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Bertera Chevrolet

Palmer, MA

4.7
527 Reviews

1187 Thorndike Street

Palmer, MA

01069

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527 Reviews of Bertera Chevrolet

May 07, 2010

I had a great experience. Brian was professional, honest and the best part he did not pressure us in buying the car. In my opinion he is a number one salesman. I would highly recommend anyone to go to Ber More

by HeidiC0719
Customer Service
Quality Of Work
Friendliness
Price
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Brian Hall, Brian Hall
May 12, 2010 -

Bertera Chevrolet responded

If Brian is the number 1 salesperson, who's the number one sales manager??? Thanks for the great report on Brian and your purchase. We hope you love it! Dominick Salemi General Sales Manager

May 01, 2010

I HAD A GREAT EXPERIENCE AT THE PALMER DEALERSHIP.MICHAEL TEIXEIRA HELPED ME ,HE WAS GREAT TREATED ME WITH RESPECT.WAS ALWAYS SMILING.AND THAT MADE MY DAY GO BY SO MUCH EASIER .HE ANSWERED ALL OF MY QUESTION More

by JOHNKR
Customer Service
Quality Of Work
Friendliness
Price
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
MICHAEL TEIXEIRA
May 01, 2010 -

Bertera Chevrolet responded

Thank you for your business and report of our service! Please enjoy the vehicle and we look forward to seeing you soon. Dominick Salemi General Sales Manager

April 29, 2010

I purchased a used SUV from this dealer on 4/11/10. On 4/23/10 I returned at 8:30 AM to have new tires put on the vehicle, which was part of the sales agreement. I was told this would take approximately More

by wilson7
Customer Service
Quality Of Work
Friendliness
Price
Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Mike T. and service center
May 01, 2010 -

Bertera Chevrolet responded

Ms. Greenleaf, I am confused by your review and unhappiness in this matter. It is my understanding that you are currently in my loaner vehicle free of charge since 4/29 and your car is currently ready to drive. The light that was on was a faulty light showing low tire pressure, not unsafe tire pressure or pressure loss. In the interest of your happiness we provided you with the piece of mind of a loaner car while the light was reset properly. To see these marks reflect your entire experience here I feel is unfair based upon the level of service you have recieved. Your issue did not warrant a loaner vehicle or expedited appointment as it was not hampering the operation of the vehicle...similar to triage in a hospital...but we did expedite it anyway. I hope you will have a change of heart and tell the masses what we are really about after reading this. I am available to discuss if necessary. Sincerely, Dominick J Salemi General Sales Manager 413-283-3401 x232

May 04, 2010 -

wilson7 responded

Unfortunately I do disagree with your reply. Mike himself stated that it was a safety issue- whether it was or not those were his words so why would I think differently? Having just purchased the vehicle I do not think that I should be out of a vehicle because it needs to return for service. Family members and friends have purchased cars from your dealership and returned for service and received a loaner with no hassle at all, which only leads me to believe that because I was not a "big spender" I was not worthy of a loaner. Yes, I did finally get a loaner from your dealership but only because I pretty much demanded one as I felt I was entitled to one. To top it all off I picked up my car only to find that a half tank of gas had been used and not replenished. Honestly this would not have been an issue but it was stated several times that I needed to replenish any gas used in the loaner I would only assume that would be the case for you. I'm sorry to say that I would not recommend purchasing a vehicle at your location. With that said I will say that I have had a very pleasant experience dealing with Jeoff in the service center.

May 04, 2010 -

Bertera Chevrolet responded

Crystal, how exactly has this been blown out of proportion to this level with you? We sold you a great vehicle with great service for a great price...just like the rest of the people that referred you here. You have now thrown the entire experience in the trash because a faulty tire pressure indicator made you feel unsafe to drive...without a tire pressure problem. I get the fact that to a customer, your issue is the most important issue no matter what. I get that. The problem I have is that after the great vehicle, great service, great price history with both you and your other family members, after we gave you a loaner car because you really wanted one, after we prioritized your issue as an emergency operation even though the reality is it needed a band-aid...you trashed the dealership and my salesperson who worked hard for you. As for the "big spender" comments, that is not reality. The reality is that your families previous purchases and our quest to make you happy made us give you something that most other people would not have received in a similar situation because the vehicle did not need immediate attention. Contrary to popular belief, there is no entitlement to a loaner car. That is a courtesy that we extend to our customers on a case by case basis. As for the gas, bring it by and I will fill it for you. As for the review, I again ask that you review the entire purchase and properly reflect the high level of service and attention you have received from both mike and the dealership. Dominick

May 04, 2010 -

wilson7 responded

Honestly I've spent way too much time on this as it is. Thanks, for acknowledging my concerns.

