the funds out. The amazing team there found a workaround so I could buy the car and take it home that night. I know it was a one-time, manager-only-approved thing, and I couldn't be more grateful. I wanted to hug everyone for being so supportive and patient with me. I wish I had paid more attention to everyone's names that helped me out, but I was overwhelmed and hindsight is 20/20. I would absolutely go back to this location any day for a vehicle! (And I certainly will never be financing through my out-of-state credit union ever again.)

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    She is truly an angel, but not the only one here at Carmax in South Charlotte / Pineville, NC.

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    Five stars for Mason and the entire service team at Volkswagen of South Charlotte…read more I was overdue for an oil change and was pleasantly surprised that they were able to fit me in with a same-day appointment. That convenience alone earned major points. From the moment I pulled into the service drive, the experience felt organized and professional. The covered, air-conditioned check-in area is a nice touch, and Mason greeted me almost immediately. He was friendly, courteous, and professional throughout the visit. In addition to my oil change, I asked him to check two concerns: my key fob had somehow allowed the doors to lock with the keys inside the vehicle, and the power driver's seat had started making a loud grinding noise whenever I adjusted it. Mason made sure both issues were inspected. While I waited, I settled into one of the nicest dealership lounges I've visited. There were comfortable chairs and tables with plenty of room to work, complimentary bottled water, and an impressive self-service coffee station with specialty drinks, hot chocolate, and lattes. They also offered snacks including BelVita Cinnamon Brown Sugar breakfast biscuits (my favorite), granola bars, cookies, and mints. It made the wait comfortable, and I was able to get work done. The service took a little over an hour, and Mason kept me updated along the way, which I really appreciated. He also honored an oil change coupon I found. Even better, Volkswagen of South Charlotte accepts coupons from other Volkswagen dealerships, which is a great customer-friendly policy. When the inspection was complete, Mason explained everything clearly. The key fob checked out normally, so there wasn't anything to repair. The grinding noise under my driver's seat turned out to be a failing seat frame assembly. The repair estimate was significant, so I decided to leave it alone for now and simply avoid adjusting the seat unless necessary. I appreciated that there was no pressure to authorize the repair--just honest information so I could make an informed decision. As an added bonus, they washed my Tiguan before returning it, and Mason personally walked me back to my vehicle and thanked me for coming in. I choose to have my maintenance performed at the dealership because I like maintaining a complete service history for resale value. Between the dealership records and my Carfax Car Care maintenance log, I know the vehicle's maintenance history is well documented. Overall, this was an excellent service experience. Professional staff, honest communication, a comfortable waiting area, fair pricing with coupons, and quality customer service from start to finish. Thank you, Mason, for making what could have been an ordinary oil change such a pleasant experience. I'll definitely be back.

    My experience was both good and bad. First off the bad. I purchased a used 2011 BMW Z4. I was told…read morethat it went through their service department inspection and that no issues were found. When I received the vehicle(I purchased out of state, that's why I relied on their service dept. inspection), I had it PA inspected. They noted leaking front struts. I pulled the wheels to check them and saw oily sludge buildup on one strut and minor leakage on the other. These struts are adaptive and cost 750.00 each plus installation. I feel that I was misled and their is no way they would have missed this if they truly inspected it and noted no leakage on their report notes. I have attached pictures of the leakage, which were taken two weeks and two hundred miles since I received it. I am pretty sure that this did not occur since I received the car. Their response to my complaint was that it was sold as is, and no leakage was noted. I copied the owner and the service manager with their response, and did not receive a response from either of the two. On a positive note, their internet salesperson Sean, was a bright spot going through this process.

    Subaru South Charlotte

    Subaru South Charlotte

    3.9
    (115 reviews)

    This review pertains specifically to the service center, though unfortunately it's affecting our…read moredecisions around future purchases. My wife has asked me twice now to contact the department after feeling dismissed by her service advisor--a sentiment echoed in several reviews, so it's clearly not an isolated experience. Our Ascent currently has 44,000 miles on it, and we've relied exclusively on South Charlotte Subaru for all scheduled maintenance (except for tires, I believe). While vacationing in Asheville in 2023, we first noticed squeaking in the brakes. For two years, we've inquired about the issue, and even received a notice from Subaru of North America about an extended brake warranty. Yet somehow, South Charlotte Subaru has never had the parts to perform the brake pad, rotor, or caliper replacements. It's astonishing that in a city the size of Charlotte, not a single other Subaru owner has apparently needed brake service over the past year--especially when new cars continue rolling off the line, fully equipped. During one visit, my wife was advised to get an injector cleaning, even though it wasn't part of the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule. She called me when she saw the bill--almost double the cost of an oil change. They removed the additional charges and only billed her the $80 for routine service, which--while expensive--is consistent with dealership pricing. Our most recent visit led us to call Subaru of North America directly and open a case to get warranty service approved. We purchased the Gold extended warranty under the impression that it functioned as an extension of the original Subaru warranty. While warranty decisions are handled by Subaru of North America, what's frustrating is South Charlotte's reluctance to even contact them for clarification or support. For example, the rear cupholder--which they repaired under warranty a year ago--broke again in the exact same way. This time, however, the service manager refused to reach out to Subaru to confirm coverage. It's discouraging, especially for a car we genuinely enjoy and a brand we were considering for our son's first vehicle in a few years. I initially believed my wife might've been exaggerating her treatment, especially since the dealership recently invested heavily in revamping the service center. But after she picked up the car--with parts left disassembled--I saw the issues firsthand. I was also close to purchasing a Subaru Legacy, but instead chose a Volvo S60. The difference in service has been stark--Volvo's support is leagues ahead despite South Charlotte Subaru's newer, flashier, and more spacious facility. You can do better, South Charlotte Subaru--or at least return to the standard you upheld before trading real service for a shiny new building. I'd gladly take the cramped, no-frills facility if it meant consistent care, rather than just a prettier place to wait while things fall through the cracks.

    So we had an interesting experience with our Subaru Outback ... we drove from Chicago to Charlotte,…read moreand the OEM battery pooped out a day later (we had 55,000 miles on it). We used the Subaru Roadside Service for a free tow, and went to Subaru South Charlotte for repairs ... but the tow truck driver took the car to Williams Subaru. So the only thing we did at Subaru South Charlotte was get help finding out where our car was ... the service people here were very nice and helped us get to the right place. Beautiful dealership, and we'd not hesitate to use it correctly one day.

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