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Dara LewisVerified
Oct 16, 2026

Fair trade-in offer

Delivered a certified pre-owned car with brand new tires, fresh brakes, and a two-year warranty included. Service pricing is openly posted in the lounge, which signals a real confidence in their rates. A rare dealership where the service price actually dropped when they finished faster than quoted.

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Seren Howells
Oct 9, 2026

Delivery arrived spotless

Owner personally test-drove my car with me to diagnose a vibration I had struggled to describe. Loved that the service advisor remembered my name on the third visit without checking the computer.

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Ewan NolanVerified
Oct 5, 2026

Trade-in value exceeded expectations

After the body repair they returned the car vacuumed and washed, which was a small but classy touch.

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Ffion PhillipsVerified
Sep 28, 2026

Diagnostic was spot on

Walked onto the lot and the sales advisor greeted me without any pressure, which made choosing a vehicle genuinely enjoyable. Return of my lease vehicle took fifteen minutes and they waived two minor wear charges without being asked.

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Hamish Evans
Sep 21, 2026

Brake job done right

Great financing rate well below what my credit union was willing to match.

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Imogen CraigVerified
Sep 15, 2026

Loved the test drive route

Financing was wrapped up in under an hour and every fee was disclosed upfront with no surprise add-ons at signing. Picking up the car felt like an event, complete with a photo in front of a big ribbon.

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Dougal O'Reilly
Sep 11, 2026

Smooth lease turn-in

Picking up the car felt like an event, complete with a photo in front of a big ribbon. Took the car on a long test drive route that included highway, city, and a parking lot test. Finance office had my paperwork pre-filled and my signature was done in about ten minutes.

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Clara ScottVerified
Sep 4, 2026

Showroom staff attentive

They delivered the car to my driveway on a flatbed, perfectly detailed and with a full tank of gas. Service department opens at seven which fits perfectly with my morning commute drop-off.

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Bryn ChapmanVerified
Aug 29, 2026

Transparent pricing all around

Had the oddest electrical gremlin and the tech chased it down over two visits without charging extra labor.

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Juno CampbellVerified
Aug 23, 2026

Finance manager was patient

Loaner vehicle was clean, modern, and had a full charge waiting when I arrived to drop mine off.

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Diego ReyVerified
Aug 18, 2026

Honest estimate on repairs

A rare dealer where used inventory is priced close to market rather than thousands above.

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Jordi PérezVerified
Aug 12, 2026

Delivery truck arrived early

Took the car on a long test drive route that included highway, city, and a parking lot test. Picked up on a small coolant leak during a free courtesy check that another shop had missed. Clear estimate up front, clear invoice at the end, and the two numbers were identical.

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Nuno PiresVerified
Aug 7, 2026

Would absolutely buy again

Online scheduler let me pick the exact loaner model I wanted, which was a thoughtful touch. Owner of the shop walked over to introduce himself and thank me for choosing a small independent garage.

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Esteban RosalesVerified
Aug 1, 2026

Honest about recalls

After the brake job the pedal feels firm, the car tracks straight, and there is zero vibration at speed.

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Puck De MeyerVerified
Jul 24, 2026

Clear multi-point inspection

Mechanic took the time to show me the old parts and explain why each one had failed. Shuttle driver was friendly, drove carefully, and even recommended a great sandwich shop near the office.

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Lise de Graaf
Jul 19, 2026

Delivered right to my driveway

Paperwork was almost entirely digital, which saved me a trip and a stack of printed forms. Alignment and tire balance were spot on and the steering wheel is finally dead center again.

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Mercedes MoraVerified
Jul 15, 2026

Clean rental loaner

Service department opens at seven which fits perfectly with my morning commute drop-off. Finally found a mechanic who speaks plainly, writes clean invoices, and never upsells unnecessary work. Honest about which service items could wait until the next visit, which built real trust with me.

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David CarmonaVerified
Jul 7, 2026

Would not recommend at all

Shuttle service was promised and then quietly cancelled without any notice until I was already waiting at the counter.

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Flávia DiasVerified
Jul 2, 2026

Great loaner car provided

Delivered my new car with a handwritten thank-you note and a small gift basket in the back seat. An honest body shop that pointed out a prior repair the previous owner had hidden from me.

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Clara FontesVerified
Jun 25, 2026

Fantastic buying experience

Mobile mechanic came to my office and swapped the battery while I was in a meeting. Clean waiting lounge with real snacks, decent coffee, and comfortable chairs for the ninety minute wait.

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Sandra StewartVerified
Jun 19, 2026

Hassle-free paperwork

Even the detail work after the body repair felt obsessive in the best possible way. Dealer group has a reputation for honesty and this visit absolutely lived up to it.

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Giovanni Thomas
Jun 14, 2026

Returned twice unresolved

Service advisor was openly rude to my spouse and tried to steer the conversation entirely toward me. Delivery truck arrived with the car on an open trailer in heavy rain and the interior was soaked through.

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Ethan Levy
Jun 9, 2026

Delivery took forever

Delivery truck arrived with the car on an open trailer in heavy rain and the interior was soaked through. Online purchase process was smooth right up until they tried to raise the price at delivery.

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Cheryl EllisVerified
Jun 2, 2026

Beautiful showroom experience

Finance manager actively helped me shave a point off the rate instead of upselling warranties. Online scheduler let me pick the exact loaner model I wanted, which was a thoughtful touch. Pickup arrived two days earlier than the promised window, which was a very welcome surprise.

