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The way it should be

Cars & MotoringRichmond, UScarmax.com
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Åke StrömVerified
Oct 16, 2026

Online purchase went perfectly

Noticed a tiny chip in the windshield at delivery and they immediately scheduled a free replacement. They threw in free floor mats and a tank of gas without me asking during negotiations.

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Louise Björk
Oct 15, 2026

Rude phone staff

Service advisor was openly rude to my spouse and tried to steer the conversation entirely toward me.

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Tilda Johansen
Oct 14, 2026

Vehicle delivered damaged

Mechanic clearly skipped the multi-point inspection and still charged me the full menu price for it. They lost my spare key during a routine service and told me to buy a new one at retail price.

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Hilda JensenVerified
Oct 13, 2026

Delivery truck arrived early

I called with a stupid question about my dashboard warning light and they walked me through it kindly.

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Lukas HagenVerified
Oct 11, 2026

Easy app for scheduling

Really felt like the salesperson wanted me in the right car rather than the most expensive car.

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Håkan BakkenVerified
Oct 9, 2026

Factory-trained team shines

Dealer group has a reputation for honesty and this visit absolutely lived up to it. After the body repair they returned the car vacuumed and washed, which was a small but classy touch.

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Emil StrandVerified
Oct 7, 2026

Repair quote matched invoice

Honest diagnostic that saved me from paying for a repair I didn't actually need right now. They honored a coupon that technically expired the week before, which was a classy move.

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Marianne MikkelsenVerified
Oct 7, 2026

Diagnostic was spot on

Mobile mechanic came to my office and swapped the battery while I was in a meeting. Finance office had my paperwork pre-filled and my signature was done in about ten minutes.

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Tove Thomassen
Oct 5, 2026

Clean rental loaner

Factory-trained team diagnosed an intermittent misfire that two independent shops had completely missed. An outstanding experience from the first phone call to the final handshake at the curb.

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Terhi PulkkinenVerified
Oct 4, 2026

Service writer was courteous

Owner of the shop walked over to introduce himself and thank me for choosing a small independent garage. My service appointment ran exactly on time and the technician explained each item on the multi-point inspection clearly. They threw in free floor mats and a tank of gas without me asking during negotiations.

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Albin NissenVerified
Oct 2, 2026

Quick turnaround on bodywork

A rare dealer where used inventory is priced close to market rather than thousands above.

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Ingvar NyströmVerified
Oct 3, 2026

Transmission runs like new

Honest estimate turned a scary engine light into a twelve dollar sensor replacement.

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Mattias Hermansson
Sep 30, 2026

Transparent pricing all around

A courtesy inspection flagged a tire with a slow leak before it ever became a real problem. Transmission flush was overdue and the car shifts noticeably smoother after their work.

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Monika GrønbekVerified
Sep 29, 2026

Tires balanced flawlessly

Owner personally test-drove my car with me to diagnose a vibration I had struggled to describe.

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Wilma Olsson
Sep 29, 2026

Service bay disaster

They promised a full tank at delivery and I drove off with the fuel light already on. Shuttle service was promised and then quietly cancelled without any notice until I was already waiting at the counter. Dealer stacked three documentation and preparation fees that added nearly a thousand dollars to the price.

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Karin Hansson
Sep 27, 2026

Smooth vehicle handoff

Finance manager actively helped me shave a point off the rate instead of upselling warranties.

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Vilma Saarinen
Sep 24, 2026

Fair trade-in offer

Clean waiting lounge with real snacks, decent coffee, and comfortable chairs for the ninety minute wait.

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Niko MiettinenVerified
Sep 25, 2026

Honest about recalls

Service advisor sent photos of the worn components so I could decide calmly instead of under pressure in the bay. Honest diagnostic that saved me from paying for a repair I didn't actually need right now.

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Juliette Chevalier
Sep 22, 2026

Dealer went above and beyond

Mechanic took the time to show me the old parts and explain why each one had failed. Mobile mechanic came to my office and swapped the battery while I was in a meeting.

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Clara Chevallier
Sep 22, 2026

Could have been better

A middle-of-the-road dealership where nothing was terrible but nothing really impressed me either. They matched a competitor's price only after I showed proof, which felt a little grudging to be honest.

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Zoé Masson
Sep 20, 2026

No pressure sales floor

Picked up on a small coolant leak during a free courtesy check that another shop had missed. Owner of the shop walked over to introduce himself and thank me for choosing a small independent garage. Body shop blended the paint so well that I cannot tell which quarter panel was repaired.

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Inès Caron
Sep 18, 2026

Mechanic damaged my car

Finance manager tried to slip a four thousand dollar extended warranty into my contract without ever mentioning it. Repair failed within two weeks and the shop refused to warranty their own work without a new diagnostic fee. Service bay damaged my wheels by using an impact gun without the protective sockets or any care at all.

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Sarah RollandVerified
Sep 17, 2026

Service appointment wasted

Repair was done so poorly that an independent shop had to redo the work the following week.

