I purchased my 2020 Subaru just two weeks ago from a different Darling's dealership in the area…read morewith minimal warranty. Last night when I started it, the check engine light came on, and a whole host of other dash lights were quick to follow. Early this morning, I took it to my local garage to get the code scanned, and much to my dismay, it was the dreaded TCV... So around 8:30 this morning, I brought her in to Quirk Subaru to have them take a look and assess it for warranty coverage. As luck would have it, Mat F. let me know that I happened to still be just under the 5y/60k power train warranty at 57,853 miles (can I get an amen...), and the repair was covered in full. Not only did they cover the repair, but my vehicle was also finished and ready to be picked up by 3:30pm. Outstanding turnaround, and I've never experienced a simpler transaction. Thanks again!

Quirk put rear brakes on my Subaru 1.5 years ago at a cost of $600. Those brakes failed after only…read more20,000 miles of use (mostly highway miles on Rte 1). Brakes are supposed to last 30,000-60,000 miles. The front brakes that weren't replaced by Quirk lasted 80,000 miles, which is a good indication of my senior driving style. Quirk and National Subaru essentially said "too bad", the warranty was 1 year. I hope there will be a the class action suit to reimburse consumers for the crappy brakes Quirk and perhaps other Subaru service depts. are using. For this reason, I would not recommend Quirk for brake replacements.

I got the car I wanted from a very professional sales Rep (Daren R.) The sales manager, Greg…read moreJohnston is very professional and courteous towards all customers and the low pressure atmosphere suits all customers. Come find your next car here!

Got parts quickly for a much needed repair. Very helpful staff in parts…read more Would have gotten the vehicle repaired by the service dept but there was a four day waiting line. Too bad they closed the dealership in Ellsworth.

ZERO STARS -- $3,519.65 SPENT, FOUR VISITS, SAME PROBLEM Our…read moreVolvo XC60 had an intermittent problem with the doors locking and unlocking. Sometimes they would unlock, sometimes they wouldn't. Sometimes they would lock, and on occasion, they could actually leave you locked inside the vehicle. We took the XC60 to Darling's Volvo, expecting a Volvo dealer to have the expertise to diagnose and repair the problem. What followed were months of expensive repairs with no resolution. January: $200.85 "Diagnostics." We were told the key fobs were the problem. New key fobs: $1,009.28. The problem continued. February: Back to Darling's because the doors still weren't locking and unlocking properly. Appointment made. April: Wiring in the vehicle was repaired, along with work on the driver 's-side door lock and tailgate latch. Required us to rent a car for 4 days.: $2,309.52. The problem continued. (By this point, we had paid Darling's $3,519.65 and still had essentially the same problem we originally brought the vehicle in to have repaired.) August: Back again with the same issues. This time, we were quoted approximately $740 for the tailgate latch and another $1,200 to rewire the vehicle. That was enough. After spending more than $3,500 without resolving the problem, we were now facing another approximately $1,940 in proposed repairs. We had become so frustrated that we were actually considering trading the vehicle. It seemed clear they COULD not or WOULD not fix the issue. Instead, we took the XC60 to our local mechanic. The OEM latch from Volvo- $71 (not 740). Labor to install- 1 HR. Their bill was $189.15. Problem solved. That is perhaps the most frustrating part of the entire experience. After four trips to a Volvo dealership, thousands of dollars in repairs, and proposed additional work, another repair shop resolved the issue for less than $200. I understand that modern automotive electrical problems can be difficult to diagnose. What I cannot understand is repeatedly paying substantial amounts to address the same complaint without resolving it, and then being asked to spend still more money on additional repairs, including rewiring after wiring work had already been performed. We went to a Volvo dealer because we expected specialized knowledge of Volvo vehicles. Based on our experience, that expectation was badly misplaced. Darling's: $3,519.65 -- problem not solved. Kennedy Tire and Automotive: $189.15 -- problem solved. That comparison says more than anything else I could write. I would not return to Darling's Volvo for service, and based on this experience, I cannot recommend their repair department. Nor would I expect to ever use ANY Darling's facility for any reason in the future. I did have a few words for the service manager. They are not fit for print.

