Marc Francois

I recently purchased a 2023 Audi A4 from Autobahn USA, Dedham, and want to provide a fair and balanced account of my experience. First, the positives: I am pleased with the car itself. In the end, Autoba Dedham, and want to provide a fair and balanced account of my experience. First, the positives: I am pleased with the car itself. In the end, Autobahn stood behind the vehicle and approved the necessary repairs shortly after purchase. I value the management's commitment to resolving the issues. That said, the path to resolution was unnecessarily complex. During my initial test drive, I noticed the Audi pre-sense warning light illuminate, indicating a potential hazard detected by the vehicle's safety system. It was dismissed as likely snow or road salt on a sensor. After purchase, Audi later confirmed the system required recalibration, which was covered under the manufacturer’s warranty. However, shortly after taking the car for an alignment, a check engine light came on. Audi Westwood ultimately determined the cause was an aftermarket radiator component related to a prior front-end repair (CarFax reflected a minor front-end accident). That issue required replacing aftermarket parts and associated labor totaling approximately $3,600. This repair was not covered by warranty and had to be approved and paid for by Autobahn USA Dedham. To their credit, they authorized and paid for that repair. Other challenges during the transaction included: • The vehicle was not ready for my scheduled appointment. • A $999 LoJack add-on required a pushback before it was removed. • My trade-in value increased only after negotiation. • During negotiations, I was told I would “likely continue finding something to be unhappy about,” which was disappointing. • My Social Security number was entered incorrectly on the loan, requiring an in-person visit to Rockland Federal Credit Union to resolve. • The vehicle was delivered with only one key (not disclosed upfront). • Registration paperwork and insurance notification were delayed. I ultimately paid Audi $225 to program the second key. When I raised concerns about the missing key and the overall experience, the salesperson became visibly agitated and raised his voice in the showroom. At that point, I requested to work directly with management going forward. Once Sales Manager Henry Sestayo and GM Mark Johnson became involved, communication improved. They approved the non-warranty repairs and connected me with the Audi service advisor for updates. In the end, the vehicle was properly repaired and is now performing well. However, resolving these issues required multiple visits, escalations, and time away from work. Several of the problems—warning lights, missing key disclosure, inaccurate loan paperwork, and post-repair alignment—should have been identified and addressed before delivery. I appreciate that Autobahn ultimately stood behind the car. That said, the overall experience left me cautious, and I would likely purchase any extended warranty directly from Audi rather than through dealership financing in the future. I hope this feedback is constructive for management and helpful to prospective buyers. More

by Bill Kilgore Verified Customer Verified Customer

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I had the a wonderful experience with the service and the customer service team was fantastic address all my questions and concerns found a way to make sure i get the car i want. Thank you to Marc Forncois a customer service team was fantastic address all my questions and concerns found a way to make sure i get the car i want. Thank you to Marc Forncois and all the Autobhan team. More

by armindatav Verified Customer Verified Customer

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Marc was very friendly, efficient, and went every step of the way with me until my dream car was driven off the lot...thank u Marc of the way with me until my dream car was driven off the lot...thank u Marc More

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Everyone’s there makes as feel welcome and help us answer questions that we need. The teams there also takes care of us. questions that we need. The teams there also takes care of us. More

by mbenzgirl98 Verified Customer Verified Customer

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Dealing with Marc at Autobahn was a great experience. Got questions to all of my answers, was honest and was able to make a deal happen that was beneficial to the both of us. Got questions to all of my answers, was honest and was able to make a deal happen that was beneficial to the both of us. More

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Had such a great experience at Autobahn Dedham! Chan, Marc, and Henri went above and beyond to make my buying experience seamless. I was getting a car for my 17-year-old who’s getting her license s Chan, Marc, and Henri went above and beyond to make my buying experience seamless. I was getting a car for my 17-year-old who’s getting her license soon, and they made the whole process smooth, exciting, and stress-free. Highly recommend this amazing team! More

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Very pleasant experience. Friendly staff that are not pushy but assist in a non pressure manner. Most people like this approach, I believe. Friendly staff that are not pushy but assist in a non pressure manner. Most people like this approach, I believe. More

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Excellent experience and I would buy a car here again. Highly recommend! Marc Francois was pleasure to work with and made the experience very enjoyable. Highly recommend! Marc Francois was pleasure to work with and made the experience very enjoyable. More

by mark.obrien Verified Customer Verified Customer

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The customer service was excellent very cool friendly staff made car buying easy and quick staff made car buying easy and quick More

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Stopped in, was the 3rd Mcgoven dealership and this was by far the best. Marc my salesman bent over backwards to help me, left my phone in truck- he had guy bring it 25 miles away. Had my crazy dog with me by far the best. Marc my salesman bent over backwards to help me, left my phone in truck- he had guy bring it 25 miles away. Had my crazy dog with me and he still got me in that car. Sped the paperwork so I wasn’t inconvenienced, what more can I say. SOLD! More

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