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AutoNation Toyota Irvine


9101 Research Dr, Irvine, CA 92618 (map)
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1 out of 5 starsservice Rating
Worst experience since 2003
Written by Patrick A. on 12/12/2023

This sucks to write, I’ve had such great experiences with Autonation Irvine since 2003. But this last experience was the worst. I brought my car in for a normal VCP service. I was the first car in, #1 and was told my by service advisor the car would be ready by 8:30. I did not get the first video until 9:40 describing recommended service. This was the first missed deadline of the day. I called and said I just needed the oil change for now since I had to get to work. He said it would be done in 30 mins and the car would be ready. I didn’t get a completed email until another hour and a half later, second missed deadline. In total, the job took 2.5 hours longer than promised. When I finally picked up the car and was ready to head out the tire pressure light was still on. I had told my advisor to fill all tires during drop off. He said the technician did, and I just could not believe the sensor was bad as I just had them changed 11 months ago. The car was returned and I was told the TPMS was damaged. This was obviously a lazy excuse. I asked my advisor if the tech filled the spare, a typical solution to a low pressure light after filling all other tires. My advisor talked to the tech and the tech said my spare does not have a sensor. I told my advisor to fill the spare anyways. Guess what happened? The light went away. This led me down another tunnel, how could a trust any work that had been done to my car? How can I trust any of the service recommendations if I can troubleshoot better than the advisor and the tech? This by far is the worst experience I’ve had at AutoNation Irvine. I just purchased another VCP and would like to request a refund for the remaining services. Please advise how this can be done.

  • 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? No
  • 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? No

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Harrick Newman on 12/13/2023
Dealer Response
Hi Patrick, we appreciate you taking the time to respond. The staff at AutoNation Toyota Irvine take our reviews very seriously. We care about all our customers and wish to restore your good faith in our dealership. If you'd be willing, our General Manager would like to speak with you at (949) 287-8766 to discuss ways to improve your experience with our dealership moving forward. Thank you for your input, and we hope to hear from you soon.
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