
Audi Columbia
Columbia, SC
Hours
Sales/Showroom
Monday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Service
Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday Closed
Parts
Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday Closed
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Service department manager said while on conference call with Audi of America " I prefer you not bring your care here because there is always an issue with you." with Audi of America " I prefer you not bring your care here because there is always an issue with you." More
We have purchased several vehicles in the past, but we were not prepared for the service we were provided when we went to Audi Columbia for a used car. I went to the dealership as a skeptic, thinking the were not prepared for the service we were provided when we went to Audi Columbia for a used car. I went to the dealership as a skeptic, thinking the price was too good to be true, and mentally prepared myself for the old bait and switch. Matt (Sales Manager) greeted us and introduced us to Ike, who in turn took over the rest of the process. I was extremely surprised, that the price on the vehicle was as listed, and the vehicle was as described online, But we were shocked when it came time for the trade in....I was bracing myself for a lowball offer, which did not come! We were offered what we were expecting on the trade in!! This was the best car buying experience that we had!! Oh, and to top it off, during our visit to the business office, we were offered all the extras, but they were not shoved down our throats. We kindly declined (one time) and that response was accepted. Wish other dealerships operated like Audi Columbia!! Highly recommended!! If they treated us this well for a pre-owned sale...imagine what they are like during a NEW one!! More
It's difficult to write this review as we love the car and the dealership was recommended by a friend, but after today's incident (the THIRD issue within three weeks of buying the car) I have no choice. and the dealership was recommended by a friend, but after today's incident (the THIRD issue within three weeks of buying the car) I have no choice. SUMMARY: PROS - Great selection of cars. Very nice looking dealership (which makes sense when all they care about is taking your money). CONS - Unbelievably untrustworthy. Do not appear to care about their customers. Sales people will say whatever to get you to buy vehicle and off the phone. SOME SPECIFICS: We live in North Carolina and drove to Columbia, SC because they had the vehicle that we wanted in stock when no one else did near by. The sales person we dealt with was courteous and the dealership was beautiful. The price for the car, which was a CPO auto with only 5,000 miles, was respectable based on calling other dealers. Not the best but not the worst. We didn't other haggling over a few dollars and just made an easy sale. Then we drove the car off the lot. That's when we realized our mistake with Audi Columbia. We got 5 miles down the road and noticed CHIPS (multiple) in the windshield. When I contacted my sales person I was told "we will make it right." We turned around to go back to the dealership when she called back and said that the sales manager is arranging for a company to try to repair the windshield and if that doesn't work they will replace it. I asked if we should come in and were told "no, go home and we will call tomorrow about the repair." Tomorrow came, then the next week, then countless emails and FINALLY the name of the repair shop was sent over. They repair people tried to remove the chips, which are distracting to the driver, and could not. Given that my wife drives our little kids around, we don't want any type of distraction. When we called up Audi Columbia they said "no, we won't repair it." What!? They then tried to argue that the chips were OUR fault and that they never found them during pre-inspection!? That's right. They argued that within the FIVE MILES that we drove leaving their dealership THREE chips occurred. They said, "a windshield is expensive and we're not replacing it. You misheard us before." Lovely. Around this time, while showing the car to a neighbor, we found not one but TWO plugs in the tires. When I contacted the same sales person she told me again, "we'll take care of it." Four hours later I get a call "we'll I wanted to do it and the sales manager wanted to do it but our general manager said no." Again, promise one thing then retract the promise. She said "come in by 10am tomorrow and we will SWAP it with another car." So they were going to give some other unsuspecting sucker the bum tire. Of course she tells us this at 5pm on Thursday offering for me to take off from work to drive 2+ hours for them to right this wrong. What a great attitude. During this whole process we remained polite but annoyed, we eventually spoke to the sales manager, who said "I don't know what to tell you, she's saying one thing and you say another!" We have phone log showing the exact time we called when the chips in the windshield were found and where we were. We have logs showing the time between calls about the time. This isn't he said she said, we have NOTHING to gain from finding chips and plugs. The dealership is simply untrustworthy. AND HERE'S THE BEST PART... Today, three weeks after buying the car in South Carolina, we go to register the vehicle in NC as we only have four weeks. On the way to register the vehicle we receive an email from Audi Columbia saying they JUST sent in our paperwork to the NC DMV and, sorry, we couldn't find the DMV you asked us to send it to. That's right. THREE WEEKS after the car was purchased they "get around" to sending on the forms we NEED to register the vehicle. Then they send it to the wrong place! When I asked why they waited for the last minute to do this, I was not given an answer from the sales woman at Audi Columbia or the women that handles the paperwork. I've purchased VWs, Saabs, BMW, Mercedes in NY, NJ, LA and other states but I have NEVER dealt with a dealership like Audi Columbia. They are the reason that stereotypes about slimy car dealerships exist. Get them in, sell them a car, and kick them to the curb. If you need a car, find it elsewhere in Augusta, Charlotte or Hilton Head. More
