ComplaintsforGirard Toyota

• Initial Complaint

  06/05/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Customer Service Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  Girard Toyota *** claims to have "scrubbed" my email address from their email/postal list numerous times, however, they continue to email me, last email received today from an Ana H****, thanking for my visit, in which case, have not visited dealership in several months, as far back as last year, do not have exact date. This dealership says one thing, turns around, does another, actions do not follow their words. The business claims I signed up for emails by providing my email address for a prior service visit, which is a lie, there was no opt-in to receive sales emails via service department, have not had service in several months. Due to past negative experience, I no longer do business with this dealership, do not buy cars from them. My extent to doing business includes only service to a vehicle and or repair. I've attached screen shot of email received today.

  Business response

  06/25/2024

  Hello,

  We sincerely apologize for the email. We have made sure you are completely taken out of our system for all sale emails and postal mail. A case was created to our higher ups to make sure this does not happen again. 

  Customer response

  06/25/2024

  
  Complaint: ********
  
  I am rejecting this response because:business claims to have thoroughly removed me from their email/postal list numerous times prior, they conveniently add my email address back, make bogus claims  such as my email was added after a service visit, in which case, there was no such opt in during any visit 

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

• Initial Complaint

  11/27/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  Brought vehicle to have adaptive headlight module replaced. After this repair the headlights integrity has been compromised allowing water to penetrate into the headlight capsule. The *** service department refused to take responsibility instead quoted an additional 3k to replace headlight. *** service department states it warrants for parts and labor which obviously is a misrepresentation.

  Business response

  12/04/2023

  Our *** technician found evidence from the original part that moisture was present in the headlight prior to our repairs. No assistance can be extended from this repair facility.

  Thank you-

• Initial Complaint

  11/21/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  Date of dispute = Nov 3, 2023. Invoice number *****. We took my vehicle to Girard Toyota in *** ****** for a routine oil change. The service department also performed a Multipoint inspection. The service department advised me that the front brakes were in the yellow zone. This would indicate the brake pads were measured by the technician at 5 mm. This was odd to me, and I questioned the customer service representative on my way out. It caused concern because the front and rear brakes and rotors were replaced 3,000 miles prior at another (reputable) shop. Without being sure if Girard was pulling a scam or if the other shop was, we took it back to the shop who performed the brakes. The vehicle was put on the lift, front tires were removed, and they visually had us inspect and photograph the brakes on their premises - the brake pads are essentially brand new, 10-12 mm thickness. This resulted in a call back to Girard service department. Prior to telling them we had just been to the service station that had performed the brake and rotor replacement, we were passed on to a manager who confirmed that a technician did indeed measure the brake pads and performed this multi-point inspection and indicated the front brake pads were 5 mm and the rear pads were 7 mm. We informed the manager we would be submitting this complaint to BBB. This manager was apologetic and indicated there would be follow up with the technician and then again with us - we never heard back. This was not the first time Girard botched our multi point inspection. In fact, with our other vehicle, they failed to check and adjust tire pressure even though it was on the outgoing report. We did confirm that if a service is listed on the outgoing report, that indicates it was definitely performed. They lie to unsuspecting customers. Based on these interactions, we believe Girard is running a dishonest operation and trying to scam those who do not know better.

  Business response

  12/04/2023

  We have met with our staff and have implemented additional quality control procedures to ensure information is accurately being recorded and communicated. Girard Toyota apologizes for any inconvenience.

  Customer response

  12/05/2023

  
  Complaint: ********
  
  I am rejecting this response because based on the inconsistencies, we have experienced, it will take more than one meeting to rectify the problematic behaviors and fraudulent culture of this service department. Girard Toyota has lost our trust. We will take our business elsewhere, including our next car purchases. 
  
  Sincerely, ***
  

• Initial Complaint

  08/29/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Product Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  I contacted the financial advisor regarding canceling the GAP insurance I had purchased at the time when I bought my vehicle from this dealership on March 11, 2021. On or around July 17th, 2023 I visited the dealership because after speaking with Mr. C****** the financial advisor he stated I needed to go in to sign a paper. I signed it and he said I would be contacted once the check was ready to be picked up. Fast forward about two weeks later I contacted him again asking about the check he stated it could take a month. I said okay. Now it is August 29th, 2023 and after speaking with Mr. C****** again he was extremely rude and unprofessional. He stated that I am 1 of 23 people they have to process and that I just have to wait. He also said and I quote “it’s not like we owe you a paycheck, you don’t need to keep calling, it’ll be ready when it’s ready”. The dealership experience has been terrible since the moment I bought my car. I just want the money that is owed to me and I be done with that entity. They have terrible customer service. Not a single employee there has ever been nice or helpful in the many different occasions I have stopped by or called.

  Business response

  09/29/2023

  With regards to the above complaint, we certainly do not condone that type of behavior from any of our employees and Mr.

  C****** will be spoken to. And, of course, we apologize sincerely for his behavior.

