My Ford was serviced last week by another dealer, yet my Ford wouldn't start Monday morning, so I called Ford roadside assistance for a tow, as the vehicle is under warranty. I had no choice but to have it towed to Quality Auto Mall, as it is the nearest dealer. I am shocked by what has happened since.
First, I took the courtesy shuttle back to my home while waiting for a diagnosis and time estimate to fix my car. We discussed that I'd need a rental if it was going to be more than a day, and also discussed the agreement that Ford has for rentals, where they pay $30/day toward a rental. Since my vehicle was just service (last week), I felt Ford should pay the entire amount. I was directed to call Ford customer service. I did. They confirmed that the warranty allows for $30/day for a rental while the vehicle is in for warranty work, and if I wanted to appeal this, they could escalate my ticket for call back. I am expecting this call today.
On Monday late-afternoon, I called to check on status, and was told they were having a hard time isolating the problem, but that the electrical expert would look at it first thing Tuesday morning. I agreed to wait to hear from them Tuesday, and let them know I would call back Tuesday afternoon if I didn't hear back. This is where it got ugly.
I called Tuesday afternoon and was transferred to service, no one picked up so I left a detailed message and asked for call back. 45 minutes later, I called back, was transferred again, and was told the technician had to leave, so my vehicle was not being worked on. I was put on hold to talk to the service manager. He never picked up. I called again, and indicated I would need a rental, as I now had missed 2 days of work, and was no closer to getting my vehicle back. I was put on hold for the person who could arrange the rental, and I remained on hold for over 20 minutes. Someone picked up after 20 minutes, and apologized, but said she'd have the service manager call me back to arrange the rental.
45 minutes later again, I called in again and spoke to Tom. Tom refused to assist with a rental, saying I was not guaranteed a rental. He told me to call Ford. I told him I already did, and they confirmed the rental program, and that I needed him to make the arrangement so I'd be able to get a car. He refused again, saying "you're not guaranteed a car". I reminded him that both Ford, and his own service team had already addressed and confirmed the availability of a rental for warranty service, and he again refused. He then said "you need to call Ford, get them to f*ing pick up your car and have it towed to the other dealer. They f'ed it up, we don't have time to fix their f-ing mistakes". I asked for a supervisor, at which time Tom indicated he IS the supervisor.
I reminded Tom that I'm a customer, and I buy cars, and the way he was speaking to me was making it unlikely that I'd buy my next vehicle from their dealership. He responded, and I quote: "Good. We don't need more customers like you".
Shame on you Quality Auto Mall, for not staffing your service department with enough technicians to service your customers, and for subjecting your customers to abuse and hostility at the hands of your employees. Tom should be fired, and should never be in a position to deal with the public.
I am shocked and offended by this treatment, and hope others will learn from my experience. read more