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Ronald BennettVerified
May 27, 2026

Easy app for scheduling

Finance office had my paperwork pre-filled and my signature was done in about ten minutes. Showroom was quiet, well-lit, and the coffee bar made the wait feel like time well spent.

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Angela GreenVerified
May 21, 2026

Smooth test drive experience

Pickup arrived two days earlier than the promised window, which was a very welcome surprise.

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Mordecai van BurenVerified
May 17, 2026

Dealer went above and beyond

After the alignment the tires are wearing evenly for the first time in two years. Technician recorded a video walkaround of the undercarriage so I could see exactly what needed attention.

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Jordan GrecoVerified
May 11, 2026

Walked out with my dream car

Technician recorded a video walkaround of the undercarriage so I could see exactly what needed attention. A courtesy inspection flagged a tire with a slow leak before it ever became a real problem. Service advisor sent photos of the worn components so I could decide calmly instead of under pressure in the bay.

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Amber FisherVerified
May 3, 2026

Easy online checkout

Really felt like the salesperson wanted me in the right car rather than the most expensive car.

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Alexander RogersVerified
Apr 29, 2026

Service writer was courteous

I booked an oil change through the app and was in and out in under forty minutes. They tracked down a hard-to-find part from another dealer in two days flat.

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Olivia Martin
Apr 22, 2026

Great certified pre-owned find

Delivery experience was so smooth it almost felt anticlimactic in the best way. An absolutely painless warranty claim where the dealer handled the manufacturer paperwork entirely for me.

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Christopher KatzVerified
Apr 18, 2026

Battery swap was fast

Delivery driver walked me through every control before leaving and even paired my phone to the system. Service writer called me twice with updates before authorizing a single extra dollar of work.

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Emily MarshallVerified
Apr 11, 2026

Online purchase went perfectly

A courtesy inspection flagged a tire with a slow leak before it ever became a real problem.

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Enzo SandersVerified
Apr 6, 2026

Fantastic post-sale follow up

Nothing felt rushed, and the salesperson sat in the passenger seat and demonstrated features patiently.

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Austin Hall
Mar 31, 2026

Reasonable price, average work

Online buying flow was smooth right up until delivery, which was then rescheduled twice. Fair labor rate on paper, though they billed nearly twice the book time for a straightforward repair.

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Teresa LaRosa
Mar 25, 2026

Overcharged and underwhelmed

Picked up my car after bodywork and immediately noticed a new rattle that was definitely not there before.

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Ryan SchmidtVerified
Mar 17, 2026

Clean waiting lounge

Picked up on a small coolant leak during a free courtesy check that another shop had missed. An outstanding experience from the first phone call to the final handshake at the curb.

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Anna AlexanderVerified
Mar 13, 2026

Factory-trained team shines

Transmission flush was overdue and the car shifts noticeably smoother after their work. I showed up without an appointment on a Saturday and they still got my flat tire plugged in half an hour.

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Renée Bailey
Mar 7, 2026

Alignment done perfectly

Clean, modern, well-lit service bay where you can actually watch your car being worked on through glass.

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Jennifer HarrisVerified
Mar 1, 2026

No surprise fees

Phone staff answered on the second ring and had my service history pulled up before I finished my first sentence.

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Mónica Mascarenhas
Feb 23, 2026

Finance manager lied

Dealer claimed the recall work had been completed, yet the manufacturer records clearly showed otherwise. Service advisor was openly rude to my spouse and tried to steer the conversation entirely toward me. I waited six hours past the promised time and still had to leave the dealership without my own vehicle.

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Lívia Machado
Feb 16, 2026

Great financing rate

Owner of the shop walked over to introduce himself and thank me for choosing a small independent garage. Delivered my new car with a handwritten thank-you note and a small gift basket in the back seat. Delivery driver walked me through every control before leaving and even paired my phone to the system.

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Clara PascualVerified
Feb 12, 2026

Quick turnaround on bodywork

They tracked down a hard-to-find part from another dealer in two days flat. Finance manager actively helped me shave a point off the rate instead of upselling warranties. Picked up on a small coolant leak during a free courtesy check that another shop had missed.

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Rubén CrespoVerified
Feb 6, 2026

Quick oil change

Trade-in paperwork was done electronically and I was handed a check the same afternoon. Really felt like the salesperson wanted me in the right car rather than the most expensive car.

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María VeraVerified
Jan 30, 2026

Smooth financing process

Love that the courtesy wash after service is actually a proper wash, not a quick spray and go.

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Lola CarrilloVerified
Jan 24, 2026

Prompt and professional service

Service advisor sent photos of the worn components so I could decide calmly instead of under pressure in the bay. Clean, modern, well-lit service bay where you can actually watch your car being worked on through glass.

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Hans BakkerVerified
Jan 20, 2026

Picked up keys quickly

My service appointment ran exactly on time and the technician explained each item on the multi-point inspection clearly. Trade-in paperwork was done electronically and I was handed a check the same afternoon.

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Soledad FloresVerified
Jan 12, 2026

Smooth vehicle handoff

An absolutely painless warranty claim where the dealer handled the manufacturer paperwork entirely for me.

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Emanuele BasileVerified
Jan 8, 2026

Painless warranty claim

Trade-in appraisal came in higher than three other quotes I had collected the week before. Appreciated the no-haggle pricing because negotiating cars has always been my least favorite activity.

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Luca Serra
Dec 31, 2025

Reliable service appointment

Clear estimate up front, clear invoice at the end, and the two numbers were identical.