I am very disappointed with my recent service experience - p_love25
I am very disappointed with my recent service experience at Robinson Ford.
I originally brought my vehicle in because it was shutting off unexpectedly. The dealership performed a diagnostic, told me they had identified the problem, and completed a repair. I paid both the diagnostic fee and the cost of the replacement part.
Only three weeks later, my vehicle shut off again while I was stopped at a traffic light on a busy road. I brought it back because the same serious and potentially unsafe issue had returned so soon after the original repair.
At first, I was given the impression that I would not have to pay another diagnostic fee. However, after they said they had found another issue, I was told that I had to pay for another diagnostic because “the technician has to be paid.” I tried to explain that the vehicle had returned with the same symptom only three weeks after their original diagnosis and repair, and that I believed the issue should have been fully investigated during the first visit.
The dealership then focused on the battery allegedly being installed incorrectly, even though we had not changed or reinstalled the battery. They also maintained that the first repair had resolved the original problem, despite the vehicle shutting off again shortly afterward.
What made the situation worse was my interaction with the service advisor, Ollie. At the end of the conversation, the response I received was, “I’m sorry you feel that way, but you have to pay the diagnostic.” The tone felt dismissive and sarcastic rather than understanding or professional.
I understand that technicians must be paid for their work. However, when a vehicle returns within three weeks with the same dangerous symptom, I believe the dealership should carefully review the previous diagnosis and repair before charging the customer another full diagnostic fee.
I am sharing this experience because I expected better communication, accountability, and customer service. I hope management reviews this situation and considers refunding or crediting the second diagnostic charge.
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