An Utter Disgrace to Customer Service
Bill Collins - JKing
An Utter Disgrace to Customer Service
Bill Collins Ford’s service department is an absolute trainwreck, and my recent experience confirms they have no regard for their customers’ time or trust. I arrived promptly at 9:00 AM for a scheduled transmission flush and oil change, clearly stating I’d be waiting on-site. Carrie, the front desk staff, was polite and initially seemed competent, but that’s where the positives end.
At 9:27 AM, Carrie called to say the mechanic questioned my request for a transmission flush, as my truck was shifting hard in and out of gear. They claimed a flush wouldn’t fix it and pushed a $190 diagnostic fee. Fine, I agreed, expecting progress. By 10:35 AM, another call: they “didn’t have time” to diagnose and asked me to bring my truck back the next day, promising to at least complete the flush and oil change. I waited patiently, assuming they were working on it.
Fast forward to 3:00 PM—six hours of my life wasted in their waiting area. I finally approached Carrie to check the status, and lo and behold, my truck was “ready.” Suspicious, I asked what they’d actually done. Her response? Nothing. Zilch. Nada. Apparently, a “miscommunication” with the dispatcher meant my truck sat untouched all day, keys in hand, while I twiddled my thumbs. If I hadn’t asked, how long would they have let me sit there, oblivious?
Carrie’s apologies, while sincere, don’t excuse this incompetence. The dispatcher, whoever that is, clearly has no system to track jobs or prioritize customers. This isn’t just a one-off either—it’s my second time leaving Bill Collins Ford with zero service despite a scheduled appointment. Last time, I swore I wouldn’t return, but I foolishly gave them another chance. Never again.
Bill Collins would be rolling in his grave if he saw the shambles his namesake has become. This service department is a masterclass in disorganization, apathy, and disrespect for customers. Save your time, money, and sanity—take your vehicle literally anywhere else.
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