Toyota of Simi Valley - Service Center
Simi Valley, CA
1,309 Reviews of Toyota of Simi Valley - Service Center
Exceptional Every one is helpful aand puts customer service first. Especially liked the free added options of a manicure and chair message. Will continent to ta Every one is helpful aand puts customer service first. Especially liked the free added options of a manicure and chair message. Will continent to take my car to DCH Simi. More
Serviced a Camry, but paid like it was a Ferrari. Brought my Camry in for some "recall" work, and asked them to check out an intermittent power window on front passenger side. It would get stuck in t Brought my Camry in for some "recall" work, and asked them to check out an intermittent power window on front passenger side. It would get stuck in the down position, but eventually go up after several pulls on the window switch. They said it would cost $125 to troubleshoot and do the estimate, that $125 can be used towards the repair cost. The estimate to replace the window motor was $706 ($392 for part and $315 for labor). I thought this was high, but agreed. After that work was done, I then received a call saying that the technician thinks that the motor failed because of a fault of the "Master Switch" . He also stated that if the Master switch is not replaced they would not warranty the original work, and I would be back at square one. The cost for the Master Switch was quoted at $430. So now they had me in a precarious position. I felt as if I was being extorted. I was in too deep to take a chance and walk away with no guarantee on the work already paid for, so I reluctantly agreed. Total cost to fix an intermittent window was about $1,100. Does that sound reasonable? Sorry, not to me. I did some research on the same OEM parts they used, same part number, build to same spec, same part. Turns out the Motor assembly they charged me $391 for, I could get (online/Rockauto.com) for $75, and the $430 master switch I could get for $155. So, they charged me over $800 for $230 worth of parts. I understand a "dealer mark-up", but a 350% markup cannot possibly be justified in my book. Or, is this just a case of the Service Personnel pushing unnecessary labor and overly inflated part prices to reap in greater commissions? I own 2 Camry's, one was purchased at this dealership. Needless to say, I will not be returning for a new car, nor will I let them perform any repairs or maintenance of my vehicles. I am even considering not going back for warranty service. Shame on me for not doing my homework earlier and listening to my instincts. Shame on them for threatening no warranty unless additional repairs were done (whether they were needed or not), and marking up part prices to ridiculous levels. $1,100 to fix an intermittent window, really? This is a Toyota not a Ferrari!!!! Bottom line, beware of their service department and verify/validate what they are trying to sell you. Question everything! More
Completely negligent and not trustworthy Never take your car here for servicing. At a recent oil change, they gave me a laundry list of things wrong with my vehicle. It was the exact same lis Never take your car here for servicing. At a recent oil change, they gave me a laundry list of things wrong with my vehicle. It was the exact same list they gave me at my previous oil change three months ago and I got everything fixed from my local mechanic! Upon receiving the same list again, I took my mechanic to toyota and asked them to show me and the mechanic all those issues they had listed. Turns out they made a mistake; everything had been fixed. How do you even do that?? They were just taking me for a ride. Offered no monetary compensation either. Never ever going here again. Don't trust a word they say. More
Thank You DCH Toyota Simi Valley As a first time car buyer I was skeptical of my first experience. After hours of negotiating, I was able to leave in a brand new 2016 Toyota Corolla L As a first time car buyer I was skeptical of my first experience. After hours of negotiating, I was able to leave in a brand new 2016 Toyota Corolla LE. I am extremely happy with The sales team. Thank you Kareem for helping me find my perfect car. I know I was difficult for you guys. Today I brought in my car for its first 5,000 miles and the Service team lived up to their standards. Pat was so informative and very helpful in teaching me the quirks of my car. Everyone one in the Service department were extremely helpful. Thank u for everything! More
Waste of time My first and last experience with DCH Toyota of Simi Valley. I've called 4 times in 4 hours to get the status of my car's repair. Just a simple igniti My first and last experience with DCH Toyota of Simi Valley. I've called 4 times in 4 hours to get the status of my car's repair. Just a simple ignition switch. Finally had to call the Service Manager to get his staff to return my car. Go to Hammer in the Valley or anywhere other than this place! More
Excellent Experience Purchased a 2010 Tacoma a week ago and brought it in for a due bill on my headlights having moisture in them. Not only did they replace both headlight Purchased a 2010 Tacoma a week ago and brought it in for a due bill on my headlights having moisture in them. Not only did they replace both headlights, but they even upgraded them at no cost. Thank you Sam. More
Terrible service I purchased a truck there and took it for service because it's free for so many months. My son needed an oil change so I suggested he go there and he I purchased a truck there and took it for service because it's free for so many months. My son needed an oil change so I suggested he go there and he also asked them to check the A/C and a check engine light. They gave him a $3000 estimate on a 1997 car that might be worth $1500. So he declined and just wanted the oil change so they hit him up with a bill over $300 . I called and asked what was up with this and she said that's what the inspection cost. They also said the car had " major " oil leak. The car parks on my driveway and I see no oil leakage. I told her that this was outrageous and she never flinched , that's what it is and she wouldn't consider giving a potential future customer a break. Well I nor my family will Ever spend another penny at DHC Toyota Simi Valley. And I will tell everyone I know how they treat customers and not to go there. My son is a young college student that works part time and is saving for a new car , well he won't be getting it there. They scam a young kid and when you call them on it they couldn't care less. Well they made $300 today but in the long run they lost money. I still have free service but I will pay for it elsewhere before I would go there again. More
