I visited Bakersfield Hyundai on August 2, 2025, and - Claudia.
I visited Bakersfield Hyundai on August 2, 2025, and experienced clear bait-and-switch tactics. Two vehicles were advertised at fair prices online, but when I asked for quotes in person, both had $5,000 markups before taxes and fees, with no explanation.
• 2025 Palisade Calligraphy FWD
• Online Price: $50,879
• Quoted Price (pre-tax): $55,879
• VIN: KM8R74GEXSU906692
• OTD Price: $61,331.78
• 2025 Palisade SEL Premium FWD
• Online Price: $43,705
• Quoted Price (pre-tax): $48,705
• VIN: KM8R44GE0SU934509
• OTD Price: $53,519.93
They also copied my driver’s license without permission and asked for my full address just to give a quote. The Calligraphy I came to see wasn’t even available — the manager had taken it home for the weekend.
These practices are dishonest, invasive, and unprofessional. I walked out and will never return. This behavior damages the Hyundai brand and misleads customers.
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