ComplaintsforLanders McLarty Nissan & Mercedes Benz of Huntsville

• Initial Complaint

  06/28/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Customer Service Issues

  Status:

  Resolved

  More info

  Purchased Nissan Sentra on 4/6/24 and ********************* added ************* and *************** agreement. On 4/9/24 I called Landers and spoke with ********************* to cancel the ************* and *************** Agreement. I was told by ********************* that it would take 4 weeks for the ************* and *************** agreement to be cancelled. As of 6/27/24 I have not received any notification that the ************* and *************** agreement has been cancelled.I have made several calls to ***********************, alone with the owner *************************, and no one has provided an update on these cancellations.I no longer want to finance by vehicle with Nissan *************************

  

  Business response

  07/03/2024

  The dealer has provided the customer with the documentation for proof of cancellation and consider this case resolved to customer's satisfaction.

   

   

  Customer response

  07/10/2024

   
  Complaint: 21913487
  
  I am rejecting this response because:  According to the info you submitted, I should have received the cancellation letter, but I have not received the cancellation letter. Please send it again and/or a copy to the BBB.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***********************

  

  Business response

  07/12/2024

  The dealer has cancelled both warranties.Please see attached confirmations.

• Initial Complaint

  03/07/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  In 2023, the *** 300 2018 went to ******************** ** Huntsville, Al 3 times for brake noise issues. We ended up playing closely to $1,500.00 on repairs to the front and rear brakes on this vehicle. We dealt directly with the service manager on this issue, and he promise to bring the vehicle back if there any issue with the work that was performed on this vehicle. This brakes were repaired back in Oct 2023 and it's March of 2024 when decided to take the vehicle back hoping to eliminate the nose from the brakes. The brake has been making noise the hold time and we were hoping it would go away. After speaking with the service manager the morning of 7th March 2024 around 9ish, he was very rude and disrespectful and hung the phone up on me because I asked for his knowledge on the issue with the brakes and he stated it was a heavy vehicle was one of the issues with the brakes. I would like for them to fixed the nose of the vehicle without the hassle and disrespect.

  

  Business response

  03/07/2024

  Please reference the same customer's complaint # ********. The customer came in October 15th and we replaced the brake pads and rotors. The labor was free of charge due to brake repair being recommended prior and declined as a resolution to the initial complaint. We closed the case and 5 months later customer opens a new complaint. The customer is welcome to return to the dealer

  

  Business response

  03/07/2024

  Date Sent: 3/7/2024 3:43:11 PM
  Please reference the same customer's complaint # ********. The customer came in October 15th and we replaced the brake pads and rotors. The labor was free of charge due to brake repair being recommended prior and declined as a resolution to the initial complaint. We closed the case and 5 months later customer opens a new complaint. The customer is welcome to return to the dealer

  Customer response

  03/07/2024

   
  Complaint: 21398920
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *********************************

  Customer response

  03/07/2024

  We had the front brakes and rear brakes repair.  *********** manager told us if we had any problems with their repairs to bring the vehicle back.  We had issues with the repairs ever since they repairs both brakes.   The brakes noise got worse and once we had a chance for the vehicle to be repair they chose not to repair the work in which they performed on this vehicle.  From Oct to Mar is 4 months after their repair and they want to clown about their own repairing process.  I think they should provide me all the funds back.  ************ manager was very disrespectful after asking him from his knowledge what was wrong with the vehicle.  It's obvious to me that these people doesn't have a clue what they are doing.  They are giving Mercedes-Benz a bad reputation due to their lack of knowledge and poor customer service.   I would like a total refund for the work I paid for for the front and rear of the vehicle due to poor service by the department.   

  

  Business response

  03/08/2024

  Customer is welcome to return to the dealer for further diagnosis as we have not inspected the vehicle since the repairs in October or welcome to seek another opinion at a repair facility of their choice. 

  Customer response

  03/11/2024

   
  Complaint: 21398920
  
  I am rejecting this response because they are lying again.  See the attachmentsThis is for the previous response by the dealership.   They stated they havent inspected the vehicle since last October.  Now they dont know anything about the vehicle since October.  They inspected the vehicle and wanted to repeat the same repairs they did back in October. The service manager stated that its a 3 year warranty on their work.  Now they want me to pay for the same repair again.  Please provide me my money back for the work which they did and didnt solve the issues.  I paid them for top service and they fail again.  Look at their response and you will see inconsistent from what they were saying.