Service recall Thank you Sam ,Pat, Cesar and the DCH Toyota Simi Team. Appreciate the professionalism I received today on the spare tire recall inspection. Impressiv Thank you Sam ,Pat, Cesar and the DCH Toyota Simi Team. Appreciate the professionalism I received today on the spare tire recall inspection. Impressive display of Toyota product support and nice folks to back it up ! More
The Service Department has lost its integrity! I have purchased 3 cars from this dealership in past 15+ years and have always had a good experience. I also have brought all my Toyotas (4) in for s I have purchased 3 cars from this dealership in past 15+ years and have always had a good experience. I also have brought all my Toyotas (4) in for service in the same timeframe. For many years, I had always felt that the Service Department had integrity. While Mike Powell was a Service Advisor and then Manager, he always made me feel that whatever service being recommended was actually needed and the service was completed accurately and professionally. Ever since he left, I never felt the same. Now when I bring my car in for service, I feel as though I am being recommended service that isn't needed and have to question everything. My last service on April 22-23, 2015 proved my fears. I brought my car in for an oil change. After waiting approx. 2 hours, the Service Advisor, Amanda Robinson, greets me with a list of "require immediate attention" service items totaling $912 plus a warranty issue that needed to be fixed. These services included: Brake Flush, Manual Transmission Fluid Change, Battery Replacement, Fuel Injection Cleaning Service, Water Pump, and the usual cabin and engine air filters. After the shock wore off, I made the appointment the next day for the warranted water pump service and told her I would let her know about the other items. I went home and reviewed my previous service records and to my dismay, I determined that I just had my brakes flushed at the last service and it had only been 10,000 miles since that service was performed. The cabin and air filters had also been replaced previously. When I brought the brake flush service to Amanda's attention she was surprised and admitted that she did not review my service history. As a result of that admission, I questioned the validity of the other recommended services such as the transmission fluid change. I asked her what should the oil look like to determine if it is dirty. She didn't know. She called up the mechanic that had worked on my car and he said purple but couldn't show it to me because it had to be raised in a stall. Since my car required warranty service, it had to be sent to the main service area for Pat Schulps, Master Technician to oversee. Amanda had me brought over to that location to speak with Pat about the service issues. They had the car up in the stall and the technician showed me the transmission oil and yes, it did appear dirty since the color of transmission oil is actually like a clear gold not the purple that the original mechanic stated. So that service appeared to be needed, even though the original mechanic and the service advisor had no idea what the oil was suppose to look like. I then proceeded to ask Pat about the other items. Looking at the air filters they were only slightly dirty and could easily be cleaned by an air compressor. On the battery, there was a little bit of acid corrosion. The technician cleaned it and retested the battery. The result was: Good & Pass; state of health 94% & state of charge 100%. The test printout from the previous day showed Bad & Replace with a 62% & 71%. Finding that to be odd, I reviewed and compared both printouts and noticed that the "bad" test had a test date on 4/7/2002 on it with different volts and ratings on it. So either the first test was performed on an outdated machine or they have some old printouts that they use to "trick" the customer??? Needless to say, I don't need a new battery. Pat did mentioned to keep an eye on the battery if the corrosion occurs again. The fuel injection service was not necessary as well. This service was the worst. I waited 2 weeks to write this review hoping to calm down from the experience. I am amazed that DCH Toyota, Simi Valley would hire and retain service advisors that have no mechanical knowledge and mechanics that just want to check the box. I have spoken to other people who have had similar issues with the service department. While I give the service department an "F", I do want to thank Pat Schulps for his willingness to go over my service issues and handle them personally. He may be the only "good one" left. Just by reviewing previous reviews on this site you can see that when Mike Powell left the 5 star review diminished. That should be a red flag for top management!!!! More
Terrible experience at the Similar Valley location Chad Smith is the worst Toyota representative I have dealt with since I have owned a Toyota back in 2006. Would never visit or recommend this service Chad Smith is the worst Toyota representative I have dealt with since I have owned a Toyota back in 2006. Would never visit or recommend this service center to anybody. He was extremely rude and refused to honor the gift certificates without giving any valid reason. The car was dirty and the carpet had shoe marks when handed back. He raised his voice in front of my 6yr old and did not have the courtesy to even apologize after I mentioned that his tone was not appropriate and he was rude. More