Jim Moody

Brought my truck here for the first time in nov of 2023 for a warrantied transmission replacement. It took them 3 months to even touch my truck and i had to drive up there to find out it was still in the s for a warrantied transmission replacement. It took them 3 months to even touch my truck and i had to drive up there to find out it was still in the same parking spot i dropped it off in while they lied to me about what the current status was, saying it was being worked on already. then after having to show up almost once a week, 2.5 months after starting the work, (over 5 months total for a single transmission at this point), they finally finished it and said it was ready. All for it to last me 2 months and now it's right back in the shop with the exact same issue and it's taken them 3.5 months this time and no sign of it being finished soon. they refuse to give me accurate information about when my truck will be ready or about what work they're even doing to it. about 10 months total of it being with them in the past year, and they still can't even do a 12 hour trans swap. would never recommend these guys if they were the last ones in the world. More

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No respect for customers, no willingness to attempt to communicate vehicle status, no one answers the phone and no one returns calls. Need I say more communicate vehicle status, no one answers the phone and no one returns calls. Need I say more More

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This dealership stinks. Had great service while Joe Luciano was there but since Allen Oltmann took over I have no service although I wouldn't know since no one in Service Had great service while Joe Luciano was there but since Allen Oltmann took over I have no service although I wouldn't know since no one in Service Dept knows to use a phone for a few minutes out of there supposedly busy day. My car has been at Palmetto Ford for 4 weeks and had I not got upset and called I would not know what little I do know. I was told that they had talked to my warranty company which at the time they had not and that was the second week. Third week finally talked to someone at warranty company but they say inspector didn't show for another week which is xx because unlike these service advisors I do know how to use a phone and I talked to my warranty company and they told me what is going on. My vehicle is supposedly there for valve cover and a passenger mirror. Warranty company will cover it and reimbursement of at least a week of car rental. If they don't have enough mechanics to cover the work then either hire more mechanics, pay them better so they will want to stay or slow down doing what you cannot catch up with. I really hope they are not holding my car up for the seat belt recall. Now to get in touch with the better business bureau. When my car is released it might go back for new tires since I have lifetime on them and nothing else. The bad thing about all this is I was told by other people not to take it there so I will listen to them next time.!!!!!!!!! More

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Had my card towed in to Palmetto Ford on Friday and my extended warranty ran out on Saturday before the car could be looked at. Repairs came out to $687. Called Jason Kelsey and he contacted my extended w extended warranty ran out on Saturday before the car could be looked at. Repairs came out to $687. Called Jason Kelsey and he contacted my extended warranty company and got them to pay for my repairs. He really went the extra mile to help me when it wasn't his job to do so. I will always go to Palmetto Ford for service and sales. Tony Barron always makes sure that I purchase a great car. Best salesman ever!! You can't go wrong with Palmetto Ford!! Bruce has a great team!! More

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I want to start off by saying WOW, what an awesome service experience I had this time when I dropped off my 2022 Lincoln Aviator on 30 Aug 2023. Although I had to wait 6 weeks for an appointment, it service experience I had this time when I dropped off my 2022 Lincoln Aviator on 30 Aug 2023. Although I had to wait 6 weeks for an appointment, it was worth it because my service advisor, Bob Pace, was true to his word in securing a loaner vehicle for me. Actually, my entire experience with Bob Pace was absolutely, positively night and day from my last service experience with him on 19 July. He was professional, courteous, friendly, and extremely efficient in getting me in and out of the dealership in a very timely manner. I also appreciated his improvement in communicating with me throughout this process. Another “kudos” to all of the had work and efforts of Jim Moody and the mechanics to get the repairs done much quicker than estimated. Plus, I continue to appreciate Jim Moody’s continued high level of customer service by following up with a phone call, since he was unavailable when I picked up my vehicle on Saturday, to ensure that I understood all of the repairs that had been completed, as well as answer any questions I may have had. This whole experience has restored my faith in my service advisor and Palmetto Lincoln. More