  I took the vehicle to them back around April 2023 and rejected the break work during a scheduled service.  I took the vehicle back to them in October for them to fix the break nose issues.  They claim it was coming from the front brakes.  I paid them to fix the front brakes.  I kept the rotors they took off the vehicle because I knew for a fact it was nothing wrong with them.  That didnt solve the issues so they said the noise was coming from the rear brakes and the service manager told me he wasnt going to charge me for the labor.  The noise continue and it just wasnt as bad, but the more the vehicle was driven it got worse.  We schedule an appointment to get the issue resolved and they wanted to replace the front again after they inspected it.  On top of that they want me to pay for the same repair and when I question the service manager he got irritated and then disrespectful all because I asked him about his personal knowledge.

  I have no confidence is their work or service at this time.

  Im requesting a full refund for work I paid for and never got fixed.  This will allow me to take it worse as the last response suggested.

  Sincerely,
  
  *********************************

  Customer response

  03/11/2024

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  03/11/2024

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  03/11/2024

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  ***** Heathington 

• Initial Complaint

  03/04/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Sales and Advertising Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  10/23/2023 My 93 year old veteran father was sold a ***** MX5 for ******. The car is valued at ****** or less.He traded in a Buick SUV Envision(21,000) and they gave him ******. He wrote a check for ********. He had no clue what they were doing to him. He is on HOSPICE and they took advantage of him. He could barely walk when he went in there and they knew they were cheating him.

  

  Business response

  03/07/2024

  The customer is invited to return to the dealer to discuss a transaction.

• Initial Complaint

  01/18/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Order Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  I purchased and paid cash for a **** ****** Tundra pickup on 11/18/2023 that I found out has an open title on it when I went to register the vehicle in *********. I have called the dealer several times and the individual that works on titles told me that it was being handled but has not been communicating with me very well or returning my calls regularly. I am very concerned that I may never get good title for the truck.The VIN is 5tBRT34155s458472 Apparently the title had two owners on it and the dealership only received a signature from one of the owners.I am very frustrated because one of the reasons that I purchased the vehicle from a dealer was to avoid the hassle of something like this.*****

  

  Business response

  01/25/2024

  The dealer is working with the *** and the *********** to determine and correct the issue with the rejection of the title while keeping the customer informed.

• Initial Complaint

  10/23/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  I am filing this complaint because Huntsville, AL Mercedes Benz Dealership performed unauthorized work on my vehicle.March 9th, 2023. I asked to have my vehicle diagnosed, however this is what happened. Same day. March 9th, 2023 vehicle dropped off, March 28th I received a phone call from service advisor; *****. Attached were the recommendations for my vehicles service. I declined those recommendations and wanted to only have my vehicle coded for why it was not running anymore. Few weeks passed by, no follow *** about my vehicle. I didnt receive any communication notifying me that my carpet and floorboards were being removed. However, they were. I texted my service advisor ***** (text message attached) also called and left a voicemail to follow up, she didnt respond. I had to stop work and come by the dealership to learn the information. My car was left in the back parking lot of the dealership where inventory vehicles were with Saran like tape wrapped around my Sun roof for weeks, unauthorized.My vehicle had water damage, they knew this but I didnt; yet, recommended I purchase a battery to complete the diagnostic. I purchased the battery from them, which does not work due to the electrical problem my vehicle had. Now, theyre giving me a hard time with a refund. Ive sat down with the service manager *************************, he did not help.I personally feel like people have taking advantage of me because I am young walking into the dealership.Please review the attached charges. $1595.95 to mount and balance 4 tires. $14500.27 to replace the body wiring harness. Its worth noting that I am also missing my spare tire that was once there before retrieving my vehicle back. (Photo attached)As of current, I am seeking a refund of $585.55 for the purchased battery under warranty that does not work, also for the company to remove their unauthorized work (tape and residue.) Thank you BBB for helping me resolve this matter. Thanks

  

  Business response

  10/31/2023

  The vehicle was towed in for a no start concern with the sunroof open and water already in the vehicle. Upon the preliminary check out,the battery failed testing and would have to be replaced in order to further diagnose the vehicle as stated on his initial estimate. The wrap was placed on the vehicle in order to prevent more water from entering the vehicle. The customer approved the battery and was provided an estimate for further repairs,which he declined. The customer was not charged for diagnosis only the battery and installation. The customer chose to have the vehicle towed to another facility. The customer is welcome to reach out to his insurance for coverage as warranty will not cover water damage.

