Recently I purchased a used 2015 Rav 4 from Amherst Toyota during the covid outbreak.I normally would have gone to a closer dealer Anchor Toyota being my first choice.At that time inventory of used vehicles was low , so I was forced to deal with Amherst.Big mistake!First issue I had was a three month old MVI and a O2 sensor code on delivery.They sent to their service dept and said O2 was replaced and I returned several weeks later and had new MVI.At that time I mentioned brake noise and was told brakes were serviced before purchased and the car had been in there service since new.
Forward to 7 months down the road,I had Abs,AWD, Steering sensor warning lights light up ,loss of AWD,ABS and power steering.I called the warranty provider to get authorization before taking to Anchor Toyota and was told Amherst cancelled it 12 minutes after it was put in place.I paid $2800 for this service.Notified Amherst Toyota, they said they would try to get reinstated or refund premium.
I called Anchor Toyota and from the first chat with their service rep I knew the level of service and customer care was far superior.She set me up with a service appointment immediately ,and spoke to Andre about finding me a loaner car ,as there were no car rentals available anywhere due to covid restrictions.He gave me brand Corolla to drive home with gas coupon.Andre and his team then looked at the car and found I had several problems Steering sensor and 2 wheel bearings badly worn.He also noted brakes had only had new pads and not the rotors replaced.They replaced the defective bearings and steering sensor and then had an O2 sensor failure.Andre then went to bat for me and called Amherst Toyota about the brakes , pads and rotors and 02 sensor and got a PO # to repair them.Amherst also agreed to give me some cash toward repair of the 1 bearing and sensor.Andre replaced to other bearing no fee.
In the end I now have a safe vehicle to drive thanks to Andre’s high level of care and service from him and his team Anchor Toyota.
My thanks to everyone at Anchor Toyota who make doing business with them comfortable experience,I highly recommend them!