I am extremely disappointed with my experience at Bayside Prince Frederick Chevy. On January 8th, I…read morebrought my 2018 Silverado in for an oil change, as I have done since purchasing the vehicle new in 2018. While there, I inquired about my Bayside for Life warranty, as it had been some time since I last checked on it. I was informed that I had $5,000 in coverage through Bayside for Life and an additional $4,000 in BG warranties for products used in my truck, totaling $9,000 in warranty coverage.
Given this, I asked how much it would cost to replace the engine in my truck. I was quoted between $8,000 and $9,000 for an engine replacement, which gave me peace of mind knowing that my truck would be covered in the event of an issue. However, after I received my truck back following the oil change, I immediately noticed a loud ticking noise coming from the lifter--something that wasn't present when I dropped the truck off. The dealership claimed the ticking was already there, which was untrue.
I returned the truck to the dealership, only to be told I would have to pay a $200 diagnostic fee. They discovered a bent push rod and proceeded to recommend that I pay $1,400 for them to take the engine apart to scope the camshaft. After further discussion, I was given a final bill of over $8,100 for repairs. I questioned the high price, especially since I was previously told that an engine replacement would cost between $8,000 and $9,000. The dealer was now attempting to replace far more parts than necessary, including 24 injectors, even though my truck only has 16 injectors.
They pressured me into a "courtesy" offer, claiming I had 24 hours to accept a $1,000 discount, but the paperwork was delayed for several days, and the offer felt like an attempt to rush me into paying a large sum for unnecessary repairs. Additionally, they initially claimed they didn't have a rental car available, but after a brief conversation, they managed to find one for me.
Despite being a loyal customer for years, the treatment I received was both unprofessional and unethical. I wrote a letter to the dealership's management, but my concerns were dismissed, and they claimed there was nothing they could do. They also informed me that my warranty had been voided due to a few oil changes being slightly overdue, which they never communicated to me at the time. I had always scheduled my services with them, believing I was covered by the warranty.
When I threatened to leave a negative review, they offered to reassemble my truck at no charge, presumably to avoid the bad publicity. Upon picking up the truck, I discovered that they had not actually repaired anything--they had only removed the engine cover. Moreover, they claimed the engine head was cracked, but this turned out to be false. My mechanic confirmed that the head was intact and that the only issues were a faulty lifter and bent push rod, which they had tried to charge me excessively for replacing.
The entire experience was a series of deceptive practices designed to pressure me into paying for unnecessary repairs. I was quoted outrageous prices for parts and labor, including $2,500 to replace a single injector, which my mechanic later confirmed should cost no more than $300. They even lied about cracking the engine head and tried to charge me for repairs that were never performed.
In the end, I feel misled, manipulated, and taken advantage of by this dealership. They know exactly what they are doing and are willing to deceive customers to make a profit. I will never return to Bayside Prince Frederick Chevy, and I strongly advise others to avoid this dealership as well. No loyal customer should ever be treated this way, and I hope this review helps others make more informed decisions when choosing where to take their vehicle for service.