Ben Carlson
Ben Carlson at DCH Wappingers Falls Toyota

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Fixed Operations Manager

DCH Wappingers Falls Toyota

1349 Route 9
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

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4.8
135 Reviews

Dealership Experience

11 yrs, 6 mos

Industry Experience

33 yrs, 8 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

4.8

135 Reviews

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135 Reviews of Ben Carlson

March 10, 2021

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My son had appointment for a wheel alignment, waiting while the car was being serviced only to be told after an hour that their alignment apparatus was not working although they tried to repair it. Opera More

by 4BUD
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Other Employees Tagged: No idea who he dealt

Mar 11, 2021

DCH Wappingers Falls Toyota responded

Hello 4BUD, I'm very sorry, this was very inconvenient. The alignment machine failed during your son's wheel alignment. We obviously tried to repair it, but needed the help from the Hunter Alignment Rep. It is now repaired, and I'd like to do it on the house for your troubles. please give us a call to schedule to best time. Thank you, Benjamin Carlson Operations Manager

Mar 23, 2021

DCH Wappingers Falls Toyota responded

Hi Maureen, It was a pleasure speaking to you today. Thank you for the reply. Ben

Mar 23, 2021

4BUD responded

Thanks for your response and offer to take care of the alignment for free. Grateful that you're attentive to your customers in this way. I've edited my review to reflect our appreciation for the great customer service response!

February 16, 2021

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Evin in service was extremely attentive and addressed all of my concerns and showed exceptional customer service. My vehicle was ready in a timely fashion and Evin explained everything that was performed on More

by T SUTTER
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Other Employees Tagged: Daryl Callahan, Karl Boye , Evin Calderon, Mike Giordano, Pinkal Patel, Naeem Randall

Feb 16, 2021

DCH Wappingers Falls Toyota responded

We truly appreciate you taking the time to provide such great feedback! We're so happy Evin could assist you and provide you with excellent service!

February 07, 2021

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Had recalls manager and assistant manager Tom very helpful in and out they were great to deal with thanks guys great job,truck is like new to me again rebirth 165000 plan to get another 165000 More

by babe25485
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Yes

Other Employees Tagged: Thomas Hackett

Feb 09, 2021

DCH Wappingers Falls Toyota responded

Thank you for the excellent five-star review! We're so happy Tom could assist you and make your experience one to remember!

February 05, 2021

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Service Manager and staff were polite and professional and addressed all of my questions and concerns in a prompt and courteous manner. I will continue to make Wappinger Falls Toyota our go-to dealership More

by RMBURROW
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Other Employees Tagged: Thomas Hackett , Mike Giordano

Feb 09, 2021

DCH Wappingers Falls Toyota responded

Thank you for the positive feedback regarding your recent experience with us! We truly appreciate your kind words and loyalty to our dealership!

October 29, 2020

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Never a dull moment when you come to this dealership! Every single time that I come in for a simple service there has to be drama. Either they claim you are in dire need to repair something on your car a More

by VJANKOVIC1
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Other Employees Tagged: Evin Calderon

October 07, 2020

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Continue to be disappointed in the time it takes for an oil change. Took nearly an hour and a half past my appointment time before I drove out after the oil change. I will no longer allow tire rotation More

by JR44
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Other Employees Tagged: Evin Calderon, Kathleen Crosbie, Mike Giordano

Oct 07, 2020

DCH Wappingers Falls Toyota responded

Dear Jeff. I agree and hour and a half is too long for an oil change. Unfortunately it's taking us longer to do anything these days. We do have some new recruits in training to replace the ones we lost from covid, so wait times will be far less going forward. With respect to the lug nuts, our last conversation was 7/12/2019 from invoice # 539011. You and I had a conversation with our Mast Tech Ryan. He had mentioned that given the trucks, age, mileage, and usage he'd recommend to replace the wheel studs. This was based off the visit 20 days prior to the July 12 visit where he had torqued the wheels to 100lbs as the manufacture suggests. Please feel free to call me directly to discuss further Thank you, Ben 845-296-4261

Oct 07, 2020

DCH Wappingers Falls Toyota responded

Jeff, Kindly re-read. Ryan suggested to replace wheel studs. Nothing was mentioned about lugs. This was when you had your grandson with you. We were all in Ryan's bay discussing the truck.

