Swickard Honda
Gladstone, OR
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If I could give negative stars I would. What an absolute garbage dealership. These people are the epitome of used car salesmen. Talk and talk and talk and it's all just smoke. They purposefully cover up thi garbage dealership. These people are the epitome of used car salesmen. Talk and talk and talk and it's all just smoke. They purposefully cover up things wrong with vehicles just to get them sold and then act like they are losing money by selling you a lemon. Not one employee that assisted me with my purchase back in March is still employed there. The ones that I have spoken to about my issue admit what a corrupt dealership that it is and apologized for their role in swindling me. They know all the tricks to sell you a piece of junk and then throw their hands in the air and say "yeah, but you signed it." They don't care about veterans and they try their absolute best to take advantage of them and anyone else that they feel that they can. Heed my warning and stay far, far away. If you do happen to find a good deal at this dealership, go over EVERYTHING with a find toothed comb, including the vehicle. They will lie and cover up anything that they need to get the car off the lot. The universe will balance it out and I can't wait to see what happens to this corrupt dealership when it does. More
Worst car buying experience EVER! Very shady salespeople. First…we were doing this deal over the phone and agreed on a sales price, then the next morning Floor Manager Danny told us he made salespeople. First…we were doing this deal over the phone and agreed on a sales price, then the next morning Floor Manager Danny told us he made a mistake and underquoted price by $8,000. After we tried to insist they honor their original deal, we offered to split the difference (we’d come up with additional $4k in cash if they would drop the price by $4K). He still refused. Hubby REALLY wanted the truck, so we agreed to the higher purchase price (it was still within blue book value). Then Danny wanted to try to beat the financing from our bank (we had already been pre-approved), so he said he would contact his lenders and get back to us “shortly”. We waited the entire rest of the day and never heard another word. The next day (yes…now we are on day 3), Danny tells us that he will contact lenders about financing (what? He told us he was doing that the day before?!?) and call us back in 30 minutes. Two hours later, with no call back from Danny, we called the GM, James Mullins, who apologized and promised to get the deal back on track. Later that day, they came back with a better interest rate, so the deal was done (verbally) for the second time. The new purchase price included two add-ons that were NOT optional (@$399 each), but NOT included in the purchase price), plus one that was optional…an extended warranty for $4495 which was for 48 months and 100,000 miles. Since we were purchasing a pre-owned vehicle and plan on traveling in it, we thought that was an important, albeit expensive feature, so we agreed to it. When the paperwork finally arrived (on day 5), the warranty was NOT what had been discussed. The price was the same, but the terms were for 3 years and 36,000 miles. Guess what…ANOTHER MIS-QUOTE by Danny. They did offer an upgraded warranty at the same cost, so we ended up with five years and 60,000 miles and they ate the difference in cost, but it was still NOT what was agreed upon originally. THEN…on day 6, when my husband is on his way from Brookings to Gladstone (a seven hour drive), to pick up the newly purchased truck, he receives a call to tell him the truck was no longer on the lot and they didn’t know where it was! Eventually it was located and returned (seems that some corporate VP had borrowed it, despite a SOLD sign on it, without telling anyone). What that told us is that their internal communication was every bit as bad as their external communication. There were several times during this transaction where we probably should have walked, but the truck was beautiful and had all the bells and whistles we needed. BUT…had we known they would pull a “bait and switch” on us not once, but twice, we certainly would have gone elsewhere. BUYER BEWARE! These kinds of shenanigans is why car salesmen get a bad reputation. Learn from our experience. Don’t buy from Swickard!! More
Dealership charging $5000 dealer mark up on a new Honda Civic si. This is not a limited run type R, it's a Civic si. No car that has MSRP of $28710 should be marked up to a firm selling price of over $35k Civic si. This is not a limited run type R, it's a Civic si. No car that has MSRP of $28710 should be marked up to a firm selling price of over $35k fees included. Absurd, unethical, and disgusting. I've been a long-term Customer for over a decade when it was the same dealership under a different name. This place used to value customers and their loyalty. Now they view you as a pulse with dollar signs over your head and you are nothing more to them than $$$. I'm not saying don't shop here because some of the sales people are great, such as Andrew, but I'm not shopping here and will take my business and my loyalty elsewhere where I'll be treated fairly and ethically and where I'm not just a walking wallet the business to price gouge me. The sad thing is that I've even told them this and they do NOT care rather they accept their behavior, they let you leave unsatisfied, and they wait and prey for the next customer to come in to gouge them instead; and they repeat until they sell the car at an absurd price gouging price. Whatever happened to profit by volume sales, this place clearly doesn't either recall or they do and they simply don't care. Great sales people, but unfortunately that's about all that's great here. More
