Joshua Lane
Joshua Lane at Serra Volkswagen
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Joshua Lane

Service Manager

Serra Volkswagen

1490 Center Point Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35215

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4.7
379 Reviews

Dealership Experience

12 yrs, 9 mos

Industry Experience

19 yrs, 9 mos

Specialties & Trainings

VOLKSWAGEN CERTIFIED

4.7

379 Reviews

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379 Reviews of Joshua Lane

February 04, 2025

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Overall, the experience was positive because all the people I dealt with were friendly and accommodating and ultimately provided the service we needed on our vehicle. However, it took 3 days to complete More

by bryanrushing20
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Other Employees Tagged: Scott Fuller, Amanda Badgewell

Feb 05, 2025

Serra Volkswagen responded

Thank you so much for your feedback. It truly helps us to improve our processes when we receive positive critical information. The GM and the Service Manager are investigating this and working together to get the failures in our system corrected. We appreciate our customers and strive to ensure that every customer has a positive experience with our dealership. Thank you again for giving us the opportunity and knowledge to serve your family and all of our future customers.

February 03, 2025

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Everyone was very pleasant, and the service was fast. Something Serra may want to consider is adding value to the visit by offering a car wash. The two previous dealers (out of state) I used both had th More

by kcovington2
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Other Employees Tagged: Amanda Badgewell

January 24, 2025

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Scheduled a recall appointment for 2022 Atlas. My preferred time was a Friday afternoon because I get off at 11am. Secretary told me that I could not come at 11am because this type of recall requi More

by Mrs. R
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Jan 24, 2025

Mrs. R responded

Scheduled a recall appointment for 2022 Atlas. My preferred time was a Friday afternoon because I get off at 11am. Secretary told me that I could not come at 11am because this type of recall requires the vehicle to be at service center early morning no later than 9am. Okay, I follow the instructions.... I figure out a way to drop my car off before the service center opened because I have to work 7a-11am. Once service center opened, I called to notify them that my car & keys was on the premises for the 8am (ish-dont remember the exact time) appointment. Mgr. confirmed receiving my keys and seeing my car, then told me it will take about 3-4hours for the repair. Cool. I get off work at 11am, (job 45 mins away from dealership) grab lunch, then get dropped off about 1pm. My thoughts are that my car should be ready or almost ready based on my conversation with the secretary about the time frame provided from the manager of the service center. I pull up and notice my car is parked in the parking lot near the service center. I tell my ride to leave because I see my car, which means its ready based on the time frame that was provided, and my car is parked. I approach the desk, identify myself... at that time the manager notified me that my car was NOT READY AND HAS NOT BEEN TOUCHED YET. Be mindful I asked to bring it after 11am and I was told NO. I spoke with the manager that morning myself about the time frame. I understand things happen, but this is a total inconvenience and all it would have taken a simple phone call to COMMUNICATE that the service dept was behind. No call from no one. I waisted my time trying to accommodate their early morning request and pickup time. I still had to wait another 4hours. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. All it took was communication. The manager proceeded to tell me that they won't be able to get it to it today. He was short staffed. The gentleman that performs this service is out to lunch. He won't have time today. They don't perform this type of repair on Saturdays. I EXPLAINED TO HIIM WITH GREAT DISSATIFACTION THAT THIS WAS UNACCEPTABLE. I need my car, and they should've communicated that before my arrival. I was livid! I held my composure asked my ride to return, rode off for a couple hours after the manager agreed to have it done by 6pm same day. I returned and waited in the lobby for a little over an hour. Wasn't offered NOTHING... Not even a sprite nor bottled water. This location customer service is ridiculous and needs great adjustment. Unfortunately, this is the only Volkswagen center on this side of town. The lobby is not pleasant to sit in, IT'S NASTY... NEEDS DEEP CLEANING. When my car did make it to service, it was in the first bay on the left. Whole time the tech that was servicing my vehicle and another tech was goofing off, just playing. From a customer perspective, that's part of the problem... playing. Service these vehicles, get to work. Manager demeanor was pleasant, but service provided was unacceptable. Adjustments need to be made to this service department.

January 15, 2025

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Pretty good dealership. . Busy at times, they try to get you in and out quick. More

by clintjustic
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January 10, 2025

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Staff was friendly and did the service quickly. I was pleased with my experience. The waiting area was small and I wasn't comfortable so I went across the street. But Still I am pleased with the More

by treylee1
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Other Employees Tagged: Big Steve,

January 08, 2025

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They are always so kind! Specifically Joe in the service department is such a big help! More

by tylerlove011110
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Other Employees Tagged: Amanda Badgewell

January 05, 2025

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Joe is the best service advisor ever. Services I requested but didn’t need? Joe let me know! Services I needed? Joe got them done! Couldn’t be happier or more satisfied. Maybe one day I’l More

by Steve
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Other Employees Tagged: Scott Fuller, Amanda Badgewell , Joe?!

December 27, 2024

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They were able to work me in quickly and ran a diagnostic test on a car I was looking to buy. More

by heyjudy99
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Other Employees Tagged: Scott Fuller, Amanda Badgewell

December 27, 2024

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Great service. Thank you Serra Volkswagen. Not sure why there is a 15 word minimum, but thanks for the good service. More

by noah.kinnell
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Other Employees Tagged: Scott Fuller, Amanda Badgewell

December 26, 2024

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Great workmanship, Great customer service, True professionals, Love the clean restrooms. Have to recommend Loved our experience! More

by milesdm77
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