A Confusing Experience at Quirk Hyundai while shopping for an electric vehicle…read more I was ready to make the leap to EV and the Ioniq 5 was my top contender. Upon arrival, at Quirk I was greeted by one member of the sales team (let's call this person Salesperson #1), and we began discussing my needs. Partway through, Salesperson #1 had to assist another customer and handed me off to a second team member. No issue there--we test-drove the car, and I liked it. Later, I reached out to Salesperson #2 to schedule a test drive of a different trim. They were out that day but let me know the sales manager, Dave, would assist. When I arrived, Dave redirected me back to Salesperson #1, who remained helpful and accommodating. However, the EV I had requested to test-drive had no charge, despite my advance notice. I waited while it was charged, and once we were on the road, I was even more convinced the Ioniq 5 was the right vehicle for me. At this point, I had narrowed my options to the Kia EV6 and the Hyundai Ioniq 5. The two models differed in standard features across trim levels. The mid-tier EV6 included key safety features I wanted, while those same features required stepping up to the top trim in the Ioniq 5. I preferred the Hyundai and shared this openly with Salesperson #2, along with the pricing I had from Kia. I wasn't expecting a price match, but I did ask for the best lease numbers possible. What I received was higher than Kia's offer but still acceptable. I also asked if they could match the Kia offer on my current vehicle's trade-in value. After ongoing discussions with Salesperson #2, I let them know I was coming back to town to test-drive both vehicles again and make my final decision that day. Though Salesperson #2 had the day off, they assured me that someone would be ready to assist. When I arrived, I was greeted by Salesperson #3, who explained that the assigned team member was unavailable and they were stepping in. Unfortunately, they didn't know where the fully charged Ioniq 5 Limited was and instead offered a different unit with only 23% charge. I was then asked what it would take to make the purchase that day. I reiterated that I was comparing two vehicles, that the dealership already had my numbers, and that I still needed an answer regarding my trade-in value. After test-driving both the Ioniq 5 and the EV6 again, I was ready to lease the Ioniq 5 Limited at the terms previously provided--if the trade-in offer was competitive. Upon returning, Salesperson #3 presented a lease quote for the SEL trim instead. This was surprising, as I had already explained to Salesperson #2 that the SEL lacked essential safety features, like blind spot cameras, and wasn't a viable option. It was evident that there had been little to no communication among the team. I was left with the impression that my research and preferences weren't being taken seriously. It was frustrating to be told, in effect, that I should settle for a less expensive car I had already ruled out. I certainly wondered if they would have made the same assumptions if my husband was the buyer. In the end, I walked away. I'm now a very happy customer of Darling's Kia, driving an EV6 that I love.

Almost 2 months ago, my husband and I were traveling in Maine. We drove to Maine from Southern…read moreIndiana on a last minute adventure. About 100 miles from home in our 2021 Palisade with 85k miles, we realized that we were past due for oil change. We decided to continue but noticed the car was sounding a little rough ( but no dash lights) by the time we got to Maine. We stopped by Quirk Hundai to inquire about an oil change but was told that the first available was the following week. Ray Knott offered to check our oil and was kind enough to top off the oil. We just want to say that we were very appreciate and impressed by the offer. We made it to Acadia and then back home with no issues. We truly appreciate the kindness showed to us. We know that Mr Knott could have left it at "Sorry, we are booked" but we feel that he did go above and beyond and we were able to enjoy the trip and feel better about the car. His courtesy and help were greatly appreciated.

Dave Smith saved the day! We have an Eclipse Cross rental car and couldn't figure out how to enable…read moreCarPlay. Instead of returning the rental, hubs suggested we find a dealership and ask advice. And there Dave was ready to help! He suggested a different USB-USB-C cord (was even going to find us one!) and we dug through our luggage and found one that worked. Such a nice guy and ready to help! That says something about the business that they hire good people like Dave. If you live in the Bangor area- you must explore Quirk Mitsubishi. P.S. we like the rental car too! Thanks Dave!