  Customer response

  11/01/2023

  Dear, ***********************:
  
  Per my original complaint and the companies response, I did not have enough characters to throughly detail everything. Please allow me to fill in those gaps. 
  
  To begin, water was not visible in my vehicle. 
  
  This was later discovered after removing my vehicles carpet and floorboard that I also was initially charged for. The price was a bit over $11000 for the labor. 
  
  It was said verbally, I did not get a copy.
  
  I then mentioned, I did not authorize this work and requested my vehicle be towed to one of the employees, who then relayed the message to the service manager. 
  
  Those fees would later be removed. 
  
  1st. The company states their reasoning for placing tape on my vehicle was due to the sunroof not being able to close. Agreed, the sunroof was damaged. 
  
  However, what about notifying the customer before placing tape around their car? I only approved to purchase a battery and have my vehicle coded for why it was not running anymore. 
  
  The dealership has a garage. 
  
  This work was done unauthorized and my vehicle was left outside without telling me anything. It did not have to be outside. 
  
  2nd. The company has attached text messages between the service advisor (*****) and I. 
  
  The messages coincide with my original complaint. She did not respond. (After March, 28th. I originally noted that we spoke 03/28/23)
  
  Per the text messages; I followed up on March 31st. No respond. 
  
  April 1st, I left a voicemail. No call back. 
  
  April 5th, I texted and decided to stop by the shop whereas I found out my vehicle had tape around the sunroof and again, my carpet/floorboard was removed. 
  
  As previously stated, no one told me anything, the text messages and voicemail prove this. 
  
  3rd. I will expand the original text message that I attached showing the date and time sent. 
  
  This message was sent after my vehicle was towed from the dealership. I stopped by the dealership again, spoke with ***** about my vehicles condition. Wondering if I could have everything put back together (the floor and carpet removal) at this time, I was even offering  to pay for the service; or simply reduce the price to repair my vehicle being that the dealership initially estimated 40 hours of labor time to complete the job whereas **********, ** Mercedes Benz dealership gave me an estimation of 23 hours for the same job. 
  
  Verbally, ***** asked for me to either come back in or text her after she talks with the technician. (It was the weekend) I work a lot so instead of coming in, a few days later; I texted her. No response. 
  
  Again, I do not have the 938 (original) number or phone anymore. I texted ***** from my current number and phone; a few days after speaking with her. I detailed my full name. 
  
  Few weeks later, I would stop back by to speak with the service manager; *************************. He did not help, cut and dry. Similar to the response Ive now received here. 
  
  Please help me reach a fair resolution, thank you. 

  Customer response

  11/01/2023

   
  Complaint: 20762101
  
  I am rejecting this response because: 
  Per my original complaint and the companies response, I did not have enough characters to throughly detail everything. Please allow me to fill in those gaps. 
  
  To begin, water was not visible in my vehicle. 
  This was later discovered after removing my vehicles carpet and floorboard that I also was initially charged for. The price was a bit over $11000 for the labor. 
  It was said verbally, I did not get a copy. I then mentioned, I did not authorize this work and requested my vehicle be towed to one of the employees, who then relayed the message to the service manager. 
  Those fees would later be removed.  1st. The company states their reasoning for placing tape on my vehicle was due to the sunroof not being able to close. Agreed, the sunroof was damaged. 
  
  However, what about notifying the customer before placing tape around their car? I only approved to purchase a battery and have my vehicle coded for why it was not running anymore. 
  
  The dealership has a garage. This work was done unauthorized and my vehicle was left outside without telling me anything. It did not have to be outside. 
  2nd. The company has attached text messages between the service advisor (*****) and I. The messages coincide with my original complaint. She did not respond. (After March, 28th. I originally noted that we spoke 03/28/23)
  Per the text messages; I followed up on March 31st. No respond. April 1st, I left a voicemail. No call back. 
  April 5th, I texted and decided to stop by the shop whereas I found out my vehicle had tape around the sunroof and again, my carpet/floorboard was removed. 
  Is previously stated, no one told me anything, the text messages and voicemail prove this.  3rd. I will expand the original text message that I attached showing the date and time sent. 
  
