Keith Hawthorne Ford
Belmont, NC
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I took my Bronco in for an oil change mainly because they sold me an extended warranty that could be serviced through them. Before that, another Ford dealership had taken a video showing my pinion seal le sold me an extended warranty that could be serviced through them. Before that, another Ford dealership had taken a video showing my pinion seal leaking again — the same pinion seal Keith Hawthorne had already repaired. Keith Hawthorne said they couldn’t find a leak and that what was there was just dried oil. A few days after the oil change, my low oil pressure warning came on. I had the Bronco towed back to them. They kept it for four days, couldn’t replicate the issue, and said no code had been stored. Then I was told I owed a diagnostic fee. I refused to pay a diagnostic fee for an oil pressure issue that happened just days after they performed the oil change. I finally got the service manager to call me. He told me the “soft codes” were indicating that my battery was probably going bad. The problem with that explanation? They had just checked my battery during the oil change and marked it as GOOD. So at this point, they couldn’t find the pinion seal leak another Ford dealership had on video, my battery is supposedly going bad even though they marked it good, and somehow it gets even better. While they had my Bronco, my window button was broken. Instead of simply saying, “We broke it, we’ll fix it,” I was told they had to get confirmation that they were the ones who broke it. Now my check engine light is on along with FOUR different alerts. At this point, I have absolutely no confidence in this service department. I honestly wouldn’t feel comfortable having a Power Wheels serviced there. More
I have purchased from the Keith Hawthorne Ford dealership in the past but the sales staff now is not the same. It is now one of the most dishonest, unprofessional, incompetent sales management teams I've eve in the past but the sales staff now is not the same. It is now one of the most dishonest, unprofessional, incompetent sales management teams I've ever dealt during a significant amount of car purchases. During a week of trying to purchase a new vehicle from them, I was offered 2 different vehicles that were sold out from under us. The second vehicle was even sold after we signed a buyers order, gave deposit info, submitted our credit app, set up a pick up appt and committed to selling our current vehicle. The dealership said they made a mistake in selling it but all evidence points to that they intentionally sold the vehicle because we were remote and the other buyer was local. Multiple sales managers promised to make it right but after 2 days of broken promises, failing to call us back, offering comparable vehicles that were over $3K more, and failing to take any real responsibility for their actions, we decided to give up on this dealership and never use them again. What's the point of having a signed buyers order agreement if the dealer can do this to their customers? Thats dirty tactics and we will be taking every action we can to ensure this dealership gets held accountable but wanted to give this review now to warn others. If a dealership will screw over a customer that has a signed agreement, acknowledge they did it without any sign of remorse, or attempt to fix the situation, what else will they do? Especially if no one is looking or knows about it. They didn't seem to care or even try to really fix the situation. From not even getting close with an offer on a comparable vehicle to not calling us back when promised, it was obvious they were okay with screwing us over without a resolution. One supposed sales manager Chris even had the nerve to say he couldn't check the mileage on a service vehicle during a 2 day period they were "trying to find us a option" because the service department is on on the other side of the building? This whole sales management team should be let go immediately if the ownership cares about its reputation. Until then, Stay away from Keith Hawthorne Ford...mtf on this More
Keith Hawthorne Ford has Restored my Faith in Car Dealerships! I drove 2 states away to purchase a Pre-owned Nissan Maxima and it was so worth it! This all began as an Internet Inquiry that turned Dealerships! I drove 2 states away to purchase a Pre-owned Nissan Maxima and it was so worth it! This all began as an Internet Inquiry that turned into my next Purchase. We were promptly and professionally greeted upon arrival then escorted to our Sales Professional, Andrew. Even the General Sales Manager took time to seek me out and personally introduce himself, shake my hand, and thank me for my purchase. This Dealership is On Point! Exceptional Customer Service, Value, and 100% Customer Satisfaction! The Vehicle I purchased, the Team, the Facility, the Entire Experience Exceeded my Expectations! Andrew, Bubba, Todd, what a Tremendous Blessing...........THANK YOU! More
Was as described, bought site unseen and am pleased with my purchase, treacherous location near clt rush hour , so they rushed my processing to one hour saving me several hour traffic jam on an already day my purchase, treacherous location near clt rush hour , so they rushed my processing to one hour saving me several hour traffic jam on an already day full of driving, everyone was personable so wish I had more time with them, a great group of people. More
This dealership was a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. Melanie, Tairon, and Todd were the trio I never knew was needed. I walked wanting a Bronco Badlands, and I walked out with one! We beginning to end. Melanie, Tairon, and Todd were the trio I never knew was needed. I walked wanting a Bronco Badlands, and I walked out with one! We did go back and forth abit about financing but with Melanie and Tairons persistence, they got me where I needed to be. I even gotten a screen protector installed as well. The staff there are also very playful and laid back and not too sales pitchy. Thanks guys! More
Over the years, my husband and I have purchased several vehicles from Keith Hawthorne's dealership. No problems whatsoever. I recently purchased a Ford Bronco and was happy with it. But decided to trade it vehicles from Keith Hawthorne's dealership. No problems whatsoever. I recently purchased a Ford Bronco and was happy with it. But decided to trade it in for a Ford Maverick. Mainly to haul around medical equipment for my disabled son. I'm very happy with it too! If it was just for me, I would have kept the Bronco. It was perfect for me. The only thing I didn't like about it was no GPS. The salesman, Dylan S. Was very nice. And the service department is great too! If I live long enough, I'll probably buy my next vehicle at Keith Hawthorne Ford. More
