Gengras Ford
Plainville, CT
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Great Experience The entire staff was extremely helpful in purchasing and taking delivery of my new 2020 Ford Explorer ST. The entire dealership was very knowledgeable The entire staff was extremely helpful in purchasing and taking delivery of my new 2020 Ford Explorer ST. The entire dealership was very knowledgeable and I am very I chose this dealer over all others. More
First time bringing vehicle to this dealer for service...very professional, fixed the problem and had the truck done on time! Very satisfied with the experience. service...very professional, fixed the problem and had the truck done on time! Very satisfied with the experience. More
It was a absolute pleasure to have my vehicle serviced at Gengras Ford the service personnel were very professional and courteous. The facility was very clean and welcoming. Gengras Ford the service personnel were very professional and courteous. The facility was very clean and welcoming. More
unsatisfactory customer service I brought my vehicle to Gengras a few minutes before my appointment time. on Tuesday, November 26th. When I made the appointment, they didn't tell me I brought my vehicle to Gengras a few minutes before my appointment time. on Tuesday, November 26th. When I made the appointment, they didn't tell me which door to enter. I went into the "Service Door" entrance and waiting for approx. 7 minutes to be greeted as no one as at the desk as they were attending other customers...which is totally understandable. However, once someone asked to assist me, I was told that I was at the wrong check in area. I walked over to the right place while I had to wait in line (I was the only person in line) while 4 men sat at small desks with computers. 2 of the men were on the phone, 1 never looked up at me and the other was talking to another employee and offered no help. Finally the first gentlemen in row asked what I was there for and I told him I had an appointment for 3 safety recall checks on my Fusion. He told me that I had to wait for Ryan (who was on the phone) I waited. Once Ryan was ready for me, I had to wait while he loaded my information into the system. Now, when I made the appointment, I filled out all of the very same information that he requested. I am not sure as to why it wasn't already in the system since I had previously provided it. He apologized due to the computer being slow. He finished up and told me that I would get a call when they were done, but more than likely it would be around lunchtime that it would be ready. Ryan called me around 11:30 and told me that the safety checks were all set. However, they found something of concern with my vehicle. He told me that they found my vehicle to out of coolant. They asked if my vehicle had been running hot or cold and I told them that it seemed perfectly fine and that I noticed nothing different. They said that the trap that holds this fluid was empty as they saw this when the car was up on the lift attending the recall items. He said that the mechanic stated that they didn't find any apparent leaks and that the coolant could be leaking somewhere it shouldn't be in the vehicle. I was a little wary because I have never had this issue before and my vehicle didn't give me any warning signs of anything being wrong. Ryan stated that they could do a diagnostic on my vehicle and that it costs "roughly" $149 and then a regular hourly labor charge would be assessed after they found the problem. I told him that I wanted to speak to my regular mechanic (as I actually had an appointment to have some routine maintenance 4 days later) to see what he had to say. I did speak to my mechanic and he told me that once I picked up my vehicle from the dealer; to take it home and park it as it could be dangerous to drive if the vehicle is absent of coolant. I called Ryan back and informed him that I would have my regular mechanic look into the issue and that I would prefer to not have them do any additional work on it. At that time, he offered no information, such as you shouldn't drive the vehicle or that it could do harm to myself or the vehicle should I continue to drive it without knowing what was wrong. I picked up my vehicle and brought it home where it sat idle until I brought it to my mechanic on Saturday the 30th. After completing the work that was to be done, my mechanic informed me that there wasn't any issue with my coolant and it was at the perfect level. Come to find out, what the mechanic at Gengras was looking at (the empty holding container) is exactly what it suppose to be....EMPTY. Should it have been full, then that would have meant that there was a leak somewhere in the vehicle and it was dispensing into the container. Now, one would think that a certified Ford mechanic would know this. How very disappointing and inconvenient on my end. The timing of this was over the Thanksgiving holiday and not having the use of my car, based on what the dealership told me, was a super inconvenience. Not to mention that I would have spent a minimum of $149 for them to find that nothing was wrong based on the incompetence of a Ford worker. Part of me really did walk away from this thinking that since the recall didn't cost me anything, they wanted another way of getting me to spend money. I wont bring my vehicle back here for anything ...which is really unfortunate as the dealership is super convenient in location. I have also expressed my dissatisfaction with friends and co-workers...some of which were not at all surprised at my experience. More
2nd vehicle bought in a year, enough said !!! The red ST Explorer is amazing had it for two weeks and once again thank for a very relaxing & honest buying experience. John Go VIKINGS ! The red ST Explorer is amazing had it for two weeks and once again thank for a very relaxing & honest buying experience. John Go VIKINGS ! More
They Don't Know What They're Doing After being told that Friday was not going to be busy I showed up to have an oil change done on my Ranger and have the two back tires swapped with my After being told that Friday was not going to be busy I showed up to have an oil change done on my Ranger and have the two back tires swapped with my snows. Was told it was going to be a 3-4 hour wait. Left the truck and ran errands. When I came back to get it, I had to check the bill because the cashier had neglected to give me the price on the coupon I had left. At least she fixed it. When I started the truck I almost shut it off immediately as it sounded like there was a bunch of screaming banshees under the hood. When I went back inside to ask what the xxxx they did, the service desk clerk sent some kid out to look at it. Promptly told me it was the fan belt. I told him I knew what it was but it sure as heck wasn't doing that when I dropped it off. Came back out with a can of WD40 and said I don't know how long this will last, sprayed it (which did quiet it down) and walked away. That was the extent of the "service" provided. Made it home but was the screeching this morning when I started it. NEVER going back. If it needs work now I will take it someplace else for sure. More
the transaction was simple , easy and expedited. My wife Cindy and I , purchased 2 Ranger trucks, we traded in our 2 older vehicles and the payments ended up right where we were comfortable with. the My wife Cindy and I , purchased 2 Ranger trucks, we traded in our 2 older vehicles and the payments ended up right where we were comfortable with. the sales person (Tony) and the management team are very top notch when it comes to making a customer happy. this was our 2nd time going to Gengras for a new vehicle and we will definitely go there again in a few more years. More
Service at this dealership has been excellent from purchasing a car to having it serviced. The staff is very courteous and professional. I very highly recommend them. purchasing a car to having it serviced. The staff is very courteous and professional. I very highly recommend them. More
New car lease and trade in of two vehicles First purchase of a Ford Escape with Gengras Ford after years with Crowley Ford. Always liked Crowley and Gengras is just as good. No problem with my First purchase of a Ford Escape with Gengras Ford after years with Crowley Ford. Always liked Crowley and Gengras is just as good. No problem with my purchase and trade in. More
Scheduled Maintenance Dropped of my F-150 the night before my appointment without a hassle. Next day I received a call about all of the maintenance that is recommended and Dropped of my F-150 the night before my appointment without a hassle. Next day I received a call about all of the maintenance that is recommended and I could pick and chose what I wanted done (I did all of them). Was updated to the status a few times and was called promptly when completed. Great service and all of the staff were polite and helpful. More