⭐ Kia Bronx: A Disappointing Experience From Start to - dkt0709
⭐ Kia Bronx: A Disappointing Experience From Start to Finish — Refund Still Not Received
My experience with Kia Bronx has been extremely disappointing from the very beginning, and the way this situation has been handled has completely damaged my trust in this dealership.
I brought my 2023 Kia in with approximately 27,000 miles because my vehicle was dying while I was driving. This was a serious safety concern, which is why I specifically MADE AN APPOINTMENT for a diagnostic test. I expected my appointment to be honored and my safety concern to be taken seriously.
Instead, I was told that my appointment did not matter because oil changes came first, and my vehicle would have to sit overnight. What was the point of making an appointment if it was not going to be honored? I was not offered a loaner vehicle, nor was I given a satisfactory explanation for how my situation was being handled. I was left frustrated, feeling dismissed, and without the level of service I expected from an authorized Kia dealership.
To make matters worse, I ended up paying for a brand-new battery for a 2023 vehicle with only approximately 27,000 miles. The lack of communication, the way my concerns were handled, and the overall experience were unacceptable.
I also left feeling that I may have been treated differently because I am a woman. I cannot speak to how every customer is treated, but I genuinely questioned whether I would have received the same level of communication, consideration, and respect if I were a man. No customer should leave a dealership feeling that way, especially when raising a legitimate safety concern.
After I posted my honest review detailing my experience, the manager, Jonathan, contacted me by email. His communication was initially much better, and he offered me a refund. I was asked to update my customer survey, which I did in good faith. I was then told that a check would be mailed to me.
Now, nearly THREE WEEKS later, I still have not received my refund. Since updating my survey as requested, communication has stopped. No refund. No meaningful update. No clear explanation.
This is what makes the situation even more disappointing: communication was there when management wanted me to update my survey, but afterward, I was left chasing a refund I was promised. I cannot help but question why the communication changed so dramatically.
Jonathan, I followed through on what you asked me to do. I expect Kia Bronx to follow through on its commitment to me. Offering a refund means nothing if that promise is never fulfilled.
This entire experience has raised serious concerns about customer service, accountability, communication, and how customers are treated. I came to Kia with a vehicle that was dying while I was driving, and instead of leaving feeling safe and supported, I left frustrated, out of pocket, and disappointed in the dealership.
Kia Bronx needs to take responsibility, honor the refund promised to me, and explain why this has been allowed to drag on for nearly three weeks. I will not consider this matter resolved until I actually receive my money.
I am sharing my experience so other customers understand the full picture. I gave this dealership an opportunity to make things right, and I am still waiting for it to do so.
I want to make it clear that I have email documentation supporting everything I have stated in this review, including my communication with management, the refund offer, and the instructions I was given to update my survey. This is not a case of misunderstanding or misremembering what was promised. I have the written proof.
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