AutoNation Honda Spokane Valley
Dealership Service Review
After a test showed a low battery, they offered to replace it for $125. My wife called me with this quote and I thought it was fair and reasonable. A few minutes later, she texts me that we are going to have to replace the battery cables because our existing "3rd party" battery has stretched the cables. The new cables are going to cost $250 and would have to be ordered. They proceed to install the new battery and hook it up to the existing (remember, these won't work because they are stretched) cables. They send her on her way. When I hear about this, I'm miffed. So I call the dealership and speak to Kyle. I ask him if I were to replace the battery on my own, with a 3rd party battery with the same size studs as what are currently in the vehicle, will the existing cables work? "Probably" is his reply. I tell him to take the new battery out and put in the existing battery. In the meantime, my wife had already left the dealership and now has to go back. I am furious about the up selling of things to people who may or may not understand (my wife doesn't know the first thing about battery studs and cables). But, I'm even more angry that they sent her out on the road with a "temporary" fix. Who does that? We are a two-Honda vehicle family. Both were purchased from this dealership. Congratulations, you have now lost a customer for life. There are too many options out there, a shady dealership doesn't need to be that option. Stay away people!
- 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? No
- Did the dealer honor all commitments made? Not Applicable