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McGrath Arlington Kia

Palatine, IL

2.6
302 Reviews

1400 E Dundee Rd

Palatine, IL

60074

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December 08, 2020

This dealer is Fraud and misleading customers. Confusing customers with different offers and never delivered what they promised. Please don’t go to this dealer please.... More

by BS
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No
Employees Worked With
Shane Rigsby, Faris Syriani
November 29, 2020

First and foremost, I would like this say this post is late as this happened in October, but it’s still worth posting. Unfortunately I was asked to I drive in from Elgin before closing per one of your More

by arturo_maturo
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Employees Worked With
Stefan
Dec 09, 2020 -

McGrath Arlington Kia responded

Arturo We are glade you found a car that you liked and the price you got. Cars are sold quickly and can be here 1 min and gone the next. As for our pricing all our cars have addendum's on them. We are sorry you did not see a value and felt like posting a review over a price that you could not get. Have a great day.

Dec 09, 2020 -

arturo_maturo responded

The post is more than about the price. It was about the customer service that I received and how you guys made me feel. The car was still in your lot from the last time I checked and was not sold at the time. I was told that one of the managers took the car home which should have been communicated earlier instead of having me drive 40 minutes out of my way to bullied into over paying for a car I couldn’t even see in person. A simple communication from your sales manager would have been nice, but that has yet to happen. Honesty and respect go a long way especially during a pandemic when people choose where and how often they leave the safety of their homes. I hope you can take this feedback and improve your practices or training to make customers feel welcomed. Best of luck!

November 21, 2020

Pleasant experience. Courteous, patient, helpful and knowledgeable. Seems like a professional and friendly business that will take the time to do a job right and take the time to explain. More

by Ms.duvel57
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Dave Chavich, Vince Balachia
November 16, 2020

Worked with Vince on a purchase of a new Kia K5. All went well and Vince took the time to show me everything on the vehicle. If he didn't have the answer he found out and let me know asap. More

by rer305
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Yes
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Vince Balachia
November 16, 2020

Tried to buy a new Kia Palisade. Dealer said they were Charging $8500 over MRSP for Palisade. Stated it was a market surcharge and everyone was doing it. More

by dwb3brooks
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No
Employees Worked With
Cliff, Vince Balachia
Nov 16, 2020 -

McGrath Arlington Kia responded

I am sorry I believe you have the wrong dealer. We have a Kia Telluride and we are a family owned Kia Dealer in Palatine IL.

Nov 16, 2020 -

dwb3brooks responded

Frank and Cliff from McGrath work for you? Are you saying you aren’t charging $8500 over MRSP for Kia Telluride? My mistake calling it Palisade which is the Hyundai version. Are you charging MRSP for the Telluride?

Nov 17, 2020 -

McGrath Arlington Kia responded

We will not discuss pricing over reviews. We will be more than happy to go over pricing with you. When can you come in.

November 12, 2020

We had an agreed upon price for a used Kia on line, through TruCar, as well as an offer for my trade in. After test driving the car, salesman stuck a mandatory warranty sticker on the car. When we sat More

by car buyer
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No
Employees Worked With
Vince Balachia
Nov 13, 2020 -

McGrath Arlington Kia responded

False!!! It clearly states on dealer site all trade are subject to change. You of course put in your trade as excellent condition when it has damage. Dealer must see trade to give you an exact value on your trade. As for you saying you had an agreed price False again. We are a family owned dealer. TruCar is a website. They can not give you a price as taxes and fees are different all over. You never spoke to anybody about price and came in with your own numbers off TruCar website I was told, No harm no foul. Good luck on your car shopping. Please if you don't get your way again please don't leave another false review.

Nov 13, 2020 -

car buyer responded

False!!!! The condition of the car was listed as average wear for body and interior, mechanically above average. There is no damage to the car. There is normal wear associated with a 12 year car with 162000 miles. No damage, dents or rust. Not enough to lower the offer by 23%. The price of your car was your advertised on the Mcgrath web page, as well as on TruCar. I agree you didn't raise the price of the car, you just added in $5000 worth of unadvertised, unnecessary, and unwanted fees. Those fees are not listed on the Mcgrath website, and your sales manager could not show me where they are. And your internet sales rep, Georgeann verified the Mcgrath web site advertised price over the phone before I scheduled the appointment. I purchased another vehicle from another dealer, an on-line retailer, so no harm, no foul. Please, if you are called out again on adding unscrupulous fees, don't leave a negative reply for the reviewer. I now know why your dealer is rated 28th out of 31 Kia dealers in Illinois on Dealerrater.com

Nov 13, 2020 -

McGrath Arlington Kia responded

Congrats !!!!

November 03, 2020

Great service from Steve on the sales team. Helped me find a perfect new vehicle for my growing family. Straightforward and honest sales, glad I now have a vehicle for my growing family. More

by LP
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Steve
November 02, 2020

Bad/shady salesman. Price was 15000. On cars.com and put 20000..on paper and put in extended warranty that I did not sign up for.... More

by Rav....
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No
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Ferris. Cody/ finance
November 02, 2020

I had an amazing experience with CJ. He was able to get me the car I really wanted! Come to McGrath Kia for your car! More

by Sarah
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Yes
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CJ
November 02, 2020

Great experience here! My salesman CJ was very helpful and made the process so easy. Come here for your next car purchase and make sure to ask for CJ! More

by Toyawna
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Yes
Employees Worked With
CJ, Cody
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