Honda Village

I wish I had checked these reviews first. I live three blocks away, so I went here for convenience. I phoned Wednesday morning to ask about a Honda Fit. Nick told me the car I wanted was at the port in Bo blocks away, so I went here for convenience. I phoned Wednesday morning to ask about a Honda Fit. Nick told me the car I wanted was at the port in Boston, since they have limited space there. I have driven rental Fits and was fine not seeing/driving the car ahead of time. We made an appt for 7:30PM to handle paperwork. When I arrived, Nick was not there and no one was expecting me. I was handed off to Natalie who has apparently been selling cars for three weeks and had a script. I tried to leave and Dan, who's name tag said sales manager, blocked my way. I told him I was angry because Nick had made an appt and failed to show. I had come in to buy a car, and could not get straight answers to any questions. Simply getting them to tell me the interest rate if I financed was a major deal. Despite these alarm bells, I like the Fit and wanted the car for my vacation the following week. I mentioned to everyone that Nick told me the car was in Boston. I said I had a rental car booked and would need to cancel it in advance and asked for confirmation that my car would be available by the middle of the week. The business manager who had me sign loan papers after another hour of trying to sell me extended coverage told me to cancel the rental car. I gave them all the insurance info the following morning. The next Monday Natalie phoned to ask about insurance. Since all my paperwork showed the insurance info, I was surprised by the call and suggested she check with her bosses. When I asked if when I would be able to get the car, she said the end of the week. I asked, why, if the car was in Boston, that it would take so long. She said she would call me back. She never called back, but Dan did. He berated me for wanting the car midweek, saying if I didn't have an issue with it not being there last Wednesday, I should not have an issue now. I repeated that I had been told by two people that the car would be available and had a trip planned and needed to rebook the rental car. he said he would call back. In 4 hours he didn't call back, so I called again and got Mike, who told me that car was in transit to Boston, and could not guarantee any delivery date. At this stage I'd had enough and asked to cancel the whole deal and get my deposit back. he said he had no authority. I went in on my way home from work and spoke to Bob, who had a name tage saying general sales manager. He also has no authority and told me the only person who does is unavailable for two days. Part of the value of the car is service and I don't want to ever do business with this company. Yet they seem intent on forcing me to accept the car from them whenever it finally arrives. Listen to those alarm bells. More

My first encounter with this dealership was very unpleasant. I went in looking to test a 2003/4 Accord 4 cylinder sedan with a manual transmission. Bob was the salesman that was "assigned" to unpleasant. I went in looking to test a 2003/4 Accord 4 cylinder sedan with a manual transmission. Bob was the salesman that was "assigned" to me, and I told him exactly what I was looking to buy. We went out to the lot and looked at a few cars, he tried to show me a used 2001 Accord V6 coupe with an automatic transmission. I told him that it was nowhere near close to what I was looking for, yet he insisted that I test drive the car. When waiting for him to take me out for the test drive, he had to ask another salesman for his dealer plate because he lost his, and while waiting in the car the idle kept jumping from 600 rpm to 1500 rpm. When Bob got back I pointed it out to him and said "look at the idle". He responded, "what, I don't see anything wrong". I quickly took the car around the block and told him that I was not interested. Then they started with the sales pitch trying to sell me a car that I never wanted to begin with. They were very agressive, trying to sell me the car right away. They tried to pressure me into an agreement, and at some points they were very insulting. All for a car that I didn't want. The only reason why I came back to the dealership is because I found online that they had the exact car that I wanted to get. I said I would not buy a car from Bob and had a different salesman (forgot his name) that was very nice and helpful. I purchased the car, and found out later on that he was no longer a salesman there. I went back for the first of their 3 free oil changes that you get when buying a car from them. This oil change was not free. I had a $10 roll of quarters in my center console that was stolen by their valet and was unsatisfied when I found my radio on a different station (I was listening to a CD when I pulled in) and they didn't even move my seat back to the original condition. This was the first of a handful of bad experiences with their service department. I would suggest that anyone stay away from this dealership if they're serious about buying a car. I am going back there to look at a Fit for my girlfriend for laughs to see what kind of garbage they pull this time. More

Stay away from Honda Village. I have bought two cars Stay away from Honda Village. I have bought two cars from them in the past, both from a very decent and polite salesperson who is no longer there - Stay away from Honda Village. I have bought two cars from them in the past, both from a very decent and polite salesperson who is no longer there - I guess he didn't fit their profile. However, after returning on two subsequent occasions trying to buy two different cars, I can see why customer loyalty no longer exists. Talk about heavy handed, high pressure sales techniques! Just reflecting on my most recent experience (in May '07), here are some things you should know to expect in case you insist on going over to the darker side of Honda, or if you're just a glutton for punishment: 1. Even though I was familiar the car, they INSISTED that I drive it before they would discuss the numbers with me 2. The salesperson insisted on getting me to make a final commitment and holding on to my credit card (!!!) before he would go present the numbers we had discussed, to his sales manager. He became quite irate and testy with me when I refused to do so 3. It was next to impossible to get them to give me back the keys to my own car which they were looking at for trade-in-value, even an hour after they had finished looking at it! I eventually pulled out my cell-phone and threatened to call the police if they did not return my keys to me immediately. 4. On my previous failed attempt to give them repeat business (in Nov '05), they told me that I was being entirely unrealistic with what I was asking of them. Later that same day I got exactly what I needed from Herb Chambers Honda and drove out of there with a new car. More

