Beaver Toyota St. Augustine

Recently we bought a 2010 Toyota Camry LE at St. Augustine Toyota by trading our 1999 Honda Civic LX. What Toyota gives in the form of up to $4000 rebate with zero percent financing is not without i Augustine Toyota by trading our 1999 Honda Civic LX. What Toyota gives in the form of up to $4000 rebate with zero percent financing is not without its cleverly disguised "markups". Everything is clearly spelled out on the window MSRP sticker except "ADM" for $1995. Beware!!! ADM stands for ADDITIONAL DEALER MARK-UP. So What Toyota gives with the right hand as a rebate it takes half of it away with the left hand in the form of ADM!!! Unbeknown to us the 2010 Camry had an odometer reading of 170 miles. Also, the financial figures on the bill of sale were different from those agreed to in the negotiations (off by $212!!!); We did not have the Title to our Honda Civic LX with us. On the proviso that we would bring the Honda Civic Title we were able to drove the Camry off the lot. Incidentally, 2010 Toyota Camry LE uses Synthetic oil requiring "Oil& Lube changes at every 10,000 miles interval. Not only was this fact disclosed to us but (as we found out MUCH LATER) it is INCORRECTLY specified in the "Warranty & Maintenance Guide". Both the Salesperson/Dealership as well as the Toyota Company HAS FELT THE OBLIGATION (EVEN TO THIS DAY!) TO ALERT us about this glaring error. (We found out about this error the hard way when we took the car recently for an Oil & Lube Change at a competitor's Service Department). This is particularly relevant when as Loyal, Repeat customers of Toyota Cars we were eligible for the 25000 miles (2 Years) Car Care Plan with 5 maintenance coupons at 5000 mile intervals. These FIVE maintenance coupons that we were to receive were then effectively TWO "useful coupons" at the 10000 & 20000 miles Service. So again,(intentionally?, in retrospect)we were DUPED!!! The next day when we complained to the Sales Person about our dissatisfaction with the deal he agreed that we could cancel the deal and let us return the car and we could take back our Honda Civic. Next day however, the Sales & Finance Manager both refused to let us return the car by insisting that the "Honda Civic" without the Title was already off the lot to an Auction site. THEY HAD TO HAVE LIED TO US SINCE WITHOUT THE TITLE IT IS ILLEGAL TO SEND OUR HONDA CIVIC OFF TO THE AUCTION LOT!). They agreed to "correct the figures" however by $212. The Customer Service even tried to make it up to us with a goodwill gesture of about $150 but we truly feel we were taken for a ride by St. AUGUSTINE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. The TOYOTA Customer Experience Center in Torrance, CA Continues to be the Most IMPOTENT, USELESS ENTITY. We fail to see ANY USEFUL PURPOSE FOR ITS EXISTENCE!!! The question we keep asking ourselves is "when is the Toyota Company going to learn its lesson"? If one examines the history of the Toyota Company, its enormous success eventually turned into arrogance which in turn led to a failure of their manufacturing prowess leading to its present morass of lawsuits, massive recalls & what appears to be a sure downfall from "THE BEST OF BREED"? Will it recover if it continues with its "not so kosher if not outright unprofessional & fraudulent" business practices or will it eventually driven out of existence by the forces of competition? Only Time Will Tell!!! WE WILL SURELY NOT LOOK AT ANOTHER TOYOTA CAR FOR PURCHASE AGAIN NO MATTER HOW ATTRACTIVE THE SALES TERMS. WE CAN NO LONGER TRUST THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP/COMPANY!!! More

On 7/15/2010, I accompanied my mother-in-law to the Lighthouse Toyota dealership to purchase a 2011 Camry. I had previously spoken with David (internet rep) on the phone prior to my arrival explaining Lighthouse Toyota dealership to purchase a 2011 Camry. I had previously spoken with David (internet rep) on the phone prior to my arrival explaining our desires. Upon our 2:30pm arrival, Jeff (salesman) met us at our vehicle and escorted us to the lobby where we briefly spoke with David. The rest of the business transaction was handled by Jeff. We conveyed to Jeff what we were there to buy and I explicitely told Jeff, "THIS SHOULD BE THE FASTEST SALE HE HAS EVER HAD." Meaning, we were not there to haggle or debate the price. In fact, we did not test drive the vehicle because we new what we wanted with no uncertainty. Once my mother-in-law looked the vehicle over, we sat to finalize the paperwork. The time was about 3:15pm when Jeff begin processing the paperwork. However, the process took another two hours to finalize as we were introduced to Ovidio (finance rep). Mine you, we did not test drive the car, all documents and down payment were provided upon request. Upon completion of the finance portion, Ovidio had the audacity to ask would we be giving them (the dealership) an EXCELLENT rating for their customer service. I asked, "How could we possibly state service was excellent when we were made to sit and wait over three hours?" He then gave a lame excuse of being the only finance rep working. However, I pointed out to him that we and MAYBE two other customers were the only ones being processed. Once he realized his mistake in making such request, Ovidio went and got Mario (manager) to try and persuade us (me) in giving the excellent rating. Unsuccessfully, he then had the gall to pull me aside in another office to speak "man to man." As if he did not insult me (us) enough, he related this rating would effect their "bonuses." Adding insult to injury, he challenged my own work ethics in questioning "what did I do at my job" and asking, "do I not make mistakes on my job?" When I related what I do at my job and explained how at my job (a medical device company) we care about our customers as well as the QUALITY of service that we provide. Clearly, QUALITY SERVICE is what LIGHTHOUSE Toyota lacks in some of its personnel and it seems to start at the TOP (Ovidio, Mario). THANKS to David and Jeff for the wonderful Toyota buying experience. More

