Chevy Chase Acura
Bethesda, MD
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Professional and Knowledgeable Service My 2006 tenure with Chevy Chase Acura has been the most rewarding of any dealership. Their insistence to provide professional quality service and as My 2006 tenure with Chevy Chase Acura has been the most rewarding of any dealership. Their insistence to provide professional quality service and assistance assures me that my auto will continue to provide me with additional mileage. They continue to handle the routine service as well the major service of my 2004 MDX Acura in an exceptional manner. When needed a loaner auto is always available. The entire staff is extremely welcoming................Thanks to all of you for the best service. Respectfully Ms. Terry More
Top Notch Experience I recently leased a new ILX from Chevy Chase Acura. From the start of the process until I drove out the front door, I was treated with the utmost pro I recently leased a new ILX from Chevy Chase Acura. From the start of the process until I drove out the front door, I was treated with the utmost professionalism and honesty. Comparing my experience to previous Auto purchases, Chevy Chase Acura has earned a customer for life. More
Found the perfect pre-owned TL! We needed an additional vehicle and I had recently driven a 2014 TL (loaner) and fell in love after driving our 2005 MDX for years. Our budget was $2 We needed an additional vehicle and I had recently driven a 2014 TL (loaner) and fell in love after driving our 2005 MDX for years. Our budget was $25K so we were hoping to get a 2012 TL. We found the perfect 2010 and were out the door at more than $1,000 below our budget. The sales staff (Mike and Dave) were fantastic. I would highly recommend this dealer for its professional service! More
Best of the Best! By far the best car buying experience ever. Access and parking are a breeze. The Show Room is very welcoming and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendl By far the best car buying experience ever. Access and parking are a breeze. The Show Room is very welcoming and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. The Staff is very helpful, professional, knowledgeable, expeditious and very efficient. I would highly recommend them to assist you in your next vehicle purchase, and I truly look forward to doing business with them again. More
I had a very unpleasant experience at Chevy Chase Acura. I was given some ball-park numbers for trading in my 2011 TL for a used 2013 TL with a tech package of a difference about $7-8000. I needed to talk w I was given some ball-park numbers for trading in my 2011 TL for a used 2013 TL with a tech package of a difference about $7-8000. I needed to talk with my wife, and do some on-line research, and indicated I could work with $4-5000 and e-mailed them. I explicitly asked them to let me know if they could not work with those numbers, and just to let me know. Instead, I was told they could, and to come in. When I got there, they tried to sell me a new car for much more money, then told me my e-mail communication did not matter, it was their "business practice" to have people come in. I was told I should speak with the General Sales Manager the next day. After a long discussion, he indicated he would speak with the owner about the case, and get back to me the next day. He called me today, and told me that he could do nothing with the promised 2013, and the best he could do with a 2012 is $6500. He never mentioned if he even spoke with the owner, so I believe that I am just being manipulated again. I am wondering if this occurred because I am a servicemember, and I told them I was leaving town soon. The sales manager mentioned to me that car sales has a bad reputation, and I certainly understand why. I wrote a letter to the owner, and asked him to contact me, but that did not happen either. I don't know about the other Acura dealers, but it is really sad that this one scores high with such incredibly deceptive practices as I was subjected to. More
I came in with the intent of buying a specific vehicle that day! It may seem a little long winded, but please take the time to read the breakdown of how things went...you may be surprised how they treat t that day! It may seem a little long winded, but please take the time to read the breakdown of how things went...you may be surprised how they treat their customers: vehicle was b/n $30-35k When I arrived at the dealership no one was on the floor besides the receptionist, who informed me that it was the internet mgr's day off. I said I would take any other sales rep. I waited for almost 45 min before Jamal came down to introduce himself. Let me say that again...45 minutes! Hey said there was a sales meeting going on, so I suggested he just get me the keys and I would look over the car until their meeting finished. 25 minutes later Jamal introduces me to Lee who eventually gets someone to bring the car down. (over an hr has now passed before I even see the car!) We spend a few minutes looking it over and I ask to take it for a test drive. A few minutes later Lee comes out with yet another salesman...Fred. He takes me on a 20 minute test drive. 98% of the test drive we sat in bumper to bumper traffic! -No exaggeration! I asked him if there was some place we could take the car where there wasn't all this traffic and he said no. I then asked if they would mind if I took the car home for a 24hr test drive and brought it back in the morning. He told me we would have to talk price first, so we sat down in the showroom. Fred said he would see what he could do with the price and come back with a strong offer to make a sale. 35 minutes later he came back with an excuse about a slow computer system today and then finally the great offer...$500 less than the posted price. oh yeah, plus another $1500 in taxes and fees added on. He said the internet price has zero margin in it. I asked Fred to sit-down so that I could be candid with him. I explained to him how long I had to wait along each step of the way, how far I drove to make a deal and how miserable the test drive was. I was very calm, but to the point. I said that this entire experience was starting to leave a really bad taste in my mouth. I explained that the dealer relationship was important in this process and that I wanted to feel like a customer, not a bother. I said that I do not want to go back and forth over price. Just give me your best price on the car and I will take it or leave it, but to please take my experience into account. He made me wait another 15 minutes before he finally came back and said the deal they offered was as good as they could do and they would not go a penny lower. I said that if this is all they were willing to do for the service I received I would walk. Fred said, "So then, walk." So I got up and left. I went to Pohanka Acura who treated me like a King and gave me a great deal on a newer one. I took it home that night. More
