Reviews
Poorly organized. Too busy.
Once the salesman makes a sale, he won't return your call. I had ordered a backup camera from sales dept when I purchased the vehicle new. Salesman would not call me back to arrange for it's installation. I left messages for him for 3 straight days. And I know he was working those days. As soon as I asked for the sales manager, the salesman came to the phone. Scheduled with the service dept the installation of backup camera. Had an appt on a Wednesday morning at 9am. Was told will be ready in 4hrs. Received a call at 3pm stating the car was not going to be serviced that day. They actually told me that there were 20 cars ahead of me that were still left over from Monday. Installation was finally completed by Friday. However, I had to make multiple phone calls daily and even speak to the manager to get it accomplished. They also lost my license plates within the dealership for 2 days. Their service dept is extremely busy and they have a skeleton crew working. My car came with 2 yrs of free oil changes and free car washes. I don't know if I will be going back there. I will gladly pay more just to be treated with a little respect.
- Customer service 1.0
- Buying process —
- Quality of repair 4.0
- Overall facilities —
- Overall experience 1.0
- Does not recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a new car
Dr. Wasserstein, I wanted to let you know that I did take the time to read your email and I first off want to apologize for the lack of follow thru and the fact that we disappointed you time and again. I have had conversations with all parties involved and there is no excuse. We do NOT place profits above all else, in fact it is constantly talked about that it comes after customer and employee satisfaction, although based on your experience that would not appear to be the case. Please do not let this sour you on our overall company including our Harley store. We failed you in your first experience, I hope you can give us another chance in the future with service and sales. I am forwarding both your email and mine to the people involved in representing our company who let you down. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time in the future. Thank you for your comments, they make a difference and hopefully make us better in the future. Evan Newmark General Manager
Great New Car Buying Experience, Ask for Chris Hansen!
Went in last weekend to buy a Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk and Chris Hansen was an absolute pleasure to work with. He immediately established trust with my wife and I, and found us the right vehicle with the right options for the right price. Chris was very knowledgeable about both the vehicle and the whole car buying process. He was very respectful of our time and we were able to take the vehicle home the same day. Can't say enough good things here, if you're looking for a Jeep you should go here and ask for Chris. Thank you,
- Customer service 5.0
- Buying process —
- Quality of repair 5.0
- Overall facilities —
- Overall experience 5.0
- Does recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a new car
Awful!
On Thursday, September 3, I brought my 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee to CDJ for recalls. One of the recalls was to replace the rotors. When I picked up the car, there was a thumping noise and pulsation when applying the brakes and a horrible order was coming from the vehicle. I called immediately to let the service department know there was a problem. I was told to bring it back the next day. I brought it back the next day and was told it wasn't a rotor problem but something to do with the hubs. To fix the problem, it would cost $1800. They replaced the rotors and the same noise and smell were still there. When I brought the vehicle in, there were no problems at all. I find it hard to believe that once I take it for service, there is a problem and it will cost $1800 for the repairs. Again, there were no issues prior to me taking the vehicle in. I have to wonder if someone made a mistake with the repair. While the vehicle was at CDJ for the recalls, the shifter was replaced due to one of the recalls. Now the lights don't illuminate so that you can see what gear the car is in. So, to sum it up, I now need to make a 3rd appointment to get the shifter light fixed. I am very unhappy with CDJ. I own a Chevy which I bought from the Chevy store and have never had this kind of problem. Regarding the shuttle - I had a horrible experience. I told 3 people at CDJ that I would need a ride to and from work. Someone forgot and it took an hour to pick me up. I understand that it is not my personal shuttle, however I should have been told it would take that long. Again, never have I had this problem at Chevy. The shuttle drivers were always prompt. The shuttle driver would have you complete a form with your name, address, and time you would like to be picked up. This did not happen at CDJ. CDJ could learn a lot from the Chevy store. When I had to bring the vehicle back on Friday, I had to take a 1/2 day off from work because of the unreliable shuttle experience. To say I am frustrated is an understatement. It is very inconvenient to have to bring the vehicle back an additional 2 times. I will bring back the jeep for you to fix the light on the shifter so that it illuminates. Other than than, I will have the vehicle serviced elsewhere. If someone happens to ask my opinion about CDJ, it will not be favorable.
- Customer service 3.0
- Buying process —
- Quality of repair 1.0
- Overall facilities —
- Overall experience 1.0
- Does not recommend this dealer
- Came in for service or repair
Jill, I want to apologize that you have had a negative experience and that you continue to have issues. I would like the opportunity to speak to you directly and work through these challenges. It is our expectation that every customer will have a friendly, informative and efficient experience. Please call or email me a convenient time for you at denglishman@gengras.com or 860-727-6417
Started out good, then went down hill FAST.
