
Katy Honda
Katy, TX
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My husband went to look at a Civic Si there, ready to purchase with a trade in... WORST EXPERIENCE EVER. I'll try to condense his experience... they took 3 days to get him a REAL quote (not "Oh yeah... s purchase with a trade in... WORST EXPERIENCE EVER. I'll try to condense his experience... they took 3 days to get him a REAL quote (not "Oh yeah... should be no problem to get it at $price"). In the meantime, they never called him back, even when they told him a specific time to expect the call back. William was his salesman, and while he was very nice and easy going, obviously communication is not his (or anyone else's) strong point. The only time my husband spoke to them was when he called them himself. Before they even got him the actual monthly payment amount they let him take the car for a couple days (he works at a shop and wanted to check it out there). He came in to bring it back and talk numbers (as they'd been planning for 3 days), and they made him wait for about an hour before someone came to speak with him. They quoted him a 20% interest rate when BMW had quoted him an 8% interest rate. The monthly payment was $200+ higher than the rate they said they could get him. They obviously got him in the car thinking he would fall in love and impulsively buy it without caring about the actual monthly payment... WRONG. My husband had to DEMAND his keys back. It was a waste of 3 full days time, and not only did the staff not care about the customer, they didn't even call him back... isn't that considered something like an auto sales crime... seems like all other dealerships won't STOP calling you! This is by far our WORST EVER dealership sales experience-- Unless you have time and money that you're looking to waste, do not visit this dealership. This is the first online complaint I have ever had to write. UPDATE 2 DAYS AFTER ORIGINAL POST: My husband received a phone call from Tiffany, a manager at Honda of Katy. She is was quite upset at the negative review we posted (naturally). She demanded that my husband pull down the review, and when he declined, she insisted that she would reply to our review by posting his credit information on the website. My husband frankly told her that she could not legally do that as it could considering defamation of character. Aside from the legal aspects of it, we found it incredibly rude that she had to audacity to threaten to put up a customer's personal and private information online. She even went on further to explain how important this issue was to her by promising on her children that she would reply to our review in a negative manner towards us. I guess this is what it takes to get a call back from their employees. More
I would have given this dealership a great rating if I didn't have to pressure the sales/service team members to get something done. We bought a used Honda Odyssey on a late rainy Saturday evening. didn't have to pressure the sales/service team members to get something done. We bought a used Honda Odyssey on a late rainy Saturday evening. We entered the dealership with our kids after an evening get together. I had seen the van online and wanted to see it in person. We had planned to debate over it on Sunday and buy Monday. Dio met us at the door and was very friendly. He pulled the van around to the covered and lit area for us to look it over. We liked it except we wanted our mechanic to inspect it on Monday. He asked us what it would take to get us in the car that night, and I told him my price, interest rate, and the need for our independent inspection. I did not expect him to be able to meet any of those, but was pleasantly surprised when he came back with approval. While we signed the paperwork, Dio helped entertain the kids with balloons and goodies. Our Mechanic inspected the van, and found the seal on the sliding door was bad, the electric door was sticking at times as the wire harness was missing the clip to the frame, and the dvd was inoperative. I returned on Tuesday and was told to wait 2 weeks for warranty to kick in, but the seal and chrome was replaced that day. When I did return 2 weeks later I was told warranty would not cover the items and the total price would be close to $1200. I kept my cool, and told Sally, the service writer, what my terms were in buying the car, and she apologized, but it was not up to her. I then asked to talk to a manager and was put in touch with Sean Brooks. He was GREAT! He was very busy, but very polite. All items were taken care of within 48 hours of talking to him. I wish the employees were given a little more leverage when it comes to honoring their word on a sale, and not have to be prodded to talk with a manager when someone feels wronged. More
My name is JD and I recently purchased a 2011 SUV from Honda Cars of Katy. The details of this story are too long to explain, so the short version is this: After purchasing this car and feeling really g Honda Cars of Katy. The details of this story are too long to explain, so the short version is this: After purchasing this car and feeling really good about it, I came across some mistakes with respect to financing, and accessories that I was upset about. Having purchased many new cars over the course of 35 years, my experiences had been both good and bad. I was expecting the worse. Armed with all kinds of data, I arrived at the dealership with my blood pressure at an all time high, ready to fight it out. What happened next was a very pleasant suprise. I sat down with Mike, Justin and Dwain and explained my situation expecting to get the royal run around. What I got was an entire team bending over backwards to resolve the issues to my satisfaction. Mistakes were made by both the dealership and myself in the process too long to detail, but the team was understanding, empathetic, and professional. The issues were quickly resolved. I was embassassed to have expected the worst and was ecstatic with the resolution and the help of this group as well as the service department. I walked out once again feeling very good about the experience and the automobile. Too many times, I have experienced a cavalier attitude from car dealers once the deal is done, but with these guys that was not the case. I would highly recommend this dealership and will very likely buy another vehicle from them. Possibly as early as next month. More
Bought a car twenty days ago, the transmission went out, called to ask them if they would do anything to help. After the manager called me he told me he had to do some research and call me back the followin called to ask them if they would do anything to help. After the manager called me he told me he had to do some research and call me back the following day prior to 10 a.m., needless to say he didn't have the fortitude to call me back. Had one of his underlings call me to let me know that I bought a lemon from them and that they didn't care and basically told me to take a flying leap! Needless to say with that attitude and lack of customer service I personally think that anyone wanting to purchase a car new or used should keep off this lot and pass along the information to all their friends! Want a lemon, go to the grocery store or buy a used car from Honda cars of Katy!! STAY AWAY WARN ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!!!! More
