1 STAR - EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND COMPLETE LACK OF COMMUNICATION!…read more
First, I want to make something very clear. This review is strictly about the SERVICE DEPARTMENT at James Collins Downtown Ford in Louisville. I have absolutely no complaints about the sales department or the sales manager I purchased my truck from. My experience with them has been positive. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same about the service department.
About 2 months ago, I called to schedule service for my Ford F-250 because of transmission issues, squeaking brakes, and a couple of recalls that needed to be addressed. I was told they were 2-3 weeks out for transmission diagnostics. No problem. I completely understood and scheduled my appointment for September 27 at 8:30 AM.
When I dropped my truck off, there was no loaner vehicle available, so I've been paying out of my own pocket for a rental vehicle ever since.
By October 1, I hadn't received a single update, so I called to check on my truck. I was told they hadn't even looked at it yet!
Several more days passed with absolutely no communication. Trying to get someone on the phone in the service department is extremely frustrating. After approximately nine business days, I finally reached someone and explained that if they couldn't get to my truck, I would rather pick it up and take it to another Ford dealership.
Miraculously, about 10 minutes later, I was told my truck was in the service bay and about to be looked at.
Another three business days went by with ZERO communication. Once again, I had to call them for an update. This time, I was told the repairs would take approximately another week and a half.
This coming Monday will mark THREE WEEKS that the service department has had my truck!
Meanwhile, I'm continuing to pay for a rental vehicle out of my own pocket, and nobody from the service department has taken the initiative to call me with updates, explain the delays, or provide a clear timeline.
I completely understand that dealerships get busy, technicians have demanding schedules, and certain repairs take time. That's not my complaint.
My complaint is the COMPLETE LACK OF COMMUNICATION, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND RESPECT FOR THE CUSTOMER'S TIME AND MONEY.
If the service department knew they couldn't get to my truck for that long, why schedule me to drop it off? Why not allow me to keep driving my vehicle until they were actually ready to diagnose it?
I shouldn't have to constantly chase down updates about my own vehicle, especially while spending hundreds of dollars on a rental.
Again, I want to emphasize that my frustration is NOT directed toward the sales department or my sales manager. They have treated me well, and I don't want their reputation affected by my experience with the service department.
However, based on this experience, I cannot recommend the SERVICE DEPARTMENT at James Collins Downtown Ford.
At this point, I am still without my truck, still paying for a rental, and still waiting for clear communication about when my vehicle will be ready.
I sincerely hope upper management takes this seriously and addresses the communication and customer service issues within their service department. Customers deserve better than this.