I took my car in for a warranty repair and it came back
with a scratch on the steering wheel which the service center refuses to fix. The repair took weeks and tons of my leg work.
Immediately after the
with a scratch on the steering wheel which the service center refuses to fix. The repair took weeks and tons of my leg work.
Immediately after the repair I noticed a scratch in leather on the steering wheel which was in close proximity to the repair. I immediately notified the service center. They asked for pictures then said they would 'make it right'. They had a leather repair person refinish the wheel. This got black gunk all over the the wheel, including non-leather surfaces. In addition, the scratch was not fixed. I notified them, they asked for pictures, I sent, they said they would 'make it right'. They cleaned the black gunk off but refused to replace the steering wheel ($600) to resolve the scratch. They claimed it wasn't them that caused the scratch. This process took months.
The service intake process includes taking photos of the vehicle exterior. I asked to see these pictures, hoping to maybe see the scratch area through the window. After numerous attempts, the photos have been sent. I have no proof they caused the scratch but it's the only blemish on the entire interior and I've noticed smaller food or snot related blemishes on the wheel many times which were all easy to remove - so it's not like I don't notice these things quickly. Of the 25 years I've been driving, I've never had a scratch in my steering wheel like this.
If they never intended to resolve the wheel, why waste all my time with the runaround with repeated unanswered calls, texts, and why ask for all the photos?
Since the repair, they have solicited a dealer review many times despite knowing all of the above.
Considering the mistakes made during the actual repair, the scratch, the runaround, the refusal to repair or provide what little evidence they have, and the pestering for a review, one start seems warranted.
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by cosmotic
Verified Customer
Verified Customer
Jan 20, 2025 -
Volkswagen of Downtown Chicago responded
Hello Charlie Hayes,
As we have discussed, The steering wheel scratch is in an area commonly touched to steer the car. Where your hand would rest when cruising along. While I wish that it was possible to photo document EVERY part of the car that is unfortunately not possible. We did make an extension of goodwill to get the scratch treated but it is silly to think that we should replace your entire steering wheel over a quarter inch scratch that could have happened in any of the 1813 days from when you bought the car to the time the car was picked back up. Also to work on the door speaker the door has to be open. No where near the steering wheel. I am sorry for how you feel about the situation but we did attempt to rectify it reasonably.
Fred was so helpful, patient and was able to explain the
problem in a manner which I understood. Made me feel more comfortable with the work. Thanks for your time and patience.
problem in a manner which I understood. Made me feel more comfortable with the work. Thanks for your time and patience.
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by piper21386
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Jan 13, 2025 -
Volkswagen of Downtown Chicago responded
Thank you for your business and this review. We're happy to hear Fred and our team were able to serve you and demonstrate our commitment to great service. If there is anything we can assist you with in the future, please let us know.
Luis is both a courteous and professional service
advisor, Fred Borek is an awesome manager, and Mike B is a great Shop Foreman. The porter, Chevy, was also awesome. I trust them.
advisor, Fred Borek is an awesome manager, and Mike B is a great Shop Foreman. The porter, Chevy, was also awesome. I trust them.
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by ANIBINANI@HOTMAIL.COM
Verified Customer
Verified Customer
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Dec 30, 2024 -
Volkswagen of Downtown Chicago responded
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Luis, Fred, Mike, and Chevy all provided you with excellent service. It's great to know you trust our team, and we truly appreciate your feedback. We look forward to assisting you again!
It is always a pleasure to visit the dealership, and see
the friendly service advisors. Fred is my go-to, he is always courteous and takes his time explaining things to me. This is rare nowadays, everyone i
the friendly service advisors. Fred is my go-to, he is always courteous and takes his time explaining things to me. This is rare nowadays, everyone is always rushing you. Honesty and integrity are the reason I will always go back!
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by NIUFREAK
Verified Customer
Verified Customer
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Dec 22, 2024 -
Volkswagen of Downtown Chicago responded
Thank you so much for your kind words for Fred and the team, and for taking the time to leave us this wonderful feedback!
always so quick to get me in and extremely helpful and
accommodating! would highly recommend!
accommodating! would highly recommend!
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by sabumaizer
Verified Customer
Verified Customer
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Dec 20, 2024 -
Volkswagen of Downtown Chicago responded
Thanks for sharing your thoughts about your experience with Volkswagen of Downtown Chicago. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon!
Fred was very helpful, courteous, and knowledgeable.
He made the whole process very stress-free.
