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My spouse purchased a vehicle here, and one day later had

My spouse purchased a vehicle here, and one day later had issues with one of the tire pressure monitors in one of the tires. Turns out the technician put the wrong part on and the service manager would not take responsibility for the error and wanted to charge to correct the issue. The service manager even stated it was an error by the tech. Super poor service here. We took the car to Lexus where they knew what they were doing. I would avoid this place if you’re looking for quality service.

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  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
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Dealer response

Carolyn, I'm sorry to hear about the issues with your tire pressure monitor and the service you received. This certainly doesn't reflect our standards, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. If you'd like to discuss this further or need assistance, please reach out directly. Thank you, Josh Mills - Service Manager - 210-237-7150

Took my truck in for a transmission service.

Took my truck in for a transmission service. Received my truck back and the engine light was on intermittently. Returned to the dealership and was told it would be 3 days before they could diagnose the issue. After sitting at the dealership until 4pm I was informed that a rental car would be ready for me Saturday morning and would be covered by my warranty. Called and showed up to the dealership and was told no rental oh well figure it out. No update on the status through this prosses. Monday, I have to go to the dealership and the service adviser is unaware that we were not put in a rental on Saturday. I am then informed that no one has verified my warranty, so they have not started on my vehicle. Now today I'm calling, and no one is available to find out what the status is of my vehicle. I am aware that this is not normal for Cavinder dealerships because I purchased a vehicle from the Toyota dealership and their service and sales team exceed expectations.

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  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
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Dealer response

Andrew, I'm truly sorry to hear about your frustrating experience. This is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide, and I apologize for any inconvenience caused. I'd like to help resolve this issue as quickly as possible; please reach out when you can. Thank you, Josh Mills - Service Manager - 210-237-7150

Sold me a truck with damage that I thought was a smudge.

Sold me a truck with damage that I thought was a smudge. Turned out to be a scrape on a mirror which I immediately reported. They told me too bad and won’t do anything for me. Then took a month and a half of back and forth to finally get my second key fob which I had to drive over an hour to get programmed since they apparently lost the original. If you want someone to care after you sign the contract go elsewhere.

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  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
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Dealer response

This feedback is very concerning to receive. We strive for excellent customer service and it sounds like we fell short in your case, especially with the mirror damage and key fob issue. We'd appreciate the opportunity to make things right, so please reach out when you can. Thank you, Josh Mills - Service Manager - 210-237-7150

Consumer response

Well I’ve called 4 times and left 3 messages and given you weeks to get back to me. I guess this was about as sincere as when Ricardo Ruvalcaba texted to make sure I was “completely satisfied” and if I had any concerns to reach out to him then ghosted when I did. Terrible organization. I’ve dealt with nothing but lies and gaslighting and have wasted over 20 hours driving to and from and sitting in your dealership. I’d pay thousands more anywhere else to not deal with your terrible service. You are who give car salesmen a bad name.

Took my truck in for a transmission service.

Took my truck in for a transmission service. Received my truck back and the engine light was on intermittently. Returned to the dealership and was told it would be 3 days before they could diagnose the issue. After sitting at the dealership until 4pm I was informed that a rental car would be ready for me Saturday morning and would be covered by my warranty. Called and showed up to the dealership and was told no rental oh well figure it out. No update on the status through this prosses. Monday, I have to go to the dealership and the service adviser is unaware that we were not put in a rental on Saturday. I am then informed that no one has verified my warranty, so they have not started on my vehicle. Now today I'm calling, and no one is available to find out what the status is of my vehicle. I am aware that this is not normal for Cavinder dealerships because I purchased a vehicle from the Toyota dealership and their service and sales team exceed expectations.

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  • 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

Andrew, I'm truly sorry to hear about your frustrating experience. This is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide, and I apologize for any inconvenience caused. I'd like to help resolve this issue as quickly as possible; please reach out when you can. Thank you, Josh Mills - Service Manager - 210-237-7150

If you are a military veteran or active duty beware of

If you are a military veteran or active duty beware of Cavender advertising!!! They have false advertising for military active duty and veterans. They have adds all over the store and and even Mr. Cavender on their phone advertising saying that if you purchase a NEW or pre-owned vehicle from Cavender that you get free oil changes for life. Well this is simply not true and false advertising. I just purchased a new 2024 GMC 2500HD Duramax for almost 90k and well at the end they say that diesel vehicles do not qualify. This is a total scam. I am also missing some parts from delivery and the service manager Rickey that was supposed to be handling this will simply not return my calls or call me back as promised. As a Marine Corps Veteran I really feel that all active military and all veterans deserve to not be mislead. I would love to discuss this with Mr. Cavender if he wishes to honor his advertising.

