I certainly wish I could have shared a positive 5 star
review, but I can't and need to let any potential buyer beware. I live outside of Houston, but was there for a follow up procedure at MD Anderson fo
review, but I can't and need to let any potential buyer beware. I live outside of Houston, but was there for a follow up procedure at MD Anderson for my cancer treatments. I came across a nice looking Toyota 4Runner and since this dealership was close, I stopped by after my appointment. Met the sales guy, test drove it and we had a gentlemen's verbal agreement along with a hand shake that I would return the following Monday, Aug. 15th to purchase and pick up. Much to my shock, the sales guy texted me on Saturday that the sales manager just sold it! No phone call, no opportunity to put a deposit down or anything. If you deal with this dealership, get everything in writing and put down a deposit because a hand shake and making a promise doesn't mean anything to this dealership!
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Aug 19, 2022 -
Russell & Smith Ford responded
Hi, we are so disappointed to learn of this situation you have described. We would like the opportunity to try and regain your trust in our business and resolve this matter for you, if we still can. Please call our General Manager, Brian Kelledy, at bkelledy@russellsmith.com or 713-663-4704 at your earliest convenience so we can work with you to make this better. We look forward to speaking with you soon. Take care.
Aug 19, 2022 -
DJ responded
Unfortunately, I've already given Brian that opportunity. I did reach out to him directly via e-mail. We went back and forth, but the bottom line is he said it was basically my fault and I should have put down a deposit! Never offered to help me find another vehicle or offer anything else. He only said he would talk with the sales rep to make sure to get a deposit for customers who are really interested in a vehicle. The really upsetting part is it was my sales rep's manager who sold it out from under me! That manager had FULL knowledge of my intention to buy it! My guess is someone came in and either offered more money or didn't need any of the items fixed that I had asked to be fixed. So the sales manager took the easy path to sell it.