The Dealership in Laconia

garysanfran · 01-05-2018, 03:01 PM

To keep at the lake. I am now in fear of going to either of the two dealerships in Laconia. By not naming the subject dealership of this thread, you have caused a lost sale for the other. I noticed both have low Yelp reviews, however.

Any recommendations of where to go for a used car and be treated honestly?

joey2665 · 01-05-2018, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by garysanfran

To keep at the lake. I am now in fear of going to either of the two dealerships in Laconia. By not naming the subject dealership of this thread, you have caused a lost sale for the other. I noticed both have low Yelp reviews, however.

Any recommendations of where to go for a used car and be treated honestly?

I absolutely agree. Why post if your not giving the full story and complete information. Otherwise the post is useless to the members

BroadHopper · 01-06-2018, 07:58 AM

The only one I found so far in the area is Neal's Garage on South Main St in Laconia. Next honest garage is in Manchester, which is a dealer believe it or not.

dpg · 01-08-2018, 11:51 AM

I totally agree...Don't bother posting if your going to keep the name a big "secret." Yeah I get there isn't ten different dealerships it can possibly be but that shouldn't matter.

BroadHopper · 01-08-2018, 07:19 PM

I will be happy to name the dealership if asked. I just don't want people to think I work for the dealer!

joey2665 · 01-08-2018, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

I will be happy to name the dealership if asked. I just don't want people to think I work for the dealer!

That would be nice since "The Professor" does seem to want to name them.

Rusty · 01-08-2018, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by joey2665

That would be nice since "The Professor" does seem to want to name them.

I think BroadHopper is talking about the dealer in Manchester.

This is what he said: "Next honest garage is in Manchester, which is a dealer believe it or not.".

dt5150 · 01-11-2018, 09:22 AM

phil at union ave automotive runs a great, honest shop. honest work at a fair price. been a customer of his for almost 20 years.

noreast · 01-14-2018, 05:33 PM

Probably not a one off, More likely standard operating procedure. I've seen it over and again. Recently Ira Toyota did it to my 75 year old mother, She brought her 2.5 year old Rav 4 in to get a price on tires, I don't know why, she knows better. they came back with over $1,200 in repairs on top of the tires.Thankfully she called me and we had our place go over everything, Turns out she needed tires. After all these years car dealers are still the worst of the worst. I don't mean to just pick on Ira, it's happened to other family members at Quirk, Auto fair et al.

JEEPONLY · 01-15-2018, 10:25 AM

My wife had an 8am appointment today for the "free" oil change offered for buying her car there. After waiting 1 1/2 hrs., they finally took her car into the shop- then the tallying began: air filter, brakes, wipers, etc. Aside from all the add-ons, don't you think she would have been toward the head of the scheduled line, and not have to wait so long?

Just the way they do business, I guess.

Biggd · 01-15-2018, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JEEPONLY

My wife had an 8am appointment today for the "free" oil change offered for buying her car there. After waiting 1 1/2 hrs., they finally took her car into the shop- then the tallying began: air filter, brakes, wipers, etc. Aside from all the add-ons, don't you think she would have been toward the head of the scheduled line, and not have to wait so long?

Just the way they do business, I guess.

When you make an appointment at a dealer that appointment is just for you to bring it there. They will get to it when they get to it.

Woody38 · 01-15-2018, 06:17 PM

I have for as long as I can remember had my cars serviced at the dealer. Great service and they always go the extra mile, advising of needed repairs and also of anything that could be necessary in the future. They are also rated as the best dealership in the country. Having said that, when in California with the Jag several years ago, the tail lights went out in PA. So no driving in the dark. The Jag dealer supposedly repaired by replacing the third brake light and the problem was not solved. I had told them I could hear a sound in the steering column. Yup there was a break so they wanted toe solder, asked about a new part. Only cost about $20 more for the part than solder. Fast forward, in CA now and needed oil change, not a Jag but MB. Service was great. My dealer at home can tell of owners stories from their Florida experiences. All this because I had my fill of stations that put filings on the frame and saying the alternator was shot along with other problems.
If you find a good shop, new, used or repair shop. Stay with them.

