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Hendrick Toyota North Charleston

North Charleston, SC

4.8
1,923 Reviews

7151 Rivers Avenue

North Charleston, SC

29406

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February 22, 2009

Todd spent enough time with the features and buying process of the car that I purchased, and also was a great listener, definately made it easier to buy. Dwanye in financial was thourough and quick. Ov More

by RDee
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Quality Of Work
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Todd Salzer (sales) Dwyane (Financial)
Feb 23, 2009 -

Hendrick Toyota North Charleston responded

Hi there! Thanks so much for the feedback! Purchasing a vehicle is a big investment and I'm thrilled Todd and Dwayne were able to make that experience a positive one. Feel free to contact us any time if you have any future questions, or simply swing by if you are in the neighborhood - we are here to help! Thanks again, and here's looking to many miles ahead! -Ryan Bolz

February 20, 2009

In December of 2008 I decided I wanted to purchase a new Tacoma. I currently owned one and love the quality of Toyota. I stopped in to look around and see what was on the lot. The salesman was friendly a More

by matto1975
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
can't remember names
Mar 11, 2009 -

Hendrick Toyota North Charleston responded

Hi there, Unfortunately I could not reach you directly to get more details on your visit, but I wanted you to know your feedback has been heard. I have made your review known to our General Manager and General Sales Manager, and your concerns were addressed at a recent sales meeting. I would like to think no one at our dealership would ever be so brazen as to neglect our standards for customer service. However, I cannot dismiss that this may have been the case. For the time being, all sales staff have been reminded the importance of our policies and the proper etiquette in working with all our customers. I would like to act further, though I will need a bit more information regarding your visit. If you ever have an opportunity, please contact me directly. My phone number is 843-818-6312 and I can be reached via email, ryan@genereed.com. Here's looking to many miles ahead! -Ryan Bolz

Mar 16, 2009 -

Hendrick Toyota North Charleston responded

Hi Matthew, Thanks for reaching out and contacting me. Our General Manager, Paul Whatley, has personally addressed your experience with all involved sales associates and his message was undoubtedly heard. We are a customer service oriented industry and every customer matters, whether you buy from us or not. We cannot always tell how you feel about your visit, and I am glad you took the time to tell us directly here on DealerRater. Sometimes we may drop the ball, but I'm proud to say we learn from our mistakes and take action to improve the quality of customer service we provide. I assure you, your experience has been taken to heart by all our sales staff. Enjoy your Nissan! And when you are ready to look for that next vehicle, feel free to contact me directly. I guarantee you will find Gene Reed Toyota a better place to purchase your next ride. Here's looking to many miles ahead, - Ryan Bolz

February 12, 2009

My wife and I bought a 2008 Sequoia March of 2008. At the time of purchase we were promised by Ed (our salesman) that my parents would receive a check for $100.00 for a referral fee, since he bought a 20 More

by bullco1
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Quality Of Work
Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Ed, Patrick, Ronald Hannon
Feb 24, 2009 -

Hendrick Toyota North Charleston responded

Hi Ben, Thank you for speaking with me via DealerRater and over the phone. A referral check for your parents is in the mail and I think we've managed to address your concerns. Again, I apologize for the delay in getting a check sent out sooner. In the midst of employees coming and going we dropped the ball in effectively communicating with you and even with each other! As per your feedback, we have put into place a process that ensures customers of past employees will be properly assigned to team leaders for review and followup. Additionally, we now have an email distribution list that notifies all managers of employment changes. Thank you again for reaching out and sharing your experience! I think we are now better prepared to prevent such mishaps in the future! Thanks Ben! Here's looking to many miles ahead! -Ryan Bolz

February 10, 2009

Ron Hannon was a competent and knowledgeable salesman to work with, comfortable dealing with me over the phone. After two weeks of visiting dealers and test driving cars across Charleston, I called him and More

by Janetsos
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Ron Hannon
Feb 11, 2009 -

Hendrick Toyota North Charleston responded

Hi Janet! I'm glad to hear you did your homework and were able to make a well informed decision. Purchasing a vehicle is a big investment, and we really want to make the entire process as comfortable and easy as possible. I will definitely congratulate Ron for helping facilitate such a positive experience at our dealership. Also, be sure to wish your daughter a very happy birthday from all of us here - I have no doubt she will absolutely love the 4runner! Here's looking to many miles ahead! -Ryan

February 04, 2009

My husband and I recently purchased a new car from Gene Reed Toyota and were extremely pleased with the entire experience. The sales staff and management were very friendly and helpful and provided us wit More

by aiello
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Quality Of Work
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
David Reed, Mike Halls, Richard Sommers, Bill Utnick
Feb 04, 2009 -

Hendrick Toyota North Charleston responded

Hi there, Congratulations on your new car! I'm glad to hear you and you and your husband enjoyed your experience at our dealership. Such an investment should always leave you feeling satisfied, and I'm thrilled that our team pulled through. Thank you for your positive feedback, and here's looking to many miles ahead! -Ryan Bolz