  This message was sent after my vehicle was towed from the dealership. I stopped by the dealership again, spoke with ***** about my vehicles condition. Wondering if I could have everything put back together (the floor and carpet removal) at this time, I was even offering  to pay for the service; or simply reduce the price to repair my vehicle being that the dealership initially estimated 40 hours of labor time to complete the job whereas **********, ** Mercedes Benz dealership gave me an estimation of 23 hours for the same job. 
  
  ********, ***** asked for me to either come back in or text her after she talks with the technician. (It was the weekend) I work a lot so instead of coming in, a few days later; I texted her. No response. 
  Again, I do not have the 938 (original) number or phone anymore. I texted ***** from my current number and phone; a few days after speaking with her. I detailed my full name. 
  Few weeks later, I would stop back by to speak with the service manager; *************************. He did not help, cut and dry. Similar to the response Ive now received here. 
  
  Please help me reach a fair resolution, thank you. 
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***********************

  Customer response

  11/06/2023

  Correction, in regards to my second response. I noted that I was initially charged a bit over ***** for the unauthorized work. (Carpet/floorboard removal + tape around the sunroof) $1,100 + is what was said not $11,000 +. sorry for the typo. 
  
  Additionally, my original phone had pictures of the carpet/floorboard removal. The repair facility who fixed my car took photo copies, if needed I could reach out to them for the photos since my vehicle is repaired now. 
  
  Lastly, the company attached paperwork that shows I paid with cash. Thats not accurate, my payment method was a credit card, I will attach proof. 
  
  Thank you. 
  
  Sincerely, ***********************

  

  Business response

  11/06/2023

  The customer is welcome to return to the dealership for residue removal from the crash tape that was applied to his vehicle.

  Customer response

  11/15/2023

   
  Complaint: 20762101
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  
   I had to pay out of pocket to have my vehicle reassembled. (Carpet/floorboard put back together) 
  
  Request remains the same. Refund for purchased battery that has zero miles and tape residue removal.
  

   

   

   

   

  Sincerely,
  
  ***********************

  Customer response

  11/20/2023

  Dear ***********************:
  
  Thank you for responding. I have attached the invoice from the company who repaired my vehicle. 
  
  Also, the reason I am seeking a refund for the purchased battery is because it does not work and I have not put 1 mile on it. 
  
  I approved for the battery over the phone because the dealership stated I needed one in order to further diagnose the vehicle. 
  
  When I arrived to pick up my vehicle, I learned the battery was damaged under their care. (From the water corrosion)
  
  Thank you for your assistance! 
  
  
  Sincerely, ***********************

  Customer response

  11/21/2023

  Dear ***********************:
  
  I will not have an invoice for reassembling alone. 
  
  My meaning is, I paid to have the vehicle repaired in that condition. 
  
  Every dealership I contacted stated they would not work behind another mechanic. 
  
  Which is why I went back to Huntsvilles dealership asking if they would reassemble their work. 
  
  After no response I found this repair facility (The Mercedes Doctor) who would work behind another mechanic. 
  

  Thank you, ***********************

  

  Business response

  11/29/2023

  11-29-2023  ******** with Landers called. She said they cannot refund you the money for the bad battery. When you bring the car back to have the tape residue removed, put the bad battery (from Landers) in the car. They will test it and if it shows up bad, they will replace it for you. Afterwards, you could return the new battery back to the second repair company. 

• Initial Complaint

  10/11/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  We have taken our car (Mercedes GLC 300 2018) into the Mercedes Benz dealership service department for regular services. We have requested them about the rear brakes making noise while backing up. They have told us that they couldn't find anything wrong with the breaks. Well, I had a conversation with the salesman who happens to sell the vehicle to me, and he told me that it's a known issue with those vehicles. One of the service reps told me to back the car up and high speed and brake it hard 3 times and that should fix the problem. This brings us up to today for the last regular service on the car warranty, that we requested them to look into the rear brake noise again. Well on this go around we finally get a call close to the end of service day, that the car needs rear brakes and rotors. This doesn't make any sense for these people to be the experts on fixing these cars and we are paying them a lot of money for service warranty, and they weren't able to figure it out until the final visit of the warranty. I am highly fed up with this dealership. This car was having those issue ever since I've brought it and now it took them over 2 and half years to figure it out.

  

  Business response

  10/18/2023

  The dealer has resolved this complaint to customer satisfaction.