He made the whole process very stress-free.
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by NIUFREAK
Verified Customer
Verified Customer
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Nov 14, 2024 -
Volkswagen of Downtown Chicago responded
Thank you for your business and this review. We're happy Fred was able to serve you and demonstrate our commitment to great service. If there is anything we can assist you with in the future, please let us know.
Terrible, unprofessional , scam , i will never use them
again..i will avoid them like a plaque
again..i will avoid them like a plaque
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by Mohamed Elhelw
Verified Customer
Verified Customer
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Nov 09, 2024 -
Volkswagen of Downtown Chicago responded
Dear Mohammed Elhelw, our records show that you have not been here since July and this is the 3rd 1 star review we have received from you. We are happy to help you with any of your concerns. Was this a new issue that we can assist with or is this the same concern we worked on last time? Please let us know so we can help and what we can do to try and make this right. you can reach us privately via a call or text at 888-335-3496 and I can promise we will do what we can to make this right. Thank you
Nov 15, 2024 -
Mohamed Elhelw responded
Earlier, I attempted to resolve this issue directly with your team, and you assured me that your service manager would follow up to address the matter. However, despite this promise, no one ever reached out, which makes it clear that resolving customer concerns is not a priority for you. I also sought mediation through the BBB, but your response was dismissive and showed no genuine interest in resolving the matter.
As a former customer, I believe it’s important to share my experience to inform potential customers. They should be aware that you may attempt to impose unnecessary charges that other dealers do not, and they should insist on obtaining clear, upfront pricing for parts and services before proceeding with any business with you,They should also be aware that if you fail to deliver the job on time, you may place the blame on them. Furthermore, if a loaner car is offered, you may attempt to charge them for it, adding further frustration to an already unsatisfactory experience.
If I could rate this place zero stars, I would.
I bought my Tiguan in 2019 and since then have had nothing but negative experiences - from promising loaner vehicles they didn't have, to messing up
I bought my Tiguan in 2019 and since then have had nothing but negative experiences - from promising loaner vehicles they didn't have, to messing up repairs, to waiting four hours for a scheduled oil change, to most recently having to come in twice and spend over six hours there in total only for the wrong part to be ordered... I'm surprised they're still in business. The staff turnover alone is alarming. Avoid this location at all costs if you can.
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by ALLANATACHAUER
Service Price Transparency
Nov 01, 2024 -
Volkswagen of Downtown Chicago responded
Hi there, we’re truly sorry to hear about your experience at Volkswagen Downtown. We appreciate your feedback and want to make things right. It’s concerning to learn about the issues you faced with your Tiguan and our service. Please know that we are committed to improving and would love the opportunity to address your concerns directly. If you could reach out to Fred, we’ll work to resolve these issues and restore your faith in us. Thank you for bringing this to our attention! 🙏🚗
The last time I was there for service I was treated
extremely rudely. The customer service rep was demeaning and very unhelpful. I have never been treated so unkindly as a customer anywhere in my entir
extremely rudely. The customer service rep was demeaning and very unhelpful. I have never been treated so unkindly as a customer anywhere in my entire life. We will be servicing our car elsewhere moving forward.
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by VWAtlas
Verified Customer
Verified Customer
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Oct 31, 2024 -
Volkswagen of Downtown Chicago responded
At Volkswagen of Downtown Chicago we strive to get the client experience to be 100%. On occasion, things don't go as planned but we can't fix issues that we aren't aware of. So we would like to invite you to share your experience with us so we can pinpoint the issues that we need to work on, as well as, the things that we got right. Please reach out at your earliest convenience so we can rectify the situation and work on eliminating the issues that you encountered. My name is Fred Borek, Service Manager, of VW of downtown Chicago and I can be reached at Fred.Borek@dtvwchicago.com or 312-628-4848.
Thank you for time!
This is one of, if not the best dealer experience I’ve
ever had. If only other dealers were modeled after this, I don’t think the general dealer experience would be as bad as people think.
ever had. If only other dealers were modeled after this, I don’t think the general dealer experience would be as bad as people think.
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by ESTOY
Verified Customer
Verified Customer
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Oct 24, 2024 -
Volkswagen of Downtown Chicago responded
Thank you! It has been a pleasure serving you. Quality customer service is always our number one priority, and we're happy to hear that we met your expectations. Thank you again for choosing Volkswagen of Downtown Chicago. We look forward to having you as one of our valued customers for many more years to come!