Driving by Columbia, stopped by Audi of Columbia to look at a Q7. Chris Arthur was the salesperson and she was very knowledgable and efficient, so much so we looked at the numbers and decided to trade. Gr at a Q7. Chris Arthur was the salesperson and she was very knowledgable and efficient, so much so we looked at the numbers and decided to trade. Great experience and easy for me to recommend this dealership. J. Vargo More
Sales person was informative, efficient, provided perspective (offered another vehicle to drive for comparison purposes) and kind. Audi of Columbia was responsive and met my criteria request. Nice perspective (offered another vehicle to drive for comparison purposes) and kind. Audi of Columbia was responsive and met my criteria request. Nice group of people. Nice cars. I am enjoying my new A5 convertible! More
I have purchased and leased many cars over the years, including four Audi's prior to this lease. This is the best buying experience I have had - most of it because of Chris Arthur - she is great. The rea including four Audi's prior to this lease. This is the best buying experience I have had - most of it because of Chris Arthur - she is great. The real difference is that Chris and everyone else at Audi Columbia treated me with respect, they listened to my needs and then they COLLABORATED with me to make the deal that worked for me. More
We've previously purchased several BMW's and Audi's. By far, this is the most positive experience we have had. Our salesperson, Chris Arthur, was THE most knowledgeable person we've worked with. We test dr far, this is the most positive experience we have had. Our salesperson, Chris Arthur, was THE most knowledgeable person we've worked with. We test drove multiple vehicles and amazingly she knew details about each car. She also knew how the more technical aspects of setting up the electronics on the vehicles. Each person we met was helpful and passionate about their cars and the dealership. Have already recommended this dealership and Chris in particular to two friends. More
I have bought many vehicles in my life and dealt with numerous sales persons. Without a doubt, Chris Arthur is one of the most professional and knowledgeable I have met. What a pleasure to work with! numerous sales persons. Without a doubt, Chris Arthur is one of the most professional and knowledgeable I have met. What a pleasure to work with! Her follow-up attention to details was outstanding. Great Job! More
Traveled 60mins to Audi of Columbia after internet research and contact there. Was promptly met by Ms. Chris Arthur who very professionally explored my interests/needs/wishes in a new car. Although I research and contact there. Was promptly met by Ms. Chris Arthur who very professionally explored my interests/needs/wishes in a new car. Although I had gone with the expectation of only looking at an A3, Chris showed my wife and I an '11 A4 Avant Quattro Sportline and I was in love again! The price was right, trade-in offer was only fair but the overall buying experience was top notch. Chris Arthur is very professional in her demeanor, has an excellent knowledge of product (I've learned to hate the car buying experience at some dealerships where the salespeople have much less knowledge of product than I, and act as tho they're doing me a favor by trying to sell me a car - not at all the case here), and has provided excellent after-the-sale service (e.g. reminded me of possible refund on my extended service warranty on the trade-in, with policy and contact #'s). It is highly likely my wife's next vehicle will be purchased at Audi of Columbia with Chris Arthur's help. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ! More
I was in the market to trade my A4 for a crossover SUV. I had read extensively about the various vehicles in this category, and I knew I wanted to drive the new Q5. I had bought 4 previous Audis from Audi I had read extensively about the various vehicles in this category, and I knew I wanted to drive the new Q5. I had bought 4 previous Audis from Audi Columbia and knew many of the staff. When I went to look at a 2010 Q5, I met Chris Arthur. She was new to the sales staff, and I must say that she is one of the best auto sales persons I have encountered. I already knew a fair amount about the Q5, and Chris respected my knowledge and worked with me in a very professional way to create the deal I was satisfied with. The specific model with the equipment I wanted was not on the lot, so Chris worked diligently with the Sales Manager to locate exactly what I wanted and bring it to Columbia. All in all, I am very satisfied with my buying experience and am pleased that the dealership has a sales person as professional as Chris is. More