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  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
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Dealer response

Thank you for sharing your feedback. First and foremost, I want to sincerely apologize for the frustration and disappointment you’ve experienced. As a Marine Corps Veteran, your service means a great deal to us, and we never want any of our customers, especially those who have served, to feel misled or unappreciated. After our phone conversation a few weeks ago, we mailed you a $500 check to address your concerns with the Oil Change for Life program. This program is designed to benefit our customers and not cause any confusion or frustration. While diesel vehicles are not included in the program, this should have been communicated clearly from the start, and for that, I sincerely apologize. I’ve also spoken with Josh Mills, our Service Manager, regarding the missing parts. He informed me that y'all have spoken a few times and the parts have been ordered and will be in touch with you directly to ensure they are installed as soon as possible. If there’s anything else I can do to assist you or if you’d like to continue the conversation, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly. We greatly appreciate your business and your service.

I bought a lexus 570 from this dealer.

I bought a lexus 570 from this dealer. Sales person: Claudia Ramirez. Manager: Dustin Hall. She said that title will be shipped to me directly. Car shipped on 4th may to me. Waited a week, no news from title. Then I called th dealer, they said Claudia left the job and they dont know anything about the title. Mixed up everything and sent to state DMV to rebuild the title. A long wait and in 25 of May dealer says that the DMV issued a new title but they lost it.... Now it is 4th of June and I didnt contact that dealer.... The most irresponsible dealer ever!

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  • Overall experience 2.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
  • Did make a purchase
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I'm really sorry to hear about the issues with your title. This situation is far from what we strive for in terms of customer service and communication. I'd like to help resolve this matter as quickly as possible, so please reach out when you can. Thank you, Josh Mills - Service Manager - 210-237-7150

I bought a lexus 570 from this dealer.

I bought a lexus 570 from this dealer. Sales person: Claudia Ramirez. Manager: Dustin Hall. She said that title will be shipped to me directly. Car shipped on 4th may to me. Waited a week, no news from title. Then I called th dealer, they said Claudia left the job and they dont know anything about the title. Mixed up everything and sent to state DMV to rebuild the title. A long wait and in 25 of May dealer says that the DMV issued a new title but they lost it.... Now it is 4th of June and I didnt contact that dealer.... The most irresponsible dealer ever!

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  • Overall experience 2.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
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Dealer response

I'm really sorry to hear about the issues with your title. This situation is far from what we strive for in terms of customer service and communication. I'd like to help resolve this matter as quickly as possible, so please reach out when you can. Thank you, Josh Mills - Service Manager - 210-237-7150

Blown away with Felix, Isaiah and Toni.

Blown away with Felix, Isaiah and Toni. Might be the best carbine experience I’ve ever had. I purchased several cars through Covert and had a good experience, but I’m not sure it met this level of no nonsense, bottom line, pricing and customer service.

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  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
  • Did make a purchase
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Dealer response

Mike, we're delighted to know that Felix, Isaiah and Toni made your car buying experience at Cavender Buick GMC North a memorable one. We strive for top-notch customer service and it's great to see our team hit the mark with you!

Excellence At Its Best!

This is THE 2nd GMC Sierra 1500 SLT I?ve bought from Buick Cavender North, and I am proud to say as great as the professionalism and service was the first time they out did their selves this past weekend. I highly recommend you ask for Javier Perez as your automotive consultant. He professionally acts as your liaison all through your transaction. I was amazed at what they gave me for my trade in, quite frankly everything was hassle free. Buy your next vehicle here, I assure you won?t regret it. Mr. Cavender thank you and family, what y?all do helps keep San Antonio great!

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  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
  • Did make a purchase
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Dealer response

Jason, we're delighted to know that your second experience with us at Cavender Buick GMC North was even better than the first! It's great to see Javier provided top-notch service. We appreciate you recommending us and look forward to serving you again in the future!

MILITARY PLEASE READ.

MILITARY PLEASE READ. The dealership was way better then ValMark of New Braunfels where I bought my last car. My sales agent Matthew Delgado was really nice and knowledgeable. The process was way faster then most dealerships even for a Saturday. The finance process was pretty good just didn't receive information on how to cancel any extra warranties purchased. The Lifetime Oil Change for Military is misleading though. It is actually only 2 per year and up to 20 total oil changes overall. Check the website for oil changes as I can't do attachments on here.

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  • Overall experience 3.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
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Dealer response

I appreciate your feedback and am glad to know that you found our process faster than most. I apologize for any confusion regarding the Lifetime Oil Change offer, we certainly didn't mean to mislead anyone. I'd be happy to provide more information on how this works as well as assist with any questions about canceling extra warranties purchased. Please feel free to reach out at your convenience so we can address these concerns directly. Thank you, Zac Hale - General Sales Manager - (210) 477-8300 or zhale@cavenderauto.com