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Jack Schmitt Ford

Collinsville, IL

4.4
565 Reviews

1820 Vandalia St

Collinsville, IL

62234

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March 14, 2017

Great experience I went in to this dealership knowing exactly what I wanted, having seen the car online. Jim Smith greeted us, we test drove the car, and in the end, h More

by wanda1313
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Jim Smith
Jun 20, 2017 -

Jack Schmitt Ford responded

Congrats on your new Impala Wanda1313! We try to maintain the best customer service possible through our no-hassle process. Making things upfront and transparent lets us provide a stress free environment for our customers and that ultimately results in a better experience which is the goal! I'm sure you'll be enjoying your Impala for a long time to come, and don't forget to drop by for your free car washes! -Regards, Andy Carr, General Manager

March 03, 2017

Poor financing practices My experience with the Laurie Hinton was fine. I was offered very little for my trade, which is fairly typical with most dealerships. They had to ju More

by Surveysays
Customer Service
Quality Of Work
Friendliness
Price
Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Ben Firnkes, Laurie Osborne
Apr 01, 2017 -

Jack Schmitt Ford responded

Surveysays, We appreciate you taking the time to write a review and share your experiences with us. We are sorry for the inconveniences- both with the battery and with the paperwork. We thought we made good by reimbursing you for the battery. From time to time this happens- people leave dome lights on after test driving, etc. and we wind up having to replace them. With regard to the paperwork, we are sorry if it wasn't explained clearly but any time you request additional monies out of the loan as a Missouri resident to go and pay taxes with, you are taxed on the total amount of the loan- not the selling price of the vehicle. In Illinois it is pretty common to finance the sales tax in with the lien, but when purchasing in Illinois, a Missouri resident must handle taxes at the Missouri DMV and you are taxed based on the amount of the loan.

February 28, 2017

Great bunch of ladies to work with The whole process was very relaxed and pleasant. I've never been able to describe a car buying experience that way. Laurie was very patient with me, More

by farmkate
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Jade Noll, Jaime Stack, Laurie Osborne
Jun 20, 2017 -

Jack Schmitt Ford responded

Farmkate, It makes me so happy to hear when people can describe their car buying experience as "very relaxed and pleasant"! We strive everyday to create a stress free environment for our customers and know that through our professionalism and knowledge we can help people make a confident informed decision. I hope that you enjoy your new Escape for a long time to come and don't forget to stop by and say hello while we get it washed up for you with those free car washes for life! -Regards, Andy Carr, General Manager

February 28, 2017

Wonderful! Everyone was very helpful and helped in every way they possibly could. I would highly recommend them to anyone! They got my Jeep to the monthly paymen More

by aashley91
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Laurie Osborne
Jun 20, 2017 -

Jack Schmitt Ford responded

Congrats on that awesome Jeep Aashley91!! I'm glad to hear that Laurie was amazing to work with and got you everything you were looking for! Our team is committed to making sure every customer has the best experience possible and I love hearing back from customers when they've experienced it for themselves. Bring that Jeep back to us once its nice and muddy and we'll get it shined up for you with your free car washes! -Regards, Andy Carr, General Manager

February 27, 2017

Good Services I really had a good experience with buying my car today. My salesman Travis Bricker was really awesome he was understanding with what I was looking fo More

by Glover tai 123
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Quality Of Work
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Jaime Stack, Travis Bricker
Jun 20, 2017 -

Jack Schmitt Ford responded

Glover Tai 123, Congrats on the new Taurus! I'm sure you'll enjoy it and if you ever have questions about it please don't hesitate to let Travis or any of our team members know. Travis and the rest of our team focuses on creating a great experience here while working within our customer's needs. We hope that you have more great experiences with us in the future and we'll be happy to wash your Taurus up next time you stop in! -Regards, Andy Carr, General Manager

February 26, 2017

Bait and switch Made the mistake of driving out from st.louis. I called ahead to make sure the vehicle was there and was referred to Laurie (the sales rep I had been More

by jeffrey gerth
Customer Service
Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Laurie Osborne
Feb 25, 2017 -

