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DePaula Chevrolet


785 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206 (map)
Today 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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2 out of 5 starsservice Rating
Not What it Once Was
Written by Jschem on 01/21/2023
Update - Sierra STARTER FAILED AGAIN after 24 months and 21,000! This makes three starters in under 50K miles. However this time it's not under warranty. Spoke with the service manager and they would not stand behind the part or offer any warranty on the previous repair. Instead they offered a $60 discount on the repair. So instead of over $800 the repair cost was $751.00. $342 for the part $413 in labor plus tax. On the positive side, they were able to repair it and return it that day. Thought I'd found one of the few good dealerships. Guess I need to keep looking. Came back and bought a 2014 Cruze for my daughter. Her first car. Not a great experience! When we came to pick it up at the scheduled time, it was out on a test drive because it couldn't pass inspection because of electrical issues it was having. Seems getting it inspected and ready for delivery was an afterthought. Instead of calling us to reschedule, we sat for over an hour while they worked through the issues. They offered to release it to us with a dealer tag so that we could take it home uninspected and come back the next day. I politely declined the offer to let my teenage daughter drive home in an uninspected vehicle. It was delivered that day just before the dealership closed and the remaining process felt very rushed. So incredibly different from my experience purchasing my Sierra. Update- the starter failed under warranty. Chuck got me right in and repaired faster than I would have thought possible. They had me back on the road next day! Saved my weekend! Their "iservice" is amazing! Great communication channel! Another great experience! Purchased a truck from Depaula last month. Worked with Randy and Tyler . Very fair price on truck and trade. Sales process was free of the usual... experiences... you get from most car dealers. They communicated great through the whole process. Phone calls, texts and emails were returned quickly! Pleasant and hassle free. One of a few times I have left a dealer feeling good about the vehicle AND the sales experience. They'll be my first stop when it's time to buy again!
  • Recommend this dealer? No
  • Were you satisfied with the quality of work performed on your vehicle? No
  • Did the dealership complete the work within the timeframe promised? Yes
  • Did the dealership provide you with an accurate quote of the work to be performed? No
  • Do you feel the price paid for service(s) was fair and appropriate? No
  • Did the dealer honor all commitments made? Yes

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Jon DePaula on 01/23/2023
Dealer Response
We appreciate you leaving this honest feedback about your experience. We appreciate any and all feedback, as it allows us to continue to grow and improve as a dealership. At your earliest convenience, please feel free to reach out to us so that we can learn more about your visit. We hope to talk with you soon. Sincerely, Jon DePaula - Operations Manager - Drivenbyyou@depaula.com - 888-634-3514
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