Amazing staff went above and beyond everything they needed to do great crew service department is…read moretop notch I was in and out for a service sooner than expected they Rock

Last week a friend and I were in Bangor on vacation and her vintage VW camper van's broke down…read more Truly the last thing you want to happen on vacation. She limped into Darling's and one of the service team took over from there. Connor (I don't have his last name but I will encourage my daughter to name her first child after him!) was fantastic. He led us through every step of what turned out to be very bad news - a ruined transmission - informing us of what the options and costs were. Connor made numerous calls to find a rebuilt or new transmission and calls to my friend's husband to get his input. Unfortunately, none of the options were good. Connor ultimately arranged a rental car for us so that we could enjoy the last few days of our holiday and then he was the point person on getting the van shipped back to Idaho where it 'lives'. We are so thankful for Connor's help in all of this and were so pleased that we had someone who with kindness and understanding and a touch of humor walked us through the whole process. Thanks Connor.

I took my Ford Transit in to have the brake pads replaced because I'm a hearing impaired disabled…read moreveteran and can't hear the brake indicators till it is too late. When that happens it often can cost $1500 to $2000 because by then the calipers and rotors are usually bad. I told the service rep, "I didn't want to play the garage brake game so just change the pad." They charged me $170 and changed NO Pads. So the GM saw my bad review and called to say they'd come good for the poor service and replace my pads. Against my better judgement I took in in. The service rep asked if I wanted a mechanic to test drive it and I said, "No I just want you to replace all the brake pads like you were suppose to do the 1st time." When I got it back and they had only replaced 2 brake pads. So,I wrote to the GM and told him, " if my Ford Transit broke down in front of the dealership I'd tow it to a garage that can count to 4." Didn't hear anymore from him because he knew I was disgusted and done with Darlings. Worst experience I ever had at a garage and I'm 72 years old . Earlier, Darlings told me I needed to have the brake fluid replaced after 2 yrs. I asked how much and was quoted $200. I took it to my regular mechanic and he did it for $40. So he'll get ALL my work now. I don't like being scammed. They talk a good game but when it come to doing the work you want, it is like pulling teeth.

Car was brought in for service. Shop didn't recommend safety recall repairs. Shop avoided…read morementioning that the problem was covered by a warranty. Car was sold to another person who learned that the required warranty part was listed on their website for ten times the factory cost to gm. Customer tried to invoke three separate warranties from GM and was refused.

Nick was so kind and so helpful! Had some car trouble and we are from all the way in North Carolina…read morebut he saw us promptly, helped us out with other alternatives, and made sure to keep us aware of what was going on.

Service department did not provide, honest, ethical service. Did not make effort to help get my…read morerepairs covered by GM protection plan. Overcharged for services I did agree to. Called manager, Joe Quirk, to discuss and never received a call back.

update to my review, the bars for the luggage rack require special tools to install, I am 63 and I…read morebought a car I expected to buy a car with everything on it, not assembly required. I mean whoever heard of such a thing, 34,000 dollars, CASH and they cant put the racks on. I cant unless I have the tools, I paid for the bars but they are useless to me (201 dollars). So I called quirk and told them that I was coming in Tuesday after the holiday, either have a check for me or take me in immediately, this is abuse. The person on the phone said they notify each department, like I believe that after the way I have been treated) would someone who knows what they are doing there and understands how this works from Quirk corporate please contact me. Let's just put this to bed...call me and resolve this once and for all. All I ask is you finish this sale and sell me the car I paid for, not in pieces or give me my money back and I know there are plenty of car dealers in this beautiful state who would love my cash. I want the car I paid for and I dont deserve to sit and waste my time in your waiting room due to you errors. . I spent my Monday afternoon there (8/29/22) because of what you failed to do and now I have to come back again for another thing you failed to do...I will not sit around there again waiting, I paid a lot for this car and all I want is what I paid for, a complete car. PLEASE SOMEONE FROM QUIRK PICK UP YOUR PHONE AND CALL ME. IT WONT BE HARD TO FIGURE OUT WHO I AM. Like I said I am 63, I have bought a lot of cars and I have never seen a thing like this, ever. Pure abuse

My husband and I have purchased several cars over the years, however we have never had a car buying…read moreexperience like we did at Varney. Joe, our car salesman was AMAZING. He was so kind, thoughtful and genuine (and funny!!. Hands down the best car buying experience we've ever had. We'll definitely be back to buy from Joe!

Establishment in Bangor was run down and dingy, the salesman who helped us did not make us a…read morepriority, quoted one thing and told something else, very unorganized compared to other dealerships I've been in! I would not waste your time.