I spoke with Dave B. telephonically, and he's a very pleasant person. Kudos to his business acumen and success and high ratings over a four decade run. I wish him continued success.
As to your thanks for my firing you. Sarcastic response to my sarcastic remark is both clever and funny. Thank you. I enjoyed your rejoinder-in-kind.
As to the second sentence . . .huh?!? There is absolutely no context. "...why we have been trying to do this for years". what is "this"? If you want to be understood, provide a little detail, please. There is no reference to anything. Seems it was just an afterthought. No substance..
The third sentence . . . "Karen" told you three times...". The second in-kind-rejoinder to my sarcastic remark. Not as clever, but still good and appreciated. He said/she said is a tangential issue and was meant to support the primary issue, which is simply inappropriate behaviour. My real focus and intent is that.
The fourth sentence - thank you, I already have.
I have read the guidelines of Yelp, and found nothing as to cut-and-paste.
If I've missed something, I'm asking Yelp to either inform me of anything that violates their standards I can correct it, or else they can. Thanks.
In every instance below, there was never an acknowledgement, let alone a hint of accepting responsibility for inappropriate behaviour.
Apparently it was all the customers' fault. In my case, I was the implied instigator of the brouhaha. The person on the other side of the counter was completely innocent of even a modicum of contribution to the unpleasantries.
The negative reviews and responses:
Sal C. 8/12/22 "... worst customer service I have ever experienced. Crystal (customer service rep) will ruin this business. She is rude and ... I will never come back and give this business my money "
Dave B. response "Sounds like you are much better and smarter at everything we do Sal! (sarcasm at its' finest-helpful ) I thought everyone should know who "This Crystal person" had to deal with on the phone.... (customers' fault-zero acknowledgement of real culpability)...This place has the worst customer service I have ever experienced. Crystal (customer service rep) will ruin this business. She is rude".
Don't know the details of his complaint and your rebuttal, but this is seemingly your attitude towards any criticism. If your response is fair and accurate, then it's justified. However, based on your response to me, it is somewhat suspect. You seem to be quite thin-skinned when it comes to most criticism. Could be handled with more deference to the customer.
Samantha W. 3/25/22 "...till i asked for the price break down she started having attitude and saying the mechanics won't ever do business for me and my family again over a question."(seems to be their modus operandi) ..." so not only are they rude... and not customer friendly... if you ask questions they start having attitude."
Dave B. Response Very polite, but no apology or acknowledgement of the rudeness of daughter.
Brandon W. 3/24/2022 "Incredibly rude unhelpful staff. " ..."But the attitude and lack any attempt to be helpful or even polite were uncalled for. Perhaps she was just having a bad day. I don't know. But how hard is it to at least say "well, with that vehicle, we've had customers pay anywhere from X to z for that service. But i cant say for sure without looking at the vehicle."? (basically consonant with some of my remarks).
Dave B. Response "...Sorry you had a bad experience when you called but I hope this answers your questions ..." (No acknowledgement of inappropriate behaviour. Implied customer fault-my opinion).
Chris S. 12/16/2021 "...The owner and the lady up front are lacking communication to the clients and the lady is super rude. "She knew she was wrong because she wouldn't cash me out after pick up my car" (thank god) Because of this rude lady and lack of communication from owner this is my review... "
Dave B. Response "Your situation was unfortunate and I would like to apologize that our communication did not meet your expectations (implied customer fault-my opinion). We have learned from this and would handle the same situation differently in the future. " (NOT. An apology, but again no acknowledgement of unprofessional and offensive treatment).
Mark M. 8/25/2016 "...The reason for two stars is the poor customer service on the verge of rude over the phone then coming in getting quote in person was same, rude. ...I wont have this shop touch my car, too many other shops in the valley who practice good customer service and a good price.?
Dave B. Response "We always appreciate feedback and consider it a learning opportunity, thank you. ..." (by my lights...not).
In a nutshell, Dave B. refuses to own anything. Blinders firmly attached. No accountability. He's hurting only himself by his recalcitrance and inability to accept blame. read more