For starters, the buying process was super easy. Corey was great and not pushy, I left there with the car and very impressed at how easy and smooth it was.. then it just went down hill. I bought a 2010 Kia Forte and noticed when I got home that the Bluetooth features did not work, as well as the USB port and the AUX port and steering wheel controls. I drove all the way back down to the dealership from Western Mass and spoke with Corey. He set me up to come down that following Friday to have the service take a look at it. I took the day off to get it taken care of and when I got down there, no one had a clue and Corey wasn't there. The service department was really busy but they were great and did what they could. After finding out they couldn't fix it, they sent me next door to see the KIA dealership, who confirmed I needed a new radio. KIA was going to confirm with Gengras that they could order a new radio at no cost to me and then someone would follow up with me. In the meantime, my car wouldn't pass inspection because a fog light was out. I went back down to the dealership, they fixed it and still nothing had been done about my radio. Seth (one of the other service advisors) said he would look into it and if I didn't hear from them to follow up with them in about 5 days. I waited over a week and heard nothing so I called and STILL nothing had been done and there were no managers there to authorize it. I'm still waiting. I haven't heard from anyone and am very fed up with this dealership. Also, on the way back from having them fix my fog light, my hood wasn't properly latched, thank god for safety latches. I would never recommend this dealership to anyone, not even my enemies and as soon as they fix my radio, I will never go back.
- Customer service 1.0
- Buying process —
- Quality of repair 1.0
- Overall facilities —
- Overall experience 1.0
- Does not recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a used car
Resistall
They sold me Resistall for $499 and never put it on the vehicle not told me a product needed to be applied. Ask for a refund and two weeks later no refund. If they need to operate like this to make money find another dealership.
- Customer service 1.0
- Buying process —
- Quality of repair 1.0
- Overall facilities —
- Overall experience 1.0
- Does not recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a used car
Jeff, We have processed a refund for the Resistall and will follow up on Monday 7/20 with the status. Evan Newmark General Manager
GOOD EXPERIENCE
I DON'T USUALLY WRITE REVIEWS BUT I WAS VERY PLEASED WITH THE NEW SERVICE AND REPAIR FEATURE ON CARS.COM....GOT A BETTER PRICE ON LINE THAN AS A WALK-IN FOR MY REPAIR...VERY SATISFIED WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND REPAIR PLUS THE FREE CAR WASH....EVERYONE I DEALT WITH AT GENGRAS WAS PLEASANT AND COURTEOUS ESPECIALLY THE SERVICE ADVISOR MIKE KEEMAN....THIS WAS NOT MY 1ST TIME AT THIS DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS AND HAVE NEVER HAD A BAD EXPERIENCE THERE TO DATE BUT I WAS ESPECIALLY HAPPY WITH THIS ONE
- Customer service 5.0
- Buying process —
- Quality of repair 5.0
- Overall facilities 5.0
- Overall experience 5.0
- Does recommend this dealer
- Came in for service or repair
- Did not make a purchase
Great buying experience
I have to say this was the best buying experience of my life. Adam Szczerkowski was knowledgable and profesional. After a bit of haggling a deal was worked out, and I believe a fair price was settled on. The whole process was streamlined as well as efficient. Love my new to me 2008 GC. Would recommend this dealer to anyone.
- Customer service 5.0
- Buying process —
- Quality of repair —
- Overall facilities —
- Overall experience 5.0
- Does recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a used car
Nightmare
Absolute nightmare. Long story short my 2014 Jeep GC Overland ended up being bought back by Chrysler because the brakes failed. It lived in the shop. I finally refused to take it back. Evan was great at first once I flat out refused to take the Jeep back. 3 months later, Chrysler replaced my leased jeep with a new 2014 Jeep GC Overland after my brother's Jeeps brakes failed (same model and year - different dealership). After my jeep was replaced I was told the old jeep would be going to the headquarters "for research". Yeah, the head of buyback at Chrysler called me to inform me that my jeep was completely fine and fixed….oops. So my brother was currently in the process of trying to get his leased jeep replaced and Kevin from Chrysler buyback assured that my brothers' jeep would also be bought back. Yeah, nobody will call me back from Gengras, can't get ahold of Chrysler buyback guy Kevin and I was lied too. I can't wait til this lease is over….my brother ended up bringing his back to his dealership and getting a Ford Explorer because Chrysler wouldn't help him and didn't care. I'm so disgusted with this situation….if I hadn't fought in the beginning I would have gotten no where. This is dangerous and I hope that nobody gets hurt with these failed brakes in those jeeps….but Chrysler doesn't seem to care….which is why I can't get a call back I guess. This is my 4th Jeep lease - always a great experience…until now at Gengras. NEVER AGAIN. WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER….AND JUST PLAIN RUDE. I'm completely disgusted. Oh and my new jeep has 8000 miles on it….yeah it is vibrating on highway. And no they won't give me a loaner and I'd honestly rather pay and take it to a different dealer. I will never ever go back here again. Flat out disgusted. Worst part is its a $700 a month lease….can't wait til its over. 15 more months….. Nothing worse than dishonesty….don't go here!!!!!
