Barber Ford Inc

ATTEMPTED THEFT OF SERVICES - DECEPTIVE PRACTICES……… DON’T TRUST BARBER FORD TO PERFORM ANY REPAIRS TO YOUR VEHICLE!!!!! PLEASE READ Barber Ford should be criminally charged for their attempt to take my money for a service that was 100% NOT needed! STORY: My nephew checked the brakes on my 2022 Ford Explorer to determine if they needed to be replaced because I heard squeaking. He removed the front tires, checked the brake and rotors and determined the front brakes were fine, and placed both front tires back on. My nephew only removed the rear tires and never touched the brakes, simply looked at them and put the rear tires back on. When I started the engine all the bells and whistles went off advising me there was brake issues and that i needed to get my vehicle to the dealer for service. I went to Barber Ford, where I also purchased my vehicle, and spoke with service representative Annette Rose. I explained to Rose what occurred and I asked Rose if there was a way to simply reset the system to silence all the notifications repeatedly going off. I advised Rose that there should be nothing wrong with the emergency parking brakes, because the emergency parking brakes were never touched. Rose advised me that there was nothing she could do to reset the system that I would need to make an appointment to have the vehicle hooked up and diagnosed what the problem was When I asked Rose what that would cost me, Rose advised me $180.00. Reluctantly I scheduled an appointment to have the system diagnosed On November 01, 2024. On November 01, 2024, I went to Barber Ford and met with Annette Rose, who again advised me it would cost $180 for the diagnostic, literally plugging in the machine to print what is “wrong” with the system. Rose came to me and advised me that both the rear emergency brake actuators needed to be replaced. I asked how could the rear emergency brake actuators be bad, the Ford only had like 41,000 miles and no one ever touched the rear brakes at all. When I asked Rose what the cost of the repair would be, Rose responded that the repair cost was $1037.38. I advised her no thank you that I would get a second opinion. When I went to pay the bill, Barber Ford attempted to change me $235.21. I advised Rose that she quoted me $180.00 not $235.21 and I asked Rose what the extra money was for, and Rose responded taxes. I advised her tax on $180.00 at 6% is not $55.21, and I did not agree to pay more then the $180.00. Rose adjusted the price back to $180.00 and I paid the bill and left, fuming!! I took my Ford Explorer to Muffler Man located in Holland, because Muffler Man has always treated me fairly, with respect and I could trust Muffler Man to do a good job without taking advantage of me. Yes, I know, I should have just taken the Ford to Muffler Man in the first place. I explained to the Muffler Man technician what had occurred with the checking of the brakes by my nephew, with all the notifications on the dash, and what had transpired at Barber Ford. The Muffler Man technician, advised me that I should not be having a problem with the emergency parking brake actuators on a 2022 Ford Explorer with only 41,000 miles on it. The technician looked at my Ford Explorer, and within a few minutes came back and said your all done. I asked him if he replaced the accusatory‘s that quickly and he advised me that there was nothing wrong with my parking brake actuators, that he simply reset the system and all the dash notifications and bells and whistles had seized. He advised that Barber Ford ONLY HAD TO RESET THE SYSTEM!!! Of course when I heard what Muffler Man stated I was super angry of how Barber Ford attempted to deceive me that there was a mechanical issue with my Ford, and then not only STOLE $180.00 FOR THEIR DIAGNOSTIC TEST BUT ALSO ATTEMPTED TO DECEITFULLY STEAL AN ADDITIONAL $1037.00 MORE FROM ME FOR A SERVICE THAT WAS NOT REQUIRED!!!!!!

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The Barber Ford service department is the best I’ve ever experienced from a dealership. They go the extra mile to make sure you are happy with their service and their communication was outstanding. I highly recommend them.

Best place to buy a car. Everyone is friendly and knowledgeable. They make you feel like family and not just a customer. Would RECCOMEND them to everone.

Excellent service at Barber Ford. Service writer was courteous and helpful! Highly recommend for service and purchasing a vehicle!