My car's steering system failed in Victoria, and the vehicle was towed to Glenoak Ford on 15/7/2024. A new part was ordered, but Glenoak refused to track it after it was shipped, and I was refused any info to track it myself. I was initially told it would be 10-14 days for the part to arrive. On another visit, I was told it might be 20-25 days, plus 2 days to install. It was critical I be notified when the part was delivered so I could adjust my travel plans. I was promised several times by the service department manager and employees that they would definitely notify me when the part was in. Despite my pleas and their promises, they never contacted me with that information. Actually, I heard from the service department only twice after my car was towed there; first, telling me what was wrong with it, and, second, that it was repaired. I was given a "courtesy car" for two weeks but was charged half its cost. They attempted to charge me $350 more than the initial quote, but relented when I protested. I was told there was a 2-year warranty on the new part, but this was not on any paperwork I received. Service techs did not secure the splash guard to the bottom of the car, so it fell and dragged for several kilometers before it could be taken off. Despite numerous letters and emails, Glenoak Ford has made no effort to acknowledge the company's lack of communication and its dismissal of my requests. There has been no offer to reimburse me or negotiate any unnecessary financial expenses I endured because of their broken promise to let me know when the part arrived. There has been no apology nor admission of wrongdoing from them. I do not recommend anyone, especially a senior, single woman, to take her car to Glenoak Ford for servicing because of its disrespectful customer service, broken promises, lack of compassion, and outright deceit. read more