My earlier review which I have taken back was around the customer treatment, recurring issue, and lack of understanding of customer frustration. After I sent the letter all the way up the chain, I recei customer treatment, recurring issue, and lack of understanding of customer frustration. After I sent the letter all the way up the chain, I received a call from Mr. Jeff Lee, the service manager. He understood my concerns, was apologetic, and told me as a result he has changed aspect of a policy to avoid future issues similar to mine. I also received email from Mr. Sophal Try, who ensured that the car would be looked at immediately and they will ensure it gets the right treatment. In addition, when I went into the store, everyone including, Mr. Chris Toronto, Mr. John Cavanaugh, were great to deal with and made me feel as if they wanted to move on and help ensure a better customer experience starting from that point onwards. Perhaps it was a case of one off night or perhaps I had lost my patience and did not communicate my frustration correctly or a combination of both. I think people make mistakes but it is how they deal with them is how we should treat them. My earlier comments were harsh even though situation warranted. Nonetheless, I have updated my rating from bad to ok and feel that I need to give Chevy Chase Acura more time to further improve their rating. I have been going to Chevy Chase Acura first for my RL and now for the MDX. I will continue to take my car there for now. ---->>>Older/first review with some edits and am taking out some harsher comments. I sent in a lengthy letter to all levels of management. Here is what you need to know: For a recurring problem, my wife and I have already gone in 4 times - a miniscule tire pressure issue. I felt being talked down at and with an attitude that could be a trademark of being dealt with in an unfriendly manner. I will update this if I receive a response back from the GM or his vice, otherwise this stands corrected. My issues that I stressed on at the end of my letter: 1. When you are talking about a customer's problem, look at the customer, make an eye contact and talk to them! This is the basics of customer service. 2. We all make exceptions at all times! When a customer walks in with a problem for the 4th time, you make exceptions and you do what you need to make the customer happy! I am not driving a Hyundai and I did not sign up for the type of attitude I was at the receiving end of tonight. 3. Listen to the customer and ask questions before you think they are being unreasonable. Sure a loaner car for a small issue may be just plain irrational but think about the working parent with a 2 year old, who should not have to pull aside to waste further time pumping air. 4. When a customer asks that they need to escalate the issue to your manager, oblige with the correct contact information!!! Dont say, "you can pick up a card from a different desk." Trying to deflect or minimize the criticism shows you don't care about customer or you don't care about customer service at 6:30pm. More
What a wonderful buying experience. I live in Texas and flew to Maryland to buy a car from Chevy Chase Acura. From the beginning, Peter was direct, clear and efficient with his communications. There was flew to Maryland to buy a car from Chevy Chase Acura. From the beginning, Peter was direct, clear and efficient with his communications. There was no beating around the bush, no pressure - just an honest quote. I agreed to do the deal and he took care of everything in the background to make my purchase as smooth as possible. Everything was set when I arrived so I could just drive the car, make sure it was good and the paperwork was done quickly. BTW - Peter came in on his day off to complete the sale, and after everything was over, he spent close to an hour with me in the car setting things up for me, explaining things and just making sure I was all set for my drive back to Texas (and again, this was on his day off). He clearly knew the car very well and that helped me get more comfortable with the car very quickly. The car was in the condition promised - and the price was great! The drive to Texas was long, but the purchase experience was good enough that I'll look for Peter next time I'm looking to buy an Acura (this is my 3rd one). More
Not impressed however I must say the sales manager at Acura, Ralph...is awesome. Was very nice, patient and approachable. It was do to Ralph's kind manner and his accurate assessment of the situation t Acura, Ralph...is awesome. Was very nice, patient and approachable. It was do to Ralph's kind manner and his accurate assessment of the situation that helped to convince me to close the deal. The car I was buying I really wanted, so there was no need to "sell" me on it. However, it was the sales consultant, Peter, that was lack-luster....not friendly at ALL! Very stoic and he acted as if we (myself, my husband and our child) were annoying him. He showed very little patience when working with us which I believe Ralph sensed...and he came right over and saved the day. I was totally prepared to walk out the door because Peter sounded/looked as if he was disinterested in whether I purchased the vehicle. Aside from working with Peter, I was very pleased with my car and the terms that were reached. Since Ralph came and rescued the deal I gave the dealership an "ok" rating. If everyone at the dealership had Ralph's demeanor I would absolutely recommend this place. More
Their prices are higher than other dealerships around. They are making so much profit off of ripping people off. But since they are located in a rich area I guess they can still make business. They are re They are making so much profit off of ripping people off. But since they are located in a rich area I guess they can still make business. They are really unorganized because I went their twice and both times the vehicle I went to see was sold. I had called before I went the first time I was told it was still there and after I went they said it was sold last night. Second time I went as soon as they opened and again the car I liked was sold but still listed on their website. Even after 3 days after being sold they keep the car on their website. I have noticed that other dealerships post a message that "vehicle has been sold and look for similar vehicles" as soon as they can but chevy chase website is very misleading. Also if you are willing to go to their dealership, look for the car you want on their website instead of acura certified website because their prices are different for the same vehicle. If you plan to go there....GOOD LUCK! More