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I recently contacted wendle ford with a $25,000 5th wheel, a $12,000 ford f250 flatbed and a $7000 escape looking to trade all 3 for one good car, that is a hellofalot of value ...after a couple texts and visits to the dealership i decided to trade for a subaru outback , seemed to be a good car, was told it went thru very detailed inspections and would be great...so i did the trade...it has been 8 days since i bought that subaru and im going in to another dealership, going to trade it off, its making sone odd noises, that dealership ran a diagnostic and 4 codes came up, total would be over $2000 to fix it all, i texted this info to wendle and the sales man i got the car from replies back saying to take it to a subaru dealer and have them fix it, ...8 days later after buying this stupid car, almost $45,000 worth of vehicles , and he tells ne to take it to a subaru dealer...ARE YOU FLIPPING KIDDING ME??!! I just gave them everything in my life worth anything, and he tells me that? Well, i didnt reply yet to that msg cuz they know xxxx well what they did, ...i have no real income and trying to get disability started and now im screwed ...so no, i do not recomend going to this dealership at all, this is currently july 2026, we will see if anything comes of this review, i do know xxxx well their cars dont cost $45000 and the least they could do it replace this car they jewed me into...we all know they will make 3 times as much as this subaru cost me in the end, but greed is a horrible thing and my hopes of a replacement arent very high...i will update this review if they help with this issue.
I recently contacted wendle ford with a $25,000 5th wheel, a $12,000 ford f250 flatbed and a $7000 escape looking to trade all 3 for one good car, that is a hellofalot of value ...after a couple texts and visits to the dealership i decided to trade for a subaru outback , seemed to be a good car, was told it went thru very detailed inspections and would be great...so i did the trade...it has been 8 days since i bought that subaru and im going in to another dealership, going to trade it off, its making sone odd noises, that dealership ran a diagnostic and 4 codes came up, total would be over $2000 to fix it all, i texted this info to wendle and the sales man i got the car from replies back saying to take it to a subaru dealer and have them fix it, ...8 days later after buying this stupid car, almost $45,000 worth of vehicles , and he tells ne to take it to a subaru dealer...ARE YOU FLIPPING KIDDING ME??!! I just gave them everything in my life worth anything, and he tells me that? Well, i didnt reply yet to that msg cuz they know xxxx well what they did, ...i have no real income and trying to get disability started and now im screwed ...so no, i do not recomend going to this dealership at all, this is currently july 2026, we will see if anything comes of this review, i do know xxxx well their cars dont cost $45000 and the least they could do it replace this car they jewed me into...we all know they will make 3 times as much as this subaru cost me in the end, but greed is a horrible thing and my hopes of a replacement arent very high...i will update this review if they help with this issue.
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- 1.0
- Does not recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a used car
Tracy, we’re very sorry for the frustration and concern this situation has caused. Our manager has reached out in hopes of connecting with you, and learning more.
Lou was easy to work with, I didn't feel the usual sales xx. He listened to what I wanted and showed me the Truck I was looking for. He brought me food from a vending machine while I waited for the financing to go through. I was comfortable.
Lou was easy to work with, I didn't feel the usual sales xx. He listened to what I wanted and showed me the Truck I was looking for. He brought me food from a vending machine while I waited for the financing to go through. I was comfortable.
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- 5.0
- Does recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a new car
Thank you for the great review. We’re glad to hear Lou was easy to work with, listened to what you were looking for, and helped make your visit comfortable while you waited for financing. We appreciate you choosing Wendle Ford and hope you enjoy your new truck!
Posiblemente lo recomiende, pero no a Jeff en (service department) me hace venir a 30 min de distancia como para venir solo para que no de solución al problema, al último minuto -cuando ya estoy en el dealer- me deja saber que tengo que dejar el carro por lo menos 2 dias, le dije: tendria que dejar mi trabajo, tuviste una semana desde que hice la cita para decirme que debía dejarlo y asi yo poder pensar que hacer. Me dice "es tu desicion" que hacer. Ciertamente ese guy no da soluciones.
Posiblemente lo recomiende, pero no a Jeff en (service department) me hace venir a 30 min de distancia como para venir solo para que no de solución al problema, al último minuto -cuando ya estoy en el dealer- me deja saber que tengo que dejar el carro por lo menos 2 dias, le dije: tendria que dejar mi trabajo, tuviste una semana desde que hice la cita para decirme que debía dejarlo y asi yo poder pensar que hacer. Me dice "es tu desicion" que hacer. Ciertamente ese guy no da soluciones.