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19 July 2023: I live in Beaufort, but purposefully chose to travel the 1 ½ hours to buy my 2022 Lincoln Aviator from Palmetto because O. C. Welch’s Service Department is AWFUL! My first 2 service appointmen to travel the 1 ½ hours to buy my 2022 Lincoln Aviator from Palmetto because O. C. Welch’s Service Department is AWFUL! My first 2 service appointments at Palmetto were great; however, my 3rd visit was not the charm! I called on 5 July to make an appointment to drop off my Lincoln for service and several other maintenance issues, and Jennifer informed my Service Writer Jason no longer worked there, but she could schedule my appointment. Jennifer was very nice and helpful as I explained to her all of the maintenance issues, and because this was not just a regular service that I could wait for, I also requested a loaner vehicle. Jennifer told me the next available appointment was on 19 July @ 1000, I received an e-mail confirming my appointment, that a rental car request would be submitted, and my new Service Writer would be Mr. Robert Pace. On 19 July, I showed up for my appointment at 0955, met Mr. Pace, and then we went to his office. As I was sitting there, he called Enterprise about the rental request that was previously submitted, only to apologize to me and be told that they didn’t have any Lincoln’s available. When I asked Mr. Pace why the rental wasn’t confirmed prior, let me just say that the answer was not acceptable. He did try to make a few last minute calls within the dealership, but no luck. I understand the logistical challenges WRT the shortages of loaner/rental vehicles, but I would have thought that it would have been better if he called me prior to reschedule IOT ensure that I would get the loaner, as requested. We then discussed at least getting the oil change done while I was there, but when I asked how long it would take, he told me 2-3 hours, or maybe even longer. Again, not very happy about the situation, but my Lincoln needed the service done, so I waited. As I was waiting, I referred back to Palmetto Lincoln’s Website to review their “Palmetto Promise, which states, “We are proud to be your premier Lincoln dealership and to deliver the outstanding customer care that you deserve……we are dedicated to YOU, the customer, and guarantee that you receive only the highest quality of service when you visit us.” I felt VERY LITTLE CUSTOMER CARE from Mr. Pace! While I was outside talking to my husband, a gentleman approached me, introduced himself as the Service Dispatcher, Jimmy Moody, and proceeded to tell me that he was going to be able to work in my Lincoln for service and that it shouldn’t take more than an hour. Finally, someone who truly seemed to care! True to his word, Mr. Moody had my Lincoln serviced and washed in a very timely manner. When I asked him a question about my windows, he took me up to the Sales Manager, Nick. Nick was a tremendous help in trying to resolve my window issue, and I really appreciated the time he took to troubleshoot the problem, his patience in answering my questions, he would have to do some further research, and call me back. Mr. Moody and Nick were the ABSOLUTE definition of OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE! I’m now scheduled to drop off my Lincoln for repairs on 30 Aug, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I get a loaner this time. More

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19 July 2023: I live in Beaufort, but purposefully chose to travel the 1 ½ hours to buy my 2022 Lincoln Aviator from Palmetto because O. C. Welch’s Service Department is AWFUL! My first 2 service appointmen to travel the 1 ½ hours to buy my 2022 Lincoln Aviator from Palmetto because O. C. Welch’s Service Department is AWFUL! My first 2 service appointments at Palmetto were great; however, my 3rd visit was not the charm! I called on 5 July to make an appointment to drop off my Lincoln for service and several other maintenance issues, and Jennifer informed my Service Writer Jason no longer worked there, but she could schedule my appointment. Jennifer was very nice and helpful as I explained to her all of the maintenance issues, and because this was not just a regular service that I could wait for, I also requested a loaner vehicle. Jennifer told me the next available appointment was on 19 July @ 1000, I received an e-mail confirming my appointment, that a rental car request would be submitted, and my new Service Writer would be Mr. Robert Pace. On 19 July, I showed up for my appointment at 0955, met Mr. Pace, and then we went to his office. As I was sitting there, he called Enterprise about the rental request that was previously submitted, only to apologize to me and be told that they didn’t have any Lincoln’s available. When I asked Mr. Pace why the rental wasn’t confirmed prior, let me just say that the answer was not acceptable. He did try to make a few last minute calls within the dealership, but no luck. I understand the logistical challenges WRT the shortages of loaner/rental vehicles, but I would have thought that it would have been better if he called me prior to reschedule IOT ensure that I would get the loaner, as requested. We then discussed at least getting the oil change done while I was there, but when I asked how long it would take, he told me 2-3 hours, or maybe even longer. Again, not very happy about the situation, but my Lincoln needed the service done, so I waited. As I was waiting, I referred back to Palmetto Lincoln’s Website to review their “Palmetto Promise, which states, “We are proud to be your premier Lincoln dealership and to deliver the outstanding customer care that you deserve……we are dedicated to YOU, the customer, and guarantee that you receive only the highest quality of service when you visit us.” I felt VERY LITTLE CUSTOMER CARE from Mr. Pace! While I was outside talking to my husband, a gentleman approached me, introduced himself as the Service Dispatcher, Jimmy Moody, and proceeded to tell me that he was going to be able to work in my Lincoln for service and that it shouldn’t take more than an hour. Finally, someone who truly seemed to care! True to his word, Mr. Moody had my Lincoln serviced and washed in a very timely manner. When I asked him a question about my windows, he took me up to the Sales Manager, Nick. Nick was a tremendous help in trying to resolve my window issue, and I really appreciated the time he took to troubleshoot the problem, his patience in answering my questions, he would have to do some further research, and call me back. Mr. Moody and Nick were the ABSOLUTE definition of OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE! I’m now scheduled to drop off my Lincoln for repairs on 30 Aug, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I get a loaner this time. More

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I was vacationing in Kiawah when I had an issue with the master switch on my F150 and the rear passenger window was stuck down. I researched the closest dealer and it was Palmetto Ford. I tried calling 3 ti master switch on my F150 and the rear passenger window was stuck down. I researched the closest dealer and it was Palmetto Ford. I tried calling 3 times and could never reach anyone in service nor did I get a call back, which is why they don’t get my full 5 star rating. I decided to just show up anyways. When I got there, the service drive wasn’t busy but two cars were still blocking it. I got out, looked around for an advisor and nobody was around. I had to walk into the managers office to speak with anyone. Another reason why they don’t get my full 5 star rating. However, once I spoke with their service manager, one of their advisors, Kyle, stepped up and checked with parts, checked me in, and got me in and out of there in an hour. It was a great experience for such a last minute “emergency” that I had. More

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