Last Tuesday (July 5th, 2022), I visited Freedom Ford for the first time looking to purchase the 50th Anniversary 2020 Dodge Challenger. I saw it listed on Kijiji, and I wanted that particular edition. After working out some pricing details and test-driving the vehicle, I was still a little on the fence about the price. I was told if I put a deposit down on the car, it would be held for me until I decided. I put a deposit on the car, so I have time to think it over and the peace of mind that it wouldn't be sold. After taking the rest of the day to think it over, I returned the next day (Wednesday) and test-drove the vehicle again. At this point, I felt a lot more confident about this purchase and the deal I was getting. After working out all the details, I decide to go through with the purchase. I took the day to review my insurance and the pricing to make sure everything made sense. Come Thursday, I walked into the dealership ready to sign, and I was told that the vehicle had been sold because another party put a deposit down before I did. Very unfortunate, and I wish that the staff at Freedom Ford were more transparent about me being the second person to put a deposit down on that exact vehicle. Nevertheless, first come, first served.
Saturday (July 9th, 2020), I received a call from Freedom Ford saying that the deal for the 50th Anniversary 2020 Dodge Challenger didn't end up going through with the other party. They (Freedom Ford) were wondering if I was still interested in the vehicle. I still had my deposit down, and I still wanted the car, so I said yes, and we discussed the details over the phone.
Monday (July 11th), I walk into the dealership, and we go over the details in person. Again I test-drove the vehicle, and again I decided to go through with the purchase. Fast forward three hours, as I was waiting to sign the documents to purchase the car, I got called by one of the employees into an office for them to tell me that the car had been sold the day before (Sunday). I guess Freedom Ford overlooked my deposit (which was supposed to protect me from this situation) and decided to let me test drive someone else's car today.
The reason I'm writing this review is because of the level of frustration I feel towards the lack of organization and transparency over at Freedom Ford. Choosing a car dealership to work with on a new or used vehicle purchase is not an overnight process. You want to know that the dealership you choose is trustworthy, reliable, and is looking out for you. While great products and a slick showroom are nice to see, the real value of a good dealership lies in its principles and how those play out in action. Great relationships are the foundation of any successful dealership. Two times I made a handshake deal, and two times, I got called to be informed that they were selling the vehicle to someone else regardless of my deposit. It's clear to me that Freedom Ford is only in the business of selling cars as fast as possible and not in the business of building customer relationships that will extend to friends and family. read more