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- 3.0
- Does not recommend this dealer
- Came in for service or repair
Ciri, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience, as we understand how frustrating it would be to arrive for your appointment and then learn additional time was needed. We also appreciate you bringing this to our attention so we can review how expectations are communicated in advance of appointments. Clear communication is important, especially when it impacts your schedule. In reviewing your visit, our team was able to inspect and complete the repair on your vehicle, and we’re glad we could take care of that for you. We will share your feedback with our team and use it as an opportunity to improve. If you would like to speak further, our Service Manager, Robert Whyte, can be reached at (509) 343-7420.
We purchased a vehicle yesterday with Justin Roberge as our salesperson. Justin was knowlegable and professional - definitely let the decision to purchase be our's and our's alone with no pressure from him. Our experience purchasing through Wendle was a great experience.
We purchased a vehicle yesterday with Justin Roberge as our salesperson. Justin was knowlegable and professional - definitely let the decision to purchase be our's and our's alone with no pressure from him. Our experience purchasing through Wendle was a great experience.
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- 5.0
- Does recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a used car
Thank you for sharing your experience, Steven! We’re thrilled to hear that Justin provided knowledgeable, professional, and pressure-free service during your vehicle purchase. Making sure our customers feel confident and supported is always our goal, and it’s wonderful to know your visit reflected that. We truly appreciate you choosing Wendle Motors in Spokane for your new vehicle, and we’re glad your overall buying experience with Wendle was a great one. However, we are disappointed to see through the ranking that we may not have fully met your expectations. Please feel free to reach out to our Ford Sales Manager, Sean Gallagher, directly at (509)343-7703 with any further feedback to help aid our continuous efforts in improvement. We hope to provide you with even better experiences in the future!
We are not driving around with your dealership’s last name posted on our vehicles but the Ford name. How does Ford remain #1 when this truck should not have broken down like it did? Are Ford and the representative dealerships keeping a secret? I certainly felt that way when 2 men from the dealership were standing in front of me and agreeing my truck never should have broken down. I’m even thinking they listened to the facts below, but, sadly no, it’s just part of the cover-up about the 2018 Ford F150 truck. Wendle:Mary, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We understand how frustrating unexpected vehicle repairs can be. Me:Calling them unexpected repairs is more than an insult. In addition, anyone I have shared my special circumstances with agrees with me. My husband died 1 year, 1 month, and 1 day after the purchase of this truck in 2020 with 43,470 miles in good condition. After he died, I garaged with premium fuel because I care about my fellow citizen and knew it was not wise to drive heavy machinery under emotional distress. It took me CONSIDERABLE work to get all kinds of emotion under control before I could occasionally drive the truck to keep the engine exercised, as I was told to do. I did this for 3.5 years until I noticed it wasn’t shifting quite right, and I couldn’t remember this ever happening while I drove it. Wendle:To clarify, your vehicle was outside of Ford's factory warranty when it was brought to us, and Wendle Ford has no authority to override Ford Motor Company's warranty decisions. At your request, we diagnosed the concern and submitted a goodwill claim to Ford on your behalf. Unfortunately, Ford denied the request and, with your approval, we performed the repair work. Me:Let’s make sure the consumer understands why I was denied Ford’s assistance, not because it's 842 miles past Ford’s warranty, but because Ford Motor Company requires 2 things for assistance, you buy it from that dealer and have it serviced with them. Who cares that the truck had only 17,428 miles put on it in FOUR YEARS! IF all dealerships lack the authority to contact Ford in the customer’s best interests, what are you good for? Wendle:Our team worked very hard to assist you through this difficult experience. We also waived a significant disassembly fee in good faith. While we regret that this was a challenging situation, our technicians completed the work properly. Me:Okay you assisted me by giving me Ford’s 800 consumer number so I could inquire why I was denied. However, when I called, I was told that I wasn’t denied assistance, but my DXS had not responded to 3 attempts to contact him about this expensive diagnostic that Ford REQUIRED to move forward with my claim. I also had to get my claim number from them, because for some reason the service manager didn’t know it when they are associated with the VIN. Consumers can decide who should be responsible for the diagnostic that Ford required. Let’s talk about the diagnostic I paid $210 on May 6th that made my truck undriveable afterwards and was NEVER adequately explained how this happened! I brought my truck to you with slight hesitation when accelerating to getting it back after the diagnostic with the RPM going up to 8 and 9, I paid you for a service that rendered my truck undrivable! Now for that expensive diagnostic Ford REQUIRED and still denied my claim, what did we all find out? But the problem was a KNOWN PROBLEM by Ford and dealerships too, the 2018 F150 CDF drum failure, but they have failed to let the public know about it! How you assisted me when all I wanted was someone at Ford to talk to about this matter? With a 800 number that connected me to a person that documents your call, no person with authority to make decisions. You even encouraged me to seek a litigious avenue when all I have ever wanted was for Ford to hear me. Shame on Ford and you for not stepping up to do what is right. I will never buy an UNRELIABLE Ford again!
