Shottenkirk Toyota San Antonio

Service Department My experience, someone tried to break into my wife's 2010 Camry by busting out the door lock. Called Alamo, spoke with Richard, and asked for a quote My experience, someone tried to break into my wife's 2010 Camry by busting out the door lock. Called Alamo, spoke with Richard, and asked for a quote to get the lock fixed. Was told $261. Told him I would call back once I determined my wife's schedule. Called later that day, Richard was gone so I spoke to someone else who set an appointment; or at least that's what I was told. As stated in other reviews, when we arrived, there was no record of any appointment made. Richard claimed he didn't even remember speaking with me. No matter. We told them to take it, get the lock fixed, and was in no hurry to get it back as we had alternate transportation. Someone jumped into her car, used every available horse the V6 would put out driving it out of the garage (??), and off we went, none the wiser. A couple of days pass and Richard calls to leave a message on my cell. Says it's done and it would be $376. As soon as I hear this I call back and tell Richard that I realize he claimed to not remember our conversation, but he had quoted $261. To his credit, he changes it immediately to the quoted price. However, it was when we picked it up when we understood why. Later that same afternoon we go to pick up the car. I go straight to the cashier, pay, and she sends someone to go get it. We are stunned at what we see. The lock itself has been replaced, but because of other damage to the door, the lock cover will not reattach. The paint around the door lock was cracked and chipping in spots (I swear it didn't look that bad when we dropped it off), xxxx thing looks worse now than before. Of course Richard, Bud King, everyone with any knowledge had left for the day. So the person we talk to hands us Bud King's card and says to call the next day. A couple of days of phone tag later, my wife is finally able to speak to him and Richard. Excuses abound!!! We didn't provide a list of parts we wanted repaired, we only asked for the cylinder to be repaired and that's what they did, we complained that it took too long (Wah?!?!), yada, yada. They even said the repair we truly needed was one they couldn't do; we needed a body shop. My question: isn't it their job to tell us that when they see it before making what we believe to be a partial repair, at best? As someone stated in another post, most Toyota dealers try to upsell any work they can do (cabin air filter anyone???). Not these guys. They do about 80% of the work, never completely explain to you what needs to be done, and then make excuses if you don't like what you see. And Mr King's attitude can best be described as flippant; his job is to protect his employees and his employer, we get that. The tone in which he spoke to my wife, however, made her feel as if he believed they did everything that was asked for and we're the idiots if we see it otherwise. During the conversation, my wife became extremely frustrated and asked for the name and number of Mr King's supervisor. Admitting that speaking to the GM, Brad Childress, was far more pleasant and professional than speaking to Mr King, she still received the same basic response. She then asked Mr Childress for the owner's name and number. She left a message for him to call, but we're now on the third day; she's yet to receive any response and, frankly, not expecting one. That fact alone should explain best how this dealership truly feels about their customers. She's going to mother ship Toyota next. In the end, I give them a second star because they did do me a solid; making an engine repair to my Tundra free of charge. I admit, however, that after this last episode, I fear I need to take it to another dealer to have the work checked. I will not be using this dealer for anything in the future. I suggest to anyone reading this, and the other posts, that you do the same. More

They are a RIP OFF they sell LEMONS!!! Did I mention that they are a rip off? Well let me say it again. They are a RIP OFF!!! After my deployment me and my husband bought a 2007 Honda SI Did I mention that they are a rip off? Well let me say it again. They are a RIP OFF!!! After my deployment me and my husband bought a 2007 Honda SI from them that had a 'Warranty". We thought this would be a great buy since it is from a reputable company, with a great track record, and longevity. Well we were wrong! 10 MONTHS later we bought the car into the dealer twice because the clutch is going out and the car no longer picks up speed. We were told by the service department that the warranty only covers the transmission for $2000 and the clutch is not a part of that warranty. So basically we will have to pay out of pocket over $2000 to have the car repaired. Then the service mangers pleasantly says "We can get you into another car"! Are you serious? I even quoted the Lemon Law criteria for Texas and told them I would call the BBB regarding this matter. I was told "Well you can do that if you want". So basically, my family is out 11K and Alamo Toyota sold me a warranty with this lemon car that covers....NOTHING. If you are contemplating buying from them...RUN FAST! More

