Bertera Subaru of Hartford
Hartford, CT
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ZERO STARS Despite having made an appointment at Bertera of Hartford, I was left writing for 3 1/2 hours for what should have taken 15 minutes. The treatment I was about to endure was hardly fair or ethical of Hartford, I was left writing for 3 1/2 hours for what should have taken 15 minutes. The treatment I was about to endure was hardly fair or ethical. The salesman, Bill, was sleazy and manipulative. The sales manager, Chris, was a bully. They ganged up on me and grossly exaggerated the minor damage on my car. They pressured me to accept their terms. It seems they enjoyed their underhanded tactics and the unfair practices that took place. There was no negotiating; they would not allow it. The word customer hardly applies here. The word victim is more appropriate. The finance officer, Jonathan, rushed me through the paperwork and, despite being asked, refused to slow down to explain anything. There were hidden charges I did not see at the time. In subsequent interactions, Chris was impatient, rude and obnoxious. They damaged the vehicle while getting it ready without disclosure or compensation. The "protective" treatment of the upholstery has failed. I wish I'd seen all the online negative reviews of Bertera before I went. I would not have gone. I regret even considering driving onto that lot. DON"T DO IT. More
I recently wanted to try a lease and went here by accident. I did end up leasing a vehicle here and dealt with bill.. let me just say I'm not the easiest person to deal with and do my research..but h accident. I did end up leasing a vehicle here and dealt with bill.. let me just say I'm not the easiest person to deal with and do my research..but he did get me into the exact deal I wanted. I brought my son back a week later and told him what I wanted and unfortunately it was not attainable... but he did try his best that's why the 4 stars instead of 5. Overall experience was great.. I highly reccomend this place and bill!! More
First, let me say that I haven’t been car shopping in years and found the process incredibly frustrating. I saw a used car advertised for a little over my budget, but I had I return the rental and so I years and found the process incredibly frustrating. I saw a used car advertised for a little over my budget, but I had I return the rental and so I went for it. The sales guy was the most pleasant part of this entire experience. A really great guy! While doing the paperwork, I realized that I would have to pay and additional 22.15% in taxes and fees. I couldn’t believe it. Yes, I expected to pay taxes and fees, but not an additional $2,545.43. I was originally quoted $2,884.93 in taxes and fees on a $11,488 advertised sales price. This should have been listed next to the advertised price. It feels disingenuous to list at the bottom of the webpage in tiny letters that a $694.85 fee would be charged plus other fees. Who would have imagined that all the fees plus taxes would have increased the advertised price by 22% for a total sales price of $14,033.43? Just like the airline industry, you should see the total fees online. THIS INDUSTRY NEEDS TO BE REGULATED. More
After many years of complete loyalty to the dealership they now inform that I’m no longer part of tire loyalty program. Their error in record keeping and will no longer have service done at dealership. they now inform that I’m no longer part of tire loyalty program. Their error in record keeping and will no longer have service done at dealership. More
This is my second time coming to this dealership. I live an hour away and made the point to come to Bertera Subaru of Hartford because of working with salesman Issa. He is knowledgable, makes sure you get a an hour away and made the point to come to Bertera Subaru of Hartford because of working with salesman Issa. He is knowledgable, makes sure you get all your are looking for in a car and just a nice guy. First thing about Bertera, COVID precautions at Bertera Subaru of Hartford are top notch. Everyone wears a mask, keeps 6 ft apart and makes the whole experience safe for me and my family when car shopping. I worked with Issa on my first purchase on a Toyota Sienna at Bertera in 2020. Great experience. Recently a tree fell on my Toyota Sienna so I had to go car shopping again. After being disappointed with Toyota dealerships I called Issa at Bertera and explained what I was looking for, which in my mind was another Toyota. No Toyotas but he said he would look. A week later he called and mentioned they had no 7- Passenger Toyotas but that I should try a Subaru Ascent. Having no clue about Subarus and trusting Issa's judgment I researched and test drove one and instantly fell in love with the car. Where have Subaru's been all my life? After an excellent explanation of the car settings and financial magic by Pam I purchased a Subaru Ascent. No more Toyotas for me,. Another thing worth mentioning, Issa even helped me put in my car seats for my kids and buckle them in before we drove off the lot. Come here, work with Issa and you will not be disappointed. More
Used car purchasing experience was deceptive. From the beginning I had questions concerning what if any warranty came with the vehicle. I was informed that since it was used it came with a 30 day 2000 mil beginning I had questions concerning what if any warranty came with the vehicle. I was informed that since it was used it came with a 30 day 2000 mile warranty and what ever is left from the manufacturers 10 year 100k mile warranty. As the paperwork was handed to me and we as a family felt very good about the vehicle we were about to purchase I was informed that there was no 30 day warranty since the car was older than 2013. I believe the sales person should have and did know this all along. OK so we still have the remaining 6 months or 30k miles so that's fine. Well as we were paying for the car the finance representative informed us that the original warranty does not have any coverage left because it only transfers up to 5 years and 60k miles. So at this point we are really upset because we thought we found a great deal and really needed the vehicle ASAP. Needless to say I do not recommend this dealership to anyone period. More
My wife and I have had a VERY GOOD experience with this dealership so far. Most of all, I would like to give a BIG shout-out to Kiana which was upfront, personable, and friendly. I think she deserves the dealership so far. Most of all, I would like to give a BIG shout-out to Kiana which was upfront, personable, and friendly. I think she deserves the credit for this sale. I was looking at another Subaru, then she showed me a better package vehicle which I ultimately purchased...Thanks!! More
Really nice experience! Buying a car is stressful,Dominic and the team at Bertera were friendly and expedient. Pam,finance, was very personable and efficient and we actually had a laugh or two! My husband lo and the team at Bertera were friendly and expedient. Pam,finance, was very personable and efficient and we actually had a laugh or two! My husband loves his new hat! More
Where do I begin?!? Am on the market for a used Hyundai Elantra with manual transmission and found this vehicle on Cargurus at Bertera Subaru Outlet. Long story short, I received word from Kasey Kiniri tha Elantra with manual transmission and found this vehicle on Cargurus at Bertera Subaru Outlet. Long story short, I received word from Kasey Kiniri that it was available and sent me the Carfax which was clean. We arrive on today after a 2.5 hour drive to see the car only to discover, after taking it for a test drive, that it hadn't been seen by their mechanics yet. The E-brake did not work, the check engine light was on with codes P0300, P0301, P0302, P0304 which indicates possible mechanical problems making it unsafe for us, which they claim they were unaware about. Such a terrible waste of time and awful experience as they knew we were coming and should have had the car checked and made sure it was safe and ready for us to test drive it. I expected more from this based on the reviews which goes to show you cannot trust them either! Lesson learned and we do not recommend this dealership. More