May 13, 2010 -

Bertera Chevrolet responded

As I have stated before, it is unfortunate that you decided to sum up you entire purchase experience over a faulty air pressure light. I have to respectfully disagree with your assessment and believe it to be unreasonable. We do however appreciate the business you and your entire family have enjoyed here over the years. Dominick Salemi General Sales Manager

April 27, 2010

I traveled to Bertera in MA from CT as the result of an ad I saw online. It was well worth the trip because I had a very good experience at Bertera. I was met by the general manager (sales mgr)who greete More

by LINSIEESAU
Customer Service
Quality Of Work
Friendliness
Price
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
John Acadia
May 12, 2010 -

Bertera Chevrolet responded

So glad John could help you and find the one you wanted. Thanks again for the purchase and your review. We hope you enjoy it! Dominick Salemi Gmeneral Sales Manager

April 25, 2010

mike was awsome throught out my visit. he was very helpfull while helping me fit me in my new car. he went out his way to show and explain things threw, he broke everything down. he did not give up to More

by bdakota47
Customer Service
Quality Of Work
Friendliness
Price
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
michael teixeira
Apr 25, 2010 -

Bertera Chevrolet responded

Thanks for the thumbs up on Mike's service. We appreciate hearing about his efforts and your experience. Enjoy the car! Dominick Salemi General Sales Manager

May 12, 2010 -

Bertera Chevrolet responded

Thanks for the kind words about Mike. If he keeps this up, his head is gonna swell!! Thanks for the purchase and we look forward to seeing you soon. Dominick Salemi General Sales Manager

April 24, 2010

Mike was great, no pressure, honest opinions, and he got us a good deal on a car that we love. He made the experience more fun and less stressful for us, thanks so much Mike! We'll recommend Bertera to anyo More

by bestone9287
Customer Service
Quality Of Work
Friendliness
Price
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Mike T
Apr 25, 2010 -

Bertera Chevrolet responded

We thank you for your business and your review of Mike and the dealership. We look forward to seeing you again as well. Enjoy the car! Dominick Salemi General Sales Manager

April 15, 2010

I was given above and beyond quality assistance in choosing the vehicle that best fit my needs and criteria without being hassled and pressured into making a decision. My vehicle was also ready for pi More

by vmarie
Customer Service
Quality Of Work
Friendliness
Price
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Larry Flakes jr
Apr 15, 2010 -

Bertera Chevrolet responded

WOW!!! What can we say to that except thank you! We aim to please and we love to hear when we hit the mark. Please enjoy your vehicle and we look forward to seeing you soon. Dominick Salemi General Sales Manager

April 14, 2010

My story might end up similar to those unhappy reviews, except I have yet to make the deal that the dealership's sales manager promised me. My hope is that through good communication, I can ask the dealer More

by williamchevy
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Salesman Frank, and Sales Manager Jay
Apr 15, 2010 -

Bertera Chevrolet responded

Mr. Ellard, I understand that you were frustrated by the process and that were disappointed by the payment term to reach your expectations of term. I am blown away however by the book report you have written here in regards to your experience. I feel the need to clarify a couple of things for you in the efforts to clear the air. Possibly, after considering this, you will be able to reflect upon the experience in different light. You spoke of inflated pricing, contractual obligations, rip-offs, etc. The facts are that the pricing you were offered was the dealer invoice price. This can be verified anywhere online and furthermore is lower than Classic Chevrolet's invoice by a minimum of 1% for the MSRP. The reason for this is that our dealership does not participate in the same GM sponsored advertising programs that Classic does. On top of this, you were offered the correct rebate structure, and you admittedly fought this tooth and nail. The rebate is as we stated. In the business of buying and selling a vehicle it is in some ways a debate over the method and end result between both parties. You should not look at the discussion as a black and white process...and we are salespeople not order takers at a drive through. You certainly should come in and tell us what you want, and we should present what we can do. When you stated you wanted to be 380 x 60 months, should we just have said "no" and told you to leave and buy from someone else at 72 or 75...as you did anyway? We said we could get to 380 and wanted to show you the way we could and why we could not bend the laws of math...no matter how much you wanted us to. Everything we said we would do, everything we said was right, was. You just decided we were a bunch of scumbags because you didn't believe us and when you investigated you found out we were right. One in three people come into a dealership and purchase the vehicle they intended to purchase. That is not because we are lying to them. Its because they buy a car every 4.1 years and don't think of all the things associated with the purchase. We don't throw them out just because they don't realize the reality of their desire. You also mention how you never heard from us at all, and 2 sentences later mention your conversation with us. I see we did call, as a 5 minute and 10 second call was recorded by my system and it was made at 1:23 pm 4/14 by Sales Manager Jay Freeman. As for the other reviews listed here, we have been selling an average of 160 cars a month over our 12 years here...that's about 23,000 cars. We have been affiliated with dealerrater.com for a few months, and that is the only time people have been pushed there by us for reviews. I'd say overall we have a vastly larger amount of happy people out there than sad ones. As an FYI, the dealership you are purchasing from is sadly going out of business due to GM, not them as they are good people. My mention of this is to let you know that you are always welcome for service if you choose to service here. I remain available for any questions or comments you may have. Dominick J. Salemi General Sales Manager Bertera Chevrolet,Pontiac,Buick Toll Free: 1-888-224-4407 Local: 1-413-283-3401 Fax: 1-413-283-7812 Email: GMcarman73@yahoo.com www.berterachevy.com

