ComplaintsforWest Herr Buick GMC of East Aurora
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Initial Complaint
05/20/2024
- Complaint Type:
- Product Issues
- Status:
- Answered
Purchased certified used vehicle from west herr gmc of east aurora on March 2nd. I have driven it a total of 25 days from then until today may 20th. The first time it was completely dead they had to flat bed it to East aurora from my home then out to Rochester which I was charged the tolls, they had it for over two weeks. Second time was my gas door would not open by the button, they had it for another 2.5 weeks waiting for a part now just on Friday of last week heavy rains hit our area and the button mechanism for the sunroof started leaking water into the car. I no longer want this vehicle the GM Andrew knows, Scott b***** knows and they are doing nothing to rectify the situation. Myself, my daughter and son all have worked for west herr before and disgusted how this is being treated. I had to make payments on a car I didn’t even have in my possession. Half of the time I call looking for an update know one knows. I drove out to east aurora after no one could find my car and it was sitting in the parking lot not fixed yet. It has been nothing but issues. I do not want another vehicle from west herr I do not want this vehicle I want a full refund of my down payment, all the payments I made to the extended warranty company and the car payments and a credit score reversal.Business response
05/24/2024
We currently have his vehicle, and a water test will be performed on it at our glass shop to see if there is anything wrong with it. We provided him a loaner vehicle so he had reliable transportation.With his first two problems with the vehicle, we handled the problems, and definitely made him better than even throughout that process. We provided a $2500 goodwill check for the troubles, a loaner vehicle, full tank of gas, and paid for his toll charges.Initial Complaint
01/05/2023
- Complaint Type:
- Service or Repair Issues
- Status:
- Resolved
I purchased a used certified 2019 *** ***** from this dealership in February 2022. I have the original ad for my vehicle stating it was CERTIFIED. Upon visiting my local dealership to have service done, it was informed to me that the vehicle was not showing up as certified. I contacted west herr who then told me they removed my certified status to give me an “extended after market warranty”. This was never discussed or disclosed to me at the time of purchase! I was under the impression that the extended warranty was to add an extra layer of coverage on the vehicle and was not meant to replace my certified status. I reached out to GM directly about this issue. GM states they cannot get a response from west herr after three attempts. So, GM advised me to file a claim with the BBB about this matter. I would like my warranty reinstated and if that cannot be done I want a reimbursement.Business response
02/02/2023
The customer purchased a ***** that was listed as certified pre-owned. We were able to set her up with an extended warranty that exceeded the coverage that GM certified offered and we didn’t certify the car at time of sale. It appears that no one clarified this with the customer and she was concerned when she took it to a dealership in her hometown for a repair. We were able to reinstate her certification back to original date of service and she is very pleased with us.Customer response
02/02/2023
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Regards,
****** *******
Initial Complaint
09/08/2022
- Complaint Type:
- Service or Repair Issues
- Status:
- Resolved
On 8/17/22 I received my car back from West Herr… they replaced rear Brake Pads and Rotors, replaced front right caliper because they said it was “sticking”, replace noisy right front wheel bearing and tested my battery which tested good. When driving my car home ALL of my problems are still existing ! I mean did ANYONE Test Drive my before giving back to me ??? Car still weak/barely starts and same with auto stop/start at red lights… Brakes Still – feel brake pedal pulse while hearing a sight grinding/squeaking when stopping. Brakes Still – front end shaking when stopping at high speeds.. However not as bad as before. On 8/27/22 While stopped at a red light, my car died and would not start, I had it towed to ******** ********* were they had it for a week fixing the issues. 9/04/22 My starter failed, caused by my alternator failing – which West Herr tested as GOOD. ******** also fixed my front brakes, they told me there was still issues with the rear brakes (which are 7 days old) and I should take back to West Herr and have them fix it under warranty 9/08/22 Took it back to West Herr, when driving my car, I hear a constant scraping sound from my rear brakes and when stopping at red lights, hear a pulsing scraping sound… they Adjusted my rear caliper and said it was fixed… I drove it for 1 min, scraping sound is gone, HOWEVER pulsing scraping sound when stopping is still there, do they TEST DRIVE the cars before they give them back to you? when right back to dealer and this IS NOT FIXED… they “tested” it more and came to the conclusion that the rear wheel bearing is causing my braking problem they replace it and said it was fixed… I drove it for 1 min, stopped at a red-light and this IS NOT FIXED, having the exact same problem – at this point I am F****** DONE with West Herr of East Aurora. All they are doing to is blindly replacing parts hoping one of the will fix the problem…going to talk to a lawyer to see if I can get my $500 back rear wheel bearingBusiness response
09/28/2022
Our Service Manager, John C****** reached out to Mr. ******. Mr. ******** has been having some work done with us, some at ******** ********* and more at an independent shop. There has been diagnosis and work performed at 3 locations. with some being diagnosed at one location and work performed at another leading to some confusion and overlap. We agreed to reimburse the customer the entire amount and also explained it would be best to choose one facility to have the work completed. Mr. ******** agreed and was fully satisfied with the resolution.Customer response
10/04/2022
Better Business Bureau: I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me. Regards, *** *******Initial Complaint
08/23/2022
- Complaint Type:
- Sales and Advertising Issues
- Status:
- Resolved
On 3/29/21 My husband and I turned in our 2018 *** ******* *** with 17,000 miles because our lease was up and got a new leased vehicle. We went to West Herr Buick GMC in East Aurora NY. I dealt with Jaymison W*****. I told him we wanted the exact same vehicle that we were turning in. All of the same features. I told him if there was anything we had to give up it would be the **** radio but nothing else. The safety features were important. I was told there was a red and a gray one on the lot. I chose the gray. Again I asked this has everything our 18 has? He told me yes. My husband was receiving chemotherapy at the time and we had to go on a day that he was feeling well enough to finalize the deal. He told me it better be soon because someone else was interested in the gray one. The day turned out to be 3/29/21 . Jaymison did alot of the paperwork before hand so it would lessen the time being at the dealership. We left the dealership and while pulling in my driveway I noticed we did not have the Safety Pro feature or navigation system. I immediately called Jaymison and told him about this. He said oh sorry let me talk to my boss. He called me back and told me if I wanted those features we have to pay for them. I asked why would we have to when we asked for them and you said we had them? He said sorry nothing I can do. The dealership never tried to make things right or contact us at all. My husband's health took a turn for the worst. So I didn't pursue it further. My husband has since passed and looking at our paperwork Jaymison put me as a cosigner with a $1 income. I have since purchased another vehicle. One that I actually wanted. I feel we were taken advantage of and paid for something we didn't want. They never contacted me and neither has GM. I would like our down payment back and the 14 months of payments including tax.Business response
11/03/2022
The General Manager reached out to Mrs. ***** and discussed her concerns. In the spirit of customer satisfaction, West Herr gave the customer a goodwill check for $500. She was satisfied with this resolution.Customer response
11/04/2022
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Regards,
*** *****
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Customer Complaints Summary
4 total complaints in the last 3 years.
1 complaints closed in the last 12 months.