- Customer service 3.0
- Buying process —
- Quality of repair 2.0
- Overall facilities —
- Overall experience 1.0
- Does not recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a new car
No customer service the second you walk out the door....
I have had many bad experiences with dealerships. But none come close to my experience with Gengras Chrysler Dodge Jeep starting with the second I walked out the door with my new car. I took delivery of a Dodge Charger last Friday. The initial sales experience wasn't too terrible except they told me they would be ready for me at 10am and were not ready for me at 11:30am. I could let that slide. However on the way home is when things started to go wrong. First, the car overheated while stopped at a red light. I pulled over and sat for a hour, and finally tried to drive somewhere I could use a phone and found the car was running at normal operating temperatures as I kept it moving. I brought it into a local dealer, as it's certified and thus under warranty, and Gengras has not updated my information with Chrysler's system yet so it's not recognized as a certified & warrantied vehicle. I have been trying to get in touch with someone. All service has told me is to drive it back there and -- I'm not driving a car that may overheat if stopped in traffic that far, especially when there's all sorts of construction going on and I don't know how to get around it. They would not pay for a tow. And nobody in sales or management answers their phones or returns my calls. I asked to speak with Kyle, my salesperson and was informed that he was let go. I asked to speak to Kameron, and he never answers his phone or calls me back. He "attempted" to call me back one time, which was was made to my home number, when I clearly specified in my message that I would be available at my work number which I provided, AND my girlfriend who was home gave to them as well. I never got a call at work after that. Blatant blow off right there. I finally got ahold of someone at 1pm yesterday (Wednesday) after being on hold around 35 minutes. They told me my registration may have possibly been done (I have 7 days in Massachusetts to get the car inspected, for which I need the registration), and my information was definitely not updated with Chrysler and they would call me back at 4pm. Never received a phone call, so I had my girlfriend call. They told her that my information was updated yesterday. So who's lying? Jasmine, the girl who answers the phone should be the first to go. I call and explain my situation and she places me on hold for 10-15 minutes at a time, and then picks up the phone as if it was a new call, and I explain I've been on hold and then puts me back on hold, figuring I would eventually hang up and spare her some work. If I ever pulled the same thing, I would be looking for a new job. This has been by far the worst customer service I have experienced in my life by far from a car dealer or anywhere else. It is now day 6, and someone has yet to call me back. Finally, the clamp on the thermostat hose had been replaced, so they clearly knew there was a problem and they didn't even fix it correctly. The problem is the fans sometimes work, and sometimes they shut down when they're supposed to be running. I now have a car that I can't drive in the city, through construction, or unfamiliar roads that I do not know where to go to avoid stopping. And it appears I may be paying out of a pocket it fix a problem that they clearly found and failed to fix properly. I will be contacting Chrysler corporate, the BBB and if I do not receive a call and my registration in the mail by the end of the day so I can get it inspected tomorrow (on the 7th day), I will be contacting lawyers as well.
- Customer service 1.0
- Buying process —
- Quality of repair 1.0
- Overall facilities —
- Overall experience 1.0
- Does not recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a used car
Outstanding Oil Change and Service
I visited the Gengras dealership today, August 15, 2014 to get an oil change in East Hartford, CT. I must say as always, James Lowe, Express Lane Advisor, is the "Man with the Master Plan!" Whenever I bring my truck in, he is always very personable, respectful and present. His staff is competent and mannerly. He makes me aware of specials and honors the specials that your dealership sends to me via email. Every time I go to the Express Service, he is ALWAYS there no matter if it is raining, snowing, sleeting, hailing or sunny. I say it is time to give this gentleman a holiday!!!! He has to be one of the hardest working Advisors you have. I was informed that my truck model has a recall and he has already ordered my part. Anyhoo, I believe your establishment is extremely fortunate to have such an employee working with you and we the customers continue to reap the benefits. See you again in 3,000 miles or sooner!!!!
- Customer service 5.0
- Buying process —
- Quality of repair —
- Overall facilities 4.0
- Overall experience 5.0
- Does recommend this dealer
- Came in for service or repair
- Did make a purchase