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Santa Margarita Toyota

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

3.1
84 Reviews

22722 Avenida Empresa

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

92688

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January 19, 2023

WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE - BEWARE! My wife took her 2013 Prius to this dealership for an oil change - they were offering a Black Friday Special. When we went to pick up her car, the More

by Sidney H
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Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Ephraim Barcelo, Dan ?, Rob Taylor
Jan 19, 2023 -

Santa Margarita Toyota responded

Here at Santa Margarita Toyota safety is our top priority. Because of that, we take pride in making sure tires are inflated to the correct level at each service visit, which we did for your vehicle. As an established Service Center, it's our belief that nitrogen is not beneficial to the tires of a vehicle and not anything we'd recommend to our valued customers. We have attempted to reach you and have left multiple messages to discuss this further, but have not heard back. When you do have a moment, please contact Ian here at 949-766-2026 or imckinley@smtoyota.com, as he'd like to speak with you further and clarify why we put air in your tires to ensure your vehicle left here safely. We look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Ephraim Barcelo Owner & General Manager ebarcelo@smtoyota.com

Jan 19, 2023 -

Sidney H responded

Mr Barcelo, I have left you numerous emails and voicemails. I have also called your dealership many times but always get a voicemail. I have left numerous voicemails for your people but have yet to hear back. My cell number is at the bottom of my emails I've sent you. Feel free to reach out.

August 05, 2022

Worst experience ever. I have been dealing with Teclo since 07/19 when I first inquired about a vehicle that was in transit. At first his communication was great. We were e More

by JH
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Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Teclo
Aug 16, 2022 -

Santa Margarita Toyota responded

JH, We understand your frustration that we were unable to help get you into this vehicle. We always try to be as accurate as possible in providing our guests with the ETA of in-transit vehicles, but sometimes they don't arrive when expected due to constraints from the factory. The vehicle market is more competitive than ever due to the nationwide inventory shortage, and we try our very best to get each and every customer into the vehicle they want, but it's simply not possible due to our lack of current inventory. Teclo is one of the best employees we have here and he would never purposefully refuse one of our valued customers from getting the vehicle they deserve. We do appreciate the opportunity to earn your business and once again, we're disappointed that you are dissatisfied. Regards, Ephraim Barcelo Owner & General Manager ebarcelo@smtoyota.com

March 06, 2022

Jim and Richard are the best in the biz. I highly recommend Santa Margarita Toyota. More

by mdkobly1
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Yes
Employees Worked With
SMT Customer Service
Mar 07, 2022 -

Santa Margarita Toyota responded

It's wonderful to see that Jim and Richard provided with you a 5-star experience! Can't wait to see you again! Regards, Ephraim Barcelo General Manager ebarcelo@smtoyota.com

February 18, 2022

Excellent sales and administrative service. After purchase concluded, follow up "thanking for your business" by team management and dealership owner was duly noted and appreciated. Sincer More

by ackremzar
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Yes
Employees Worked With
SMT Customer Service
Feb 21, 2022 -

Santa Margarita Toyota responded

We are ecstatic to see that you had a positive experience here with us! Can't wait to see you again! Regards, Ephraim Barcelo General Manager ebarcelo@smtoyota.com

January 30, 2022

Alan is so helpful. He took care of my car from the date I dropped at dealer until the date I picked it up. They replaced my hybrid battery without charged any rental car. More

by phucdinh
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Alan
Feb 09, 2022 -

Santa Margarita Toyota responded

Alan's a great asset to us here and it's no surprise he took great care of you from start to finish. We'll be sure to share this 5-star review with him and we can't wait to see you here at your next service visit. Regards, Ephraim Barcelo Owner & General Manager ebarcelo@smtoyota.com

January 29, 2022

Poor service department. Ian in service encourages unethical work. Toyota is known for quality and customer care and you won’t get that here. Run as fast as you can! More

by Michael Stormly
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Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Ian
Feb 09, 2022 -

Santa Margarita Toyota responded

Michael, Each and every customer that steps through our doors is treated like a guest in our home, but when one of those customers uses foul language and makes threats, we believe it's best for the customer to go elsewhere and we end our business relationship. Caring for others with respect is something we will continue to do, as long as we're part of this great community. Regards, Ephraim Barcelo Owner & General Manager ebarcelo@smtoyota.com

January 27, 2022

Great people, service, and beautiful facilities. Conveniently located. Robert provided excellent service and a familiar friendly face. More

by princesssmoke
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Bobby or Robert
January 13, 2022

Great friendly service people, very attentive and accomodating. Car back as promised no issues. Bought my car here too abd great sales team. Red carpet treatment. Literaly! More

by Wilalicia
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Yes
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Hamid
November 12, 2021

Rip off.This dealership is a rip off.Liers.We took my son's vehicle to this dealership for repair.Initially they told him they need to replace the fuel pump for $1500.00.Then they came back the next day More

by J
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No
Employees Worked With
Todd,Ian Mckinley
September 27, 2021

This Toyota sales team is the sleaziest, most dishonest, dishonorable, and shadiest sales team there is. From the sales manager, Aaron all the way down to sales reps Luis & Ryan, I’ve never experienced suc More

by rtabije
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No
Employees Worked With
Aaron, Ryan
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