Reason for Visit: Sales (New)
I recommend this dealer: Yes
Employee(s) Dealt With: Betty, Joe, Ray
My Review of Irwin Toyota Scion:
I have sold cars before and was truly impressed with the cordiality, respect and professionalism shown to both my wife and I by the people we dealt with at Irwin Toyota, namely, Betty Ballantyne, Joe and Ray who were vary patient as we drove several autos to determine which met our wants and needs.
I really wish to mention that there are several Toyota dealers closer to our home but after calling to ask questions and either being rebuffed or not having messages answered that were left by me asking to have my call returned, I decided to reach out to Irwin Toyota in Laconia, a one hour drive away. I called and made an appointment with Betty Ballantyne. When we arrived, Betty met us with a smile and a firm handshake, and then assigned a salesman ( Joe ) to assist us in selecting a vehicle. We drove several, both new and used. This is where most people get the bum's rush. Salespeople become frustrated and want to "broom" the buyers off the lot, because they did not purchase the first car they saw. That did not happen at Irwin. It took time, as any large purchase should, and they gave of their time in a very cordial manner. We were very pleased with the salespeople, the management and yes, even the finance guy who came along and explained, in a very intelligent and caring manner, the absolute necessity of purchasing a contract to insure parts of our vehicle should they malfunction. This contract is erroneously referred to in the business as a "warranty". It is not, it is a parts and labor contract and is necessary due to the large amount of functioning computers that exist in autos today.
Having been in the auto business as a salesman, I was aware of this but wanted to hear the "pitch". It was delivered honestly, as everything else was at Irwins.
Do we recommend Irwin Toyota to others? Absolutely....Unequivocably... YES!
G & E B. Northwood, NH
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