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Exeter Subaru

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Not rated Dealerships need five reviews in the past 24 months before we can display a rating. (98 reviews)

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Do not go here

Incompetent service department. Had my car a total of 5 days what should have been fixed on the first visit. I told them I had a nail in my tire. The service writer ignored me told me it was fine but when I pick it up? A foreign object in my tire. So I bring it back, on a Saturday, when I was told to by manager Christine who said she’d be available but refused to talk to me. Guess what’s not open on saturdays? The warranty department! So my car needed to stay even longer. And no loaners available of course. No management to speak to! Are you kidding if there’s an issue and you’re a salaried manager you’re always on the clock.

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

Alyssa, we're so sorry to hear that you had a frustrating experience with our service department. We strive to provide prompt and reliable services for all our customers and will make sure this situation gets reviewed with our team so that we can take steps to improve moving forward. If you'd like to speak with us further, please feel free to contact me directly at your earliest convenience. Respectfully, Darren Coute - General Manager - (603) 778-0300

You'll Find a Better Deal Somewhere Else

We've been a loyal customer for many years, until last week. We wanted to lease a Crosstrek with Exeter, but the monthly payments they quoted me was $60.00 higher then Tri-City Subaru for the same amount of money down Tri-City sales person was even surprised by the Exeter quote.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 2.0
  • Buying process 1.0
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities 2.0
  • Overall experience 2.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
  • Did not make a purchase
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I had a really good time with this dealer

Ann it’s the best , I find the car online from Philadelphia and by the time in got there everything was just ready for me .

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

I purchased a used vehicle from them. Will skip the whole bite and switch around the buying process. On a few occasions I was assured by the sales manager Jimmy, that their mechanics fully inspected the car and everything was perfect with it. I paid a way over KBB for that vehicle, so I was expecting to be be treated fairly at least. Long story short. I picked up the car and on the way home tried to adjust backrest on the drivers seat, well it wasn't possible because it wasn’t working, as well as the passenger seat one. It was late in the evening, pass their closing time. Next day I wrote email to my sales person, tried to call sales manager Jimmy. Jimmy ignored my call, Ann ignored my email. I haven’t even heard back from anyone. This is what a customer service means to this people. Im brutally disappointed, they aren’t honest, or different than any crook out there.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service
  • 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

Petko, you purchased a BEAUTIFUL 19 year old car with ridiculously low miles, that is mechanically perfect. There was no bait and switch. Bait and switch is a term used when there is an ad vehicle that cannot actually be purchased. There was a pricing mistake that you were made aware of BEFORE you traveled over an hour to get here. You test drove the vehicle, we negotiated, we did not force you make the purchase. Your phone call and email were not responded to due to the ultimatums proposed. Threats of slanderous reviews and false claims do not warrant a "customer service" response.

Lisa is terrific!

Rarely do I take time to write reviews but felt compelled in this case... Dealership has been great to me. Standout is Lisa Ferrari...she sold me my Outback years ago and now works in service. She is awesome...her focus on service stands as a model on how dealerships should operate...nice work...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
  • Did make a purchase
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Dealer response

Thank you for the five star rating, Jeff! Thank you for choosing Exeter Subaru! We look forward to assisting you again soon. Sincerely, Darren Coute, GM

Extremely frustrated

Ever since I bought my car new there in 2017, it has been plagued with problems. Before I even drove it off the lot, I noticed there was a crack in the windshield. Got that replaced after a number of follow up calls to the dealership and at least 2 car drop-off days. Then there's been a persistent rattle. In a new car. The first time I mentioned it, no one paid much mind. The second time, someone fixed something in the dashboard and it helped. This last time, I've been told the blower motor needs to be replaced and they'd call. Well, no call. I have to keep following up with them and for a new car, I have to say that I am not at all satisfied. I would never purchase a car from this dealership again and if I could do it again, I never would have set foot here.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 3.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 3.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
  • Did make a purchase
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Dealer response

Jessica, I am sorry for your experience with your Subaru up to this point. Squeaks, rattles, and noises of any sort are sometimes very difficult to diagnose. It is not unusual to fix issues such as these through a series of steps, not always fixing it the first time around. I am glad we were able to determine the cause but unfortunately it is on back order. When the part arrives we will reach out to you and get it installed. Thank you for your business. Darren Coute, GM

No Pressure Sales

I had found a car online that I was interested in, and made an online inquiry. I found both the online and in-person interaction both friendly and courteous. I didn't feel pressured to buy anything and the test drive was relaxed and no-pressure as well. The finance department was able to get me a great deal and I now have a really nice used car. I would recommend Exeter Subaru to friends and family

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

Thank you for the five star rating, Chris! We're so glad you had a great experience with us at Exeter Subaru. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you in the future. Thanks again! Sincerely, Darren Coute, GM

Mary Thibeault

Christian was wonderful! From when we walked in and met him to his follow up call the next day he was professional friendly and very helpful. A real asset to your business!

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

Mary, Thanks so much for leaving us a positive rating. Come back and see us any time here at Exeter Subaru! Sincerely, Darren Coute, GM

HORRIBLE TERRIBLE DEALERSHIP...

This dealership has refused to send me my paperwork in the mail., every time I call they give me the runaround. Stay away!!! BUY FROM ANOTHER SUBARU DEALERSHIP!!! they also tell lies!!!

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

If you would like to call me to discuss that would be great. Continuing to cut and paste the same review on multiple sites is a waste of your time and quite honestly we don't deserve it. We did exactly what we said we were going to do. Based on your unique situation, paperwork took longer to process than normal. We went the extra mile to help a customer and don't deserve the continued negative reviews. Again, please call me to discuss if you would like. Sincerely, Darren Coute, GM

Great Experience!

I decided to look into getting a new vehicle and went to get some info. When I went to the dealership a young man named Josh approached me very politely and I immediately was able to get the info I was looking for. After going though some options that he explained to me I was able to make a better decision for not only what car I was going to get but how I wanted to purchase it . My overall experience with this dealership and Josh Brett was great and I love me new car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process 5.0
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities 5.0
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
  • Did make a purchase
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Dealer response

Leonard, We greatly appreciate your five star review & rating. I am pleased to hear you had a positive experience with us. Josh is an outstanding employee & we are honored to have him on our team. Thank you for visiting Exeter Subaru & we look forward to working with you again soon. Please enjoy your new vehicle. Sincerely, Darren Coute, GM