I just got back from picking up my 2019 Tesla Model 3, and I wanted to write this review before I forgot anything. I won't be writing about the car itself, as that is not really what this review is for, but rather I will be writing about the dealership.
The first thing I noticed is that there are not many parking spaces in their lot for shoppers. If I could suggest anything at all, it would be either to expand their parking lot or shuttle employees from a remote location in order to free up space for customers as well as charging stations. This is the only problem I found at Tesla of Cherry Hill.
When I entered the dealership, I noticed a few things that were a bit strange, but in a great way. There was one example of each model on display. A model 3, S and X. Along the walls were large touch screen displays to answer some of the basic questions regarding electric vehicles, charging and solar generation. The lack of clutter gave the dealership a distinctly open and friendly feeling. There is also an amazing thing: It's paperless! A great thing to do in this day and age.
I was greeted enthusiastically by what I assumed was the manager. He introduced me to Rodney, the sales associate. As Rodney took me on a tour of the Tesla Model 3, I became more and more comfortable not only with the product but Rodney's style of presentation. He was able to answer any question that occurred to me at the time and was very sincere in his desire to help me. It was at that moment, that I knew that I was going to put a downpayment on a vehicle. Rodney made the task of navigating the registration and deposit process easy. This is the first time I've ever left a dealership with great feeling, rather than the feeling of going through financial combat with someone who's only job is to separate me from my money! Rodney suggested that when I get home, to register on Tesla's website, which might substantially decrease the lead time of me receiving my car. On the website, it makes a point of mentioning three weeks wait time. Once I registered, the website came back with an approximate wait time of two weeks. By the time I was on the phone with my car insurance company fifteen minutes later, Alexis called me to tell me that I could pick up the car today. So basically 24 hours after my order!
Alexis had a very funny relationship over the telephone and SMS regarding all of the paperwork and necessary documents necessary when buying a new car. Now, remember, Tesla is environmentally friendly and paperless, so Alexis had me photographing title, registration, tags, and insurance. All necessary in the process. Throughout the process, Alexis was so understanding of all my questions and photos that seemed to turn out, well, not the best. She even called me this morning to remind me of our meeting and to see if she could answer any questions and that I had everything I needed before I left home.
Once I arrived at Tesla, Alexis and Devon were there to greet me and to assure me that it was going to be a fun day to learn about my car. While Alexis took care of my trade-in, Devin and I ran through the paperwork for the completion of the sale. From there, I started learning about the car. Devon first started me with charging, which I guess is the logical place to start. We then went through the systems and interesting things that nobody usually tells you about the new car you just bought. Suffice it to say that I really had an enjoyable time learning about my car thanks to Devon's sense of humor.
Before I left, Alexis came back to give me my tags, and a leash for my dog that I forgot to take out of my trade-in. I can't believe how thoughtful Alexis was. We spoke again, and she gave me some great advice.
Finally, Alexis just emailed me regarding some questions I had regarding adapters for the charger, long after she should have been off the clock and at home beginning her weekend.
I have to say from the moment I stepped into Tesla of Cherry Hill until the moment I drove off in my new car, I never had a problem, issue, or concern. Everyone was super pumped about the product they represent, and it shows. They also made me feel part of the Tesla family, however, not in the cliche way that one normally hears when they drive off the lot with a car the salesman is glad to get rid of. Part of the family in the sense that these people truly cared. read more