• Initial Complaint

  09/14/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  Good morning *****, We bought a car during y'all little sale in ****************.. The car we had the bank decided they wanted more money down and we didn't have it so we swapped to a different vehicle. We ended up with a 2019 ****** RAV4. When we got home the driver side headlight was out. So the next week we bring it down for them to look at it. The whole headlight had to be changed. So then the service department was up in arms about doing it even tho our salemens said y'all would fix it. So they order a new headlight I never hear from the service department so I have to call and ask them and then setup an appointment. We drive back down for them to keep it all day and tell us it's the wiring and they can't do it that it will have to go to ******. So weeks later the service department never called or anything get back in touch with the salemans and all the sudden the service department calls with a name of someone to call at ******. We tell them we need a rental or loaner because at this point the Rav4 is one of our main cars. The appointment was setup at ****** but we had to cancel it because once again your service department fell through and never called us back on a rental or loaner. The headlight isn't fixed and we got pulled over this past Saturday. It takes out whole day to drive down from middle *********. We have wasted three days down there for the run around and a service department that don't know customer service. We want to bring the car back at this point. And from my understanding lemon law gives us that right. I'm also reporting this to the state and BBB. We've gave y'all enough chances to fix what was wrong and nothing but the run around.Thank you, *********************

  

  Business response

  09/20/2023

  The dealer has spoken to **************** and his concerns are being addressed.

• Initial Complaint

  06/22/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  I bought a Cadillac xt6 from the Mercedes dealership.I live about 4 1/2 hours away in ******** and was told everything was excellent with this car when I came to the dealership the tail light was busted out which they never told me and after an exchange of my vehicle I drove down the road for ****************************************************************************************** it was my problem the car only had ****** miles I could take it to my local Cadillac dealer and they would fix it because it was still under warranty not only that its been approximately two months and I still have not received the title so therefore I cannot get any work done on it and I cannot license it or pay my taxes in ********. When I contacted the office manager at Mercedes they told me they still had the title because they were waiting on my title to my Escalade I traded.My title was mailed to them they have the resources to look for a lost title if they cant find it but I am stuck with no title and a car that is not working properly. The lady in the office told me that they had all my paperwork ready for my title just sitting there waiting but wont send it. I have never heard of a dealership that does not send the title to a car owner. I paid for this car has it no liens on it at all.I would not recommend this dealership to anyone in my experience they lie and have vehicles that dont work properly.

  

  Business response

  06/22/2023

  The Dealership left a voicemail yesterday and has not heard back from the customer. The paperwork has been mailed and the customer is welcome to contact the store to receive a tracking number. 

• Initial Complaint

  05/02/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  Purchased a 2019 S560 with ****** miles from this dealership. I am an out of state buyer having the car shipped to me so I specifically asked for close up photos of any and all imperfections or damage on the vehicle. I specifically asked about the condition of the paint. I was told the car was beautiful and in perfect condition with no damage.I specifically asked if the car had any PAINTWORK or body work that has been done to the car.They said no, its perfect. When in fact, the car has had parts of it repainted due to damage/accident. They also painted the wheels black which I was ok with. But you should see the quality of the paint on the wheels. It was UNBELIEVABLE. Paint running. Orange peel. Spotty areas. Rough patches. Looks like a child spray painted them. After seeing the car in person it was far from perfect or even acceptable. First off, the car had over 1k more miles on it than what was advertised and what I signed for on the paper work. The headlights are destroyed by rock chips. There are rock chips all over the entire car and windshield. Windshield has chips and scratches on it. The paint is so dull and full of scratches and damage. Theres damage on every single panel and door. Including both bumpers. The car wasnt even professionally detailed. Youd think spending over $63k on a Benz from a franchise Mercedes store youd get a little better quality. The car was also sold as a CPO and the brakes are squealing / rotors are shot. Very unhappy with this purchase. The least they could do is recondition the car properly and tell the truth about the actual condition.

  

  Business response

  05/22/2023

  After speaking with the customer. The dealer is investigating his concerns and will follow up.

• Initial Complaint

  04/12/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  During a repair visit the mechanic failed to reinstall the skid plate on the bottom of my vehicle.

  

  Business response

  04/14/2023

  The dealer has been in contact with the customer. The facility has been searched and the part is not here. The repairs performed at our location did not require the need to remove the shield as the service was performed from the top of the engine bay. The dealer has offered to assist him in contacting the other two repair facilities that the vehicle has been to within the last estimated ***** miles when the customer last verified the part was on the vehicle.

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