
Upper Marlboro Ford
Upper Marlboro, MD
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Bought Explorer #1. Turned out to be a true lemon - MANY MANY problems - way too many to ever list here. Marc bought it back from me 1 month later at a $3000 loss (which I found out later after he tacked t MANY problems - way too many to ever list here. Marc bought it back from me 1 month later at a $3000 loss (which I found out later after he tacked the $3000 on to a new loan). "Put me in" a second Explorer that was returned from a previous buyer because "the guy was an xxxxxxx because he wanted to flat tow it and Bortnick couldn't get the part, so to keep the buyer from suing them, they bought it back," but Marc assured me was a "perfect" vehicle. Truck has major issues too - when it heats up it sounds like a bus, the transmission slams hard when coming to a stop (which has been the source of lawsuits with buyers winning them), lurches forward erratically when you first start up and pull away, the sunroof leaks through the sunroof switches terribly when it rains, the truck has a vibration in the tires that I felt when test driving it but was assured that it would be fixed, and now the air conditioning fan has gone and makes a terrible noise the entire time it's on as well as the fan not actually blowing the air into the truck. The service manager Jim Ashbridge admitted to me he knew nothing about Fords, that he came from a Cadillac background. I had to show him on line where to look up these problems. Then when they didn't happen for him, he dismissed them ALL as "characteristic" of the truck and would not investigate futher. Now I can't drive the truck more than 50 minutes at a time or the overheating/bus sound problem errupts. The tranmission/sunroof leak/vibration problems I have to live with every day. I now have to take the commuter bus into work because it's a longer than 1 hr drive. I did attempt to take it up to Boston a few months ago only to have in crap out in the Bronx, NY because it was overheating and all sorts of warning lights came on. I managed to limp it home after a few hours of letting it cool off. DON'T LET THEIR FRIENDLINESS FOOL YOU! They are extremely friendly, but jerk you around when it's time to do anything above and beyond. I am so upside down on this $600/mo 6 year loan that they got me into, I can't quite figure out what I'm going to do next. I'm either going to sue, or contact Ford directly to get this fixed maybe by another more competent dealer. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE. This is not sour grapes folks, I gave them MONTHS beyond what any other person would have given them to fix this vehicle. More
I was extremely pleased with the serivce I received at Ron Bortnick Ford. The salesperson and sales manager I dealt with were friendly, responsive, and willing to work with me so that I could drive out o Ron Bortnick Ford. The salesperson and sales manager I dealt with were friendly, responsive, and willing to work with me so that I could drive out of the lot with a BETTER automobile that I ever hoped to get. The deal wasn't wrapped up until well after their closing time, but they treated me wonderfully right up until I started my new car and drove off the lot. This will be the third car that someone in my family has purchase from Bortnick, but I can assure you it will not be my last. Thank you so much for the wonderful service! More
Marissa V. Miles and the entire staff at Ron Bortnick Ford went above and beyond to ensure that i ended up with the vehicle that I had been looking for. On the very first day of stepping on the lot, I w Ford went above and beyond to ensure that i ended up with the vehicle that I had been looking for. On the very first day of stepping on the lot, I was introduced to the sales manager and shook hands with one of the owners. Not once did I feel pressured at all, unlike every other dealership I had been to. Every question that i had was answered honestly and in a timely manner which was a nice change of pace. I got a great deal on a great truck and couldn't be happier. The only mistake I made was not going to Ron Bortnick first. Marissa V. Miles took great care of me and answered all my questions and concerns (even when I called her on her day off). More
excellent service from all parties. Vehicle purchase was transacted without alot of backand forth game . i was able to get all my questions answered during a drive up from Savannah and sign all the papers t transacted without alot of backand forth game . i was able to get all my questions answered during a drive up from Savannah and sign all the papers the next day. Very satisfied! I wass pleased to be able to be met on each visit and greeted by name by the owner. More
Between myself and my family, we've purchased two vehicles and held multiple leases from Bortnick Ford in the last five years. As a customer, there's a comfort that comes along with the friendliness vehicles and held multiple leases from Bortnick Ford in the last five years. As a customer, there's a comfort that comes along with the friendliness that I encounter in every visit. Although I live in Annapolis, I always find it worth my while to drive the extra distance to have my F150 serviced here. The service department is very attentive to any concerns you may have and the prices are great. Whenever a rebate is available, I am not only informed about it, but all the paperwork necessary for redemption is provided without even asking, making it very simple to send it in the mail. It's nice to go to a place where they take pride in finding the best deal for you and make it a priority to accommodate your needs as a customer, such as the shuttle service they offer which I've used a couple of times. Lastly, I've never had a complaint about their quality of service. More
Marc Bortnick is a fantastic, hands-on manager, willing to accommodate his customers and to offer the best possible deal. In my case, I am a USAA member and he was able to meet my wants as far as the vehic to accommodate his customers and to offer the best possible deal. In my case, I am a USAA member and he was able to meet my wants as far as the vehicle that I wanted, but beat all earlier offers from other Ford dealers in this area. He is also very excellent with email - we did the preliminary discussions online, and he was prompt, responsive and forthcoming on all matters pertaining to the purchase of my new Edge. It is worth noting that he remained so, even after the actual purchase. I was so impressed with Marc and his dealership that I brought my fiance in about two weeks later to purchase a new Focus! More
I was satisfied with their customer service because everybody was helpful in making sure I was happy with my purchase and price. As a first time buyer they made me comfortable and didn't pressure me everybody was helpful in making sure I was happy with my purchase and price. As a first time buyer they made me comfortable and didn't pressure me into doing anything I didn't want to. Laurie even found me a lower APR, which I was very grateful for. More
My experience at Ron Bortnick Ford was very gracious and very professional from the time I indicated an interest in one of their used vehicles via email to the time I drove off the lot with the great vehicl very professional from the time I indicated an interest in one of their used vehicles via email to the time I drove off the lot with the great vehicle I purchased at a very reasonable price. They seemed to anticipate questions and needs and were good listeners. Marc Bortnick treated my husband and I like family. Our sales person, Jeremiah Burton, was refreshingly honest and personable. I would not hesitate to recommend others to this comfortable family owned business. More
Marc Bortnick is a fantastic, hands-on manager, willing to accommodate his customer and to offer the best deal possible. In my case, he beat all earlier offers from other Ford dealers. He is also excellent to accommodate his customer and to offer the best deal possible. In my case, he beat all earlier offers from other Ford dealers. He is also excellent with email - we did the preliminary discussions online, and he was prompt, responsive and fortchcoming on all matters pertaining to the purchase of the car. It is worth noting that he remained so, even after the actual purchase. For example, when work on the radio was needed, he gave us a rental car so we would not have to drive our own without a radio. He is a truly solid person and I recommend him and his dealership unreservedly. More
This was the most pleasant car-buying experience I have ever had. The employees were very knowledgable, friendly and never pushy. Gave me a fair trade-in price for my vehicle and I am extremely satisfied ever had. The employees were very knowledgable, friendly and never pushy. Gave me a fair trade-in price for my vehicle and I am extremely satisfied with my new Ford Edge. I would highly recommend this dealership. More