Michael in the service lane is so welcoming. He got my
day started perfectly at 6:30 am for my last visit. On time service complete with a hot chocolate on a cool day. Thank you, Bloomington Subaru!
day started perfectly at 6:30 am for my last visit. On time service complete with a hot chocolate on a cool day. Thank you, Bloomington Subaru!
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by TLITFIN
Verified Customer
Verified Customer
All the service reps with whom I have worked have been
exceptionally professional, polite, and helpful.
exceptionally professional, polite, and helpful.
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by dpbekke
Verified Customer
Verified Customer
I'm leaving this negative review only after emailing the
Service Director, Lisa Mullenburg, who has not responded to my email.
Last week I went to the Express Service lane to have the brake fluid checked
Service Director, Lisa Mullenburg, who has not responded to my email.
Last week I went to the Express Service lane to have the brake fluid checked on my Forester. The brake fluid was visibly low and dirty, so I agreed to a flush. A short time later my service advisor, Michael Dao, came up to the waiting area and told me that an inspection showed that the front and rear brake rotars needed to be replaced along with front and rear brake pads. With regard to the rotars, he said that they couldn't be cut through and reused; they needed to be replaced for safety. AFTER I agreed to having this additional work done, I received the video inspection, in which the technician specifically stated that the rotars did NOT need to be replaced and could be cut through in order to save me some money. When I approached Michael about this discrepancy, he explained it away, saying that he discussed it with the tech and they both agreed that the rotars should be replaced.
I left the dealership feeling taken advantage of. Lacking any mechanical knowledge of my own, I have always trusted service advisors to tell me what I must do to maintain a safe vehicle, but here I was sold expensive work that, according to the tech himself, I did not need. When I received a "form" email from Lisa thanking me for my business and inviting any feedback, I immediately responded by sharing these specific concerns (which are evidenced by the video inspection itself), but my email has gone unanswered. So there seems to be a lack of responsiveness as well.
Steer clear.
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by BrettaMs
Jan 24, 2022 -
Luther Bloomington Acura Subaru responded
HI Amy, It was definitely not our intention to make you feel taken advantage of during your recent visit and I am very sorry for the miscommunication in regard to the determination of your brake rotors’ condition.
I completely understand it must have been very frustrating to hear the technician say that he thinks the brake rotors may be able to be resurfaced to save you some money, after already being told by your advisor they would actually need replacement.
The most accurate way to determine the brake rotors’ condition was the close observance upon removal of the brake caliper and brake pads.
I had the opportunity to directly speak with the technician and watched his inspection video. Based on the preliminary visual condition of the brake rotors (when the brake caliper and brake pads were still mounted) they seemed like they were in somewhat acceptable condition to salvage with resurfacing based on some of the visible metal seen. He concurred that once they were dismounted he told the advisor he would not be able to save them.
I acknowledge this could have been handled better and prevented on our end with concise communication from your advisor. He should have explained to you that in the video you would be receiving shortly states that the technician noted he thinks he can save the brake rotors, but later discovered he cannot resurface once they were removed and looked at further, observing there was a copius amount of rust encompassing them, then subsequently recommended replacement of the brake rotors.
As one of the vital parts of the brake component system, brake rotors consistently work together with the brake pads, which squeeze onto the brake rotors each time you step on the brakes while driving. To ensure optimal stopping, it would definitely be important to have them in tip-top condition.
Had we been able to resurface them we would have. If we did attempt to resurface the brake rotors in the condition they were actually in, they would have disintegrated upon contact with the high-powered resurfacing machine. Michael and the technician express they are very apologetic for how these chain of events made you feel and did not mean to give off this correction as an ‘up-sell’.
This was not about selling you something you didn’t need, it was a safety concern and there was no way that we could have saved those brake rotors as they were in a terrible unsafe condition.
Once you spoke to Michael and made him aware of what the technician stated in the video, he wanted to make sure he was fully transparent with you about this decision change and brought the brake rotor for you to inspect in the waiting room with additional explanation for why we were unable to resurface them.
With safety in mind, it would have been a disservice to you if we did not maintain transparency to immediately bring this to your attention upon discovery. I do sincerely apologize if this situation upset you and made you feel uncomfortable.
Nice people easy to work with, and they are very
thorough. I have been dealing with them for 11 years.
thorough. I have been dealing with them for 11 years.
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by AJM
Verified Customer
Verified Customer
Very attentive personalized service. Comfortable waiting
areas for same day services. I have always trusted their services
areas for same day services. I have always trusted their services
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by Sbulger
Very Nice people; unusually attentive service. Super
clean facility. Love being able to just drive up and be admitted.
clean facility. Love being able to just drive up and be admitted.
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by mcmah240
My service experience was Great! My service tech Michael
explained everything professionally and in good detail! His time estimate for completing my service was very accurate! I am a fan of this dealership
explained everything professionally and in good detail! His time estimate for completing my service was very accurate! I am a fan of this dealership and it’s service department!
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by marcflech
I have always had a good experience with the service
department. People are great, helpful and informative.
department. People are great, helpful and informative.
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by 0308gat
Other Employees Tagged:
Leo Alas
, Victor Flores, Joe Sorenson
Express service is great. Always taken care off. Nice
lounge area with a nice coffee machine.
lounge area with a nice coffee machine.
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by LARRYL74
Verified Customer
Verified Customer
Other Employees Tagged:
Maria Gutierrez
Great customer service: the express service is a
convenient way to get your minor check ups and repairs done.
convenient way to get your minor check ups and repairs done.
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by Mueller
Verified Customer
Verified Customer