I've shopped for cars at many dealerships and stayed on an average anywhere from 4 to 6 hours to finally drive home with it. Initially, at Swickard, I was done in two with Brian (sales) which knew the inve an average anywhere from 4 to 6 hours to finally drive home with it. Initially, at Swickard, I was done in two with Brian (sales) which knew the inventory and got me out the door on the car I wanted. My big kudos goes to their sale manager Jeff who helped me out quickly in the financing area. Now, business should have more Jeffs that you can feel comfortable with, which showed sincerity, sense of humor, courtesy, hustle and the feeling of trust. He also helped me out a lot getting my initial car upgraded to a higher model. I can proudly say, I trust my guy Jeff at Swickard Honda. Mahalo to the people at Swickard Carl More
A professionally run ship with quick and concise answers. Nan (with sales) made sure the car I traveled 2-1/2 hours to see was sitting there ready to go. I came to look at it, Nan made the sale. And it was Nan (with sales) made sure the car I traveled 2-1/2 hours to see was sitting there ready to go. I came to look at it, Nan made the sale. And it was a real pleasure to deal with such a friendly bunch. To the entire Swickard team, and especially Nan, you have my thanks! More
I have never in my life had so many people at one dealership lie to me like happened here I looked into A vehicle they had for sale setup time for showing and test Dr. Day before they message me and dealership lie to me like happened here I looked into A vehicle they had for sale setup time for showing and test Dr. Day before they message me and said sorry it's been sold I said ok thanks. Next day they ask if I'm still interested I said yes wassup they said the deal fell through I said but you told me it was bought and they took it home then they reply well finance was A no go wouldn't you think they would have sat down and figured that out before they let people drive off with it ? At any rate I setup another time for viewing I get to the dealership and they don't know what I'm talking about the guy isn't working that day. Ok so totally pissed I get ready to leave here comes another guy said oh seems one of our people supposedly took it home and girlfriend didn't like it so he wants to return it come on who the xxxx does business like this . I short lied to by 3 people, and when I did finally look at it they were supposed to have got it ready and detailed it ( NOT) Car was filthy garbage and food 🥝 in the car Mudd all over outside and tires checked fluids myself power steering fluid almost non existent not to mention black like tar same with motor oil and dark red burnt transmission fluid. What A xxx. More
I had very bad experience with Swickard Honda. I have travelled all through the way al most a 1hr drive but the deal went off. When I called them they given me a price and after reaching over there the travelled all through the way al most a 1hr drive but the deal went off. When I called them they given me a price and after reaching over there the price was changed More
I found a car that I was interested in on the Costco site that linked me to this dealership. After sending my request someone called me with in 5 mins. I was invited immediately in to see the car I was in that linked me to this dealership. After sending my request someone called me with in 5 mins. I was invited immediately in to see the car I was interested in. I was matched up with Mark M. to help me. From the moment I walked in everyone was helpful. Mark was helpful and efficient and had me in the car I came to see within 10mins of entering. I highly recommend Mark to anyone looking to buy if you want a low pressure experience. More
I bought a truck 3 months ago I started having issues week an a half of having it. I had a Chevy dealership in grants pass, oregon look at it and it has a transmission issue and they had an inspector loo week an a half of having it. I had a Chevy dealership in grants pass, oregon look at it and it has a transmission issue and they had an inspector look at it ans there was a preexisting code in it computer contacted them letting them know I was having issues and that the warranty they sold me is denying it because the issue was before I bought it according to the PWC, the warranty they sold me. I have been calling them trying to get somewhere not even a manger calling me back I would always get sent to voice-mail each time. So I had to recently drive 3.5 hrs to talk to someone and they tell me there gonna find a way how they can get it to them because I don't think it'll make it that far. Horrible company. Im still waiting on the official thing what there doing. Bad service. I would answer the phone and they wouldn't even say there name sometimes,, They don't take care of there customers. They tell you things you've already heard, just getting the run around. Im getting irritated if I don't get an answer by Tuesday im gonna get my money back I spent on the warranty or just go to small claims court to get to the bottom of this! Its taking to f***ing long. Before I bought the truck drove all the way there for it to not be ready for me to test drive either wheel were off of it said it was going through a full inspection and when I went to go pick it up a week later they never told me everything was clear but I bought it anyways without test driving it thats my bad. But the dealer is acting like they didn't know there was a preexisting code in it and they sold me a warranty thats not even gonna help me cus of that code in it before I bought it. More
Terrible experience for my son who was buying his first car. When went back and forth with numbers and then when we went to pick the car up, it wasn’t washed , wasn’t filled up like they said. I’ve never b car. When went back and forth with numbers and then when we went to pick the car up, it wasn’t washed , wasn’t filled up like they said. I’ve never bought a car that wasn’t detailed or filled up!!!! Papers weren’t organized and just found out today that we need to go back down which is an hour away to sign something else. Don’t waste your time. More