I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible service I received from Lailah and the team at Long-Lewis Ford of Alabaster. After months of unresolved issues with my car at Woody Anderson Ford in Huntsville, I broke down near Alabaster on my way to a work training. From the moment I called Long-Lewis, Lailah treated me with kindness, urgency, and genuine care--something I had been missing throughout this entire ordeal.
To give context, my car had been in and out of Woody Anderson Ford since December for multiple major repairs: a full engine replacement, sunroof repair, transmission replacement, and axle replacement. When I finally got my car back, the A/C wasn't working, so I had to send it back again. After months of back-and-forth, I thought everything was resolved--until I broke down less than a week later in Alabaster. My car was struggling to shift, and when I parked, the RPMs started rising uncontrollably as if the engine was about to blow.
I initially contacted Ford's roadside assistance, which quoted me a ridiculous $1,200 tow fee to get my car back to Huntsville. After exhausting every option, I called Long-Lewis Ford in Alabaster, and that's when everything changed. Lailah immediately stepped in, providing the type of customer service I didn't think existed anymore. She gave me her personal number, stayed in constant communication, and even put me on conference calls with my warranty company to ensure I got the right information.
When Long-Lewis inspected my car, they discovered that hoses had not been connected properly--something that should have never happened given the recent engine replacement at Woody Anderson. This was a $900 repair, but Lailah went above and beyond, repeatedly calling Woody Anderson Ford to get them to take responsibility. They never returned her calls or mine. Instead, Long-Lewis Ford stepped up and covered the cost themselves because they saw how much I had been through.
Lailah's dedication didn't stop there--she personally met me halfway between Huntsville and Alabaster to return my car so I wouldn't have to make the full drive back after returning my rental at HSV airport. I have worked for major companies like Wells Fargo, Walt Disney, and Marriott International, and I have never witnessed the level of customer service, empathy, and professionalism that Lailah and the Long-Lewis team provided.
If you are looking for a dealership that truly cares about its customers, follows through, and goes the extra mile, I cannot recommend Long-Lewis Ford of Alabaster enough. They turned what was an absolute nightmare into a blessing, and I will forever be grateful. read more