I am sharing my experience with Audi Natick (Bernardi - Lexif
I am sharing my experience with Audi Natick (Bernardi Auto Group) to warn prospective luxury car buyers about their pre-delivery inspection standards and complete lack of executive accountability.
I purchased a low-mileage 2023 Audi Q5 under the assurance of a full inspection and ~70% tire tread remaining. Within ~12,000 miles of routine commuting over roughly 7 months, I suffered an emergency flat tire on the side of the road. When I tried to change the tire, I discovered Audi Natick had installed wheel locks on the vehicle without my knowledge or providing the key, leaving me completely stranded.
To make matters worse:
• When an independent mechanic called Audi Natick from the scene to help get a key, staff hung up on him.
• After begging dealership staff, someone finally dropped off a wheel lock key—but only after I was left stranded for hours, made 3 hours late for work, and forced to arrange alternative transportation.
• Upon removing the locks, all four tires were found stripped down to bald cords.
• An Audi technician at my August service warned me of rapid wear, claiming they were "high-performance" tires. Manager Ned later contradicted this, admitting they were standard Kumho All-Season tires—which should never fail in 12,000 miles unless sold unsafe or severely out of alignment.
• Despite owning the car for only about 7 months, I was forced to pay out-of-pocket for four brand-new tires, emergency lock removal, and a full alignment.
• Manager Ned dismissed the safety hazard, stating he’d "only understand if I was stranded for 3 days," and offered only a key after the damage was already done.
I sent a formal written complaint with receipts to General Manager Wunna Zeya, Service Director Matthew Brawn, Bernardi Auto Group leadership, and Audi Corporate. Management has completely ghosted my emails for over a month.
A dealership that sells luxury vehicles with undisclosed missing equipment, fails basic tire safety standards, and refuses to respond to formal complaints does not deserve your business. I am moving forward with formal state regulatory filings with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division (Chapter 93A) and the BBB. Buyer beware.
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