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AutoNation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Katy


21777 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX 77450 (map)
Today 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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1 out of 5 starsservice Rating
UNSATISFACTORY!
Written by Robert E. on 09/11/2023

My story: I made an appointment at the AutoNation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Katy for 7am on 9/5/23 to have an issue (exhaust manifold leak) diagnosed. My service advisor was Kevin Badke. I dropped my truck off just before 7am. My past experience led me to believe that I would receive a phone call and text message from the advisor to keep me advised of the progress. This did not happen this time. I called on 9/5/23 before they closed and left a message for Kevin, but Kevin never called or texted. I called on 9/6/23 and left another message for Kevin, this time he returned my call and told me he would get a status update and defiantly call me back on 9/7/23. That never happened either. I called back on 9/8/23 and left another message for Kevin. He called me back some time later and said he would get with the tech that was assigned to my vehicle. He also sent me a text message this time stating the same thing. Kevin advised that the tech that was working on my truck called in on Friday and was not there, so, he would have to get with the tech on Monday (9/11/23) to see if or what he found out. By this time it is around 2:30pm on Friday, 9/8/23 my patience was growing thin and I responded back to Kevin advising him that I was giving 2 hours notice and that I would be coming up there to get my truck. Kevin had my truck washed and vacuumed and ready for me when I arrived at 5pm, and they released it to me with no charges. My issue: I have an AutoNation Platinum Protection Plan that includes a rental car. The rental doesn't pick up until my vehicle is diagnosed and verified through the extended warranty and I had already been without my vehicle for 4 full days and without a rental. I needed my vehicle and I did not know how much longer I would be without it, so I picked it up and decided to go to another facility that has better customer service and satisfaction. I am disappointed in the service advisor Kevin. Not one time did Kevin initiate a phone call for any status update, his call came as a result of me leaving a message for him to call me. Then to fast forward to today, 9/11/23. Out of the clear blue, Kevin called me. I though he was calling to apologize, but was even more disappointed to learn that he got my message to call him and he was retuning my call??? I advised him that I left that message last week and I already picked up my truck. He advised that he doesn't get messages on his work phone. I as we hung up, I thought, then how did he get this message??? Kevin, I think you need a little more training in the customer service area and understand what is important to the customer...COMMUNICATION.

  • 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? Yes
  • Did the dealer honor all commitments made? No

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Robert E on 10/01/2023
UPDATE (10/1/2023) AutoNation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Katy (Jimmy-Manager) reached out to me on Friday 9/15/2023 and apologized for the experience I had with the dealership. As we talked, I realized that Jimmy was genuinely concerned and he advised if given another opportunity, my experience would be a lot better the next time. I told him that I had not taken my vehicle to any other mechanic and would be willing to try it again. Jimmy asked me if I could bring my truck in on Tuesday, 9/19/2023 and I agreed. Jimmy advised that he would get me a loaner vehicle as to not be inconvenienced any more. When I arrived on Tuesday, Service Manager, Sally and Service Adviser, Raymond, took my truck and gave me a loaner vehicle. This time communication was great and was as I had expected it to be the last time. I received communication from Raymond on a regular basis. They had the issue diagnosed in 3 days (cracked exhaust manifold x 2) and the warranty was covering the issue and they ordered the parts. On Wednesday, 9/27/2023, Raymond advised that the United Auto Workers’ strike was impacting the shipping of the parts from the warehouse and they did not have an ETA on the arrival of the parts. He advised I could pick up my truck and they would call when the parts came in, so, I gassed up the loaner vehicle, returned it and took possession of my truck. I made it a point to speak with Jimmy and Raymond and thank them for everything they did to make my experience more pleasant. I am not an unreasonable person and realize that sometimes things just happen that are outside of our control. Communication was always my sticking point and it was fixed. Thank you to Jimmy, Sally, and Raymond for making my experience a pleasant one. You definitely made up for the last time.
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Seth Simpson on 09/15/2023
Dealer Response
Hi Robert, we regret your experience with us here but are glad you brought this to our attention. 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 (281) 715-6920 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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