We are not driving around with your dealership’s last name posted on our vehicles but the Ford name. How does Ford remain #1 when this truck should not have broken down like it did? Are Ford and the representative dealerships keeping a secret? I certainly felt that way when 2 men from the dealership were standing in front of me and agreeing my truck never should have broken down. I’m even thinking they listened to the facts below, but, sadly no, it’s just part of the cover-up about the 2018 Ford F150 truck. Wendle:Mary, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We understand how frustrating unexpected vehicle repairs can be. Me:Calling them unexpected repairs is more than an insult. In addition, anyone I have shared my special circumstances with agrees with me. My husband died 1 year, 1 month, and 1 day after the purchase of this truck in 2020 with 43,470 miles in good condition. After he died, I garaged with premium fuel because I care about my fellow citizen and knew it was not wise to drive heavy machinery under emotional distress. It took me CONSIDERABLE work to get all kinds of emotion under control before I could occasionally drive the truck to keep the engine exercised, as I was told to do. I did this for 3.5 years until I noticed it wasn’t shifting quite right, and I couldn’t remember this ever happening while I drove it. Wendle:To clarify, your vehicle was outside of Ford's factory warranty when it was brought to us, and Wendle Ford has no authority to override Ford Motor Company's warranty decisions. At your request, we diagnosed the concern and submitted a goodwill claim to Ford on your behalf. Unfortunately, Ford denied the request and, with your approval, we performed the repair work. Me:Let’s make sure the consumer understands why I was denied Ford’s assistance, not because it's 842 miles past Ford’s warranty, but because Ford Motor Company requires 2 things for assistance, you buy it from that dealer and have it serviced with them. Who cares that the truck had only 17,428 miles put on it in FOUR YEARS! IF all dealerships lack the authority to contact Ford in the customer’s best interests, what are you good for? Wendle:Our team worked very hard to assist you through this difficult experience. We also waived a significant disassembly fee in good faith. While we regret that this was a challenging situation, our technicians completed the work properly. Me:Okay you assisted me by giving me Ford’s 800 consumer number so I could inquire why I was denied. However, when I called, I was told that I wasn’t denied assistance, but my DXS had not responded to 3 attempts to contact him about this expensive diagnostic that Ford REQUIRED to move forward with my claim. I also had to get my claim number from them, because for some reason the service manager didn’t know it when they are associated with the VIN. Consumers can decide who should be responsible for the diagnostic that Ford required. Let’s talk about the diagnostic I paid $210 on May 6th that made my truck undriveable afterwards and was NEVER adequately explained how this happened! I brought my truck to you with slight hesitation when accelerating to getting it back after the diagnostic with the RPM going up to 8 and 9, I paid you for a service that rendered my truck undrivable! Now for that expensive diagnostic Ford REQUIRED and still denied my claim, what did we all find out? But the problem was a KNOWN PROBLEM by Ford and dealerships too, the 2018 F150 CDF drum failure, but they have failed to let the public know about it! How you assisted me when all I wanted was someone at Ford to talk to about this matter? With a 800 number that connected me to a person that documents your call, no person with authority to make decisions. You even encouraged me to seek a litigious avenue when all I have ever wanted was for Ford to hear me. Shame on Ford and you for not stepping up to do what is right. I will never buy an UNRELIABLE Ford again!
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- 1.0
- Does not recommend this dealer
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Mary, We are truly sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and the difficult circumstances you’ve faced. We also understand how upsetting vehicle concerns can be, especially when they involve significant repairs. To clarify, your truck was not purchased from Wendle Ford, and this was the first time it was brought to us for service. Warranty coverage decisions are made directly by Ford Motor Company, not by individual dealerships. These decisions for the manufacturers can also be influenced by other factors such as ongoing maintenance of the owner and complete service history by prior owners as well. When you visited us, our team completed the diagnostic you approved. Submitted a goodwill request to Ford on your behalf. Went beyond standard protocol by escalating the situation to advocate for additional assistance. Unfortunately, Ford declined both requests, and Wendle had no authority to override their decision. Regarding your concern that the truck drove differently after the diagnostic, our Service Manager explained that Ford requires resetting the adaptive transmission tables in the PCM as part of the process. This can sometimes temporarily change how the vehicle shifts. In cases of mechanical failure, as with your transmission, the reset does not improve the condition but helps confirm the underlying issue. We regret that this was not the outcome you hoped for. While we cannot change Ford’s warranty policies, we remain committed to transparent communication, quality service, and doing what we can to assist customers within the limits of our authority.