JEEPONLY · 01-15-2018, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

When you make an appointment at a dealer that appointment is just for you to bring it there. They will get to it when they get to it.

Given your many years of service in the automotive industry, I can appreciate your defense of the dealership. My only point was, and is, if they make an appointment, and schedule X amount of time to complete the work, how is it, that by 8am, they are already bumping others by 1 1/2 hours?

01-05-2018, 03:01 PM	#1
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,575 Thanks: 669 Thanked 682 Times in 348 Posts	In the market for a used car... To keep at the lake. I am now in fear of going to either of the two dealerships in Laconia. By not naming the subject dealership of this thread, you have caused a lost sale for the other. I noticed both have low Yelp reviews, however. Any recommendations of where to go for a used car and be treated honestly? __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

01-06-2018, 07:58 AM	#3
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,584 Thanks: 3,227 Thanked 1,106 Times in 796 Posts	Honest Mechanic The only one I found so far in the area is Neal's Garage on South Main St in Laconia. Next honest garage is in Manchester, which is a dealer believe it or not. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

01-08-2018, 07:19 PM	#5
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,584 Thanks: 3,227 Thanked 1,106 Times in 796 Posts	Thanks! I will be happy to name the dealership if asked. I just don't want people to think I work for the dealer! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

01-15-2018, 10:25 AM	#10
JEEPONLY Deceased Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 701 Thanks: 360 Thanked 179 Times in 141 Posts	Car dealerships My wife had an 8am appointment today for the "free" oil change offered for buying her car there. After waiting 1 1/2 hrs., they finally took her car into the shop- then the tallying began: air filter, brakes, wipers, etc. Aside from all the add-ons, don't you think she would have been toward the head of the scheduled line, and not have to wait so long? Just the way they do business, I guess.

01-15-2018, 06:17 PM	#12
Woody38 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 578 Thanks: 46 Thanked 110 Times in 81 Posts	Dealer service I have for as long as I can remember had my cars serviced at the dealer. Great service and they always go the extra mile, advising of needed repairs and also of anything that could be necessary in the future. They are also rated as the best dealership in the country. Having said that, when in California with the Jag several years ago, the tail lights went out in PA. So no driving in the dark. The Jag dealer supposedly repaired by replacing the third brake light and the problem was not solved. I had told them I could hear a sound in the steering column. Yup there was a break so they wanted toe solder, asked about a new part. Only cost about $20 more for the part than solder. Fast forward, in CA now and needed oil change, not a Jag but MB. Service was great. My dealer at home can tell of owners stories from their Florida experiences. All this because I had my fill of stations that put filings on the frame and saying the alternator was shot along with other problems. If you find a good shop, new, used or repair shop. Stay with them.

01-08-2018, 11:51 AM	#4
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,597 Thanks: 153 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	I totally agree...Don't bother posting if your going to keep the name a big "secret." Yeah I get there isn't ten different dealerships it can possibly be but that shouldn't matter.

01-11-2018, 09:22 AM	#8
dt5150 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 401 Thanks: 4 Thanked 107 Times in 72 Posts	phil at union ave automotive runs a great, honest shop. honest work at a fair price. been a customer of his for almost 20 years.

01-14-2018, 05:33 PM	#9
noreast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 648 Thanks: 316 Thanked 120 Times in 93 Posts	Probably not a one off, More likely standard operating procedure. I've seen it over and again. Recently Ira Toyota did it to my 75 year old mother, She brought her 2.5 year old Rav 4 in to get a price on tires, I don't know why, she knows better. they came back with over $1,200 in repairs on top of the tires.Thankfully she called me and we had our place go over everything, Turns out she needed tires. After all these years car dealers are still the worst of the worst. I don't mean to just pick on Ira, it's happened to other family members at Quirk, Auto fair et al.