**Update 1/13/25 7:05 pm:**
To the General - Albert.rodriguez1290
**Update 1/13/25 7:05 pm:**
To the General Manager,
Please do not have your sales manager assist me. I spoke to someone in sales between 4:30-5:00 PM to see if they could assist with the service issue I am experiencing. The sales representative I spoke with said, and I quote, "I'm sorry sir, but that's a service issue, not a sales issue. A sales manager wouldn't be able to help with this service issue."
Therefore, I request that I am not patronized by having a sales manager call me after reading the review. The most frustrating experience is having to speak with someone who uses the sales tactic of, "Sir, I'm your friend and a good guy," without being prepared or looking into the service history. They then made a statement indicating that I was at fault: "Sir, you bought this in July, put 3,000 miles on it, and now you are asking for the brakes." Clearly, they did not do their research.
This message is directed to management: please have someone who has done their research call me. At this point, I do not want to repeat myself unless it’s Roberta Hardin or someone who is actually going to rectify this issue with authority and doesn’t have to ask someone else for approval or feedback. Please, no more tier one management. I need a senior management person that will actually stand behind the Hardin Honda name and fix the issue at hand. Perhaps they could also take the named and listed individuals in my review back to training because it’s one mistake and failure to take action after another.
***Original Review***
Hi Roberta Bechtloff,
My name is Albert Rodriguez, and I am the Operations Manager at a plumbing company. As someone who works in the service industry, I have a strong understanding of what constitutes great customer service. I am writing to share the disappointing experiences I've had with your Finance Staff, specifically Arnaldo Morones, and your Service Department.
Finance Department Issues: A few months back, I co-signed for a preowned 2021 Honda CR-V for my nephew, Derek J. Juarez. Our initial interaction with Jimmy Zuvic was positive, leading us to choose your dealership over others. However, the finance experience with Arnaldo Morones was frustrating. Despite multiple requests to use our SchoolsFirst credit union pre-approval, Arnaldo insisted on creating a new application. Throughout the interaction, he seemed visibly irritated, lacked eye contact, and provided minimal information. This unprofessional demeanor left a negative impression.
Service Department Issues: Shortly after the purchase, we experienced squeaking brakes and brought the vehicle in for inspection twice. Both times, your team attributed the issue to cold weather and did not resolve the problem.
Today, my nephew dropped off the car for its first oil change and mentioned the brake issue again. Despite this, the service department did not inspect the brakes. When I called to follow up, it took multiple attempts to get through, and my calls were either disconnected or transferred to voicemail. The lack of responsiveness from your service team is unacceptable.
I urge you to review recorded phone lines to understand that my interactions were calm and respectful, yet I received inadequate support. I am considering sharing my experience on social media and escalating the matter to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) if the issue is not promptly addressed.
Please contact me to discuss how we can resolve these ongoing issues and restore my confidence in your dealership
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