Clement Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Columbia
Columbia, IL
Hours
Sales/Showroom
Monday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 9:30 AM - 6:00 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 Closed
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 Closed
Sunday Closed
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I tried working with this dealership for about a week to buy a new car. The 2 salesmen I worked with had little to no experience. I don't blame the salesmen. I blame the dealership for poor training and set buy a new car. The 2 salesmen I worked with had little to no experience. I don't blame the salesmen. I blame the dealership for poor training and set up for the salesmen. The general sales manager I talked with even agreed with me on this point. I talked about the 0% rate for 36 months from the very beginning of the deal. Got to the point of signing for the car with the finance guy and was immediately told the 0% was off the table because of the rebates on the car. He informed me to go back to salesman while he talked to the sales manager. The sales manager introduced himself to me before going to the finance guy’s office. After about 10 minutes max the finance guy came back to me and said he had one more option for me. However, it turned out to be nothing different. The deal was off. I took my car back and left the dealership. The next 2 days I used the dealership's website to try to have upper management or the salesman call me back. They never did. I finally called the salesman's cell to get my $25 gas card and he didn't even know how that was done. Again, poor training by the dealership. We talked about the deal for awhile and he said they assumed the customer understood it was either the rebates or the 0%. I told him they should never assume anything. They need to inform the customer of everything. He agreed on this point. I asked him about the emails I sent through their website. He went to his computer and saw them. Even told me the times I sent them. I asked why no reply. He said he didn't know how emails like this are handled. Again, poor training by the dealership. He offered to have his manager call me. I agreed. The general sales manager did call me. We talked about the deal. I informed him that no one replied to my 2 emails I sent to them using their own website and that the salesman even acknowledged seeing them in a conversation with him. The general sales manager told me that the salesman was not set up yet to get those emails. Again, poor training/set up by the dealership. We talked about the 0% issue and he agreed the dealership should have told me about this upfront – no assumptions about anything. Chad, the GSM, asked what he could do to fix this. He said he could give me more for the trade or something like that to earn my business. I informed him I was not sure I wanted a business relationship with the dealership after what had happened. I told him I would think about it and get back to him. Two days later I texted him and said I wanted to talk to him directly and work this out. We set up an appointment for the following morning. The morning of the appointment he informs me through a text that the deal was good as it was and still wanted my business. Completely puzzled after him knowing I was not happy with the deal as it was but still offered the same one here. He completely backed off what he told me on the phone. I said I was extremely disappointed again. He said he could give me $500 more for the trade. I said forget it and that I would go elsewhere where the customer relationship and care would be a lot better. I would not recommend this dealership after this experience. It was extremely poor because they did not inform me of all the details of the deal upfront, their employees don't know about advertised items on their own website, don’t return emails/calls, and they say stuff to get you to come back but immediately give you the same deal - no changes. Only after I refused for the third time did they try to satisfied me and close the deal. When I purchase a car from a dealership, a business relationship forms and exists. I would use them to service the car, warranty issues, enhancements to the car, etc. After what happening during the sales negotiations, I have zero confidence and trust that they will be reliable after the sale of the car. More
Although off to a rough start, I was drawn back to royal gate 2 days later during a presidents day sale for the jeep that me and my fiance wanted from the get-go. Having much more time and being treated con gate 2 days later during a presidents day sale for the jeep that me and my fiance wanted from the get-go. Having much more time and being treated considerably better, we were eventually able to work out a great deal in comparison to what was being offered on the previous visit. Lori worked well with us to try and get us what we wanted. Eventually we spoke directly to Joby and I was able to pitch my view to him on the pricing of the trade and Jeep. I will say I am very pleased with the pricing. Lori was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful through out the entire process. I will be back for my next purchase for sure. More