I will never do business here again. When it came to finialize the paper work they changed the deal on me. I was also told the paper work would take 45 minutes but it took at least 4 hours. The sales finialize the paper work they changed the deal on me. I was also told the paper work would take 45 minutes but it took at least 4 hours. The sales manager was not honest. Overall a very poor experience. I will never recommened this dealership. More

Made me an offer and wouldn't honor it!!!!!!! My Made me an offer and wouldn't honor it!!!!!!! My friend went and bought a Ridgeline from this dealer and so did his sister some time later. They Made me an offer and wouldn't honor it!!!!!!! My friend went and bought a Ridgeline from this dealer and so did his sister some time later. They both were happy with what they got, so i went to see them myself. I was happy with dealing with Terrance the sale manager, but when it came to negotiating with Mike(manager) things went bad. There first offer was a lease that was so high i wanted to walk out. then i gave them my offer, which they did not accept. they called me a couple days later and I uped my offer a little bit and they said we were 1500 away. So went back in a week later and after a bit of talking I agreed to there 1500 more, but then they said no, they can't honor there offer. So they made me an offer and i decided to take it and then they said no, I will never deal with them again!!!!!!! More

I went to Honda Village to test drive the new CRV. I met with Jay who took me downstairs where I got to see the car in a garage with a bunch of other Hondas. He was very knowledgeable about the car. We to with Jay who took me downstairs where I got to see the car in a garage with a bunch of other Hondas. He was very knowledgeable about the car. We took it for a test drive and he answered many questions I have while at the same time offering a lot of selling points about the Honda in comparison to the car I was driving, a VW. We got back in to talk numbers and what he intially offered was lower than I wanted on trade in and dollars off the MSRP price. He offered a real hard sales pitch, wanting me to agree to purchase the car at the numbers we worked out that he was going to bring to his boss. I said I wouldn't agree to anything until he saw if those numbers were acceptable. He kept trying to get me to agree and then his boss came out asking what would it take for me to buy the car today. I told them it was a major purchase and I wanted to think about it. At that point, I walked out. I actually called them the next day after getting an auto loan check from my credit union, something dealerships are very familiar with, and Jay said they couldn't take it. I said are you sure, it's a reputable credit union, he said no and I could fill out a purchase agreement and bring it to my bank. I ended up calling Bernardi Honda who accepted the check and purchased the car from them. Jay called a day later and I told him he lost a customer. Nice guy, but not a good salesman. More

Went to this Dealer and not only were they rude (like they were doing me a favor) and sales guy was very dishonest. First of all this is a Honda Accord and I have driven Accords for so long that it i they were doing me a favor) and sales guy was very dishonest. First of all this is a Honda Accord and I have driven Accords for so long that it is almost not relevant to take a test drive. But the sales guy insisted that I had to take a test drive. Why? I really dont know. I am here not wanting to test drive and buy the car but he insist that I should......only one word to describe that....immature and stupid. It almost felt like I was at a MOB STORE! At the end of the visit when I decided not to get the vehicle, they told me wait outside for about 10 minutes (Boston Cold) until they pulled up my car which was being assesed for trade in. Worst car dealer experience in my whole life and I have been to a few. I will never recommend this dealership to anyone. PLEASE PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THEM. More

I was looking for a new CR-V and called Honda Villiage to see what they have available. I spoke with Samantha Lee who said that they have the model I was interested in in stock and we agreed on a price. My see what they have available. I spoke with Samantha Lee who said that they have the model I was interested in in stock and we agreed on a price. My wife and I drove down to the dealership and Samantha handed us to Kevin Hunt, a "Selection Specialist." After wasting our time for 20 minutes it became clear that they did not have a car in stock and they also would not honor the price that was quoted to us. Kevin was extremely disrespectful in the way he dealt with us, so we ended up just walking out on this sorry excuse for a man. More

Went to test drive a car -- they did not have the car in stock even after confirming, both when making the appointment in that morning, and less than an hour prior. When I arrived to discover there was no stock even after confirming, both when making the appointment in that morning, and less than an hour prior. When I arrived to discover there was no car, the salesman I had the appointment with was "on a break", and I spoke with a manager and explained the situation. He *did not apologize*, but took me to see a car that had already been sold, "that morning". The paper on the dashboard said it had been sold the previous day. DO NOT GO TO THIS DEALER. Dishonest and a total waste of time. More

They are worst face of a dealership. I would rate them "Zero" on every count. Here is my experience: 1) Did not have vehicle in stock even after confirming one hour before the appointment 2) Rudely and "Zero" on every count. Here is my experience: 1) Did not have vehicle in stock even after confirming one hour before the appointment 2) Rudely and bluntly refused to honor their written quote that they sent in email. 3) High pressure, rude and unfriendly management. Most of the dealers we went were really nice, no pressure, honoring the prices they quote either on internet or phone. These kind of dealers bring bad name to the whole industry. Please do your homework before you shop with them. There are far better and honest dealers eager for your business than Honda Village, Newton MA. More