I had an excellent experience with Lamarque Ford on Williams Blvd in Kenner, LA, and I can't say enough good things about the level of customer service I received.
From the start, Ray Gautreaux was incredibly helpful and easy to work with. He was very flexible with my schedule, coordinating times for me to come by and look at and test-drive a used 2019 Ford F-150 King Ranch with 165,000 miles. Ray even took the extra step of taking the truck to a local mechanic of my choosing for a pre-purchase inspection. The mechanic found no issues; however, when I personally inspected the truck, I noticed rear-end damage that caused the backup sensors and rear camera to not work, and I also found that the heater was not working.
I explained what I had found to Ray, and without hesitation, Lamarque Ford immediately offered to either lower the price or fix the issues. I chose to have the issues repaired, and they handled everything quickly and professionally. The rear camera, reverse sensors, and heater were inspected and corrected in no time. Ray kept me informed throughout the process and contacted me as soon as the truck was ready.
After picking up the truck, I drove home in heavy rain and initially thought I was just hitting water, but over the weekend I realized there was definitely an issue. I took it to a local transmission shop, where they confirmed it wasn't the transmission at all, but a misfire on cylinder 3. I immediately contacted Ray, who suggested I reach out to Courtney Kennedy, who had managed the prior service work.
Courtney was outstanding. She had me bring the truck in right away, and her team was able to reproduce the issue. They diagnosed the problem as a failed valve cover and gasket along with a bad O-ring that allowed oil to leak into the cylinders. They replaced the valve covers, gaskets, O-ring, and spark plugs, kept me informed of everything that was done, and let me know as soon as the truck was ready. I was not charged for any of the repairs or parts, which truly speaks volumes about Lamarque Ford standing behind their vehicles and their customers.
To go above and beyond, Courtney even arranged to have the truck delivered to my home on the Northshore. Since then, I've had zero issues with the vehicle--it's been running great, especially considering the mileage.
I sincerely want to thank Ray Gautreaux and Courtney Kennedy for their professionalism, honesty, and commitment to customer satisfaction. They truly went the extra mile to make sure I was taken care of and happy with my purchase. Based on my experience, I would absolutely recommend Lamarque Ford to anyone in the market for a new or used vehicle. read more