Where to start?
We came into the dealer to replace my wife's car after a accident. We looked at, and drove, a 2017 Range Rover diesel with 22997 miles on it. I was told the car went through a complete, and thorough, inspection. After driving it, I told the salesman, Sari, that we liked the car and would be interested in buying it. I told him that I understood that they didn't move on price but there were a few issues that I would need taken care of before we bought it. There were a few paint issues; on each door by the handle and a small blemish in the number. In addition I asked to have the arresting wheel cleaned as it seemed faded and/or dirty, and I wanted the car detailed. Finally, I asked about the front license plate frame since it is illegal to drive a car in Illinois without one. He talked to his manager and they agreed to take care of these issues and claimed the license plate frame would be in the car.
I called the day we were going to pick up the car I called in the morning to see if the car was ready. Sari told me everything was all done. That night we arrived at 7:30 pm and, low and behold, the car was not ready. He then told me he was going to the back to take care of everything and it would be ready by the time we were done signing all of the paperwork. Once we were done; not while we were signing the paperwork, only after we were done were we told that the paint guy and detail guys were already gone and nothing had been done. Additionally, once we got home, we realized that there was no front frame in the car. Their dishonesty is breathtaking.
Two days into owning the car, with 23314 miles on the car, the "brake pads worn" light came on; I have a picture to prove this. I called and they claimed that they inspected the car at 22987. So, at this point, they want me to believe that, within 27 miles, the pads went from in spec to being so worn that that light came on. I told the sales manager that I wanted to see the inspection report. He told me he would get it and call me back in 15 minutes. An hour later, after not hearing from him, I called back and asked for him. I was then sent to his voicemail that was, predictably, full and unable to take a message. I was then disconnected. I called back again and he was now nowhere to be found.
After all of this I was finally put on the phone with James, who said he was the general manager, then Adam, the owner. Both claimed the car was inspected; it clearly was not and both said to come in Tuesday, December 3 and they would take care of the issue.
The following day the coolant light came on; again, I have a picture, and the day after the diesel exhaust fluid light came on; I also have a picture, further confirming that the vehicle was never inspected. During a true inspection all fluids are topped off.
I arrived at the dealer at 12:30 pmon December 3, only to be told by the service advisor that he had no clue what I was talking about. He suggested I head to a Land Rover dealer since the car is still under factory warranty. I told him I was assured these issues would be addressed by, both, James and Adam. He went to find James who was in a meeting. When he came back he told me they were going to do a free brake inspection, and then tried to show me an inspection report that does not show a measurement of the break pads, it simply said the brakes were, "ok".
As I saw in a previous review, be aware that their "30 day guarantee" has a 10% fee if you return the car, along with $1 per mile up to 1000 miles.
After sitting at the dealer, for a short while, the service advisor came out and told me they topped off the diesel fluid and coolant and also said they would replace the brakes that were at 5%; so much for their "brakes ok" in the inspection report. There is zero change this car was inspected. If it was, the mechanic would have replaced pads that were that worn, or he/she should be fired immediately. He indicated the car would be ready in 2 hours, that was at 11:45 am.
Fast forward and hour 3 hours, the service advisor came out and showed me that they did take car of the paint issues, however, the chip on the bumper looks like they used whiteout. It's absolutely pathetic. They still have not fixed the brakes; they claim they are waiting in the parts and, as I suspected, they did not detail the car.
Finally leaving the dealer after sitting here for 6 hours, the brakes were repaired. Total joke.
Be very careful if you do decide to buy from here and make sure to have any work done prior to signing the paperwork. Also, take it to an independent shop for a a true inspection, because their inspection is terribly inadequate. Learn from our mistake.
After posting this 100% accurate review the owner had the audacity to have a demand letter sent to me order me to take the review down. My answer: HELL NO! read more