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Royal Automotive

Vestavia Hills, AL

4.9
1,150 Reviews
As a family-owned and operated dealership serving the Birmingham community for more than 30 years, Royal Automotive is committed to providing the best customer service available to our valued customers. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction, as that is one of many reasons we consider ourselves to be "the dealership that is different". Royal Automotive offers a wide selection of makes and models to fit anybody's budget, and our inventory is abundant with new, used, and certified pre-owned automobiles. We are confident that you will find exactly what you are looking for. Royal Automotive's service department features factory-trained and certified technicians for the maintenance and upkeep of your automobile, and we have a large in-stock inventory of manufacturer and OEM-recommended parts available, ensuring the quickest and most qualified service around. We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you, and hope to be seeing you at Royal Automotive very soon.
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3010 Columbiana Rd

Vestavia Hills, AL

35216

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May 15, 2023

Royal knowingly sold my son a vehicle with a bad compressor. To make matters worse the General Sales Manager refuses to even speak with us about the issue. His refusal to communicate with us says a More

by LaQuita
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Matt Coulter
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Ed Murphy
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May 16, 2023 -

Royal Automotive responded

Laquita, I apologize that you experienced a common mechanical failure with your Impala. I did drive this particular vehicle several times after our in house inspection and service and there was never any issue in relation to this problem. We did offer a vehicle service contract that helps in situations like this but it was declined. We are willing to help get this problem resolved in our service department at a reduced rate of labor. Please let me know if that will help. It was advertised as is with no dealer warranty.

May 16, 2023 -

LaQuita responded

I don’t believe that you all are being truthful. We were informed by a mechanic that the vehicle had an excess amount of freon. This suggests that the air was not cooling. I feel certain that the inspection revealed that something was not right with the air- at a minimum. I further believe Royal knew the full extent of the issue, but because you were selling the car as is, you had no intention on making repairs. I understand how warranties work, and I am also aware that the car was sold as is. I did not, however, expect it to have a bad compressor within days of purchasing a 2019 vehicle. If you are genuine in your offer to provide repairs at a discount, please contact me to discuss details. My son was told by the salesman Matt that you all couldn’t service the vehicle because it was a 2019 model, which makes no sense. I have yet to receive a response to my emails to the sales manager, which says a lot as well. I may be reached at that e mail address or at the phone number on file.

May 10, 2023

Very helpful and informative. Assisted even post purchase. Hope to do future business when we are in need of another vehicle. More

by debra.schneider
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Micah Murphy
5.0
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Carter Ward
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April 29, 2023

Our experience with Royal Volvo and Allen Cook was beyond phenomenal. Very knowledgeable, courteous, friendly, helpful, and patient. I would definitely return back to purchase my next vehicle and will highly More

by holmes7780
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Allen Cook
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John McDaniel
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April 11, 2023

Carter provided excellent customer service ! He went above and beyond to get the car to me so I could see it and test drive. More

by kellyhobbs
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Sammy Campisi
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Carter Ward
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March 19, 2023

Carter was easy to work with and the overall experience was great. Would definitely recommend. More

by badgolfer.rice
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Carter Ward
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March 04, 2023

This is my Third vehicle I have purchased from Royal. All have been excellent. They are very honest and have always bent over backwards to help me with my purchases. More

by ktbhmb
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Carter Ward
5.0
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February 05, 2023

Carter was a good guy to work with, responsive communicator. Bought 2 cars from Royal, they make it simple and easy More

by jfm8duke
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Carter Ward
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February 04, 2023

Carter ward was great to work with and made our buying process so easy. I would highly recommend him for your next car. More

by tonyalw621
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Carter Ward
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February 02, 2023

Great service and really nice people. We walked in and walked out within 20 mins. Super fast and easy process. They really make you feel special and they care about the car being in good More

by justitunes11
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Micah Murphy
5.0
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Carter Ward
5.0
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January 27, 2023

Royal as a whole, made this such an easy auto purchase! Carter Ward was terrific; He was well educated on my Mercedes Benz GLB 250. Not your typical 'Car Salesman" - he was very helpful, yet not pushy o More

by jacqueline.cuevas
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Carter Ward
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