This was, without question, the worst customer service experience I have ever had at a dealership…read more
The issue involved a tire replacement on a vehicle that has a tire protection package purchased through Honda. Instead of taking a few minutes to verify the coverage, Neil immediately put the burden on my son to somehow figure out and prove what tire package had been purchased. Rather than looking up the information in the system, he was dismissive, argumentative, and unwilling to help.
What made the situation even more upsetting was the feeling that assumptions were being made about my son before anyone even attempted to verify the coverage. We came in for service and were treated as if we were asking for something we were not entitled to, despite the fact that the coverage had already been purchased.
I then called the dealership myself to explain that the tire package had in fact been purchased. The attitude I received from Neil was rude, disrespectful, and completely unacceptable. Instead of listening and assisting, he continued to be dismissive and unhelpful. At no point did he demonstrate the level of professionalism that customers should expect from a service department.
The most frustrating part is that Sarah was able to do exactly what Neil refused to do. While I was on hold, she took less than five minutes to locate the tire protection package, verify the coverage, and confirm that my vehicle would be serviced. Five minutes. That is all it took. The entire issue could have been resolved immediately had Neil simply done his job and treated us with respect.
The matter was later escalated, and I spoke with Will. Unfortunately, instead of addressing the poor treatment we received, his attitude was just as bad. He was abrupt, rude, dismissive, and unprofessional. Rather than apologizing and focusing on a solution, he seemed more interested in defending unacceptable behavior. Speaking with him only reinforced how poorly this dealership treats its customers.
To make matters worse, when I initially called, I specifically asked to speak with Eric. Instead of being connected to the person I requested, I was repeatedly passed from one employee to another. It felt like a game of telephone, with no one taking ownership of the issue or making a genuine effort to help. Now, after all of the frustration, Eric wants to call me back. At this point, I have had to take a moment to calm down before even having that conversation because of how poorly this entire situation has been handled.
Sarah was the only employee who showed professionalism, courtesy, competence, and genuine customer care. She deserves recognition because she was the only person who actually took the time to help and resolve the issue.
I am writing this review because customers deserve to know what they may encounter when dealing with this service department. No customer should have to argue with staff members to have a simple coverage lookup completed. No customer should be made to feel judged, dismissed, or disrespected when they have legitimately purchased a service contract through Honda.
Management should seriously review the conduct of Neil and Will. Their behavior reflects poorly on the dealership and creates an environment where customers feel unwelcome and undervalued. The fact that it took multiple phone calls, multiple employees, and unnecessary frustration to resolve something that Sarah handled in less than five minutes is unacceptable.
The tire package was found. The coverage existed. The vehicle was approved for service. The problem was never the coverage--it was the customer service, and it was absolutely terrible from start to finish.
