Review for Renton Dodge Dealership: Zero Stars
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Review for Renton Dodge Dealership: Zero Stars
Shame on you, Renton Dodge! I’m a single woman who made the trek 1 hour and 40 minutes one way—six times in just three days—to buy a used Dodge Ram SLT 4x4, and I was completely swindled. The vibe was off from the start, with false information and a blatant disregard for customer safety. In the short time I was there, four people were fired, including the general manager (who introduced himself as Tom, the owner). That alone should have screamed, “RUN!”
During the test drive, I immediately noticed a clicking sound when making sharp turns, and the transmission felt incredibly tight shifting from first to second gear. I expressed my concerns to Tom, insisting I wouldn’t buy the truck unless his “16 years professional mechanic” could thoroughly check it for safety. I left the truck with them overnight, fully trusting their claims.
The next morning, Tom called to assure me that everything was fine—that the clicking was normal for a 4x4 and that the transmission was perfectly fine. As a single female buyer, I trusted him to have my best interests at heart. Who would lie about potential issues that could leave me stranded in the mountains?
The real kicker was the warranty sign in the window advertising 3,000 miles or 3 months of coverage. When I mentioned this during financing, the staff acted dismissive, claiming it was “an error” and that the sign should not have been placed on that vehicle at all. They even tried to shift blame onto each other. Tom stepped in to close the deal, leaving me feeling uneasy but desperate to believe I was making a sound purchase.
Driving home, the SVC light came on, and the truck struggled to shift into second gear. I took it to a reputable mechanic, who found that the clicking noise was coming from both axles and the transfer case shift motor. The transmission fluid was black, and I learned I needed new inner and outer rod ends, new CV axles, and—get this—the entire transmission had to be replaced!
I called Tom, who told me to bring the truck back and assured me he would cover "everything." When I arrived the next day, I found out that Tom and several staff members had been “fired.” Feeling completely swindled by their lies, I requested that my mechanic's bill be covered, but they refused.
If you’re considering buying from Renton Dodge, beware! They are more interested in liquidating their inventory than in ensuring customer safety. Make sure to have a trusted mechanic inspect any vehicle before committing. I wish I had done that before I fell into this trap!
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