Gillman Honda Houston
Houston, TX
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Bad Used Vehicle Wanted to test drive Toyota sequoia which hadn't been cleaned and wouldn't start. Jose, my salesman was going to let me drive until it wouldn't start, Wanted to test drive Toyota sequoia which hadn't been cleaned and wouldn't start. Jose, my salesman was going to let me drive until it wouldn't start, then dumps me by telling me has an appointment waiting. More
Totally incompetent and arrogant - very bad experience I booked a reservation to have my honda clarity re-calibrated for the lane departure systems due to a windshield replacement. During the appointment s I booked a reservation to have my honda clarity re-calibrated for the lane departure systems due to a windshield replacement. During the appointment scheduling they took down all details about the claim with the insurance etc to file against. When I go to the appointment they are like I don't even have this appointment. Then they figured that they made the appoint against my old car which I don't even own. Then the service guy out right denied they ever file a claim with the insurance and that I have to pay out of pocket and file with the insurance myself. He won't even let me even talk to the manager. The way he talked made me realize that this is not a place you should even walk into. It doesn't feel safe to leave you car in such a place. I just took my car out of there as soon as possible. More
Problem with 2014 Honda Accord (paint) I had a paint issue with the roof of my 2014 Honda Accord. I talked to the GM and he immediately stepped in and helped me resolve the issue. I recomm I had a paint issue with the roof of my 2014 Honda Accord. I talked to the GM and he immediately stepped in and helped me resolve the issue. I recommend buying a car from Gillman. More
Worst Server Ever! I made an appointment for A/C repair and my car is still under warranty. I got there 10 minutes early, the service advisor refused to serve and told m I made an appointment for A/C repair and my car is still under warranty. I got there 10 minutes early, the service advisor refused to serve and told me to wait until the exact time for appointment, then let me wait like 30 minutes more because he was busy on the phone with somebody else. After checking my car, he contacted me and said they need to replace new A/C compressor but unfortunately that part is out of stock. He said he didn't know how long I have to wait for that part is shipped. Two days later, he called me and said it will take one week to ship. After a week sweating without A/C, he hadn't contacted me so I called him and asked about it, he didn't even apologize but also said that I gotta wait much longer and do not know how long. While I bought my car brand new 2017 from them, there is no ways a large dealer like this take forever to ship A/C compressor. Then, I decided to go to other dealers to get my car fixed. Went to Spring Branch dealer, dropped off my car early from morning and got it done completely in one day. Never go back here again!!! More
I gave them 1 star because it wouldn't let me give then 0 I made an appointment for my wife's car to do some warranty work. When I got there, the tech couldn't figure out what the recall was or why I was the I made an appointment for my wife's car to do some warranty work. When I got there, the tech couldn't figure out what the recall was or why I was there (even though the tech that made the appointment noted both). Then they charged me $150 to tighten the oil cap because it wasn't covered under the warranty. To top it all off, they said the issue I brought it in for wasn't broken so they wouldn't fix it. If you want to throw your money away, you can go there. My wife always took her car there for regular maintenance, but never again. Ironically, I'm in the market for a new lease and my old lease was with Gillman. They just lost a customer over $150. More
Terrible customer service- Day light robbery! This is a third time i have had bad experience at Gillman Honda. This time i got Service Director involved due to bad behavior and attitude demonstrat This is a third time i have had bad experience at Gillman Honda. This time i got Service Director involved due to bad behavior and attitude demonstrated by one of their employees. She would not apologize or offer any compensation despite absolutely terrible customer services and rip-off prices even though i had pre-paid maintenance contract. Honda should take away the dealership license as they don't know the meaning of customer services. More
Threats and strong arming I am a disgruntled potential customer that would like to share my experience today at your dealership. I hope this gets escalated so that it can be co I am a disgruntled potential customer that would like to share my experience today at your dealership. I hope this gets escalated so that it can be corrected. Today, my mom and I were in the market for an accord. After visiting Big Star and Clearlake, Clearlake gave me a great deal, everything was lined up, except one thing- they did not have the car in stock. They would have to do a trade, and it would be ready for pick up on Tuesday. So I decided to call your dealership for a quote and availability. Nick answered, said the car is in stock, gave me a solid deal: beat Clearlake by $100 and will match the special interest rate, pending credit. At the time, my mom was weary of visiting two dealerships so she did not want to visit a 3rd. So she did the online credit app, sent me in to iron out all the numbers, and went to work. If the numbers were good, she would come in to sign. When arrived, I was greeted by Nam Nguyen, friendly guy, who helped