Jack Schmitt Ford responded

Jeff we understand the frustration but your description of what happened Is not completely accurate. We had two Hyundai Santa Fe models. A sport- the one you had the quote on, and a different trim level- the model still in stock. Same color exterior and interior. Simple mistake on behalf of our staff and for that I apologize. We did in fact deliver the sport on Friday but on weekends it can take a day or two to come off of the website. I can assure you that no one on our team would intentionally "bait and switch" you. We have been in business for over 33 years and we don't need to deploy those sort of tactics to succeed. What happened is unfortunate and I am sure Laurie felt horrible, but making the implication that we are dishonest or that any of this was done purposely to trick you is just way off base. We are a dealership. We sell vehicles every day. That vehicle had been reduced recently and there were several parties interested in it. None of this makes your experience any more pleasant, and we understand that. I am assuming that based on your review you would never conduct business with us, but we do have access to other Santa Fe Sports with similar miles and equipment in that price range and we would be happy to help you find one. I am really sorry for all of the confusion and the time exhausted here. Please reach out if there is anything we can do to help. -Andy Carr, General Manager

February 25, 2017

Easiest/best experience ever! Everyone here was so friendly! Laurie was the most personable sales person I've ever worked with! This process was so easy and painless and I got exac More

by Erogers4788
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Quality Of Work
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Jade Noll, Jaime Stack, Laurie Osborne
Jun 20, 2017 -

Jack Schmitt Ford responded

Erogers4788, Congrats on your new vehicle! Laurie and our team always strive to create a personal one-of-a-kind experience for each customer and I'm glad to hear that you got to experience that first hand. We pride ourselves on treating each customer like a VIP and continuing that treatment long after they leave with their vehicle. If you every have any questions or need anything please do not hesitate to let Laurie or any member of our team know, as we're always here to help! -Regards, Andy Carr, General Manager

February 22, 2017

I was well taken care of by Travis and Ben. He for me into a car I can afford in no time!! My granddaughter was surprised and so happy to have a brand new car!! More

by DIANE Tawil
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Ben Firnkes, Travis Bricker
Jun 20, 2017 -

Jack Schmitt Ford responded

Diane, Congrats on the purchase, I hope your granddaughter loves her new car! We always work to make the process of finding and purchasing a car as hassle free as possible. If you or your grand daughter have any questions or need anything in the future, please do not hesitate to give us a call or stop by. We're always happy to help! -Regards, Andy Carr, General Manager

February 19, 2017

Very low offer on trade in. The staff was super friendly but unwilling to negotiate any on the trade value they offered on my truck. They claimed that since they were offering m More

by Shopper221
Customer Service
Quality Of Work
Friendliness
Price
Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Jim Smith
Apr 01, 2017 -

Jack Schmitt Ford responded

Hello Shopper 221. We appreciate the feedback. Our business is changing. When we research, survey, ask our customers what they like and dislike about car buying our customers always tell us that they hate the "back and forth" that goes on at the dealership. A little secret about us- WE DON'T LIKE IT EITHER! So over the last couple of years we have sought to eliminate pain points in the car buying process and make it easier. The reaction has mostly been favorable- we are selling and servicing more cars than ever, but there are still some who like to negotiate. The truth is that what matters the most when trading is the trade difference. It's true, if we offer a rock bottom price on our vehicle as we did here for you, we can't over allow or inflate trade numbers above what the market dictates we should pay. We feel that a real number for ours and a real number for yours is the best, most transparent, most fair way to conduct business and we are confident that our clients will not find a lower trade difference at any other Ford dealership. This is also why we offer a $1,000 best deal guarantee. It can be confusing, and it does not always seem familiar compared to the way you may have bought cars or traded for them in the past, but the truth is if someone gave you more for your trade- you probably paid too much for their vehicle.

February 15, 2017

Great customer service Chris was great to work with and very patient!! When I first arrived, I had time to look at the cars on my own without feeling overwhelmed. Once I fou More

by Laurenhasse88
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Quality Of Work
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Jaime Stack, Chris Wheeler
Jun 20, 2017 -

Jack Schmitt Ford responded

Lauren, Congratulations on your purchase! Our team here at Jack Schmitt Ford Lincoln knows that customer service is the most important aspect of our industry, and that's why we work to meet each customer's needs. We believe that transparency is key to the car purchasing process and are always happy to explain anything the customer may inquire about. I'm glad to hear that Chris was such a joy to work with and if you ever have any questions about your vehicle, please do not hesitate to call Chris or any of our team members. -Regards, Andy Carr, General Manager

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