Northside Honda

I first traveled from my home just outside Austin down to San Antonio to buy a Honda from Benson Honda back in 1988. I had a very good experience then, and when we recently were shopping for a new Honda, I San Antonio to buy a Honda from Benson Honda back in 1988. I had a very good experience then, and when we recently were shopping for a new Honda, I requested a price quote from them again. I also requested quotes from all the Honda dealers in Austin, Temple, San Marcos, and San Antonio. Andy Irizarry, sales mgr. at Benson, had exactly the car I wanted and he also quoted me the best price of all the dealers. Beyond that, while many of the dealers bombarded me with "form" e-mails that made it clear no one had even read what I was writing to them, or knew what I was looking for, Andy's communications were personal and specific to my needs. We made the trip down and bought the 2011 CR-V from Benson. Salesman Mike Cuellar handled all the leg work, and was friendly and knowledgeable. The whole process moved quickly and efficiently. Andy was on site all afternoon, and was available if we needed him. We drove home that afternoon in our new CR-V, having paid exactly the price Andy quoted us by e-mail at the beginning. This was an excellent, no hassle and best price car buying experience. I gladly recommend Andy, Mike, and Benson Honda. Andrew Forsythe More

I recently purchased a vehicle from Benson. I will NOT be returning! FIrst, they refused to put gas in the vehicle I purchased so I got a car with the gas light on so I had to fill up the tank on my own. be returning! FIrst, they refused to put gas in the vehicle I purchased so I got a car with the gas light on so I had to fill up the tank on my own. The vehicle then needed to be serviced and detailed and they told me to bring it back the next day. I took it at 9 am and around 845 pm, i called to see what is going on with my vehicle (since I did not get a call yet). I was told that it was still being detailed that they are doing an excellent job on it and it would be ready in the morning whenever I was willing to go and get it. I pick up my vehicle, the gas light is on again and my vehicle now has over 150 miles extra put onto it! Not to mention that the inside of my car was not even detailed, was not vacumed, stains where still all over the carpet and seats (which they were supposed to get out) and the outside of the car was full of water spots (as if they just ran it through a simple car wash and didnt even dry it off). I am inclined to believe that someone took my vehicle home or was just joy riding in it and ran all of the gas out of it! I WILL NEVER RETURN TO THIS DEALERSHIP!!!! More

K helped me figure out how to program the auto door lock and unlock feature. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and patient through the whole process. and unlock feature. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and patient through the whole process. More

Great experience in purcahsing new 2011 Honda via internet sales. So fast and the best part of it the delivery of vehicle to the door of my house!! Excellent service and offer given! Great commu internet sales. So fast and the best part of it the delivery of vehicle to the door of my house!! Excellent service and offer given! Great communication and clarity of all that was being processed! Thanks so much!!! Would do another purcahse exactly the same way!!! More

Best treatment by salesman ever. He was so very personable & we left with our new CRV knowing he will be of further assistance should we be in need. He keep us informed to delivery date & etc. The personable & we left with our new CRV knowing he will be of further assistance should we be in need. He keep us informed to delivery date & etc. The dealership searched & got the CRV we so wanted.They even went out of their way to bring us to theri dealership to pick up our CRV.That so impressed us. We shall defintely refer anyone Brandyn. Thank You More

I bought a 2003 Civic from Benson, with no warranty. Three weeks later, it needed a brake job. I took it to an independent repair shop, but they could not fix the problem. I took it back to Benson, and Three weeks later, it needed a brake job. I took it to an independent repair shop, but they could not fix the problem. I took it back to Benson, and they said I needed a new seal on the master cylinder. Since I had so recently purchased the car from them, I asked them for a discount off the almost $500 dollar repair bill. Cliff, the sales manager, flatly refused to give me a discount, saying "You bought the car as is". However, when my boyfriend spoke with him, he came away with a discount of about 15%. I think this is discriminatory and prejudicial against me, a woman and Hispana. Cliff thought he could just talk like that to me and get away with it. I am very angry at the fact that he was willing to work with another man and not with me. I will not go back to Benson Honda, but will go to Gunn where the service is excellent. More

