Martin Main Line Honda

I recently purchased a new CRV from them. Before going there I did a lot of research on prices and financing and so on with different dealers. The financing Greg from Mainline offered was good (he told me there I did a lot of research on prices and financing and so on with different dealers. The financing Greg from Mainline offered was good (he told me over the phone between 6.39 and 7.39% APR) and the price was decent. At the dealer when asking Greg for the financing, he said: "That's a different department. I don't deal with that". I didn't have any insurance yet, so he called the insurance agency they work with and we got 'the best quote': over 1500 dollar. I did some research on insurance before and so I called an insurance company myself: 900 dollars. Anyway, that was the sales. Then we had to go to do the financing with Mr. Sheldon. He was very nice at first and then said: "OK, the financing is 8.99%". O, and what happened to that lower APR then? "No one at this dealership ever said that APR you just mentioned" Basically they were calling me a liar. Greg even came in the office and said he never said that APR. Anyway, I had 6.99% in my head so wanted to negotiate on the financing. He came up with 7.99% and a better deal on extended warranty. But when I wanted to see the actual numbers or table for the warranty, he didn't want to show me ("It's very complicated and so on"). We went with it in the end, but I still have a bad feeling about things. My advice in general (is maybe true for most car dealerships): if you hear good deals on prices AND financing: get it in writing before you go to them. And ALWAYS ask them to show you the numbers they come up with (on warranty and other things for instance)!! More

Would highly recommend MMLH. My wife bought her 2003 Would highly recommend MMLH. My wife bought her 2003 Honda Civic new. Her insurance didn't kick in until the following day, so Martin said they wo Would highly recommend MMLH. My wife bought her 2003 Honda Civic new. Her insurance didn't kick in until the following day, so Martin said they would keep the car under their insurance so we could drive home today. About a block from the dealer she was hit from behind and pushed into a pole. I walked back to the dealership and told them what happened, and the salesman and manger jumped right into action. Had the car towed and had my wife in a rental. They fixed the damage at their bodyshop (which is one of the best in the area), and the car came back looking brand new after a pretty serious accident. I was so impressed with the service, I bought my new 06 Civic Si @ Martin. The initial sales guy I dealt with seemed a bit shifty up front, so I requested a different sales guy. I had done my homework previously and Martin agreed to "match" the lowest price I found. We struck a deal, got great financing, and even a decent price for my trade in. I would and do recommend Martin, and will most likely purchase my next car from them. YMMV. As far as the bad reviews on this site, it seems to me that these buyers went in with an "I'm gonna get screwed mentality." It seems unfair that some reviews rate as a bad experience when they didn't purchase, or even talk about pricing. I'm not saying that I'm not defensive, but I do my research before I set foot in the dealership. I call before I go, and verify the price they advertise is the price I'm going to get. The salesman already knows that I'm an educated consumer, that way there's a lot less room for shenanigans. For the people who just up and decide they want a new car, go to the dealer, and swallow the first price offered then complain how they got ripped off, I have no sympathy. For the reviewer who is having problems with their service department, it may be time to consider a lawyer. BTW, Martin's website is truly a step above any other dealerships'. They show the car, inside and out, mileage, history, and price. Their pre-owned prices are about the best you'll find at any dealer, and I don't think it takes much to get them to agree to a price match if you find a lower one. -Steve More