Mert was extremely pleasant to work with, listened all my
concerns patiently and found me the best car that fits my needs.
concerns patiently and found me the best car that fits my needs.
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by denisec
Nov 18, 2025 -
EchoPark Automotive Raleigh responded
Thank you for the kind words, we are thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Mert! Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and finding the perfect car for our clients. We appreciate your feedback and hope to continue serving you in the future.
Mert and Tyler did an excellent job on getting me the
deal I was looking for. No xx, no games. Straight to the point. Give these guys a raise!
deal I was looking for. No xx, no games. Straight to the point. Give these guys a raise!
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by drew96
Nov 18, 2025 -
EchoPark Automotive Raleigh responded
Drew, thank you for the glowing review! We are thrilled that Mert and Tyler were able to provide you with the perfect deal, without any hassle. We will definitely pass along your praise. Thanks for choosing us! 😄
If I could give 0 stars, I would.
I purchased a 2023 Subaru Crosstrek from EchoPark and had one of the worst first time car buyer experiences of my life.
A few days after purchase,
I purchased a 2023 Subaru Crosstrek from EchoPark and had one of the worst first time car buyer experiences of my life.
A few days after purchase, my Crosstrek developed a very loud squeaking noise. A 2023 car should not be experiencing any noises like that. I took the car back to EchoPark for them to inspect. They had my car for the day and called me to tell me they couldn’t find any problems with the car. I talked to Sabrina and told her to tell their mechanics to look again. EchoPark kept my car another day and all of a sudden said my brake fluid was leaking and the car needed a part replaced. After receiving my car, later that same night the exact squeaking sound happened again. EchoPark had my car for two whole days but they failed to find or fix the problem.
I then took the car to a Subaru dealership whose certified mechanics actually found a whole list of problems with the car. I needed new front and rear rotors, I had a broken wheel stud on one of my tires and needed new brakes because the previous brakes were improperly installed. In total it came to $1,518.53 in safety-related repairs and a $114.36 diagnostic fee. The Subaru mechanics fixed everything, including the squeaking problem. They found that the source of the squeaking was in fact, my brakes. Something EchoPark failed to acknowledge or fix. That is a major safety concern along with other issues that were never disclosed prior to sale. There is no way this car passed a legitimate state inspection.
Even after Subaru identified the problem, EchoPark tried to get me to bring the vehicle back to them for a third time. I declined because they had already had two chances to properly diagnose and repair the vehicle. I no longer trusted them with my car and have another dealership fix any further damage they cause. EchoPark offered me a $700 check and that was it.
Another red flag was during the purchase. I explicitly told the salesman named Tyler NOT to include an additional $700 charge. He added it anyway. I had also arranged financing through my credit union (Coastal Credit Union), but without asking or informing me, Tyler ran my loan through a different loan service instead. I only discovered all this after the paperwork was finalized.
These are not “mistakes”, these are choices that benefited the dealership at my expense.
BUYERS BEWARE:
If you value honesty, transparency, and safety, DO NOT buy a car here. Read every line of your contract, verify your lender before signing, and have any used vehicle inspected by an independent mechanic before you buy. I strongly recommend going elsewhere and I hope you read this review so you will not become another one of their victims that they take advantage of
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by Mharrison2309
Aug 13, 2025 -
EchoPark Automotive Raleigh responded
Thank you, Michaele for reaching out and sharing. It is important to share all of the details regarding your repairs and experience. Please remember that we offered to purchase all of the necessary parts directly from the dealer, install them, and then take the vehicle to the dealer to have an inspection completed to verify that the work was completed to your satisfaction at no cost to you, to which you agreed to do and we put in writing. After you decided to pursue the repairs on your own through the dealer, we called them on your behalf to reduce the costs and bill that they were attempting to charge you and got a parts cost reduction. The $700 goodwill check that we sent you was to cover the actual cost of that repair job ($612), as well as cover the gas expense utilized coming to see us twice before. At EchoPark, we know that humans are not perfect and can make errors. We take our core values such as Be Transparent and Take the High Road seriously, which is why we will always work with our guests to rectify the issue they experienced. We are saddened to hear that you are not satisfied and thank you for your feedback as it helped us to make significant changes to the quality control process to prevent a situation like this from occurring in the future.
Aug 14, 2025 -
Mharrison2309 responded
EchoPark’s response to my previous post leaves out the most important fact: the vehicle should never have been sold to me in unsafe conditions in the first place. The “offer” to do repairs after the fact does not change that the car needed $1,500+ in safety-related work immediately after purchase. I chose to have the work done at the Subaru dealer for my own safety and peace of mind, which is my right, especially given that the issues were missed in your inspection process.
The $700 check you offered was based on your own discounted internal repair cost, not the $1,500+ I actually had to pay to make the car safe. This feels like classic corporate damage control: framing it as though you went above and beyond, while conveniently skipping over the core issue that the car should never have been sold in unsafe conditions. It also does not address the time, stress, and inconvenience caused by selling me a defective vehicle. I’m sharing this so others know to inspect vehicles thoroughly before purchase and to be cautious about trusting “quality control” claims that do not match reality. I believe companies should be held accountable when they fail to deliver on their own quality and safety standards.
I was helped by Schelette Rickenbacker , she was very
helpful with the whole process and made everything quick and easy ! I would definitely ask for her again .
helpful with the whole process and made everything quick and easy ! I would definitely ask for her again .
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by Katiechalk99
Nov 18, 2025 -
EchoPark Automotive Raleigh responded
Thank you so much for your kind words, we are thrilled to hear that Schelette provided excellent service and made your experience quick and easy. We appreciate your loyalty and will definitely pass on your compliments to her. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Tyler did a great job understanding are needs and guided
us to find a great car. Definitely recommend him.
us to find a great car. Definitely recommend him.
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by Lancemanzon40
Nov 18, 2025 -
EchoPark Automotive Raleigh responded
We are thrilled to hear that Tyler provided exceptional service and helped you find your perfect car! We couldn't agree more, he is definitely a valuable member of our team. Thank you for recommending us!
Tyler helped us find a car that was perfect for us!
The experience was a relief from other dealerships - no haggling, hovering, or anxiety throughout our time here. He was informative and efficient thr
The experience was a relief from other dealerships - no haggling, hovering, or anxiety throughout our time here. He was informative and efficient through each step. We will highly recommend anyone to check out this location and work with Tyler for any of your new car needs.
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by Rewilis4
Nov 18, 2025 -
EchoPark Automotive Raleigh responded
Thank you for your kind words about your experience at our dealership! We're thrilled to hear that Tyler helped you find the perfect car with a hassle-free and informative process. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you with any future car needs!
Tyler was very thorough and made the whole car buying
experience quick and easy. I highly recommend Echo Park if you are buying a car!!
experience quick and easy. I highly recommend Echo Park if you are buying a car!!
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by lmwells2009
Nov 18, 2025 -
EchoPark Automotive Raleigh responded
Thank you for your kind words and recommendation! We're so glad Tyler was able to make your car buying experience a smooth and efficient one. We appreciate your business and hope you love your new ride from Echo Park!