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George Kell Motors


3808 S Van Dyke Rd, Newport, AR 72112 (map)
Today 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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1 out of 5 starsservice Rating
Disappointing service experience
Written by twinsmom on 04/14/2025

I was called by the George Kell service dept. & told I needed to hurry & get a recall service scheduled because other dealerships were calling wanting the grill they had gotten in for me to replace under warranty (the original grill had begun peeling a year ago). Although this is a very busy time for me at work, I reluctantly scheduled 1pm on April 8th. I waited there all afternoon & they came out around 4:30 & said the warranty work was completed but that unfortunately I now had an alert showing "Service Driver Assist System" meaning my parking assist (which I use a lot) was no longer working. He indicated they were taking complete ownership for this occurring. The service dept. employee said he didn't figure I would want to wait another 2 or 3 hours into the evening for them to figure it out, so I could either leave it there with them or bring it back another day & leave there all day. When a suitable vehicle for me to drive could not be quickly found (all he could find was an electric vehicle), I said I will just schedule another day to bring & leave it. I asked if they would be able to provide me a vehicle then & he said they "should be able to". As I explained to him, I live & work full time in another city about 35 miles away so it's an incredible inconvenience to bring it in for something that is not my fault. Anyway, the final straw was this weekend when we realized that on the passenger side of my car the vehicle was not completely put back together from the warranty repair. The material under my passenger front wheel well is now missing 3 or 4 screws & just gaping open. I'm beyond frustrated & disappointed in the George Kell service dept.

  • 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? Yes
  • Do you feel the price paid for service(s) was fair and appropriate? Yes
  • Did the dealer honor all commitments made? Yes

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Beckett Adams on 04/16/2025
Dealer Response
We appreciate your honest review. We set a high standard for ourselves, so we are disappointed to hear that your experience with us was not a positive one. We would like the opportunity to address your concerns. Please reach out to us directly at (870) 495-2475 when you have a chance. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you.
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Chelsie Hutchinson BDC Mnger on 04/16/2025
Dealer Response
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our service department. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration you have experienced. We understand your disappointment regarding the recall service for your grill, the subsequent issue with your Driver Assist System, and the condition in which your vehicle was returned to you. We are working diligently to address all of your concerns which you have mentioned. This experience you have addressed does not convey the standard of quality we strive for. We value your business and are committed to providing all of our customers with a positive service experience. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to resolve these mentioned issues and hopefully to regain your trust in us. Sincerely, Chelsie Hutchinson, Business Development Manager
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