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Joe Bowman Auto Plaza

(82 reviews)
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Monday 8:00am–7:00pm 7:30am–5:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am–7:00pm 7:30am–5:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am–7:00pm 7:30am–5:30pm
Thursday 8:00am–7:00pm 7:30am–5:30pm
Friday 8:00am–7:00pm 7:30am–5:30pm
Saturday 8:00am–4:00pm Closed
Sunday Closed Closed
New (540) 908-2795 (540) 908-2795
Used (540) 246-0271 (540) 246-0271
Service (540) 908-3507 (540) 908-3507

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(82 reviews)

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Although this is a Chevy dealership, my salesman and the...

Although this is a Chevy dealership, my salesman and the service department put on a towing pkg that I wanted on the Jeep. My Salesman was absolutely terrific.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
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Salesman and office manager were very friendly,...

Salesman and office manager were very friendly, professional and helpful. I would definitely recommend them to a friend.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
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I am in Ohio and dealer is in Harrisonburg, Va.I...

I am in Ohio and dealer is in Harrisonburg, Va. I accidentally let them charge my card $2K to hold a truck. I did not sign any forms, and they did not say anything, but they claim the $2K is non-refundable. Its clear now, they were trying to sell me a problem vehicle sight unseen. Days later, a form came and they omitted an agreed discount. I did not sign. Days after that, bank info came for me to transfer funds. With this lag, my aim of getting the car on a weekend and using it on a family trip were both shot. Next, my bank said the bank transfer info was questionable, and advised me not to move the funds. I realized this is some cheezy corner dealer, laundering money or whatever. Bad signals - very clear. After arguing with the sales manager, I realized I could 'never' enjoy the truck- the experience was xxxx. The buying experience would have me hating the truck for the next 10 years, every time I saw it. Best to lose $2K. Avoid them - buy elsewhere. The lemon would have costed more that $2K to fix.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 1.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
1 person out of 1 found this review helpful.

I will not be recommending Joe Bowman. Customer service...

I will not be recommending Joe Bowman. Customer service is so poor on so many levels. New purchase on vehicle that needs repaired and taking months to schedule. Being told you will be contacted about other services issues for months and never receiving a phone call back after countless attempts of stopping by and calling to receive answers and then treated poorly.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 1.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
1 person out of 1 found this review helpful.

They set up meeting with me for a jeep. Confirmed the...

They set up meeting with me for a jeep. Confirmed the meeting. I called on my way to say I was arriving early to which they told me the exact jeep I wanted already had a deposit on it and it was the managers fault. I still went to see if I could find something else. I did and the manager chad said he would do everything to help me out because of the mistake they made on their end. 3.5 hours later not only did i not receive any kind of discount on the new purchase but in the time I waited for him to say he couldn't finance me and hurt my credit my bank closed so there was no way to leave a deposit. Absolute worst car buying experience ever. Had a friend with me and he said the same. Very very very unhappy. So stressful.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 1.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
1 person out of 1 found this review helpful.

Great place to buy and get service. Been dealing with...

Great place to buy and get service. Been dealing with them 30 plus years. My sales person Brooke was great to work with. I recommend this place.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
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Buyer

I had a great experience at Joe Bowman auto plaza.Hunter was a great salesmen he made sure my expectations was met and got me in new car. He was well respected and very welcoming to the dealership he helped me set everything up and showed me all about my new car and how to work everything

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process 5.0
  • Quality of repair 5.0
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
  • Did make a purchase
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Fantastic place to buy a car tell my dream car to help...

Fantastic place to buy a car tell my dream car to help with phenomenal service is great cannot say enough about this dealership fantastic place.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
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DO NOT PURCHASE FROM JOE BOWMAN! SELL LEMONS!

DO NOT PURCHASE FROM JOE BOWMAN! Horrible experience. I was sold a complete lemon. As a single mother with limited income, I chose a Chevrolet that was a Certified pre-owned 2017 vehicle with low mileage at what I was informed was a reputable business. It broke down within less than a year with multiple problems having only put 4000 miles on it and is now costing me $1000 to repair. When Bowman was informed of this, the condescending and unhelpful attitude of multiple people at the dealership regarding this issue sealed the deal for my worst customer service experience ever!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 1.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
  • Did make a purchase
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Dealer response

We are a very reputable store and have been for over 60 years. Sir when you purchased the vehicle in January of 2020 you were informed that there was factory bumper to bumper and power train coverage remaining but the coverage was due to expire due to time. For that reason you were offered the option to purchase an extended service plan, which you decline in writing. We are enable to cover every repair on every vehicle we sell, it is just not financially feasible even if we desire to or not. It is not a matter of wanting to help you or not but we cant be accountable for the decision you made not to purchase extended coverage that you were offered at the time of sale and something goes wrong with a vehicle almost a year after your purchase. There are guidelines we have to abide by as well and we apologize that was explained to you in a way that you thought was condescending. That issue will be address with our employees.

DO NOT PURCHASE FROM JOE BOWMAN! Horrible experience. I...

DO NOT PURCHASE FROM JOE BOWMAN! Horrible experience. I was sold a complete lemon. As a single mother with limited income, I chose a Chevrolet that was a Certified pre-owned 2017 vehicle with low mileage at what I was informed was a reputable business. It broke down within less than a year with multiple problems having only put 4000 miles on it and is now costing me $1000+ to repair. When Bowman was informed of this, the condescending and unhelpful attitude of multiple people at the dealership regarding this issue sealed the deal for my worst customer service experience ever!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 1.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
2 people out of 2 found this review helpful.