January 25, 2009

I bought a used Highlander from Gene Reed Toyota a while ago and was definately pleased with my experience. Sean was awesome and Ron Hannon helped seal the deal wth resonable price to finance. The kicker w More

by jayd
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Quality Of Work
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Sean Carrol, Ron Hannon, service guys
Jan 26, 2009 -

Hendrick Toyota North Charleston responded

Hi there! Thanks for the positive feedback of our sales and service guys! I'm sorry to hear you had some car troubles over your vacation, as that can always be a bit trying. I found myself in a similar situation recently. I have a 2000 Xterra that had several adventures in my college days up in the Appalachian mountains. She's about on her last leg, and every Nissan dealer I've taken her to has given me the run-around. Finally, I took her here to Gene Reed Toyota and for the first I received an honest, forward evaluation of my vehicle. It would be easy to argue that my working here pulls some weight, and I can admit that. But all that aside, the difference is that the service guys here are likeable, honest and pretty frank about your vehicle maintenance. I'm glad to see others are finding similar experiences! Here's looking to many miles ahead! -Ryan

January 25, 2009

I bought an 08 scion tc from Gene Reed Toyota a while ago and at my last service they recommended I check out dealer rater. Everything has been going great since the car was new when i got it. Other than t More

by Caleb98
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Quality Of Work
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Robbie, Robbie Cortis
Jan 26, 2009 -

Hendrick Toyota North Charleston responded

Hi Caleb! I'm glad to hear you are enjoying that Scion tC! I just bought one myself and they are a thrill to ride! As I'm sure they explained in service, this recent bout of cold weather can affect your tire pressure, triggering the indicator light to illuminate. Once you get those tires going and they warm a bit, the indicator light usually will turn off. Best practice is to get your tires filled with nitrogen to significantly slow the natural process of air seeping through the porous tire walls and reduce moisture. All that being said, enjoy your scion and this cold air while it lasts - it will be summer again before you know it! Here's looking to many miles ahead! -Ryan

January 25, 2009

This is the second time my family has purchased a car from Gene Reed Toyota and we could not have left there happier! We were looking for a Jeep Wrangler for our son's birthday and had arleady checked o More

by jmcaddleston
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Quality Of Work
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Robert Lukens
Jan 26, 2009 -

Hendrick Toyota North Charleston responded

Hi there, Thanks again for choosing Gene Reed Toyota! I'm pretty sure your son is going to love his car. Be sure to wish him a happy birthday from all of us here! And I'm glad to hear you found us on eBay! Some of our best prices can be found on our eBay listings, as we usually post our "last chance" and "hot" vehicles. We are definitely pleased you found exactly what you were looking for, as we are taking great strides in increasing the accessibility of our inventory and pricing. Here's looking to many miles ahead! -Ryan

January 15, 2009

Followup review was not the experience I had with the company. My opinion of Gene Reed Toyota has not changed. I think the service there is representative of a sickness which prevails throughout the au More

by atoyot
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Quality Of Work
Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Ryan Bolz
Jan 16, 2009 -

Hendrick Toyota North Charleston responded

Hi Ed, Thank you for opening a dialogue with us and communicating your concerns to our service manager over the phone. I truly wish our business and our industry as a whole could make positive changes immediate enough for you to experience a viable difference in the service and care we provide. I can admit, change is sometimes slow coming. But I know that change can happen! I've seen it here already in the short time I've been with Gene Reed Toyota. Though you may never see the impact you've made, I assure you, your feedback has drawn considerable attention to how we operate our business. At the very least, that is a step forward. Additionally, we will be reviewing how service recomendations are disclosed to customers by our staff to ensure all information is being communicated openly. If you take anything away from this, I hope you can find some comfort knowing that someone here really does care and is working diligently to make Gene Reed Toyota (and our industry!) a better place. Here's looking to many miles ahead! -Ryan

January 11, 2009

I would never purchase or recommend the purchase of ant Toyota product based on the unscrupulous business practices of service department. December 1,2008 a basic check visit ended up in a nearly $700 bill More

by atoyot
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Quality Of Work
Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Chris
Jan 15, 2009 -

Hendrick Toyota North Charleston responded

Hi Ed, I'm terribly sorry you felt you had a negative experience with our service department. By our records, you have been doing an excellent job maintaining your vehicle regularly. The work our dealership recommended on December 1, 2008 was a legitimate recommendation for maintaining the life of your vehicle, with all associated costs clearly outlined on paper. Our service manager, Robbie Cortis, contacted you directly and it seems your major concern was not directly with our dealership, but the negative stereotype all car dealers seem to carry. That's one of the reason's we're active on DealerRater - we aim to break that stereotype and show our community that we really are a service oriented industry! The dialogue we've opened is a brilliant start to addressing your needs, and I hope with a little work, we can restore your trust in the automotive industry as a whole. Here's looking to many miles ahead! -Ryan

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