
Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen
Maplewood, MN
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Tire Replacement - done quickly. I have been taking my VW Rabbit to Schmelz since I purchased it in 2007. In the past I have chosen not to go back to dealerships for work, but in the I have been taking my VW Rabbit to Schmelz since I purchased it in 2007. In the past I have chosen not to go back to dealerships for work, but in the case of Schmelz, I can honestly say, I always feel that working with Shevawn Berg as my service advisor I get honest feedback, honest work, and don't feel she is ever trying to overcharge me. All of this matters to me. In this recent case, I got a flat on Sunday, and saw that my tire wasn't repairable. I contacted Shevawn and was able to get my new tire put on Monday morning. I know is I could go other places for tires. However, I also know that in all my years dealing with Schmelz, likely because it is a family owned business, in my experience, they always stand behind their products and their work. More
Nice, honest experience Patric von Drashek helped me get within my budget for a very nice leased Jetta loaded with options. The great service doesn't stop when you drive off Patric von Drashek helped me get within my budget for a very nice leased Jetta loaded with options. The great service doesn't stop when you drive off the lot, however. I had questions about a Sirius XM trial subscription (namely if it would auto-renew on me if I didn't unsubscribe). I contacted Patric, and he went through the trouble of calling Sirius for me to get that information (there is no auto-renew). Thank you Patric! More
Worst car buying experience ever. Don't buy a car from this place. I was given a price on a brand new car that was about $800 over my budget. The salesperson had been working to earn Don't buy a car from this place. I was given a price on a brand new car that was about $800 over my budget. The salesperson had been working to earn my business for a long time so I told them if they reduced the price by $400 we had a deal. I have confirmation in writing to our agreement. I go in to pick up my new car, Jonathan Schmelz gets me in the finance office and says he never agreed to the $400 additional discount. They made a mistake on their end then rather then making it right tried to strong arm me into just taking the deal anyway. I refused. An hour and a half later Mr. Schmelz reluctantly reduced the price by $200, made the salesperson pay $200 (or so I was told), then charged me a higher interest rate than I was approved and initially signed for to make up for it. I finally caved and signed the papers to get it over with. I've bought a lot of new cars in my life and I've never seen anything like this before. A customer spending thousands on a brand new car and hassling and them over $400??, really? Turned what should have been a happy and fun experience into the worst car buying experience ever. Again, over $400. I don't know how Mr. Schmelz can even look at himself in the mirror. Don't trust him, he is as crooked as they come. P.S. After I got home I noticed the damage on my new car that you tried to cover up and failed to disclose. You win again! More
Great Job Wonderful People It was good experience from scheduling to check in to diagnosis to consultation to accommodating my transportation needs while awaiting the delivery o It was good experience from scheduling to check in to diagnosis to consultation to accommodating my transportation needs while awaiting the delivery of necessary parts to completion and quality of the service. I've been spoiled. More
Donovan did fine. The overall experience was OK. Donovan Depoe was knowledgable and was very helpful. My biggest frustration was that I was required to finance the purchase in order to get the best Donovan Depoe was knowledgable and was very helpful. My biggest frustration was that I was required to finance the purchase in order to get the best deal. I understand why you want to do it that way but it is just plain wrong. It is too easy for people to buy on credit and to get themselves into financial trouble. More
Bravo, Cesar! As always, Cesar worked efficiently to get what needed to be done, done. He listened to my explanation of the problem and then, working with the tech As always, Cesar worked efficiently to get what needed to be done, done. He listened to my explanation of the problem and then, working with the technicians, discovered the real problem and fixed it. He contacted me twice by phone to get my approval for work and then let me know when it was finished. In addition, he pointed out that I could use a new rear windshield wiper and, with my consent, did that, too. More
Cesar in service did an excellent job. Very knowledgable staff, quality work and fair pricing. They got me in right away and repaired my vehicle.They had an excellent shuttle service that d Very knowledgable staff, quality work and fair pricing. They got me in right away and repaired my vehicle.They had an excellent shuttle service that dropped me off and picked me up. The car was washed and ready to go when I arrived back at the dealer. More
Buying an almost new car! With the help of Salesman Terrill Klecker at Countryside VW I bought a 2015 Nissan Rogue Select and traded in my 2004 Golf. It was a good trade and With the help of Salesman Terrill Klecker at Countryside VW I bought a 2015 Nissan Rogue Select and traded in my 2004 Golf. It was a good trade and a good purchase! It was a win/win arrangement!! They sure know how to make things happen at Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen!! More
Great experience! Amazing service staff Mike Hendrickson was my service advisor he is so helpful and very knowledgable. He always has a wonderful attitude and gets the job done in a speedy f Mike Hendrickson was my service advisor he is so helpful and very knowledgable. He always has a wonderful attitude and gets the job done in a speedy fashion! The service staff is wonderful always smiling! More
Best dealership service in my experience I've had Chrysler and VW cars, and I've worked with four different VW dealerships (all of which were superior to Chrysler), and Schmelz Countryside VW I've had Chrysler and VW cars, and I've worked with four different VW dealerships (all of which were superior to Chrysler), and Schmelz Countryside VW is by far the best of all---in every way. Every service representative that's helped me has been excellent, but over the years I've ended up using Shevawn, who is just so fun to work with. She's helped me out with routine and emergency situations, and has made life so much easier for me. A year ago I purchased a car with the help of Ralph Ludden, who was patient, absolutely non-pressuring, and extremely helpful. It was the best car purchasing experience I've ever had. I love Volkswagen and Schmelz Countryside. More