   

  As far as the refund, we are looking into it and I will advise when I get more information. I will tell you that refunds are not being issued on a timely basis, unfortunately, and we have no control over that.

   

  I will reach out again when I get more information.

   

  Have a great day.

   

   

  Larry T******

  Internet Sales Director

  Antonino Auto Group

  ************

  Business response

  10/04/2023

  Good Morning *******,

   

  Please be advised that payment has been sent out with regards to complaint ********.

   

  Larry T******

  Internet Sales Director

  Antonino Auto Group

  860-448-0050

  Customer response

  10/12/2023

  The company never answered! No one has reached out to me at all.

• Initial Complaint

  08/24/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Sales and Advertising Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  I've requested to be removed from email list as well as postal mailing list numerous times in the past from *** ** *** ****** aka Girard Toyota... Like most dealerships, they say thing, turn around, do another.. Since requesting removal, the dealership has changed email addresses, emailed me under a different address after assuring the BBB as well as Dept of Consumer Protection they have removed my email address... Emails from a John Goodrich with the dealership and most recently, an email from [email protected], received as of today.. The email today solicits business, offering to upgrade my current *** to a new model, in which case, I do not do any business with this dealership, aside from service. Due to past negative experience including an extortion attempt by former General Manager, Elias, as well as being harassed off their lot by Lou C******** I do not buy any vehicles from this dealership nor so I wish to receive any solicitation from them.

  Business response

  08/24/2022

  As explained many times before, as long as he does business with our service department, he continues to be active in our system.  

  Customer response

  08/24/2022

  
  Complaint: ********
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
    The emails they've been sending have nothing at all to do with service, are solicitations to buy another vehicle in which case, I do not buy from this dealer due to past negative experiences.. It appears they are using service visit as an excuse to attempt to solicit, despite requests not to.
  Sincerely,
  
  ****** ******

  Business response

  08/25/2022

  We reject his response, active is active.

  Customer response

  08/25/2022

  
  Complaint: ********
  
  I am rejecting this response because: The dealership has no reason to send solicitation from one service visit in which my email was not provided.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ****** ******

• Initial Complaint

  01/10/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  Essentially I brought my vehicle to them for a basic oil maintenance. I hade a valve cover gasket leak, I got a “dangerously low oil pressure/level” light in my vehicle. I had taken a picture of the light and sent it to the Service person I was working with. They did the service, I drove about 20 miles and my motor ceased up. I sent ANOTHER picture of the light I got in the car which is an oil pressure light. I got the car towed their that night and they told me it was the starter and not my oil. They replaced the starter and then told me the car STILL doesnt work. They made me pay for a starter that didnt need to be changed. My engine is still ceased, as far as I know I need a whole new one. So between time parts loss, the job I couldn’t drive to for a period of time, these people lost me about $8000. If this isn’t taken care of I will be taking this to small claims court

  Business response

  03/02/2022

  Mr. ****** brought his car in on 10/02/21 for oil leaking on the turbo. After diagnosing the car the technician found an oil leak from the valve cover gasket. He was quoted a price and Mr. ****** asked if it was covered under warranty. The service advisor found out that it was covered and the repair was completed at no cost to Mr. ******. He was also told the car needed brakes and the engine drive belt which he said he could do himself. The service advisor told him 3 times in text conversations according to the log we have that the belt was about to break. He continued to decline. Mr. ****** picked up the car after the valve cover gasket was replaced and texted on 10/6/21 at 1:20 pm that a warning light had come on. He attempted to send a picture of the light but it did not come through. He texted on 10/6/21 at 1:22 pm that the light went away. Mr. ****** texted on 10/6/21 at 1:57 pm that the belt had snapped in a gas station parking lot. He then had the car towed by *** to the ****** ****** ***. On 10/7/21 at 9:07am Mr. ******'s car was written up from being towed in the night before. At that time a key read was performed to get the information from the onboard diagnostic system. The oil level was ok and the battery was showing low voltage. The technician performed diagnosis and the starter failed, it was seized. Mr. ****** has a non-factory warranty called *********** Warranty. The service advisor called and *********** and they authorized the starter replacement. *********** sent the starter to us and authorized partial labor, the customer was responsible for the difference. After installing the starter supplied by *********** Warranty, the starter now engaged but still would not turn over the engine. Engine had experienced an internal failure. The service advisor called *********** Warranty for authorization to diagnose the engine and *********** requested proof that proper maintenance had been performed on the car. Mr. ****** claimed that he had performed his own maintenance and had no receipts. *********** would not approve proceeding with the engine diagnosis and repair unless proper maintenance of the car could be verified, which Mr. ****** could not provide. It was at this point Mr. ****** stated it was our fault for not putting oil in the car after the valve cover gasket was replaced. Yet, the car intake readings when it was towed in after the valve cover gasket was done shows the oil level was ok. Unfortunately the internal engine failure may have been due to improper maintenance or a part failure.

  
  

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