My husband and I were looking for an 'almost' new van and decided to visit Honda Cars of Katy (we live out of town but have family there). Javier was very knowledgeable and attentive to our questions. Afte decided to visit Honda Cars of Katy (we live out of town but have family there). Javier was very knowledgeable and attentive to our questions. After we made up our mind to purchase a 2010 Honda Odyssey, it took over five hours to complete the paperwork and drive away in our new vehicle -- which i thought was a little long. After completing the finance application, Doug(I think that was his name) began his pitch on selling us an extended warranty since this was a 'used' vehicle. We told him that we weren't interested. Then another fellow entered the room and finally wore us down. We ended up purchasing that extended warranty package -- however, they didn't tell us that we would have to pay sales tax on it as well. He was a very fast talker and wouldn't take no for an answer. Lesson learned. Overall, it was a good experience and I would go back there to buy a car. We love the vehicle so far. More
I E-mailed Honda Cars of Katy About purchasing a white 2011 Honda Fit sport automatic They E-mailed back that yes they would sell me a White 2011 Honda fit sport at the Agreed upon price of $18,523. Call 2011 Honda Fit sport automatic They E-mailed back that yes they would sell me a White 2011 Honda fit sport at the Agreed upon price of $18,523. Called and confirmed. Had several conversations with the sales lady. Made appointment the finalize the deal. Called and asked for the vin for insurance. Received the vin and gave it to insurance and was told it was to a 2010 Honda fit. Went to Katy Honda website looked car up by vin. Turns out that the car is indeed a 2010 Honda fit base model with manual transmission. I then called them and asked if the vin was wrong. No, that they had quoted me this car. Refused to Honor their E-mail or the verbal contract. I have the emails and would love to send them to you. A Classic attempt to bait and switch. They were just stupid enough to do it in writing! More
As a first time car buyer I was expecting a hassel in purchasing a new car, however, through the professionalism that was exercised via Javier Balderas, Harvey, & D.J., not only did I get the car I WANTE purchasing a new car, however, through the professionalism that was exercised via Javier Balderas, Harvey, & D.J., not only did I get the car I WANTED, but they worked with me to attain it, financially! Their cordial mannerism, not to mention their desire to see a happy customer leave with the vehicle of there choice, clearly exhibits a dealership that is truley interested in selling a great product! I earnestly recommend this dealership to any first time or repeated buyer! More
I was quoted via e-mail a "drive out" price of $21300. on a Honda SE CRV by Ricky Smith, Internet Sales Manager. Ricky and I discussed how much more it would be with leather seats, and he told me $1500 more a Honda SE CRV by Ricky Smith, Internet Sales Manager. Ricky and I discussed how much more it would be with leather seats, and he told me $1500 more, again a drive out price. They would have to install the seats, so I would first come out and pay (it couldn't be done by filling out the finance application and wiring the down payment) and the car would be delivered to me the next day. I also spoke with Dio Zorilla, my salesperson who assured me that if I drove out to Katy, (a long way from where I live), I would receive that price. Dio told me over the phone on the day I was going to buy my car (Monday, December 27, 2010) that he was "looking at it right now". When my husband and I arrived, they stalled and then Dion (an inventory specialist) came over with his inventory of cars, none of which were the price of the one quoted by Ricky. He had us test drive a CRV SE he found on the lot with the color we had requested. We thought that was going to be our vehicle. Then we were presented with the price, which was approximately $4,000 more than we were quoted. They said that it had options on it, as did all of the vehicles on the lot. First I reminded them that they had quoted me a price and that Dio had told me he was looking at my car when I talked to him that same day. They had no response to that. I then asked if they had a CRV on order that we could wait for, and the head Sales Manager, I am pretty sure his name was Wayne, came over to show us his price list on cars coming in. He pointed out that we could get his LX model (a model down from what we were promised) for around $23,100. That was more than we were promised for the higher model, and more than we were quoted from two other Honda dealerships for the LX model with an extra tint! This is your typical bait and switch sales tactic. Get the customer to drive out to the dealership, no matter how much trouble it is for them, and then you can change cars and charge them more! After all, the customer has invested so much time and effort that you can wear them down. I had asked Ricky and Dio several times before driving to the dealership if this was a real offer, stating that it was an excellent price. They assured me that it was. They should be held accountable for this type of deception. I will never set foot in their dealership again. More
I would not recommend this dealership to anyone. I worked with the internet sales team and was given a quote. I asked if the quote was a drive off price. The sales person said that the only fee that worked with the internet sales team and was given a quote. I asked if the quote was a drive off price. The sales person said that the only fee that would be added is tax, title and license. I drove 25 miles to the dealership and they wasted 1 hour of my time. When I got there the price was now $3500 more than the internet quote. They told me they would find a car for me on Monday. Monday came and went with no call. I gave them a week and they still had not located a car. More
I recommend stopping in at Honda Cars of Katy and dealing with the salesman, Ryan Perry. He's a young guy, mechanically astute, and very professional. This guy did not play games with me or make me any crazy with the salesman, Ryan Perry. He's a young guy, mechanically astute, and very professional. This guy did not play games with me or make me any crazy promises. I went to the dealership to try and make a deal on a new car, armed with other dealer quotes. Prior to making the decision to buy the particular model that I decided on, Ryan was very pleasant and informative in my decision process between two similar models. I never felt pressured into one over the other. I strongly recommend dealing with Ryan if you are going to shop at this dealer. Otherwise, all of my other experiences here have been on the negative side, both in the sales and in the repair sides. The repair side obviously never test drove my car after repairing it, even the second time that I returned it for the same problem... this is a black eye in my book. Also, the sales managers do not seem to listen to their customers, but constantly try to use sales tactics, that any educated person can see coming a mile away. More