James Madison
James Madison at Albany Subaru

James Madison

Service Advisor

Albany Subaru

718 San Pablo Ave
Albany, CA 94706

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4.8
117 Reviews
4.8

117 Reviews

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117 Reviews of James Madison

September 05, 2026

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Professional, friendly, honest and takes good care of the customer. We have had a continuous problem with the battery, last appointment they took care of things without a charge. More

by PAT.MARKLE
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Sep 06, 2026

Albany Subaru responded

Our service team is pleased we could take care of your Outback’s battery issue at no charge. Knowing you felt our team was professional, friendly, and honest means a lot to us. Angel Oviedo angel.oviedo@albanysubaru.com

August 30, 2026

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I’ve been bringing my Subaru Outback to Albany Subaru for service for over five years, and they have always provided friendly and professional service. I especially appreciate the video walk-through of my ve More

by William Godinez
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Aug 30, 2026

Albany Subaru responded

Your mention of our video walk-through and clear maintenance recommendations highlights our focus on transparency. Knowing that friendly service, open cost estimates, and our shuttle support make your visits comfortable is rewarding. Your loyalty after five years of trusting us with your Subaru Outback means a great deal to our service department. Gregory Stechschulte Victory Automotive Group - Marketing Gregory.stechschulte@vagmgt.com

August 01, 2026

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James Madison is a great employee- Friendly and professional. Thanks for your help and great attitude More

by atachiera
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Aug 01, 2026

Albany Subaru responded

It’s great to hear James provided friendly and professional assistance during your Subaru Forester service. We appreciate you sharing this feedback and thank you for trusting us with your vehicle.

July 26, 2026

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The staff is very professional and friendly. They listened to my questions and requests and responded professionally. More

by BVSMITH56
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Jul 26, 2026

Albany Subaru responded

Thank you for highlighting how our team handled your questions during your Forester service. We’re glad you found everyone professional and friendly while addressing your requests. We appreciate your trust in us and look forward to assisting you again.

July 20, 2026

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Dealership has very good service agents and customer service staff. Appreciated service agent’s service recommendations. No hint of upsale of services. More

by TWONGXHMC
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Jul 20, 2026

Albany Subaru responded

Thank you for recognizing our service agent’s helpful recommendations during your Subaru Forester visit. We’re glad you experienced a pressure-free approach to maintenance. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to assisting you with your Forester again.

July 15, 2026

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Thank you SUBARU ! You make maintenance of my wonderful car very easy. I enjoy the interaction i have with all the staff. More

by annorjack
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Jul 15, 2026

Albany Subaru responded

Knowing that maintenance on your Subaru is easy and pleasant really makes our day. We’ll share your compliments with James and the rest of our team. We appreciate your five-star feedback and look forward to your next visit.

June 19, 2026

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Dealer mansplains lies and doesn’t listen Service dept explained nothing!!! I asked how much something was and response was it’s I. The papers just sign…. More

by SEALION
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Other Employees Tagged: Christine West

Jun 25, 2026

Albany Subaru responded

Thank you for providing this feedback, and we apologize for not providing you with an exceptional experience. We never like seeing that we didn't meet the standards customers have come to expect, but reviews like this help us improve. If you don't mind reaching out to us so that we can speak directly, we'd love to address your concerns in detail.

June 17, 2026

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Friendly, fast, helpful, reassuring come to mind. I look forward to many years of this service center maintaining our car. More

by EDITNUTT
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Other Employees Tagged: Aaron Pearson, Daniel Sanchez

Jun 17, 2026

Albany Subaru responded

We’re happy to learn our team provided welcoming, efficient, and attentive care for your Subaru Forester. We look forward to maintaining your Forester for many years ahead. Please reach out to Aaron or our service team whenever you need assistance.

May 18, 2026

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Very efficient drop off and check-in. Communication regarding service is timely. All questions answered. Shuttle service makes the service much more workable. More

by robygood
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May 18, 2026

Albany Subaru responded

Thank you for highlighting how smooth the drop-off process was. We’re pleased the timely updates and thorough answers gave you confidence throughout your service. It’s great the shuttle service added convenience during your Subaru Outback service appointment.

May 06, 2026

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Great dealers and service I can tell in Bay Area. Trust the work. Recommend anyone More

by DEEPESH19
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Other Employees Tagged: Alan Poon

May 06, 2026

Albany Subaru responded

It’s wonderful to hear our Bay Area team earned your trust with your Toyota service. Thank you for recommending us to others, and we look forward to helping with your vehicle needs again.

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