Charles Toyota
Norwich, CT
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When I purchased my brand new truck, it did not have automatic starter, the salesman said just install it no big deal. They were supposed to register it in Pennsylvania, that did not happen, cost me an automatic starter, the salesman said just install it no big deal. They were supposed to register it in Pennsylvania, that did not happen, cost me an extra $400 to do that. Service department isn't any better. When I purchase the truck the rotors were warped. Took it in several times and was told it's a brand new truck it will work itself out. They finally agreed that the rotors were warped and wanted to turn the rotors on a brand new truck. My uncle finally brought it in and he told them to replace the rotors and the brakes. It took several months to get it done. THEN Something has been drawing the battery and they couldn't find anything . I had an automatic starter installed, the service department said it was from that. I had the starter uninstalled, and they said the warranty is only good if they install it. Went through several batteries, and several deployments. Now that the truck is out of warranty, they finally found the frayed wire from the starter that they installed at my experience of over 400 bucks plus shop supplies (maybe the tape that they wrapped around the frayed wires)?? Maybe the starter will work???? After all of that I was told that the starter should never have been installed, and at this point, I totally agree. Maybe they finally found out what is drawing the battery, I hope so. Truck has less than 12000 miles on it s on it because I am afraid of being stuck somewhere with a dead battery. Time to trade it in while it is able to start. I have had several Toyota vehicles from the Camry right down to the Tacoma. My Camry always had the automatic starter included in the vehicle, I will never put an automatic starter on another Toyota. Also called corporate they were absolutely zero help. Time to become a Chevy family. More
Service department is something to be desired. ..Hum... Not quite sure how this works. Something has been drawing the battery from the time I purchased the truck in 2017 from Charles Toyota. Went t ..Hum... Not quite sure how this works. Something has been drawing the battery from the time I purchased the truck in 2017 from Charles Toyota. Went through several batteries, and several deployments. Now that the truck is out of warranty, they finally found the frayed wire from the starter that they installed at my experience of over 400 bucks. Maybe the starter will work???? Maybe they finally found out what is drawing the battery, I hope so. Truck has less than 12000 miles on it because I am afraid of being stuck somewhere with a dead battery. Time to trade it in while it is able to start. More
Do no, i repeat do not bring your car there to get worked on!!! I took my 2005 toyota avalon to norwich charles toyota for a small evap leak. Instead of doing a smoke test they changed a coil pack and a gas on!!! I took my 2005 toyota avalon to norwich charles toyota for a small evap leak. Instead of doing a smoke test they changed a coil pack and a gas cap after i purchased one the month before from them. I was told they that the check engine light might come back on and thats the only way to find the leak smh, But bring it back when when the light comes on then we will be able to find it. Remind u its like $130 or more just to get it diagnosed very close to $200 for that trip. 2nd trip another$130 or over for another diagnose but this time they told me they took the evap canister out and they tested it and thats the problem i need a new evap canister but thats gonna cost almost $900. I wasnt gonna let them rip me off again so i took it to another mechanic and come to find out not only wasnt it the evap canister but that evap canister was never taking out of the car since the factory put it in. So not only did i get charged for 2 evap diagnoses, they never even did any type of evap test on it and never took out the evap canister and tested it like they said. Now it cost me over $1000 to fix parts that wasnt broke and to find out the gas tank is the issue and thats gonna cost another $500 or more. Your better off bringing your car to a backyard mechanic because charles toyota of norwich Connecticut will have you taking multiple trips and taking your money every time without even looking at your car and fixing the parts thats not broken on your vehicles just to make a buck. Ps. I even wrote them a email about the situation and its been close to a week if not and no reply, so u know this is common and they dont care about customers just the customers money. They made me give them a star, they dont even deserve that!! More
My family has purchased four vehicles this past year and the entire staff is fantastic. Had a hiccup with a newly purchased, Charles stepped up! the entire staff is fantastic. Had a hiccup with a newly purchased, Charles stepped up! More
I would like to say that sales department at Charles is top notch. No pressure like some other dealerships I’ve dealt with in the past. It was a pleasure dealing with Brian, Kieth, and John to purchase my top notch. No pressure like some other dealerships I’ve dealt with in the past. It was a pleasure dealing with Brian, Kieth, and John to purchase my new Tundra. Thanks guys. More
CUSTOMER SERVICE LACKING Beware when you ask for an estimate from the Service dept. over the phone. You're not actually speaking w a service advisor, you're talking to an app Beware when you ask for an estimate from the Service dept. over the phone. You're not actually speaking w a service advisor, you're talking to an appointment coordinator who failed to disclose that when you replace the rear struts, you also need an alignment, which is another $110. That was a surprise when I dropped off the vehicle. I would have gone w a different estimate if I had known this up front. And then the Shuttle vehicle that they use to give you a ride home & pick you up later was disgusting. The front passenger seat had some nasty oil stains on it like they use it to put oily parts on it & the vehicle had trash in it. It looked like it has'nt been cleaned in years. Definitely not a good first impression. More
Ray McLean provided an excellent car buying experience I went into Charles Toyota on 1/7/19 with significant anxiety around purchasing a vehicle. Ray had a laid back approach that immediately made me feel I went into Charles Toyota on 1/7/19 with significant anxiety around purchasing a vehicle. Ray had a laid back approach that immediately made me feel comfortable. Ray allowed me to ask my questions, validated my concerns, steered me in the right direction of finding the car that had the features I desired and that was in my best interest financially. Ray took his time explaining the warranty and walked me through all of the steps he was taking to complete our transaction. This left me feeling confident in my purchase. I highly recommend you request Ray if you are looking for a non-pushy car buying experience. More
Terrible Experience - Shady Sales & No Honesty Would never go back. Spent three hours talking with Ray and when I started asking about price, he said, "I don't do that. You talk to the finance guy Would never go back. Spent three hours talking with Ray and when I started asking about price, he said, "I don't do that. You talk to the finance guy when you go in the room." Finally got into the room and that guy thought we'd already made a deal. More waiting while they go find the sales manager. We agree on a price, shake on it, start filling out paperwork and he comes back into the room and says, "I'm sorry, I just can't do that price." We'd already agreed and started the paperwork! He apologized and said he'd be happy to sell me one model lower for the price we agreed to. I agreed to a nicer car at this price, why on Earth would I accept a lower model for the same price?? He asked if he could call me later to talk about another car and I told him he could (why not, never hurts to hear what they have to say), but he never called. Total waste of my time and absolutely no credibility, accountability or morals. If you want the stereotypical "shady car salesman," this is the place for you. Otherwise, stay away! More
outstanding and very frindly I went to a different dealer and waited 45 min. and no one came out to help me . I went to Charles Toyota in Norwich ct. they came out right away and I went to a different dealer and waited 45 min. and no one came out to help me . I went to Charles Toyota in Norwich ct. they came out right away and everyone in there said Hi to me as they walked by and by when I left and asked if they could get me anything to drink. Very outstanding dealer ship More

