I genuinely tried my best to handle everything privately, but after being ignored repeatedly, I feel I have no choice but to share my experience.
I came to this dealership after my previous car was totaled in an accident. I was genuinely excited to buy the Toyota 4Runner, but that excitement disappeared as soon as I noticed several cosmetic issues that were never disclosed to me. I had to point out every scratch and imperfection myself before signing anything. Matt, the salesman, reassured me multiple times that everything would be taken care of and kept calling the issues an "easy fix." Because I needed a replacement car quickly, I trusted those promises -- which I regret now.
On the actual day I purchased the vehicle, Matt had the car buffed twice because the defects were so noticeable.
A week later, I reached back out to Matt because some of the cosmetic issues had already started reappearing. Then, about a month later, after I finally had the car properly washed, every single cosmetic imperfection became visible again. I contacted Matt once more to let him know, and that's when he started implying that I must have done something to the paint -- even though he knew from day one that the car already had these issues. Being blamed for pre-existing problems was extremely frustrating, and that's ultimately what led me to reach out to the manager.
From there, everything just got worse. I was first told the remaining issues could be fixed for $360. Then I was told not everything could be fixed for that amount. Eventually, the manager, Adam, offered me $200 to "close the matter," which doesn't come close to covering what it will cost to fix the issues I was promised would be handled before I even bought the car.
On top of that, the dealership added a $1,300 "360 Protection" package to my contract without ever discussing it with me. I had to ask what the charge was, and only then did James remove it -- after telling me it had already been applied, which clearly wasn't true since the cosmetic issues were still there. The entire situation felt sneaky and dishonest.
Then there's the warranty refund. I canceled my extended warranty months ago and never received any updates. After being ignored by James, I contacted DOWC myself. They told me a portion of my refund was already sent back to the dealership in December, and the rest is on its way now. The DOWC representative even mentioned that this dealership has a bad reputation for not distributing customer refunds, which was extremely concerning and honestly made me think the worst.
What makes all of this even more disappointing is that my partner and I purchased two vehicles from this dealership. With that level of business, I expected basic honesty, professionalism, and follow-through. Instead, after expressing all my concerns to Matt, he shifted blame onto me. James stopped responding completely. And Adam, after offering a low amount, also stopped replying once I didn't accept it.
I have genuinely tried my best to handle this privately and respectfully, but being ignored, dismissed, and blamed for issues that were pre-existing is incredibly unprofessional. At this point, sharing my experience publicly is the only way I feel heard.
If you're considering buying from this dealership, check every line on your contract and get every promise in writing. Verbal assurances mean nothing once you leave the lot.
I've been more than patient, but this has genuinely been one of the worst customer service experiences I've ever had, and I hope this review helps someone avoid going through the same thing.
All I want is what any customer should expect: to be refunded immediately for my canceled warranty and to finally receive a response from the manager instead of being ignored. I've been more than patient, and I've tried to handle everything privately and professionally, but the lack of follow-through has made that impossible. I'm still hoping the dealership will do the right thing -- but based on my experience so far, I feel customers deserve to know what they may be walking into. read more