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Don't Leave Dealership Until You Absolutely Are Approved For Credit!!!
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WESLEY CHAPEL, FLORIDA -- Incident - I called the dealership and talked to a salesman Ken ** who told me they would give me the best deal and also had a first time buyer program so I would be approved to get a new Honda Civic 2010. After going in we looked at a few models while they processed my credit application I waited and waited and waited. After 5 hours they finally came back and said I was approved. Ken **, Mike the manager and John the finance guy all told me congratulations I am the proud new owner of the Honda Civic. I called Geico and got my insurance policy faxed over, signed the purchase agreement and away I went so happy!!!

30 days later I received a phone call saying that I was not approved and I would need to pay $2500.00 down with the interest rate also going up and needed a co-signer. I looked online to see what they were talking about and found out that this is a SCAM SALES POLICY that Wesley Chapel Honda practices all the time called YOYO financing or SPOT Delivery. I cannot believe that this is a practice which is OK in State of Florida.

They let you drive away thinking you just purchased a new and negotiated a decent deal to find out you are just being set up to be charged a higher price later after you have fallen in love with your new car. What a first time buying experience. This has to be wrong!!

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Most horrible and rude customer service anywhere
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DALLAS, TEXAS -- I recently bought this 2009 Honda Civic Si from Rusty Wallis Honda and from day one, I've had plenty of problems. The car makes this popping noise when in reverse and 1st gear when trying to turn the wheel. And from the inside I noticed in the morning that there is a plastic panel on the passenger side that is loose and warped and will not got back into place. Also it, the side airbag covers, both of them are a little off like they were glued with with Elmer's glue of something. And to top it all off, I was going to work one rainy day and I turn on my windshield wipers and they make the glass fuzzy and you can't see anything.

So I try to go to the dealership and they tell me that I have to leave the car a couple of day with them and I have to rent a car... and I told them that there was a service bulletin out for my VIN range specifically about the noise the car is making which came out in July and I bought the car in November so they had plenty of time to fix it. THEY DIDN'T EVEN BOTHER! And now I have to rent a car? After I only hand the car for a week?

So I call customer service and the lady I talked to was very rude and inconsiderate and her answers didn't make any sense. I don't know why? Does Honda want to lose their customers? This has been my second Honda to own but after my recent experience, I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER HONDA AGAIN! And I will make sure that I tell as many people as I can about my experience and unfair treatment!

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Honda on Grand, IL Elmhurst
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Terrible experience with their service center. Please take your car elsewhere for your service. Went for my 30,000 miles service on my Honda Accord, and had a coupon that if you pay over $500 it saves you $50. Not to mention how many phone calls I got during the service that they needed to add so and so for a rise in the initial quote from $355 to $645. So I thought I will just use my savings coupon to save at least the $50 they promised if you pay anywhere over $500.

When I showed up later to pick the car up and pay, they were surprised that I had such a coupon. And kept on trying to convince me that they cannot accept the coupon because they already used another savings coupon towards my invoice and they cannot combine coupons. When I asked the service guy (**) to show me in the bill where exactly did they use any savings coupon on my bill he kept on saying it won't show but they are sure they saved me a lot.

This was completely bogus, they just didn't want me to get the $50 discount. I told them the coupon is even advertised on their website and how come they don't abide by their promises to customers, and if they advertise then they have to keep their promise. Long story short, they didn't accept THEIR OWN coupon and I paid the total and was completely stunned by how dishonest this dealership is. Please take your money elsewhere and search for another trustworthy place to service your car.

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Faulty Point Inspection, Missed Front Tire Plug
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SAN ANGELO, TEXAS -- I purchased my Honda Accord 2004 from a dealership in Texas. I normally don't buy used cars because you never know what you are going to get and what types of problems they may bring. But beside my better judgment the Honda dealer salesperson informed me that they do a multi-point inspection and that the car is safe and it was just like purchasing a new car.

Well I don't think if I would have purchased a new car I would have had a plug in my tire. Because of job relocations I have drove my car all over the US and I have been happy with everything, except when I come out from work late one night and realize that my front driver side tire was going flat. As a single woman I don't find that cool because I bought the car for reliability.

