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Dale Willey Automotive

Lawrence, KS

2.3
41 Reviews

2840 Iowa St

Lawrence, KS

66046

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November 27, 2019

Do NOT buy a used vehicle from Dale Willey Honda. I purchased a used Maserati with 8k miles that I was told was in new condition. I picked the car up on 11/9 and noticed no issues. Exactly one week l More

by ARWissler
Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Chris- Internet Sales manager
Dec 02, 2019 -

Dale Willey Automotive responded

Thank you for reaching out, but your review in our opinion was unfair and unwarranted. The leather repair you are referring to was done by the prior owner and had nothing to do with us as a retailer of pre-owned used vehicles. We know that every used vehicle cannot be classified as new because of the prior use of the vehicle by its original owner or any past owners, including any minor blemishes and imperfections. We feel your comments were unfair and not well thought out based on your purchasing of a pre-owned vehicle and the understanding that a used vehicle is and always will be a "used vehicle" with imperfections. We also want to comment on your desire to work with ethical dealerships which we believe we are based on our 49 year impeccable reputation both in the community and also on social media sites. What we find ironic, is that you did not disclose a $900.00 defect in your Mercedes trade-in windshield that we had to deal with after your purchase of our vehicle. We did not require you to reimburse us $900.00 for the damage and failure to disclose your windshield damage on your trade vehicle, so we really feel that claiming that we were not fair to you is completely unwarranted. We hope you change your mind about this situation and agree with us, because we value our reviews that are honest and trustworthy! You can always change your star rating and update your comments after you have some time to think about it. Respectfully yours, Brian Edmondson - Dale Willey Automotive Management Team - 785-830-4120 - brian@dalewilleyauto.com

Dec 05, 2019 -

Dale Willey Automotive responded

Thank you for reaching out, but your review in our opinion was unfair and unwarranted. The leather repair you are referring to was done by the prior owner and had nothing to do with us as a retailer of pre-owned used vehicles. We know that every used vehicle cannot be classified as new because of the prior use of the vehicle by its original owner or any past owners, including any minor blemishes and imperfections. We feel your comments were unfair and not well thought out based on your purchasing of a pre-owned vehicle and the understanding that a used vehicle is and always will be a "used vehicle" with imperfections. We also want to comment on your desire to work with ethical dealerships which we believe we are based on our 49 year impeccable reputation both in the community and also on social media sites. What we find ironic, is that you did not disclose a $900.00 defect in your Mercedes trade-in windshield that we had to deal with after your purchase of our vehicle. We did not require you to reimburse us $900.00 for the damage and failure to disclose your windshield damage on your trade vehicle, so we really feel that claiming that we were not fair to you is completely unwarranted. We hope you change your mind about this situation and agree with us, because we value our reviews that are honest and trustworthy! You can always change your star rating and update your comments after you have some time to think about it. Respectfully yours, Brian Edmondson - Dale Willey Automotive Management Team - 785-830-4120 - brian@dalewilleyauto.com

Dec 09, 2019 -

ARWissler responded

Update 12/10: Brian Edmondson's comments that I did not disclose the chip in my windshield is a complete lie. I have included the email below where I told Chris Hess, their Internet Sales Manager, about the chip 2 business days PRIOR to purchasing the vehicle. I also said that the trade-in price they were quoting me was based on the condition I provided to them and it would obviously need to be confirmed when they saw the car in person. I told Brian that I would update my rating if they made things right and I would even be okay with them covering half of the cost to repair the $1,500 seat. However, Dale Willey is still not willing to do the right thing and stand behind the cars they sell. Sent: Thursday, November 7, 2019 6:31 PM To: Chris Hess Subject: Re: The Maserati at Dale Willey Honda Chris, In addition to the video, I would like to also get a trade-in quote on my vehicle. I realize you cannot give me a firm price until you see it, but you can give me a general idea (I’ve bought my last three vehicles this way) based on the condition I am telling you and then it is obviously confirmed when you see it in person. Here is the original sticker with the VIN number and options. It has 47k miles and is in excellent condition. Not smoked in, no dents/scratches, never wrecked, and very clean. I keep my vehicles in very good condition. Even when my kids finish a baseball game, I put down rubber floor mats over the carpeted ones and put a dog seat cover over the back seat! The windshield does have a small chip from a rock on the highway (the size of a dime) but I had it filled immediately so it wouldn’t spread. I might be able to come on Saturday, but that means we need to work out the negotiations ASAP.