We came in on the coldest night of the year hoping to find a vehicle to replace ours that became un-drivable earlier that day. Both my husband and I work full time and need two vehicles. We found one on- find a vehicle to replace ours that became un-drivable earlier that day. Both my husband and I work full time and need two vehicles. We found one on-line and since we previously bought a car from Royal Gate, and had a great experience then, we decided to go back there and check it out. Rick helped us narrow down the choices based on the criteria we wanted and he showed us a few different vehicles. We wound up with the one we found on-line and we got it for a great price! But, it was good to do a little comparison shopping even though this was kind of sudden for us and even though it was really cold, and late. Rick arranged for us to be able to drive home the Jeep that night and do our financing later. When we came back to do the remaining paperwork, Gordon helped us and answered all our questions about the vehicle. Now we know where that removable, rechargeable flashlight is!! Overall a great experience and so far, we are very happy with our new Jeep! More
Very happy with the purchase experience. Everyone at the dealership was friendly and great to work with. I would definitely recommend to others. A very pleasant purchase experience. dealership was friendly and great to work with. I would definitely recommend to others. A very pleasant purchase experience. More
Absolutely the best car buying experience i have ever had. Cahd was excellent and we never felt any pressure to purchase a vehicle. they honored the True Car price for the vehicle and even found me 500.0 had. Cahd was excellent and we never felt any pressure to purchase a vehicle. they honored the True Car price for the vehicle and even found me 500.00 in extra savings. I will recommend Chad to any of my friends looking for a new car. More
Aaron was definitely ready to sell a car; however he needs to take more time explaining some of the options on our new car. We came in on a Saturday afternoon and purchased a vehicle and explained to A needs to take more time explaining some of the options on our new car. We came in on a Saturday afternoon and purchased a vehicle and explained to Aaron that we didn't want to take possession until Monday. We came out of the finance office and our plates which we were not going to transfer were on the new car. Aaron then had to switch back the plates to our Durango that was being traded. This delayed an appointment we had that late afternoon. I also believed that our new car wasn't given the attention to detail because of the "rush" to deliver. The Journey we purchased still had some factory dust in the interior. Aaron's work module needs to be eliminated to allow more room for all to safely pass the salesmanager's office and the exterior door. The reason I say this I was sitting at Aaron's desk waiting to finalize our new car and I got whacked in the back of my head by a salesman's elbow as he hurried past. I understand the dealership's need to sell cars ; however please remember that in any business on both sides of the transaction we are all people. Aaron is definitely a very passionate young man ready to make his "mark" we enjoyed his enthusiasm. Thank you for this forum and we hope this is considered positive feedback. Joe and Kathie Fuchs Joe's cell 314-560-0247 e-mail fuchsjoe@att.net Kathie's cell 314-560-2495 More
Lori was amazing and made my shopping experience easy and fast. I was able to get in the dealership find the exact vehicle that i was looking for and have the deal set up for my return with my husband to pic fast. I was able to get in the dealership find the exact vehicle that i was looking for and have the deal set up for my return with my husband to pick up the car the very next day. I will forever be a lifelong customer of Lori's and of Royal Gate as long as I am able to work with Lori. She made me feel like family and for that I am forever grateful. She will forever be a friend. I look forward to continue to do business with her. Thank you Lori for the ease of doing business with Royal Gate. We appreciate you. More
The purchase was a very satisfying experience. Mr. Murber gave us the best experience ever in purchasing a new vehicle. Mr. Murber went above and beyond making the purchase complete by answering all Murber gave us the best experience ever in purchasing a new vehicle. Mr. Murber went above and beyond making the purchase complete by answering all our questions and making sure all systems on the vehicle were working properly. More
They were very informative. I had a great experience buying my new truck. They took care of me from the beginning. I had an excellent experience. buying my new truck. They took care of me from the beginning. I had an excellent experience. More
The experience at Royal Gate Dodge was truly a blessing for me.Troy was very patient with me and answered all of my silly questions. He helped me pick a car that is right for me and i absolutely love. When for me.Troy was very patient with me and answered all of my silly questions. He helped me pick a car that is right for me and i absolutely love. When it came to my trade-in him and Joby Schraier(the general sales manager) were very fair about the price they offered me too. My credit is not exactly perfect but in finance Jim was able to work his magic and made it possible for me. I am very grateful of the way i was taking care of from start to finish. They also introduced me to the service department before i left and Troy made sure that i know how to work all this new technology that my car is loaded with. I will definitely recommend this dealership to anyone that wants to be treated fear and with respect when it comes to the whole car buying experience. More