Well to make a long story short, I thought that maybe I ran over a nail and it was causing a slow leak. When I took it to a tire story and they looked at it they informed me the plug that was placed in the tire had come out which was causing the slow leak. So much for a reliable inspection.

I called the Honda corporate office and was informed that the dealership was within their multi-point inspection rules and all they were required to do was to check the tread of the tire, make sure the wear was even on all tires and the air pressure was at the correct rate. My response to that is then what am I paying you for if I'm getting the same problems and responses as if I purchased the car from an individual off the street?

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Battery life and dealer service
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Recently I paid a little visit to Lisle Auto Plaza located in the Chicago West Suburbs. The quality of service was horrible. I have been there before and decided to give it a last chance. The people are the most unfriendly and unprofessional and the quality of service is bad (trust me I work for the auto industry making OEM components for these vehicles)!

Anyway they also told me that the battery life of my vehicle was almost over and I needed to replace it. My car is a 2005 Honda Accord with barely 42,000. The replacement cost for "OEM" battery? $125!!! Honda's extended warranty does not cover the battery and my wisest decision was to go to an auto part store and buy an excellent battery for $60 with 3 years WARRANTY! Honda, definitely Toyota is stronger when it comes to customer service!! I think you just lost a long-time-Honda-lover-customer.

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Battery life
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WESTFORD, MASSACHUSETTS -- My first Honda (Accord 2005) has only 45K miles and the battery is almost gone! I have had cars (both American and Japanese) driven more than 80 to 100K miles and used for more than 5 years in last 20 years and never had to replace batteries! When I contacted their customer care office in California, their response was that the battery is made by another manufacturer and they are not responsible for it... Cannot believe it! They cannot do anything for me! Well, Honda, you have lost the customer (not that it will make any difference in short term).

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Air Bags Not Deploying During Accident
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE -- On 1/05/2007 Me and 2 kids were in 5 car pile up on Interstate 75. There was road construction going on and car stopped in front of me. Hit breaks while stopping was hit from behind. Driver stated was going 65 mph. Pushing me into car in front. My car was totaled but seat belt did not catch pushing me into steering wheel. Sensors were hit and airbags did not deploy. Thank god no one was hurt. Honda is supposed to be safest car on road.

I contacted Honda about airbags. I was treated like a criminal and did not receive assistance. Just wanted answer. Have contacted several people still no answer. I recommend that if you are looking for a car and safety is a very big concern, I would not buy Honda. I never will ever again. That car was 3rd Honda. Lost loyal customer.

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Interior Obnoxious Odor
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DOWAGIAC, MICHIGAN -- I get headaches from my Honda '07 Odyssey purchased 1/07 because of a strong interior odor (leather seats my guess), which the Honda's regional representative agrees. Plus his two week old Odyssey is much stronger smelling. At that same meeting it was agreed a different supplier could be the problem. He said he would get back with me on that. However that did not happen.

Instead we received a call from the same Honda US of California representative who set up the meeting saying "The case is closed - our Honda does what it was designed to do". I need resolution. I want the cause corrected. I deserve better. Honda has no customer service. I will not purchase another Honda from Japan, from the USA or anywhere else - the product stinks!!!

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Transmision Problems / Customer Service
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I have read other reviews about Honda dealers and Honda America. My complaint is the same as many others. When the transmission problem became an issue for Odyssey owners, my dealer (Brantford Honda) like many others, let us down.

Then taking the next course of action, Honda Corporate, they also turned their back on many of their customers. In many case not returning phone calls or worse, just being rude and not really showing any concern for their sub par product. I will never purchase another Honda product again. I was led to believe they built and stood by a superior automotive product, not true!

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Mice and Tires
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GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA -- Dealership repair manager did not willingly do warranty work. The only way they did anything was when I made a big stink about it. Rear tires were ruined by factory misalignment. They initially refused to replace both rear tires from an admitted factory misalignment.

Mice were in car and nothing was done to prevent entry of mice. This problem still hasn't been fixed. When they removed mice they charged me for removal of hazardous material. You would think that a screen on the air input would stop these mice from entering car. Dealer and Honda Japan said they couldn't do that. I think I know why. If they admitted to a problem then they would be liable for any damages. Honda couldn't care less about your health and safety. It appears that money is the number one thing at this dealership and Honda Motor Company.

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