November 07, 2019

follow up to post well Brain called me and we had a long chat and he was very understanding as to the problem,we discussed every thing that happened and is going to tak More

by de cee
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Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
did not work with any of these people
Nov 08, 2019 -

Dale Willey Automotive responded

We appreciate any and all feedback, as it allows us to continue to grow and improve as a dealership. Please let us know if we can further assist you in any way. Respectfully yours, Brian Edmondson - Dale Willey Automotive Management Team - 785-830-4120 - brian@dalewilleyauto.com

Dec 03, 2019 -

Dale Willey Automotive responded

David, thank you for re-posting your review and comments about our visit together. I appreciate your openness and willing to share your experience and thoughts. With customers like you that are willing to directly share information, we can improve our overall experience for all customers and future clients as well. Happy Holidays to you David and again, THANK YOU

November 05, 2019

read my whole review Well we bought a 2016 Trax from this dealership,the sales people were great Jeremy was the best but the problems began when we got home and parked the More

by de cee
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Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
did not see any of these people, Ryan Pfannenstiel
Nov 06, 2019 -

Dale Willey Automotive responded

I would like the opportunity to speak with you directly regarding your experience. Respectfully yours, Brian Edmondson - Dale Willey Automotive Management Team - 785-830-4120 - brian@dalewilleyauto.com

May 16, 2019

Phenomenonal Experience Great experience with Elly at Dale Willey. She made the buying experience extremely easy and fast. Vehicle was exactly what I wanted and Elly made f More

by Suburban11
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Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Elly Claussen, Pat Baumgartner
May 17, 2019 -

Dale Willey Automotive responded

Thank you very much for the recommendation and for taking the time to leave us a great review! We are pleased to hear about your great experience with Elly. If there is anything else we can do for you, please feel free to give us a call. Best regards, Dale Willey Automotive Team

January 31, 2019

Dale Willey Used Cars The folks here were very professional and extremely helpful. Did not try to get us anything other than what we were interested in. Would definitely co More

by mabrams802
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Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Ryan and Anthony
Feb 11, 2019 -

Dale Willey Automotive responded

Thank you for your business and this review. We are happy to hear our team was able to serve you and demonstrate how we do business here. If there is anything we can assist you with in the future, please let us know. Best Regards, Dale Willey Automotive Team

November 19, 2018

Amazing customer service!! My husband and I went in on a late Monday to look at a 2014 Chevy equinox we seen online! Justin who was the first and main one to help us was awesome More

by Tcazares36
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Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Justin Chris , Pat Baumgartner
Nov 20, 2018 -

Dale Willey Automotive responded

Thank you for this wonderful review! Justin is new to us but is quickly proving to be a valuable member of our team. We work hard to make sure our guests have an awesome experience. We will share your comments with our team and we look forward to working with you again down the road. Best Regards, Dales Willey Automotive Team

August 10, 2018

Took their time and listened I had a great experience at Dale Willey! Chris Soper was patient with me and listened to my needs. He helped me find the exact vehicle I was looking f More

by Higgins
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Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Chris Soper, Pat Baumgartner
Nov 13, 2018 -

Dale Willey Automotive responded

At Dale Willey Automotive, our number one goal is customer satisfaction. We train our staff to go the extra mile and give the customer a positive experience. We're so happy to have helped you in finding a new vehicle and that Pat did such a great job walking you through the process. Thank you for your great review, and we look forward to serving you and your family again in the future! Warm regards, The Dale Willey Automotive Team

August 08, 2018

New truck purchase Elly listened to what I needed in a new truck and worked diligently and quickly to deliver. Very pleased with my experience at this dealer More

by Codeman21
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Elly Claussen
Nov 07, 2018 -

Dale Willey Automotive responded

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Our highest priority is satisfying our guests and we are delighted to know that Elly made sure your concern was addressed properly. We look forward to working with you again and if there are other things you need assistance with, do not hesitate to contact us. Best Regards, Dales Willey Automotive Team

November 25, 2017

Used car from Chris Charay I bought a used Hyundai Genesis from Chris Charay at Dale Willey Auto. I had no complications with the purchase and I was given fair trade. It was def More

by Angryveteran
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Chris Charay
January 25, 2016

New/used purchase Mark Turner assisted our family in purchasing 2 new vehicles and one used vehicle. Mark was helpful in ensuring we had all of the information needed t More

by Criqui4
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Mark Turner, Ryan Pfannesnstiel, Elly Claussen
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