UPDATE (July 16, 2024): Less than 24 hours after the original commentary, I was contacted by the business asking for the opportunity to "make it right." Ultimately, it was just another chance to reinforce the POOR DECISION to bring my vehicle to THIS location!
Identifying himself as the 'Regional Manager', who REPEATEDLY stated, "I cannot argue with your comments." "You are absolutely right, we dropped the ball. "I have no excuses for any of the points you made." "I want to make this right." All followed by a series of 'assurances' they were going to correct the multiple deficiencies and INEXCUSABLE delays - which included reimbursement for added expenses and problems resulting DIRECTLY FROM THE INADEQUATE SERVICE AND CONDUCT of this business.
It only took an ADDITIONAL TWO WEEKS to complete the job, but they DID NOT HONOR THEIR PROMISES to correct and remedy all the resulting issues related to this encounter. In fact, two days after retrieving my vehicle, the same 'Regional Manager' called, ASKING ME TO REMOVE THIS REVIEW, assuring that the remaining corrections would be remitted. I followed up to ensure the 'manager' received necessary documents he requested were received. He guaranteed that the agreed-upon corrections would be forthcoming. They never did. In fact, after TWO follow-up attempts, it has become clear that the remaining remedy was just simply to 'ghost' me! No return calls; no return messages, complete SILENCE!
I was asked to give them an opportunity to "make it right," What they accomplished was a REINFORCEMENT of my original impression: this business merely offers 'lip service' and ultimately WILL NOT HONOR promises made, EVEN WHEN THEY BEAR FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR UNPROFESSIONALISM AND INADEQUACIES.
Do yourself a favor and choose ANY of the MANY OTHER repair facilities in this area. Just as predicted, the decision to patronize this business will be a regret LONG AFTER I retrieved my vehicle!
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ABSOLUTELY the WORST auto repair decision I've EVER made...EVER! I'll explain...
Right after the collision, I called AAA for a tow. The tow driver offered to take my car to this location, stating they were "the best repair shop in the area." While I typically don't buy into hyperbole, the driver had a business card and they were very close to my home. Thought it would be worth the recommendation (especially coming from a AAA driver).
Of course, my first visit to the shop to make all arrangements and complete paperwork, they were EXCESSIVELY helpful, welcoming, and expressing their concern for providing a speedy, top-notch repair. That was the LAST positive interaction.
After TWO WEEKS of ZERO CONTACT or updates, I attempted to call on THREE separate occasions and not a single call returned. I had to resort to a physical appearance at the shop just to be informed that my designated 'representative' was not available and was seemingly the ONLY person capable of providing a status update! When I FINALLY receuived a call from 'Cindy', sher informed me that the parts were being ordered that day (yes, AFTER TWO WEEKS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE) and she would be able to giv me an update on the following day. TWO MORE WEEKS passed by and I had to make yet another call to get an update. When I finally received a return call, Cindy was only able to state that the vehicle was STILL not complete ("Production fell behind" was the excuse given) but that she was NOT able to provide a completion estimate until the following day!
In short, they have had my vehicle for more than a MONTH and STILL have no completion estimate; they waited over TWO WEEKS just to order parts (subsequently DELAYING the repair job); repeatedly ignore (or simply choose NOT to respond to) multiple phone calls/messages; and WHEN I DO receive a return call, they are completely UNABLE to provide any realistic update or progress report, other than, "NO, THE VEHICLE IS NOT READY...BUT I CAN CALL YOU TOMORROW WITH AN UPDATE."
Of course, I can see all the positive feedback on the Yelp website and I am certainly happy for the satisfied customers that have expressed their experiences...not sure why I get to be the proverbial 'outlier', but rest assured, every single word of this review is absolutely a true and accurate account of my experience.
Given the quality of responsiveness, customer service, and their ability to clearly communicate with THIS customer, I am NOT anticipating a high level of satisfaction or a thoughtful, professional, quality completion of repairs. In fact, given the totality of my current experience, I fully expect that will likely resort to some form of retribution or further excessive delay in completing the work. Aside from the initial visit to this shop, EVERY other interaction is STRONGLY indicative that the decision to patronize Xclusive Auto Collision is a decision I will continue to regret LONG AFTER I finally receive my auto back! read more