Oct 07, 2020

JR44 responded

Ben, you and I already discussed this. Ryan did not suggest changing the lug nuts and in fact it was discussed that if the lug nuts were faulty they would show visual signs of damage and the nuts would likely not smoothly go on the lugs as they do. Additionally, if they were faulty this should be an ongoing issue regardless of who removes/installs the wheels and this simply has not been the case. The wheels have been off the truck three times in the past three months, once for brakes, two weeks later to fix a minor issue with the new brakes and subsequent to that new tires were installed. Not once in those three removals/installs have I had a loose lug nut but the past I think three times they've been removed/installed by your guys at least one and more often several loosen up or are lost. I replaced at least six that simply exited the truck. It got to the point that I started carrying a torque wrench around with me. At this point there's not much to discuss. I no longer allow wheel removal at the dealership which has solved the issue but I still take issue with having to obtain lug nuts at my expense. I also do not feel new lugs will solve the issue and given that I spent literally thousands for needless service and replacement parts at Toyota's suggestion to troubleshoot a vibration issue that ultimately turned out to be nothing more than a stuck E-brake component.

Oct 07, 2020

JR44 responded

Once again... Ryan DID NOT suggest replacing the studs. I vividly remember this encounter. It was me that brought up possible damaged/stretched studs and was told if the studs were bad it would be visible and the nuts would not easily screw on them which they do. Ryan even screwed a couple on by hand to demonstrate. I'm not going to argue studs endlessly because I distinctly recall what was said and who said it. And if it was damaged studs please explain to me why this happens only at this dealership. If it was in fact bad studs it would or should be happening no matter who puts the wheels on the thing and this has not been the case. The nuts have never come loose with anyone else tightening them. I have a memory like an elephant and I would bet a year's salary on my recollection of what was said that day. If a suggestion was made to change studs it would have been done by now if I suspected it would make a difference. I don't believe it would and others in the business I've talked to about this believe it would. They all have pretty much the same opinion as Ryan had that day with regard to damaged studs.

September 29, 2020

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Ben and Evin were extremely helpful and professional...they are committed to resolving my vehicle issue. They have opened a file with Toyota and will be working to finding the answer. More

by richardjs43@hotmail.com
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Other Employees Tagged: Evin Calderon

Sep 30, 2020

DCH Wappingers Falls Toyota responded

Richard, we appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback! It's a pleasure to know Ben and Evin could assist you and provide you with excellent service!

September 10, 2020

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I have been customer of DCH Wappingers for more than 15 years. The reason I keep going back (purchase of vehicles(8) and service of those vehicles) is the leadership of the dealership. Starting from the to More

by mschlot723
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Other Employees Tagged: Daryl Callahan

Sep 11, 2020

DCH Wappingers Falls Toyota responded

We truly appreciate you taking the time to provide such great feedback! We're pleased to hear that you've been a loyal customer to our dealership and that your experiences with us are always good. Thank you for an excellent five-star review!

August 11, 2020

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I would recommend, but service needs to improve. I found out on my own that there was finally a fix for the fuel pump recall on my 2019 Avalon. I had to call the dealership to have it fixed. When I called More

by patslats
Recommend Dealer
Yes

Other Employees Tagged: Thomas Hackett, Chris Heimink , Evin Calderon, Michael Cimorelli, Allison Croshier, Ernest Forcello, Naeem Randall

Aug 12, 2020

DCH Wappingers Falls Toyota responded

Good Morning, Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. I understand your concerns with the recall, and I know it can be frustrating. Toyota doesn't let us stock the recall parts, they are on a manual release which means we need to order by each vin number. Covid has really effected our business. Everything is take us longer, from parts deliveries, to us service write ups at the counter. I am very sorry to hear your experience was not a good one. Please call me if you'd like to discuses further. Thank you, Ben Carlson Fixed Operations Manager 845-296-4261

August 11, 2020

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Stellar service ! Always top notch results whenever I bring my vehicles here for service . Thanks again to Evin and the crew for a hassle free experience and keeping us More

by JOEY D.
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Other Employees Tagged: Evin Calderon

Aug 11, 2020

DCH Wappingers Falls Toyota responded

Joey, thank you for the excellent five-star review, Joey! We truly appreciate your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!

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