A rat ate our wiper lines A rat chewed out lines and caused repeated damage. We thought it was them but they were kind and patient when we accused them of not fixing the proble A rat chewed out lines and caused repeated damage. We thought it was them but they were kind and patient when we accused them of not fixing the problem. More

Terrible service department We bought a used car from Alamo Toyota and purchased the extended dealership warranty. It is bumper to bumper, but apparently that only means that it We bought a used car from Alamo Toyota and purchased the extended dealership warranty. It is bumper to bumper, but apparently that only means that it covers the two bumpers only. We brought the car in to be services and they wont cover the repairs. Beware what you buy with Alamo. More

Came in today at 1:30 and did not leave until five. The service department said it would take one and a half to two hours. They were not apologetic. All I needed was to have new tires put on and get them a service department said it would take one and a half to two hours. They were not apologetic. All I needed was to have new tires put on and get them aligned. I had to order the tires and prepay for them upfront. I will not be recommending this dealership nor will I be returning. More

First experience: scheduled service online, arrived 15-20 min early and they made me wait for the guy who was apparently assigned to my car to come back for lunch (no... not the guy who worked on it - 15-20 min early and they made me wait for the guy who was apparently assigned to my car to come back for lunch (no... not the guy who worked on it - must be like a supervisor or whatever). That would have been mildly irritating, but HE RETURNED 15-20 AFTER the time of my scheduled appt. When appt was done, he was more concerned that I would give him a good rating with Toyota's followup system than anything else. Ok, going to give the benefit of the doubt and assume it was just an isolated thing and me being too picky. This time: Tried to log on to schedule service and it won't let me, even though I am pretty certain of my log on info (have it written down) and have used online scheduling before. used the forgot tabs - system saying my email isn't registered. Ok... so I call the number listed on the website for the service department. Call answered - didn't say service depart, so I ask for that depart, transferred - call answered, sounds like a general receptionist, so I again ask for service - transferred and I get a voice mail box. Really? shouldn't be this hard to schedule service. Time to try another toyota dealership. More

Terrible service department. This is the second time I have been there for service. Both expereinces were terrible. I will never go to this dealership again have been there for service. Both expereinces were terrible. I will never go to this dealership again More

My husband and I were greeted right away and did not have to wait for anyone to assist us. Luis Vasquez not only greeted us but made us feel comfortable and at ease. He allowed us to tell him what our need to wait for anyone to assist us. Luis Vasquez not only greeted us but made us feel comfortable and at ease. He allowed us to tell him what our needs were and what would work within our means. He and Noah Caballero began working on our application quickly and once we had a number to work with, Luis began showing us around the lot. He showed us a variety of vehicles and listened to what we were looking for. He treated us with respect and was very patient with me. I never felt pressured in anyway nor was I swayed in any direction. I truly felt that my family's best interest was being taken to heart. I will definitely return to Luis and Noah when I need to purchase another vehicle and HIGHLY RECOMMEND ANYONE AND EVERYONE to go visit these men. They made me a VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER! Lily R More

I went to Alamo Toyota after visiting other dealerships and was amazed at the attention Mr. Fording dedicated to me. I was convinced I wanted a specific vehicle but his knowledge of vehicles was unprecede and was amazed at the attention Mr. Fording dedicated to me. I was convinced I wanted a specific vehicle but his knowledge of vehicles was unprecedented to me and he guided me to the vehicle I purchased. He represented himself with great professionalism and; eventhough, they had a group of people waiting, he devoted his time without interruption solely to me. I would recomend any and all people looking for a used vehicle to Mr. Fording. More

I brought my new Tacoma in because the USB port was inoperable. The man, Mr. Phillips told me it would take about an hour. After waiting 3 hours, Mr. Phillips came and told me the radio was bad and h inoperable. The man, Mr. Phillips told me it would take about an hour. After waiting 3 hours, Mr. Phillips came and told me the radio was bad and he would need to order one. When he called me and told me the radio had arrived, I brought the truck back to service. After about an hour, he told me the radio and the USB port was ok and I had a short. So I waited a couple of hours longer. The tech who worked on my truck, should have found the short first off and I wouldn't have had to wait the hours and then made 2 trips from my house in McQueeney. The sales people, Karlton and AJ were very knowledgeable and made the original transaction pleasurable. But the service department needs better customer service. I don't think I'll be using your service department as I will be going to the San Marcos store, hopefully their service department is better. George Stangl More