Reason for Visit: Service
I recommend this dealer: Yes
My Review of Contemporary Chrysler Dodge:
I have used the service department of Contemporary Chrysler for many years for their service. I have an "03 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and an '01 PT Cruiser. I have also used them to service my last car - an older '89 Jeep Wrangler as well. This was the first place that I have ever used a dealership service department for service on my cars because I always believed them to be overpriced in comparison to a repair shop.
I have always felt fairly treated at the Contemporary Chrysler service department - fair prices, nice and friendly service people, easy to schedule appointments or get walk-in service, nice waiting area, good follow-up phone calls, e-mails, etc. Many times they have helped me out without charge even on some minor questions and service (pulling fuse plug, spare tire locking nut, etc.)
But until my last service issue, I was just content with the service department, but I just thought it was a just the way every place was.
The issue started in March when they replaced the front brake pads. I smelled hot brakes immediately and it just kept getting worse. I was driving one day a few weeks later and the brakes all but completely locked up and then caught fire. Luckily I was right near Contemporary at the time and drove it in. They had to use a fire extinguisher on the front wheels. But they "fixed" it the next day and I was off. Not long after, the same thing repeated itself with the brakes feeling engaged and the same strong smell of overheated brakes. I took the Jeep in immediately and after servicing the brakes for the third time I was hit with a service bill for $372.00 for calipers and hoses. I was not very happy with this as I felt that their initial repair service was the cause for the overheating and the breakdown of the hoses and calipers.
Now this doesn't sound like a compliment to Contemporary Chrysler service dept, but it sure is. After voicing my concern and skepticism, the Service Manager at Contemporary, John Bisset reviewed their service records (they keep great service records, by the way) listened to my concerns and was willing to cover the cost of the repair. (Although being totally fair about it, I settled for a $200 credit for future service.) This kind of service doesn't happen often and I have to commend John Bisset and his staff for their service attitude and respect for the customer. I will continue to support their dept and give them the highest respect. Sometimes service things go wrong, but it's how you handle it that brings in repeat customers and great word-of-mouth support. The only reason I did not rate them a bit higher in customer service and overall experience was that I first had to get upset when dealing with the front line service people who would not listen to my concern and just wanted to talk down to me and tell me I had no valid point.
But overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this service department for any make and model vehicle they service. Thank you for the considerate handling of this issue, John and Contemporary Chrysler. You have a loyal customer for life.
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