Calavan CDJR West - Service Center
Lithia Springs, GA
93 Reviews of Calavan CDJR West - Service Center
Had service work performed on my 2013 Dodge Dart with only 22K miles- CEL was on - trans would go into limp-in - they told me the valve body assy needed replaced - $4500.00 - picked up and never made it only 22K miles- CEL was on - trans would go into limp-in - they told me the valve body assy needed replaced - $4500.00 - picked up and never made it home - they argued about the tow back, I should pay - really? - rechecked and needed the TCM for $806,00 - so what was actually at fault from the start? They also stated I needed swaybar links for the noise in the right front - replaced for $360.00 and same knocking was there - talked to svc. mgr Tim and his best option was to replace both front struts and both lower control arms - but he would kind enough to give me a discount and no guarantee - this would be a start - we might have to do more, so, why all the remaining components for both sides for a noise on the right? There are no other suspension components to replace - I declined the repairs and suggested they get some fishing rods since they won't use the tools they have at hand - (chassis ears) - with no solution, I sent a certified letter to Mr. Calavan, describing my service experience and never received a response - checked back several times to follow up and still, no response - I am an ASE Master Tech, 35 years running and have been with Chrysler/Dodge dealers since 1976 - Chrysler Master for 22 years - retired now and just don't want to work on my own vehicles anymore - I don't have access to the shop lifts, ETC. I would like to believe in dealers as I was one of the honest tech's out there - I have seen all sides of this business through the years and always heard how expensive dealer repairs are but - that's supposed to be where the buck stops and you get what you pay for - not at Calavan CDJR - their process is to replace everything and with no guarantee - The tech that insisted my CEL (check engine light} needed a $4500.00 repair, then another $800 for the TCM (transmission control module) was the same one that replaced my 'bad' swaybar links and told his advisor to sell me all the remaining suspension components to repair a knock in the lower right - beware folks - there are some good dealers out there that will stand behind there diag and repairs - not this one More
We've been waiting now 6 weeks to repair and replace driver door. Every week we've been told waiting on a part. Last week we were called and told all parts in vehicle would be ready no later then Mid-da driver door. Every week we've been told waiting on a part. Last week we were called and told all parts in vehicle would be ready no later then Mid-day Monday 11/7. Monday evening we called still no work done on vehicle and now we still waiting on several parts with no known eta on them arriving. No one even thought enough to call us Friday when the car was supposedly pulled in to start repairs. No one even called us Monday when they knew repairs weren't started and we still needed to wait. Customer service here is not even in favor of the customer. The customer has to call. Go by and then be lied to multiple times. This isn't like a lawn more down. This is our daily vehicle that we need to make our on living to support our family. And all we get is sorry. Then when we asked to move it to somewhere else. They threatened us with $700 restock fee for parts. I ask what part if it's been 6 weeks. More
Big shout out too the service department at Calavan. Jensen was very helpful with with diagnosis's with my truck. He was patient with my frustrations, an really tried too save me the most money as possi Jensen was very helpful with with diagnosis's with my truck. He was patient with my frustrations, an really tried too save me the most money as possible, the pin down the issues with my vehicle. I would recommend this dealership/service needs too everyone that needs any work done on your vehicle. I can’t thank y’all enough. Very pleased customer. More
I dropped my car off 1 week ago for a diagnostic check (no repairs just a check) 1 week later car still has not been checked. The representative that answered the phone was rude and unhelpful. When I call (no repairs just a check) 1 week later car still has not been checked. The representative that answered the phone was rude and unhelpful. When I called to make a complaint Tim Allen was rude and unhelpful. He told me to speak with the sales manager to file a complaint against the service manager. When I asked who was over both managers he claimed he did not know. Taking 1 week to perform a diagnostic check is ridiculous. No vehicle or insight as to what is wrong with my vehicle is unacceptable. Service department claims to be short staffed, yet the manager was not at work on Friday or Monday to help his overwhelmed staff. This place is a JOKE. More
We experienced everyone's worst nightmare last week when our 2015 Grand Cherokee diesel began sporadically idling rough, followed by the check engine light coming on - late in the afternoon 700 miles from h our 2015 Grand Cherokee diesel began sporadically idling rough, followed by the check engine light coming on - late in the afternoon 700 miles from home. To make a long story short, Calavan took our car in immediately and began the process of analyzing what the problem was. Fuel filter replaced, plus an injector and all is well. Soli Jatta moved heaven and earth to find the parts get them delivered quickly. We were on our way in 48 hours. Thanks Soli 👍🏻. More
My car battery died & I had it towed to what is now Calavan. It is still under warranty but since I didn't have an appointment it took 4 days, not counting Sunday they had my vehicle. When I went to Calavan. It is still under warranty but since I didn't have an appointment it took 4 days, not counting Sunday they had my vehicle. When I went to pick it up the service manager, Mr. whitehead, requested to see me. It went down hill from there! It made him mad that he couldn't make me happy. When I proceeded to tell him all the reasons it made him mad. He proceeded to beret the service writer in my presence telling him my biggest complaint was lack of communication & "that pisses me off". I will never go back to this dealership for service. if he had left well enough alone I would have been fine, not sure what he wanted short of kissing his feet did he expect. I thanked him for getting my vehicle back to me but when I didn't smile when I said it I guess he didn't believe me. I am the customer & I will not kiss anyone's feet for doing their job. More
Here we go again with the craziness. This the 2nd bad encounter that I've had with this dealership. Bad business why does this continue. encounter that I've had with this dealership. Bad business why does this continue. More
Very good service. Mr. Whitehead was very accommodating with all my recalls needed. Everyone was nice and helpful. Will definitely be back for my oil change😎 with all my recalls needed. Everyone was nice and helpful. Will definitely be back for my oil change😎 More
Brought our car in for an oil change. The service people rambled through our car looking for something to steal. Bad experience.. my advice since management believes his staff over the customer. Turn your c rambled through our car looking for something to steal. Bad experience.. my advice since management believes his staff over the customer. Turn your cameras on inside your car or take everything of value out of your car even your charger. More
The customer service associate was great today! I was very well taken care of. He explained everything thoroughly and was very polite. I was in and out without any problems. very well taken care of. He explained everything thoroughly and was very polite. I was in and out without any problems. More