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Blindsided by Poor Communication—Saved by Aubrey Price
My experience at Toyota of Rockwall was incredibly frustrating due to the poor communication and lack of professionalism from Finance Manager Maria Valdez. After signing a Retail Installment Sale Contract, I was blindsided to learn that the assigned lender doesn’t allow borrowers to hold two active loans—a critical restriction that was never disclosed beforehand. This caused unnecessary confusion and stress.
Maria also failed to notice that our trade-in vehicle wasn’t financed through that lender, which should have immediately flagged the issue. The contract itself contained typos that further complicated the verification process. She may pride herself on speed, but accuracy and attention to detail were clearly lacking.
When I called to discuss the issue, Maria was dismissive and refused to speak with me directly. She stated, “I’ve already spoken to your husband (the co-signer)—he can tell you what we discussed,” insisting I come to the dealership in person. She repeatedly spoke over me, making a productive conversation impossible. Her unwillingness to engage respectfully made a stressful situation even worse.
Thankfully, Finance Manager Aubrey Price stepped in and completely turned things around. He listened, acknowledged Maria’s mistakes, and worked diligently to resolve the issue. His professionalism and empathy were the only reason this experience didn’t escalate into a formal complaint.
I also want to recognize General Manager Tony Yazbeck and Salesperson Amir, who were both fantastic throughout the process. They were courteous, helpful, and genuinely committed to customer satisfaction.
If you choose to do business with Toyota of Rockwall, ask for Aubrey Price by name—and know that Tony and Amir are also great people to work with. But avoid Maria Valdez at all costs. Her dismissive attitude and lack of professionalism are not worth the stress.
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