I recently bought a 2011 Oddysy, and had a problem with the tailgate. I should have taken it to where I bought it (Benson), but instead I took it to the dealer closest to where I live. I had made a Satur the tailgate. I should have taken it to where I bought it (Benson), but instead I took it to the dealer closest to where I live. I had made a Saturday appointment for 9:00am, but when I arrived, they had no record of it. I waited there for nearly 8 hours before they finally told me that they would have to order a part. I was not happy at all, but all I could do was schedule another appointment for the following Saturday. When I arrive at 7:30am the next Saturday for an 8:00am appointment, they told me that the computers were down, so they wouldn't be able to check me in, tell me if the part was in, or even begin to look at the repair. They suggested I wait until the system came back up. They said I could leave it with them until the following Monday, but that they couldn't guarantee it would be ready then. I live about 30 minutes away from this dealer, so I asked if I could get a loaner or a rental since this was their mistake. They refused, so I told them that I would just have to go to another dealer. They told me that since the repair was under warranty, and I had started the claim with them, I would not be able to transfer the service to any other dealer. So, I sat back down and waited. At noon, there was no progress to get the system back up, and no attempt as far as I could tell. I finally left fuming, and called Benson. Then I called Benson and talked to Cory. I explained what the other dealer had put me through, and he said he thought he could take care of the problem. He just asked me to fax him a copy of the report from the other dealer. He called me back within a few days to tell me that he would take care of getting the part transferred from the other dealer to Benson. He scheduled the repair for the following Saturday at 8:00am. When I arrived, Cory immediately came out to get the keys from me. Judging from the large number of people that were already in the waiting room when I arrived, I figured I was in for a long wait. I was completely wrong, though. Everyone that was already there, including me, was out the door in under 2 hours. Everyone there seemed to know what they were doing and were gettin gthings done. Incredible service. Thanks! More

Shopping for a car at Benson Honda and having Ke help us was probably the most pleasant experience I've had buying a car. He was very informative without being pushy, showed me cars that had what I was look was probably the most pleasant experience I've had buying a car. He was very informative without being pushy, showed me cars that had what I was looking for and didn't push me into buying something I really didn't want. I would highly recommend shopping with Ke and Benson Honda and would return there again for another car. More

Brandyn Van Pelt did a super job in reviewing the features of the Honda Civic for us--from hood to trunk, and the console and features inside the Civic. We had stopped by about six weeks ago when w features of the Honda Civic for us--from hood to trunk, and the console and features inside the Civic. We had stopped by about six weeks ago when we were first interested in buying a new car. He discussed the features of the various Honda products and warranties, and took us on a test drive. He was patient with us, answered all our questions, and let us know when the 2012 Civics would be available. When we returned, he explained the differences between the different Civics that were available (the 2012s!). When we finally decided on the Civic, he and his sales manager were able to come in at a very attractive price. We had discussed various options to include leasing, but the sales price was so attractive, we decided to purchase and finance the vehicle. The contract and financing process went smoothly and were completed same day and professionally by Lori. Overall, a great experience!! We definitely would recommend Brandyn and Benson Honda to all our friends. More

Kewause provided the most friendly, honest, warm service I have ever experienced at a car dealership. I walked in the dealership nervous, and hesitant yet optimistic. I was attempting to trade in my 'gas g I have ever experienced at a car dealership. I walked in the dealership nervous, and hesitant yet optimistic. I was attempting to trade in my 'gas guzzler' for a gas efficient vehicle. He was quite honest with me about my overall situation and I was very greatful for that. I was quickly put at ease when he mentioned 'I don't over-promise and underdeliver'. That made me tear my wall down and confide in his guidance. He went above and beyond for me in every aspect possible throughout the purchase and after the purchase. I was pleased to drive away in a 2011 Honda Accord. I knew when he told me that I was part of the 'family' that I really was! I am proud of my purchase and proud to recommend such a phenominal person to purchase your next new vehicle from. I will definitely be a lifetime customer! More