73 Reviews of Gerald Kia of Matteson - Service Center
Had an oil change/tire rotation appointment for 9:30AM on 05/18/2024 at Gerald Kia of Mattesson. We arrived at 9:15 AM and our 2023 K5 was promptly checked in, photographed and driven away by Robert Garner, 05/18/2024 at Gerald Kia of Mattesson. We arrived at 9:15 AM and our 2023 K5 was promptly checked in, photographed and driven away by Robert Garner, our Service Advisor. We regained control of our car at 11:55AM. We were told the oil change/tire rotation service would take about 1.5 hours with a required software update. Here are some fun facts to consider before putting your car into the service department at Gerald Kia of Mattesson. 1. At 9:29, about 5-7 minutes after Robert Garner drove away in our car, I received an excessive speed notification from the Kia Access App on my phone. My excessive speed threshold is set at 85MPH. Apparently, whichever Gerald Kia employee was in control of our car was driving it faster than 85MPH. 2. After the oil change service was completed and my car was brought out to us, I popped the hood and found new motor oil spilled all around the filter area of the undercar splash shield. I asked for a rag and cleaned this up myself. Several Gerald employees witnessed my exchange with Robert Garner regarding this sloppy workmanship. 3. Upon opening the driver's side door to depart I found new motor oil smeared on the right side of the driver's seat cushion. Again, I cleaned this up myself in the service advisors area. Several Gerald employees witnessed my exchange with Robert Garner regarding this next example of sloppy workmanship. 4. While driving home from the oil change service, I discovered that the radio station I had tuned in during the ride over to Gerald Kia had been changed to a station that is not on my pre-sets and one I would never listen to. 5. Later in the same day I discovered that a totally unfamiliar radio station had been added to my pre-set station list. Sloppy work and abuse of customer property. Never, ever going back. Don't bother calling to try to "make it right". I don't trust this dealership anymore. More
Kept in touch during repairs and I liked that they washed my car before returning it to me. my car before returning it to me. More
I appreciate the personal touch I received upon arrival and always keeping me informed during my wait. and always keeping me informed during my wait. More
DO NOT TAKE YOUR CAR TO THIS SERVICE DEPARTMENT! !! I received quotes from 3 Kia dealers for the same job. I took it to Hawkinson where I had purchased my vehicle. Not only did they charge me 2x t !! I received quotes from 3 Kia dealers for the same job. I took it to Hawkinson where I had purchased my vehicle. Not only did they charge me 2x the quoted price, they also did not "waive" the diagnostic fee when the repair was done as I was told. Instead of waiving the fee they added it to the labor on the job. They also did extra work that I did not authorize. They also neglected to get my written authorization to do any work on my car. This dealership is unethical, lies, and is dishonest with it's customers! More
Apparently they do not like to service car repairs under warranty. You call in the first thing they say: "you have to pay $165 unless it's under warranty." Then when you take the car in they say: "if an ani warranty. You call in the first thing they say: "you have to pay $165 unless it's under warranty." Then when you take the car in they say: "if an animal bites the wire the warranty won't cover it." Like they already diagnosed the problem. And what do anyone have to do to prevent and animal biting their car? Oh and I bet they will just say it is that because they want us to pay for it instead of the warranty. Furthermore, they couldn't just say it was due to defective part if it is the wire in the first place? Hawcinson Kia is a horrible dealership in the get go. We called another dealership and they never treated us this way, the only reason we went here was because they had earlier appointment. More
BUYER BEWARE!!Went in for service they ripped me off. BUYER BEWARE!! Went in for service they ripped me off. Charged me for free service. Would not buy or have service. BUYER BEWARE!! Went in for service they ripped me off. Charged me for free service. Would not buy or have service. More
Prompt service, everything explained, and just all around great staff. Each time I have brought my car in for service, I have always been impressed by the people who work there! great staff. Each time I have brought my car in for service, I have always been impressed by the people who work there! More
Thank You A special shout out to Michelle from the Service Department. She went above and beyond to ensure that I had a rental car due to mine being out of comm A special shout out to Michelle from the Service Department. She went above and beyond to ensure that I had a rental car due to mine being out of commission. She was calm, cool and collective. Thanks for keeping me calm in the midst of a storm. Excellent customer service. Lisa Mullins More