Michael Smith
Michael Smith at Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC Dealership Tacoma
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Michael Smith

Service Consultant

Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC Dealership Tacoma

6014 S Tacoma Way
Tacoma, WA 98409

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4.5
304 Reviews

I have been in the automotive industry since 1974. Love family, hunting and outdoors.

Dealership Experience

38 yrs, 7 mos

Industry Experience

50 yrs, 7 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

4.5

304 Reviews

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304 Reviews of Michael Smith

December 13, 2024

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While it took longer to get to my vehicle, the staff and tech were fantastic. Everyone was nice, talkative and very welcoming. More

by albarto
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Other Employees Tagged: Ryan Tramm, Dave Christensen, Chuck White, Debbie Cudini, Suzi Cronin, Mason Quinn, Jennifer Oliver , The tech who worked on my car was also great! Can’t remember his name.

December 05, 2024

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Always have great customer service. Timely. Bit expensive but who isnt nowadays. Been 7 years More

by savvyinup
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November 25, 2024

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Excellent service, communicates well regarding any changes to an estimate, and guaranteed great work on my car! More

by Chris O.
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Nov 27, 2024

Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC Dealership Tacoma responded

Thank you, Chris! We’re so glad to hear you appreciated our service and clear communication. It’s always our goal to deliver excellent work and keep you informed every step of the way. We look forward to helping you with any future needs!

November 21, 2024

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Slow service. I was told an hour for standard oil change which took 2. Called multiple times to check in as I was waiting nearby. I called & was transferred & disc More

by j_bell43
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Nov 25, 2024

Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC Dealership Tacoma responded

Thank you for sharing your experience. We deeply regret the delays and communication issues you faced during your service visit. Setting accurate expectations and respecting your time is a priority for us, and it’s clear we fell short in this instance. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’ll be reviewing this internally to ensure better communication and timeliness moving forward. We value your business and hope to have the chance to restore your confidence in our service team.

November 19, 2024

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Very grateful for the wonderful experience in having my dream car Buick. With the zero interest and lifetime free oil change is the best offer we ever had. More

by leonibelle501
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Nov 25, 2024

Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC Dealership Tacoma responded

Thank you for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear that you’re enjoying your dream car, the Buick, and that the offer of zero interest and lifetime free oil changes made your experience even better. We truly appreciate your trust in us and are thrilled to have been part of making your dream car a reality!

November 06, 2024

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I had a set appointment for some recall issues. All issues were resolved in a timely and business like manner. Hooray for Gilchrist GMC! More

by robertgeppert
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Nov 14, 2024

Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC Dealership Tacoma responded

We’re so pleased to hear that your recall visit went smoothly and all issues were handled efficiently. Your enthusiasm means a lot to us—hooray for having great customers like you! Thank you for trusting Gilchrist GMC, and we’re here whenever you need us.

October 25, 2024

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Customer Service person went out of his way to let me know about the service and located a private place for me to work. More

by tyrholm-Watson
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October 25, 2024

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Tried to make me pay for my window when it was vandalized on their property, and messed up my seatbelt lock on the driver side More

by Tay
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Oct 29, 2024

Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC Dealership Tacoma responded

Thank you, Tay, for sharing your experience with us. We sincerely apologize for the issues you faced regarding the vandalism of your vehicle and the seatbelt lock. We understand how upsetting this situation must have been, and we truly value your feedback. At our dealership, we are committed to taking every precaution to ensure the safety and security of our customers’ vehicles while they are in our care. Our trained staff conducts routine checks to maintain a secure environment, but we acknowledge that some incidents, like vandalism, are beyond our control. To ensure clarity, we have all customers sign an authorization form when leaving their vehicles with us. This form outlines our policy regarding potential loss or damage that may occur while the vehicle is on our property. We want to assure you that we take your concerns seriously and are always here to support you. We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this matter further and work towards a resolution. Please feel free to reach us directly at 253.284.4471. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we want to ensure your experience improves moving forward. Thank you once again for bringing this to our attention, Tay. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to the chance to assist you.

October 23, 2024

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customer service in the service department is one of the best I’ve seen by Chevrolet. They took them my problem right away and they fixed it right away. Send me out to wait two months at another dealership More

by stevenmlandry
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October 19, 2024

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Honest, friendly, a bit spendy, but competent and thorough. Would buy another car from them. More

by denismenis
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Other Employees Tagged: Suzi Cronin

Oct 21, 2024

Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC Dealership Tacoma responded

Thank you for your honest feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you found our team competent and thorough. While we understand that pricing is a consideration, we strive to provide quality service and products to our customers. We’d love the opportunity to help you find your next vehicle when you’re ready!

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