me. The deal was made. Then we went to finance. I was initially helped by Matt. After he did some crunching, he told me the interest rate would be over 5%. I questioned it, I was told that it would be 2.9% special rate, and my mom’s credit was over 800, it should qualify for it. He explained that with special pricing, I cannot receive special interest. I stated that’s not what I was quoted before I came in. He then stepped out of the office, and when he returned, he told me Javier will help me. Confused on why I’m being passed around. Javier asked me my age, and told me in order to buy the car, I have to be on the loan as well. I told him I do not want to be on the loan, my mom’s credit and income should be enough. He then advised me that since the car is for me, I have to be on the loan or else it’ll be considered a straw purchase, and that’s illegal. I questioned it, so how is it possible that parents buy cars for their kids to go to college, or when people buy cars as a gift. Father’s Day, Mother’s day, anniversary, Christmas, whatever the reason shall be. His reply, “only if they are under 18”. It still didn’t make sense but I responded, “I never heard of straw purchasing, I just learned something new. But regardless, I’m not under 18, and if I have to be on the loan, then it’s a deal breaker, I guess we won’t buy today” His reply, “if you don’t buy the car from us today, I will call all the banks and tell them you’re doing a straw purchase, blocking you from buying it somewhere else”. At that moment, I took it as a threat, strong arming me, forcing me to apply by his rules or else. Is that how Gillman treats their customers? Angry, I walked out his office. Of course he tried to stop me, and said he’s willing to make a deal. I was too angry to hear what “deal” he had to offer, so I left. We have purchased many cars throughout the years, but never once have we been treated this way. It’s very frustrating. If your dealership considers it a straw purchase and cannot sell, then so be it. But is threatening a customer apart of the process, is it necessary? I just want to share my experience, but I also hope someone can explain what just happened. Thank you for your time, I look forward to hearing back. More
Deceptive Sales Practice There is a reason why this dealership has the lowest rating in Houston. I paid $135 to get a diagnostic test, which they then recommended some costly There is a reason why this dealership has the lowest rating in Houston. I paid $135 to get a diagnostic test, which they then recommended some costly repairs. The $135 diagnostic test goes toward the repair so you can always expect a costly, unreasonable repair. I had asked for an explanation on what needed to be changed out and the salesman pretty much told me everything I wanted to hear, to get me to agree to the repair. To avoid any miscommunication, I had him look up pictures of the pipe set on the internet and also show me fuel injectors in person, so I knew exactly what was going to be replaced. Once the "repairs" were done, I opened up the hood to verify the repairs and EVERYTHING WAS EXACTLY THE SAME AS IT WAS BEFORE THE REPAIR. The Service Manager gave me an explanation of the invoice. It turns out the salesman explanation on the repairs were inaccurate. It was truly a deceptive sales practice because everything prior to the invoice was just a verbal agreement. The invoice did not reflect what the salesman told me was going to be replaced. Lessons to be learned at dealerships: 1. Avoid dealerships with low ratings. This dealership has the lowest rating in Houston. 2. Get what is going to be repaired in writing, before agreeing to the repair. Make them be as specific as possible or else they can change and charge whatever they want on the invoice. 3. Ask to get the old parts that were replaced. This is to verify that they did the replacement and not just did some quick repair. 4. Open up your hood and verify that they changed the parts as indicated in the bid. More
No. 1 cheaters and loot costumers money with wrong info. I went to Gillman honda for my A/C repair, the service consultant (James) said they have to diagnosis and it can cost up to $150 and they will do it n I went to Gillman honda for my A/C repair, the service consultant (James) said they have to diagnosis and it can cost up to $150 and they will do it next working day. I said ok and dropped my car there. next monday he called me and said it will take more time to diagnosis and cost $450 total. I said ok do it. I called several times for progress but no response so i went directly to there location, they said it will take some more time and they will update me by next day. I said ok and came back. next day james called me and said after diagnosis, they said A/C control unit has to be replaced and it will cost up to $1200, I just said no i will come and pick up. I went there and paid $450 and asked james to write down part number he written it on the invoice. later I bought that part in online store for $50 and replaced it but still A/C not working. I called james and asked is it a genuine reason he said his mechanic conformed it is the only problem, so I returned the part I bought in online. later I verified some of A/C circuit diagram and bypassed relay, my car compressor clutch engaged and when i checked R134a it was low, I filled it and put the relay back to its place and checked, that's it my car A/C worked normally. I didn't replaced any parts. The climate control system works fine, If i agreed with them I might loose $1200 for false repair. But any how I lost $450 for their wrong diagnosis and lot of time. Before going to this dealer think twice and spend some little time on self research. More
