Capistrano Volkswagen - Service Center

check engine light brought my car down to capistarno Volkswagen to get my 2004 R32 checked out. had the "check engine light" turn on inside my dash cluster. capistrano brought my car down to capistarno Volkswagen to get my 2004 R32 checked out. had the "check engine light" turn on inside my dash cluster. capistrano vw inspected, diagnosed and fixed an issue in one day flat. they also send you a video, made by the technician working on your car. my tech happened to explained everything that was going on with me vehicle. made me feel very comfortable knowing my baby was in good hands. best customer service experience ive had at a dealership in a long time. keep up the great work guys More

Capistrano Volkswagen always does a great job with my service. I have had numerous Volkswagen vehicles and have always had my service performed at Capo VW due to the great customer service, the video re service. I have had numerous Volkswagen vehicles and have always had my service performed at Capo VW due to the great customer service, the video review of what needs to be done by the tech, and availability of loaner vehicles when needed. More

Great service! I love the video updates and the fact that I don't feel like I am being sold every time I take my car in. Just all around great service. Thank you guy I love the video updates and the fact that I don't feel like I am being sold every time I take my car in. Just all around great service. Thank you guys! More

Rude and rushed from start to finish - GO ELSEWHERE I have a Platinum Extended Warranty sold through Volkswagen and have been getting my car serviced at VW dealerships since my purchase. For 4 years, I I have a Platinum Extended Warranty sold through Volkswagen and have been getting my car serviced at VW dealerships since my purchase. For 4 years, I happily received excellent service at SANTA MONICA VOLKSWAGEN, until last year when I moved to Orange County and switched to San Juan Capistrano VW (SJC VW). I had my first regular maintenance done at SJC VW last year, without incident. But, this year, when I called to schedule my regular maintenance appointment - it was a negative experience all around. From the receptionist who answered the call with attitude to transfer me to service, to showing up for my appointment - each interaction was rushed, rude + dismissive. On Friday, Feb 28, 2020 at 7:30am I arrived for my appointment and checked in with Jeff Maris. I brought in my records and asked Jeff, at that time, if he has the records on my vehicle, warranty and history of service with Santa Monica VW. He dismissed my inquiries with a "it's in the system" - as the next customer hovered within 2 feet behind my back and he looked over my shoulder at the next person in line. At that time I was asked to sign an authorization for a $129.99 Oil Change, which I did. About 2-3 hours later, I received an email + text message with the video inspection of my car informing me that I needed major repairs including: Resealing the Camshaft Bridge, Replacing the Diverter Valve, A Fuel Injection + Induction and Cooling System exchange. Because I'm a single female with limited knowledge of my car's mechanics (my Dad has passed away and I don't have anyone to go to with questions like this) I put full trust in the dealerships to guide me on how to keep my VW up and running. I spoke to Jeff on the phone and authorized the repairs, as no other options were provided. I was contacted around 4-5pm to pick up my car + arrived to check out and was charged $2,800.61 for the repairs. Confused as to why these repairs were so much, especially when my car is still in warranty and I've religiously used VW service since buying it, I used my emergency credit card to pay for the bill and drove the 25 minutes home. Upon parking in my driveway at 5:25pm, I pulled out the warranty paperwork that I always keep in my glove box and read that, in-fact, I am WELL within the warranty coverage and the Camshaft Bridge ($1600) and Diverter Valve ($400) should have been covered by Warranty and I should not have been charged. I immediately called Jeff Maris, just 30 minutes after checking out, and he again was rude and told me "I can't walk it back now - you should have reminded me that you have warranty coverage before paying the bill. I can't help you." I pressed, "Surely there is something that can be done, Jeff. We discussed my Warranty when I checked in this morning and I asked if you had all my records from Santa Monica - and you assured me they were all in the system." His response was, "Well, I sure can't help you at 5:30pm on a Friday." I started to cry. I told him, "My Dad passed away and I don't have anyone else to depend on to keep my car on the road - I trust your team to have integrity and do the right thing. I trusted you all that my VW coverage would be honored. I understand you are under a lot of pressure and have a lot of customers to see, but you've been rude and rushed all day with me." He said, "Look, you can try to call me Monday if you want to continue this continue this conversation then, but there's nothing I can do for you, now." So, I hung up. Befuddled. Then, I saw a 1-800 number on the bottom of my warranty information. A wonderful man there answered the phone. I told him what I'd experienced at San Juan Capistrano VW Service and he assured me that I did in fact have Platinum Coverage and that $2k of the $2800 in repairs are reimbursable with my Warranty Plan. He was able to take down my information and had me scan over my receipt and invoice via email. Within 10 minutes of Jeff telling me nothing could be done, this VW Warranty Representative assured me I'd be getting a check in the mail for the reimbursable repairs (all before 5:50pm). It took a total of 20 minutes for me to solve the problem myself. Jeff could have picked up the phone to call VW Warranty and help me, but he refused. I guess Jeff is quite comfortable with giving sub-par service. When I asked the Warranty Representative why on Earth this could have happened, when it never happened at Santa Monica VW, he told me "Well, it's the last day of the month + someone's sadly probably trying to increase their month-end sales numbers." He apologized on behalf of VW and assured me that what I experienced is not the VW way of doing business. I hadn't thought of a person trying to bump their monthly numbers by ignoring my warranty - but how SAD if that's true. Whether it was a rushed/honest mistake, or warranty fraud: When it comes to customer service, building trust or ensuring an ever increasing lifetime customer value, SJC VW is fumbling the ball. I will not be back. Even if I have to drive 70 miles to SANTA MONICA VOLKSWAGEN - I will not ever trust SJC VW with my car again. I'm grateful for 2 things: that before my Dad died taught me to be my own advocate + not to take no for an answer and that the folks at VW Warranty are full of integrity and willing to clean up the messes these Dealership Service Advisors make. More

I have purchased many vehicles from Capo since the 80's and had them serviced there as well. Always satisfied, a very reputable dealership. I'll be back! and had them serviced there as well. Always satisfied, a very reputable dealership. I'll be back! More

Arlen was very helpful and I had a excellent experience working with him. I am very glad that I stook my car into the SJC service center. Thank you for all of your help. working with him. I am very glad that I stook my car into the SJC service center. Thank you for all of your help. More

The service staff is always so professional and quick to assist. I also appreciate the video from the mechanic showing you any issues that were discovered. assist. I also appreciate the video from the mechanic showing you any issues that were discovered. More

Always a pleasurable experience with Brad and the service team! They listened to my requests, got the service completed quickly and proceed detailed updates. Thank you for taking such good care of Garçon (my team! They listened to my requests, got the service completed quickly and proceed detailed updates. Thank you for taking such good care of Garçon (my VW)! More

Thanks to Brad Johnson in servicing Dept. He always goes above and beyond for people and me. He always takes care of me and is nice. above and beyond for people and me. He always takes care of me and is nice. More

Pain Free Quick and efficient. Advisor listened to my wishes, and made sure I was happy with results. I like your techs, and the fact that they drive VAG cars a Quick and efficient. Advisor listened to my wishes, and made sure I was happy with results. I like your techs, and the fact that they drive VAG cars and have extensive knowledge of them in stock and aftermarket form. More