April 14, 2010

On April 3, 2010, I posted a negative review. Since that day, Bertera Chevrolet has made good on their promises and my overall experience has been good. The car's safety was always their main goal and ther More

by twinski3
Customer Service
Quality Of Work
Friendliness
Price
Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Mr. Gonsalves and Mr. Canning
Apr 15, 2010 -

Bertera Chevrolet responded

I am aware of the situation with your vehicle and it is unfortunate that you have not had the opportunity to drive it. I apologize, but we must make sure the vehicle is up to the safety standard before we turn it over to you and the parts necessary have not arrived due to reasons out of our control. We are attempting to rectify the situation for you in the best manner we can to deliver the best product we can. With that in mind, I would be glad to reimburse your costs for insurance on the vehicle you have not been able to drive!! I hope that once you get to enjoy the car a little and see what we have done on your behalf you will have a better taste in your mouth. Sorry for the issues, but we just want the vehicle right and you happy. I remain available for any questions or concerns. Dominick J Salemi General Sales Manager 888-224-4407 x232 gmcarman73@berterachevy.com

Apr 15, 2010 -

twinski3 responded

I was told that I will be able to pick-up the car at the end of today and I appreciate hearing that the car will be safe. My sales person Steve was very pleasant to deal with and my issue wasn't with Steve. The problem was that it shouldn't take nearly 2 weeks to prepare the car. When you buy a car on Saturday it should be safe to say that by the following Wednesday, the car should be ready to be picked-up. On Wednesday I was told that it might be ready by Friday or Saturday. On Monday I was told that it should be Tuesday. Now it is Thursday. When the excitement of picking up your new car is repeatedly delayed, it really takes the fun out of the event. Thanks for the response.

Apr 15, 2010 -

Bertera Chevrolet responded

I hear you, believe me. We want the car to go as bad as you want to drive it!! In this case it was just taking a long time to get the Saab only part made available to us..and in a normal instance you would have had it on monday. It was just not a common issue and certainly not a common part. I have just walked back to service and saw the car in the air with the repairs taking place. We should have you driving soon. I hope that after taking these things into account you will be able to provide us with a favorable continuation to your review. Dominick

Apr 15, 2010 -

twinski3 responded

Do you happen to know if the new antenna came in and will be installed? I expect to be there around 7:00 tonight.

Apr 15, 2010 -

Bertera Chevrolet responded

It is here and it is being installed. We will see you tonight

Apr 16, 2010 -

Bertera Chevrolet responded

I was told you are happy and I hope it is so. Please call me with any issues. Dominick

Apr 16, 2010 -

twinski3 responded

I am happy with the car overall other than the smoke smell in it. When I test drove it Steve said that when they detail it and deodorize it and give it a new car smell. I put a deodorizer in last night and hopefully can get the smell out of it.

Apr 16, 2010 -

Bertera Chevrolet responded

I apoligize for that. When I spoke with Steve and Carl yesterday they did not mention or notice the smell. I just called Steve in and asked him about it as I am typing. We have a machine called an "ozone" machine that we can run in a vehicle with an odor that will kind of "erase" it. Because we did not smell it, we did not run that machine. As I am sure you know all people have different degrees of tolerance with a smell so if it is bothering you I will be glad to pick the car up and run the Ozone machine in it all day and return it to you after. Please let me know if you would like that to happen and we will schedule it. I am otherwise happy to hear you are happy again. Let me know. Dominick

Apr 16, 2010 -

twinski3 responded

I appreciate the offer. My kids are much more sensitive than I am and they picked up on it right away last night. I am away this week so let's see how it is when I return. I'll contact you then. Thanks again.

April 12, 2010

So, I read all of the reviews on here about this dealership and how corrupt and what-not they were and decided to go for a visit and see for myself. They had some nice cars on their website (with st More

by Havage
Customer Service
Quality Of Work
Friendliness
Price
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Michael Tex
Apr 15, 2010 -

Bertera Chevrolet responded

Thank you for your kind review. We remain available for any further questions you may have and look forward to earning your business. Dominick Salemi General Sales Manager