My husband brought his car in on 3 different occasions to Lighthouse/St. Augustine Toyota and every time they forgot to fill up the washer fluid. The last time we brought the car in on 3-24-10, we told the s Lighthouse/St. Augustine Toyota and every time they forgot to fill up the washer fluid. The last time we brought the car in on 3-24-10, we told the service guy when we dropped the car off that every time we have brought it in they have forgotten to fill the washer fluid after dropping around $100.00 each time. So when we got the car back after service we noticed that every time we ran the washer fluid - it smelled like sewer water. Those jerks must have put sewer water/toilet water in the washer fluid container because it seriously smelled horrid. More

My lease experience at this dealership was a very satisfying, stress free process.The management seemed very cohesive and in sync with all employees involved,(from sales to finance).The salesman was satisfying, stress free process.The management seemed very cohesive and in sync with all employees involved,(from sales to finance).The salesman was very well versed on the many aspects of the vehicle,including many safety features which were not readily visible but were very important. The sales manager got involved for final cost tuning and demonstrated a sincere effort to be accommodative and reasonable.Overall I would rate this dealership as excellent and the employees involved in the process as excellent. I would be happy to recommend this dealership to everyone! More

My overall experience with St. Augustine Toyota was great. Both Mike Banks and David Wooley who I negotiated the deal with via email were able to meet my every need. Moreover, they acyually worked wi great. Both Mike Banks and David Wooley who I negotiated the deal with via email were able to meet my every need. Moreover, they acyually worked with me online whereas other Toyota dealers only wanted to get me to the lot. Our deal was done before I ever sat foot in the dealership. I received the most for my trade in and best price, both from St. Augustine Toyota. I checked with both David Maus Toyota and Daytona Toyota...neither was willing or able to work with me on sale price and trade in value like St. Augustine Toyota did. We were greeted once we arrived at the lot and introduced as well to Marius the sales manager who also took the time to chat with my family and I to see if we had any questions. The finance manager was also very polite and professional and found us a very reasonable interest rate for a 48 mo. new car loan. We could not be more pleased with the team there. They were definitely a cut above the other two dealerships I contacted. More

Brought my daughters car in for service, stood in the service area for about 15 minutes before anyone would even make eye contact with me. Had an appoint with Gary, he wasn't in that day. Talked to a com service area for about 15 minutes before anyone would even make eye contact with me. Had an appoint with Gary, he wasn't in that day. Talked to a complete moron named Mark, the head service guy, that fat bastard was disorganized, sloppy and out right rude. Appologized for the lack of service, his excuse, "I can't get people to show up for work" and "the management doesn't give a damn", his words not mine ! Finally got my car in to be looked at and sat in the customer waiting area. I watch 2 female service advisors running their asses off while 2 other service guys, sit in their offices, one reading the paper, the other playing solitaire on his computer. All the while this Mark is walking around aimlessly trying to look as important as he could. I'm no expert on how to run a service dept., but, WOW !! What a cast of total misfits. I'm not the only one who noticed this either, an elderly woman sitting in the waiting area mentioned to me that she hadn't seen either of the two male employees get up off of their asses too and that the fat guy, seemed more worried about something to do with who did or didn't get his email that he just sent out ! Once the car was in for its oil change, it only took about a half hour to complete but actually getting it In for the oil change took 45 minutes ! The next time, i'll drive the few miles to Jacksonville or Palm Coast for service ! More

Dealing with St. Augustine Toyota for the purchase of my 2010 Sequoia was a five star experience from start to finish. Both David Wooley and Mike Banks were a pleasure to deal with. I was allowed a great 2010 Sequoia was a five star experience from start to finish. Both David Wooley and Mike Banks were a pleasure to deal with. I was allowed a great trade in price on my 2006 4Runner, and given the best price on the Sequoia as compared to two other dealers. Moreover, St. Augustine Toyota was able to negotiate with me online. I'd definitely recommend this dealership. The overall experience made buying a new car easy. The dealership's customer service was great and everyone was very friendly. More