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Buick GMC of Watertown

Watertown, CT

3.7
46 Reviews

715 Straits Turnpike

Watertown, CT

06795

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October 03, 2024

i had the worst experience with this dealership. i have taken my suv here for years (5 total) to get serviced and repairs. this last experience was by far the worst. the service department was rude More

by lidiaverdura
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Jeff Palomba
July 18, 2024

I went to Watertown GMC as I was looking for a newer and safer vehicle shortly after my son was born. I looked at several vehicles here, of which for one reason or another was not exactly what I was look More

by svt_cobra_96
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Nick & Kyle
Jul 29, 2024 -

Buick GMC of Watertown responded

Thank you for taking the time to write in, and we apologize for the negative experience that you had. While it appears all of your text and email communications were addressed in a timely fashion, the team could have certainly been more proactive in updating you, and less reactive to replying to your communications. In order to try and lessen the time of repair we did try to use a body shop that was further from the facility, and we would have done better if we had communicated that with you. Executive Auto Body is a 4.9 star body shop per google reviews, and we decided to do the job there with the hope that the job would be done sooner. They did do a fantastic job ultimately, however it was not quick enough, so we do apologize. We do offer pre-owned vehicles from our other dealerships (in Pawling, NY and Danbury, CT) at the price that the selected vehicle is listed at on that dealership's website. Our goal is to make shopping more convenient for our guests by expanding their options to a larger inventory, and making distant vehicles available at our facility that is local to them. There is no purchase obligation or transport fee to see a vehicle from our other stores. The store that holds the vehicle may continue to update the pricing on the vehicle until it is sold. We apologize again for the inconvenience, and thank you for taking the time to help us continuously improve our processes to prevent interference with our commitment to guest enthusiasm. We would be happy to address any other concerns you might have. Please call us at (860) 631-5745. Thank you

Jul 29, 2024 -

svt_cobra_96 responded

I do fully agree, proactively providing updates may have helped salvaged the deal or at least helped for an improved experience. No customer spending considerable money on a vehicle (or any service) should have to do the leg work and reach out multiple times for an update, that is the responsibility of the dealership (or service provider). Regarding the decision to send it to a different body shop other than the one discussed for any reason without bothering to inform me seems dishonest to me. As i stated in the review, I was told to ensure it would go to the local body shop in Watertown that was spoken highly of by Kyle I HAD to put the vehicle on deposit in Watertown. If I did not do so, it would go back to Danbury and the work would be done there, and the process would start over from that point. I assume the shop referenced in Danbury is "Executive Body Shop" from the context of the conversation, (Googling Executive Auto Body only brings up Executive Collision Repair upon my search; of which is not listed at 4.9 stars, perhaps its a different one). Whether or not it was the case, at this point being told the only way to get the work done at the discussed body shop in Watertown, I was made to feel comfortable with, was to put a deposit on it presents itself as nothing more than a sales tactic to lock the price in higher as the car was not even posted to the website when i went to see it, it having just come in from a lease that was turned in the previous day. Much like you will try to explain the events from your side, I can only present my interpretation of the events for me and post them in hopes that it it may be helpful for someone else in their search. I lost three week of time in my search process thinking i had found a vehicle only to have to wait patiently and only be provided updates upon request of which ultimately left me feeling uneasy about proceeding with a purchase from you establishment.

May 26, 2024

As a longtime customer of Buick GMC of Watertown, I can attest to the excellent service they offer to both people interested in buying a vehicle as well as the treatment I receive from the service departme More

by Ross Spiegel
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Jeff Palumbo, Matt Burkes
May 02, 2024

Not happy at all. Spent over 7000 the past 2.5 months for me moms 2012 Terrain. First they 'Cleaned the fuel injectors in Jan. And got my wife to spend an extra 2000.0 More

by Ed1102@yahoo.com
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Jeff
March 27, 2024

Very easy scheduling the service for my vehicle. Service Department was also accommodating in giving a sample of the fluid from my service. Service was done under the suggested time, which meant for More

by finkle.fr63
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Stephen Zehring, Matt Burkes
January 17, 2024

Absolutely the BEST dealership around. ..one based on core values of honesty, professionalism, and simply embedding the meaning of having true integrity. This stems from owner, Todd Ingerso More

by Laura Polito
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Manager Kyle and driver Michael
December 23, 2023

Great help for checking out my car. The salesman was very respectful and helpful. I will recommend this dealership to my friends and family More

by Gloria Francis
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Jeff, Matt Burkes
April 06, 2023

They don't make you wait any longer then is necessary and they have a great waiting room with fresh coffee while you are there More

by Mikefromct1955
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Stephen Zehring, Matt Burkes
March 15, 2023

Great guys here. They care and are very open and honest about how they do business. Terrance, Aaron, Joe, and Bryan were all great! More

by Doc3053
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Matt Burkes
December 28, 2022

My family drove two hours from RI to buy our new GMC truck at Ingersoll. The price was excellent and the service was outstanding. Kyle, the GM of the dealership greets you when you arrive and even puts More

by Vernonlawrence
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Kyle and Terence
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