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AutoNation Honda Covington Pike


1990 Covington Pike, Memphis, TN 38128 (map)
Today 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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1 out of 5 starsservice Rating
This dealership does not stand behind it's work
Written by D and G on 05/23/2022

Traveling across country from Arizona to East Tennessee. Serpentine belt came loose on freeway, and water pump quit working. Pulled off right away and called a tow truck. Had it towed to AutoNation Honda in Memphis TN on Covington Pike. Was told they would get to it in the morning. Hired a car to take us to a hotel. The next morning Honda called to tell us we needed a serpentine belt and a water pump, as well as spark plugs. We authorized the work. They had to order the water pump which wouldn't be in until the next day. Now a two day stay in the hotel. The next day we were told they were starting on it and would see if there was additional damage to vehicle after taking things apart. We checked out of hotel and got another car to take us back to the dealer. Sat there for 6 hours. We asked whether there was additional damage and were told that no, everything was good to go. Paying nearly $2000 for the serpentine belt, water pump, spark plugs and labor. Now out $2500 with the repair, tow and hotel. We left, and drove about an hour when the car started running rough, all emergency lights came on the dash, and white smoke started coming out the exhaust. Pulled over in a rest area out in the sticks. Now it was after hours and couldn't call the dealer. Called another tow truck and had it towed to Murfreesboro TN....our destination. That tow cost $800. Left it at Murfreesboro Honda overnight with our key in the box, and a note regarding the issue. The next morning they called to tell us we either needed a new engine costing $8000 or $5000 worth of repairs. Our car is a 2014 Honda CRV, and only has 42,000 miles on it. First of all it's unbelievable that these issues would happen on a car with such low mileage, but the fact that the mechanic who repaired it obviously did not perform all tests possible to assure us that there was nothing else going on, beyond the performed repairs, I cannot even fathom. Called AutoNation Honda, on Covington Pike, to complain and were told that we can't expect them to drive it for an extended period of time to see if there's an issue. They just drove it around the block. We are furious. I would never recommend this AutoNation Honda, and I'm not even sure if I'd ever recommend a Honda! UPDATE.....have to get a new engine! Turns out the damage done to the engine is beyond repair. If that mechanic had done his job properly, I believe we wouldn't have had this issue and incured another $8000 in costs. Was contacted by General manager regarding another review we posted. He said he'd speak with the service advisor and get back to us. That was 4 days ago!

  • 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? Yes
  • 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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D and G on 05/24/2022
As we stated above in our post, we spoke with someone from Covington Honda last Thursday the 19th, who was covering for the general manager, who was not available. He stated that he would speak to our service advisor and get back to us. He never did. This "automated" response is the same one received on other review platforms.
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Noel Guber on 05/24/2022
Dealer Response
Hi, we are deeply disappointed by your experience at AutoNation Honda Covington Pike. We strive to maintain excellent business relations at our dealership. Please call our General Manager at (901) 209-1283 to discuss ways we can work towards resolving this issue to your satisfaction. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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