RoadSport is to be considered a relic nowadays. This family-owned premium dealership has now become a must "pit-stop" on my way to San Francisco, thanks to Clint, Michele and Bernard.
I flew in from Los Angeles to take a look at a discontinued model I had been searching for the past few months and found it at RoadSport. Upon arrival, I was pleased to see how immaculate and organized the dealership was. I was received by Bernard, whom I had spoken on the phone days before. Bernard was equally helpful in assisting me make the decision to fly into SF to take a look at this car. I was unsure whether to make this commitment, so I asked him to text me pictures of the model, both of the exterior and interior, and he did it with expediency and good will.
As I walked through the garage, the car was waiting for me in pristine condition--washed, detailed, shining.
I was taking a look at the car when I was greeted by Michele and Clint and was gently offered a coffee and a water, which I would accept only after the test-drive.
I appreciate the way Bernard took me out to test drive the car. Usually dealerships will allow you to drive several blocks-worth of distance to see if you like the car, which doesn't necessarily allow you to get a feel for the performance. Instead, Bernard allowed to me drive around the small town of Campbell, and equally take it out to the highway, where I would naturally discover whether the car had potential or not. And it did. And I loved it.
The rest is history. We came back to home base and started negotiating the car. While Bernard took care of the paperwork, Michele was kind to stay with me and talk to me about everything, really--food, travels, friendships.
The difference for me about this day was that I assumed I was going to simply "go look at a car" when I boarded the plane as I left LA. To my surprise, not only did I leave with the car I so much desired, but I equally left with the feeling that I had made new friends and I was welcomed into their home.
Most do not have the means to buy the car of their dreams, much less fly out of the homes to then "maybe" buy a car. What makes RoadSport a worthwhile visit is their ability to connect with you and treat you like a friend. In my humble opinion, in a world where we are technologically advanced and capable of communicating instantly with anyone in the world, it does not immediately guarantee human connection.
I appreciate the time, care and good will RoadSport provided in closing the deal. I would highly recommend them, 5/5. read more