Hansel Volkswagen of Santa Rosa

Damaged my car during tire installation I've never written a review for anything in my life. All 4 rims of my 08 GTI were damaged during a tire change. The service manager had the nerve I've never written a review for anything in my life. All 4 rims of my 08 GTI were damaged during a tire change. The service manager had the nerve to tell me that "you can barely see the damage" and that "well your rims were already a bit scratched". I was in disbelief when he said that. I had to press him just to get my car repaired. After arguing that Hansel VW should repair my car, the manager reluctantly made me an appointment. I was told I would have a rental car because it would take a full day. Cut to the appointment - no rental car has been reserved. They're out of rentals. Sent to Enterprise for my rental and luckily they had 1 car left. A full sized SUV. The 1 day repair turned into 3. I was never called on the 3rd day (had to call them myself to find out what is happening. Called at 5:30 after waiting all day) car will not be ready for another day. I understand that my car isn't brand new and that I didn't buy it from Hansel VW. That shouldn't matter when it comes to service, let alone repairing a vehicle that they damaged. Im not asking them to do anything special - just to do what is right and to at the very least contact me so I don't wait around all day. Oh - and the service manager had yet another nerve and tried to hold the cost of the repair over my head. Like they're doing me a favor. You damaged the car. You fix the car. I wonder what it takes to be treated like a valued customer there? I had a $6,000 transmission put in under warranty and have spent an additional $3,000 on repairs and maintenance. I won't be going back. Keeping names out of this because any employee wouldn't have a fair ability to defend themselves. This has been my experience at Hansel VW. More

Obscenely expensive This may be a great place to buy a car, but beware the expensive service department. $225 to replace a left hand turn signal light and an obscene $420 This may be a great place to buy a car, but beware the expensive service department. $225 to replace a left hand turn signal light and an obscene $420 to replace a cheap plastic gas tank lid. The staff is very friendly and understanding (except for the one jerk who laughed when I expressed dismay at the cost of the gas tank lid.) It was explained to me that the fees for servicing cars are not set by the franchise itself and I believe them. But it's very poor business practice to take such advantage of VW customers, whoever is setting the charges. I hope to avoid ever having to bring my VW Tiguan (which I love btw) back to the dealership. More

2 weeks later; no resolve DO NOT BUY A CAR FROM THESE PEOPLE. I recently bought a car from them that happened to have a manufacturers defect--this occurred 4 days after purchas DO NOT BUY A CAR FROM THESE PEOPLE. I recently bought a car from them that happened to have a manufacturers defect--this occurred 4 days after purchasing the car. When I called the service center they questioned me and were aggressive trying to place blame on me. The front camera was not working properly and they were insistent I was not familiar with the software and that was the problem. After speaking to 4 different people they admitted there was likely a problem and they would take a look at it. This was 13 days ago...I still have no car and no understanding of what is being done to correct the problem. They have told me (only after my repeated calls) that they are still "working on it". They say they cannot get the camera technology software to sync with the car properly--this is their software!!! What do you mean???!!! I have called them about a dozen times with little to no resolve over the issue. Every time I called they just told me they cared about me and were looking into it. Finally 2 days ago someone called me and told me they were still "looking into it" but that he was not familiar with the car or the problems as it was his first week working for them. Seems like they really care about me...putting a rookie in charge of dealing with selling a customer a broken car. I then contacted the sales rep who sold me the car about this trying to get to the bottom of it. 24 hours later and she has still yet to respond to me. I am now looking at 13 days with my broken, manufacturers defect car sitting in the Hansel Volkswagen shop with no one contacting me or trying to do anything to fix the situation. All i can say is I am hopeful things will get resolved; based off of my experience; I am highly doubtful. If you want to buy a car without hassle and with peace of mind...look elsewhere. More

Poor service of my Jetta TDI Did something to my battery while there for service. Car had to be jumped to get it home. Battery would not charge after service. Did something to my battery while there for service. Car had to be jumped to get it home. Battery would not charge after service. More

Tuneup and minor repairs Excellent service. Great communication. Did the tuneup and checked my other problem. Gave me a call before work was completed. Had it fixed in a pret Excellent service. Great communication. Did the tuneup and checked my other problem. Gave me a call before work was completed. Had it fixed in a pretty reasonable timeframe. More

Easy, straight to the point A very quick and easy experience. Robert fletch gave me great advise about the vehicle I was interested in and quickly approached a common goal for th A very quick and easy experience. Robert fletch gave me great advise about the vehicle I was interested in and quickly approached a common goal for the both of us. I would highly recommend Hansel VW to any of my friends and family. Vroom vroom. More

Excellence at Hansel Volkswagen Wow! My wife and I were extremely impressed by the highly skilled and professional team at Hansel who assisted us with our recent new Volkwagen purcha Wow! My wife and I were extremely impressed by the highly skilled and professional team at Hansel who assisted us with our recent new Volkwagen purchase. Throughout the transaction Ryan and Joe demonstrated high skill and intelligence with regard to their products, the dealership and the financing and purchasing process. Their competence eliminated our stress and made our purchase experience wonderful. More

Easy experience finding my car I don't know much about cars, but Robert was very knowledgeable and friendly. Eased me I to finding the car best fit for me. I don't know much about cars, but Robert was very knowledgeable and friendly. Eased me I to finding the car best fit for me. More

Excellent team Vicki was excellent, super friendly and knowledgeable and so was the rest of the team. I am very pleased with my new purchase and recommended them hig Vicki was excellent, super friendly and knowledgeable and so was the rest of the team. I am very pleased with my new purchase and recommended them highly. Thank you More

Bought new Jetta, had all service done there for 16 years This has been a great dealer for us. When we bought a new 2000 Jetta in late 1999, they matched a lower price we got from a Bay Area dealer, found a c This has been a great dealer for us. When we bought a new 2000 Jetta in late 1999, they matched a lower price we got from a Bay Area dealer, found a car with right color and options at another dealer, had it brought up and delivered right to our door, a two hour drive from the dealer. They even threw in the premium sound system with CD changer for no extra cost. We had all service done by them and have been satisfied. The one time they made a mistake that we discovered after getting home, they sent someone to pick up the car, drive it back, fix it and deliver it back to our door. They always give a free car wash with service, and for the first 10 years they gave us a free rental or loaner to use for shopping while our car was being serviced. After 10 years they get us a rental car at a special low price, like $40 for the day. Always treated us first rate. Will buy from them again soon since the 2000 Jetta now has 185,000 miles with never any big problem, just routine maintenance. More