I owe a very sincere apology to the team at Wendle Ford. If you happened to read my previous posts, they were about a situation involving a diagnostic fee charged for warranty work to my father-in-law, who is in his 80s. At the time, I believed I understood the facts and, in support of him, I made some harsh and unkind accusations. It is now my turn to admit I was wrong and to apologize to those who were affected by my words. To everyone at Wendle Ford, please accept my sincerest apologies. I believe Matt and Jeff received the brunt of my criticism, and to both of you, I extend a personal apology. I also want to commend Wendle Ford for the professionalism and grace they showed in responding to my barrage of criticism. Your handling of the situation speaks volumes about your commitment to your customers and your integrity as a business.
I owe a very sincere apology to the team at Wendle Ford. If you happened to read my previous posts, they were about a situation involving a diagnostic fee charged for warranty work to my father-in-law, who is in his 80s. At the time, I believed I understood the facts and, in support of him, I made some harsh and unkind accusations. It is now my turn to admit I was wrong and to apologize to those who were affected by my words. To everyone at Wendle Ford, please accept my sincerest apologies. I believe Matt and Jeff received the brunt of my criticism, and to both of you, I extend a personal apology. I also want to commend Wendle Ford for the professionalism and grace they showed in responding to my barrage of criticism. Your handling of the situation speaks volumes about your commitment to your customers and your integrity as a business.
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- 5.0
- Does recommend this dealer
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John, thank you for taking the time to share this follow-up and for your kind words. We truly appreciate your willingness to post this update. We will share your message with Matt, Jeff, and the rest of our team. They, along with all of us at Wendle Ford, strive to treat every customer with professionalism, respect, and transparency, even when situations are challenging. Your acknowledgment means a great deal. We value your trust and are grateful for the opportunity to serve you and your family. Should you ever need anything in the future, we’re here to help.
Took my truck in to have look at something and used their shuttle service. Bob Oliver is a great guy. He took me home when I dropped off the truck and then took me back when my truck was ready. Great conversation with a great guy.
Took my truck in to have look at something and used their shuttle service. Bob Oliver is a great guy. He took me home when I dropped off the truck and then took me back when my truck was ready. Great conversation with a great guy.
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- 5.0
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Thank you for sharing your experience, 5-star review, and recommendation, Chuck! We're glad to hear Bob Oliver took great care of you with our shuttle service. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words—he’ll appreciate hearing it! We look forward to serving your vehicle needs in the future at Wendle Motors.
I was driving a Ford Focus sedan for years, but as my family grew, it quickly became apparent that it was time to finally get a reliable family car. I had the pleasure of working with Teriana, who specializes in finding family vehicles! She worked hard to not only find me a great truck, but ensured I was introduced to their service team, and got to know the full benefits of Wendle as a Full Service Dealership!! Everyone I got to interact with was eager to help, friendly, and genuinely excited to be there. That’s certainly not the case at every dealership I’ve worked with before, so I know where I’ll be going for ALL of my future vehicle needs - thanks a bunch Teri, The Spokane Car Mom, my F150 Lightning is incredible!
I was driving a Ford Focus sedan for years, but as my family grew, it quickly became apparent that it was time to finally get a reliable family car. I had the pleasure of working with Teriana, who specializes in finding family vehicles! She worked hard to not only find me a great truck, but ensured I was introduced to their service team, and got to know the full benefits of Wendle as a Full Service Dealership!! Everyone I got to interact with was eager to help, friendly, and genuinely excited to be there. That’s certainly not the case at every dealership I’ve worked with before, so I know where I’ll be going for ALL of my future vehicle needs - thanks a bunch Teri, The Spokane Car Mom, my F150 Lightning is incredible!
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- 5.0
- Does recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a new car
Evan, thank you for sharing your experience and excellent review! We are thrilled to hear that Teriana helped you find the right vehicle to fit you and your family's needs. We truly appreciate you coming to see us for your vehicle purchase and look forward to serving all your future vehicle needs. Enjoy your F150 Lightning!
Cody did a great job of taking me home from dropping off my truck. Nice to have shudle service.
Cody did a great job of taking me home from dropping off my truck. Nice to have shudle service.
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- 5.0
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Thank you for sharing your 5-star review and compliments of Cody! We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to continuing to provide you with great experiences.
They got me in quick. Gave me an estimate when vehicle would be ready. Cody did a great job driving me home.
They got me in quick. Gave me an estimate when vehicle would be ready. Cody did a great job driving me home.
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- 4.0
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Mikal, thank you for sharing your experience and 4-star review of Cody and Devonn! We appreciate your recommendation and would love to know how we could earn that 5th star. If you would like to share any further feedback to help us improve our services in the future, please email us at [email protected].