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Sedano Ford

(715 reviews)

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(715 reviews)

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I brought my '13 Escape in for an A/C repair.

I brought my '13 Escape in for an A/C repair. They took 9 days to get back to me with an estimate of $3,300 which is more than half of the car's value. I brought it to Eskimo Radiator and A/C Repair in El Cajon. 4 days later I now have a perfectly working A/C and it cost me $1,216 in parts and labor. To add insult to injury, Penske charged me $169 for their estimate which was suspiciously lacking in detail. I'd say that giving them a 1 star review is being too kind.

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
2 people out of 2 found this review helpful.
Dealer response

Hello Doug, Please know we take your feedback seriously, and I would appreciate the opportunity to connect with you and discuss the experience you have shared regarding the overall price quoted during your service visit. When you get a moment, can you please contact me? I look forward to speaking with you. Kind regards, Ralph Cerulli General Manager Penske Ford (619) 433-6001 rcerulli@socalpenske.com

Worst dealership ever!

Worst dealership ever!!!! First, I went in for 70k maintenance, which apparently is the same as an oil change (???). My 4 year old car had to have its engine rebuilt after 1 year due to a factory recall. It took 3 weeks and I had $700 of unreimbursed car rental charges. Now the O-ring needed to be replaced (I guess the rebuild wasn't done very well). They called for a Lyft to bring me home. Th service advisor had my current address and I verified the city with the Lyft driver because I live quite a ways from the dealership. 1/2 way home the Lyft driver gets off the freeway to drop me off (!!!). We are no where near my home, he now has the wrong address and can't bring me any further. On the drive home from picking up my car the sun hits my windshield and I see there is a crack in it which wasn't there before. I pulled off the freeway and called the dealership. I was told my message was going to be sent right away to the service manager. It's been 2 hours and I've heard nothing back. After 30 years of loyal service I can say for certain this is my last xxx Ford!!! After 20 years of Drew/Penske patrionage I think it's time to find a new service department.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 1.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair 1.0
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
6 people out of 6 found this review helpful.
Dealer response

Dawn, Thank you for your review. Our goal is to provide an exceptional experience to every customer, and I would like to speak with you about your vehicle and service experience. Can you please send your preferred contact method to me? Best regards, Ralph Cerulli General Manager Penske Ford (619) 433-6001 rcerulli@socalpenske.com

Dealer response

Dawn, Thank you for your review. Our goal is to provide an exceptional experience to every customer, and I would like to speak with you about your vehicle and service experience. Can you please send your preferred contact method to me? Best regards, Ralph Cerulli General Manager Penske Ford (619) 433-6001 rcerulli@socalpenske.com

Consumer response

Email sent directly. Thank you

Consumer response

Since you have not responded to my wo emails or two phone messages Idrive down to the dealership. Your very rude service manager, Trevor, was dismissive at best. Now I go higher.

Your service department is top notch.

Your service department is top notch. And service advisor Dave Whitlow is the best advisor I’ve ever dealt with. He’s knowledgeable, experienced, truthful and honest which makes him a great representative for Penske Ford.

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
1 person out of 1 found this review helpful.

My recall experience was a very good one Honorable

My recall experience was a very good one Honorable acknowledgement to Chris Sorensson who was a very efficient professional and knowledgeable service representative. Usually dealerships are not that positive but my experience was so smooth and quick that I might even consider buying another Ford service vehicle as this experience shows Penske Ford still cares about its customers big and small.

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
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful.

Penske Ford is a clean dealership and the sales

Penske Ford is a clean dealership and the sales representatives are approachable and courteous. I’m happy with my purchase.

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 new car
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful.

I have always been very satisfied with Penske Ford and

I have always been very satisfied with Penske Ford and their services, but my last two appointments I have experienced very poor service. I loved working with Larry for years, but since his departure from this location, I have not received quality service from this staff. I realize shops are busy and potentially understaffed right now, but unfortunately there seems to be a complete lack of knowledge, customer service and communication right now with the team. Ever since they got the new service building everything seems to have gone downhill. I made an appointment but still had to wait around for some time before heading in to see where my service manager was; only to wait much longer while he was on phone with absolutely no consideration or respect for me being there. From the moment I got there, it was excuse after excuse. I ended up having to call them about an hour before closing to see if truck was done and was told it’s been done for hours…again, horrible communication. When going over highlighted items that should be addressed with truck in the near future i felt like I was talking to someone that didn’t even know what vehicle I had. When I asked why he didn’t call me to fix some of these issues while he already had my truck, I was told “he was too busy and sorry he didn’t call me. You just need to bring it in another day and be without a vehicle again.” After asking several questions and not really getting a clear answer on priority, cost and history of completed service I thought it was best to leave and look for somewhere else to take my vehicle. It’s too bad!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 1.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 2.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
2 people out of 2 found this review helpful.
Dealer response

Mike, Your feedback is important to us and I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you regarding the overall quality of your service appointment and our level of communication. Would you mind reaching out to me directly? I look forward to speaking with you. Best Regards, Ralph Cerulli General Manager Penske Ford (619) 433-6001 rcerulli@socalpenske.com

Dave was a great service advisor.

Dave was a great service advisor. He diagnosed my problem and got it fixed right away.

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
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful.

Excellent service, timely repair, regular repair updates

Excellent service, timely repair, regular repair updates . Body shop did a great job and all the people there were friendly.

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
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful.

I love the service at Penske Ford.

I love the service at Penske Ford. They always give me VIP service. Jeff Long is great.

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
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful.

James Jarvis is amazing salesman.

James Jarvis is amazing salesman. Caring and honest salesman. You don’t find salespersons like that these days.

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 new car
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful.
Dealer response

Hi Bernadette, Your kind words mean a lot to us and we are happy that you found our team to be amazing. Enjoy your purchase and thank you for choosing Penske Ford.