Autonation Subaru - Service Center
Carlsbad, CA
2,786 Reviews of Autonation Subaru - Service Center
Worst service possible. My Outback has failed to start approximately 10 times. I have taken it in three times to correct the problem and the last time I was told "we've done My Outback has failed to start approximately 10 times. I have taken it in three times to correct the problem and the last time I was told "we've done all we can do", but the problem persists. Bob Baker Subaru basically told me to pound sand! More
I was late 15 min for a 1:15 appointment (my bad, but unavoidable) The person who scheduled the appointment thoughtfully checked with one of the service managers regarding the time I’d need for service a unavoidable) The person who scheduled the appointment thoughtfully checked with one of the service managers regarding the time I’d need for service and was told no more than 2 hours (I had expressed that the had only about 3 free hours to wait) Once there I waited 5 min in my car, then got out, and started looking for someone. Help arrived. The Service person read the info and immediately became defensive about the time not being enough and probably need to reschedule. We had 3 hours before I needed to leave. He said he’d do the best he could and that was the last I heard from him. I went to see if there was any one to help me get a new warranty as my original was expiring. Apparently there were 2 women handling that task and both were busy. Another service man said he go see if he could help and told them I was waiting. I never got called in although I went by twice to let them know I was still waiting. Later I tracked down my service person as it was getting late and he was immediately dismissive and defensive. Of the 5 items needing to be checked, three apparently said more time was needed to find the problem including my tires which continually are losing pressure. I told them we had to do more than just fill them which I had done the day before. No answers there. Supposedly the volume on and off switch worked well for them. It seldom does for me. I am aware that it is a problem for many Subaru owners. I forgot to get a second fob for the car which I really need-my bad. Julian tried to reset the panel so it linked correctly to my phone. Instead left me with an erased calendar alert for repetitive appointment alarms which was linked to my phone and computer. To his credit, he did show me the back door lock switch which I hadn’t discovered. I now know how to allow someone to open the door from within. Since my warranty isn’t done till the end of this month, they graciously didn’t charge me for their trouble. On the other hand I wasted 4 hours driving to and back and waiting yet accomplished nothing. I am a senior, single woman. I felt invisible and marginalized. A man wouldn’t have had or put up with this lack of service. I must say this was not the usual attitude or service I have received here in the past. Leads me to wonder if it was because my warranty was running out? It is unlikely I will return to BB Subaru for my new warranty or service. So much customer service was lost during COVID, most importantly the shuttle service, The waiting area is really unwelcoming, ridiculously small and uncomfortable. If you can’t at least provide consistent repair and care for your customers car, why should they return? This is certainly a world away from how I was treated when I bought my car. There was definitely no LOVE offered or available last Tuesday! I hope this reaches some one who decides it is appropriate to reach out, apologize, and maybe look into changing a few things about how you treat your customers. You should certainly do better than this. More
I explicitly asked your team to check my tire pressure due to an ongoing issue with a flat. Your service member noted this on my account and maintenance team claimed they checked, noting that all tires ha due to an ongoing issue with a flat. Your service member noted this on my account and maintenance team claimed they checked, noting that all tires had a PSI of 33; however, upon leaving your lot it was clear my tire pressure remained the same, the tired had only been rotated, leaving one tired obviously lower than the rest. When I called your team to ask the next day, they told me sometimes their teams gauges were over worked/not accurate and recommended I go to a local tire shop for more air... Not sure what's worse, a service team with bad equipment or one that flat out lies. More
My sister had trouble with her car. I told her to take it to a dealer. She sure took it to the wrong one. They told her that she had a blown head gasket and problems with the transmi I told her to take it to a dealer. She sure took it to the wrong one. They told her that she had a blown head gasket and problems with the transmission, as well as needing brakes. After being given an estimate of $7000 to repair I told her to have it towed somewhere else for a second estimate. The only problem with the car turned out to be that the parking brake was sticking. Taking advantage of someone because you think they don't know anything is just plain out wrong. Do yourself a favor and skip these con artists. More
My service advisor was the best. My father past away on the day i left my car. My advisor told me not to worry and my car could stay at the dealership until i was ok to pick it up. W My father past away on the day i left my car. My advisor told me not to worry and my car could stay at the dealership until i was ok to pick it up. Work on my car was top notch and my car was washed up when i went to get it. Thank you to my service advisor. More