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Léna PerrotVerified
Sep 15, 2026

Scratched during service

Loaner was returned with a quarter tank and they charged me a hundred dollar refueling fee anyway.

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Lola AntoineVerified
Sep 15, 2026

Smooth financing process

Return of my lease vehicle took fifteen minutes and they waived two minor wear charges without being asked. Owner personally test-drove my car with me to diagnose a vibration I had struggled to describe.

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Mia Rémy
Sep 14, 2026

Fair labor rates

Clear estimate up front, clear invoice at the end, and the two numbers were identical. Certified pre-owned inspection paperwork was thorough and matched everything I found independently. A rare showroom where women are treated with the same respect as men on the lot.

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Nina ColletVerified
Sep 13, 2026

Honest estimate on repairs

Delivered my new car with a handwritten thank-you note and a small gift basket in the back seat.

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Elsa BouvierVerified
Sep 10, 2026

Beautiful showroom experience

An honest body shop that pointed out a prior repair the previous owner had hidden from me.

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Agathe DanielVerified
Sep 10, 2026

Clean waiting lounge

Even the receptionist was knowledgeable about trims and could answer questions while I waited.

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Charlotte RougetVerified
Sep 8, 2026

Reliable service appointment

Loaner vehicle was clean, modern, and had a full charge waiting when I arrived to drop mine off.

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Margaux Martin
Sep 7, 2026

Trade-in value exceeded expectations

Body shop blended the paint so well that I cannot tell which quarter panel was repaired. Would absolutely drive the extra forty minutes to this shop over the closer one near my house. Service writer called me twice with updates before authorizing a single extra dollar of work.

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Mathilde Laurent
Sep 6, 2026

Delivered right to my driveway

Delivery driver walked me through every control before leaving and even paired my phone to the system.

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Océane FontaineVerified
Sep 4, 2026

Easy online checkout

Delivered a certified pre-owned car with brand new tires, fresh brakes, and a two-year warranty included. Financing was wrapped up in under an hour and every fee was disclosed upfront with no surprise add-ons at signing.

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Pauline MercierVerified
Sep 5, 2026

Great financing rate

Appreciated the no-haggle pricing because negotiating cars has always been my least favorite activity. I appreciated the shuttle driver who dropped me at work and picked me up the moment my car was ready.

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Audrey PerrinVerified
Sep 2, 2026

Charged for untouched parts

They sold me a certified pre-owned car that failed a state inspection less than a month later.

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Céline NicolasVerified
Sep 1, 2026

Showroom staff attentive

Mechanic refused to replace a part that technically could have been replaced, saving me three hundred dollars.

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Delphine DumasVerified
Sep 1, 2026

Hassle-free paperwork

Love that the courtesy wash after service is actually a proper wash, not a quick spray and go. Clear estimate up front, clear invoice at the end, and the two numbers were identical.

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Nathalie AubertVerified
Aug 30, 2026

Fantastic post-sale follow up

After the brake job the pedal feels firm, the car tracks straight, and there is zero vibration at speed. Delivered my new car with a handwritten thank-you note and a small gift basket in the back seat.

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Camilla GunnarssonVerified
Aug 28, 2026

Picked up keys quickly

They respected my budget and never once tried to push me into a trim I had already declined. An honest body shop that pointed out a prior repair the previous owner had hidden from me.

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Matilda HansenVerified
Aug 26, 2026

Dishonest trade appraisal

Loaner car was filthy, smelled strongly of smoke, and had crumbs ground into the seats. Dealer claimed the recall work had been completed, yet the manufacturer records clearly showed otherwise. Diagnostic charge of two hundred dollars for a tech to tell me what the dashboard code already said.

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Mia GibsonVerified
Aug 25, 2026

Awful online buying process

Delivery driver scratched the hood unloading the car and the dealer denied any responsibility for weeks.

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Aisling BarnesVerified
Aug 25, 2026

Smooth test drive experience

A rare showroom where women are treated with the same respect as men on the lot.

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Edward WoodVerified
Aug 24, 2026

Alignment done perfectly

After the alignment the tires are wearing evenly for the first time in two years. Delivery driver walked me through every control before leaving and even paired my phone to the system. Even the receptionist was knowledgeable about trims and could answer questions while I waited.

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Fraser BellVerified
Aug 23, 2026

Service bay magicians

I recommend them to friends constantly and so far every single one has thanked me afterward.

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Caoimhe Lynch
Aug 22, 2026

Brake job done right

Trade-in appraisal came in higher than three other quotes I had collected the week before. Appreciated the no-haggle pricing because negotiating cars has always been my least favorite activity.

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Arthur McGregor
Aug 19, 2026

Loaner was filthy

Service bay damaged my wheels by using an impact gun without the protective sockets or any care at all.

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Niall Russell
Aug 17, 2026

Will dispute these charges

Trade appraisal was insulting, hundreds below the lowest book value for a car in better than average condition.

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Harper White
Aug 17, 2026

Quick oil change

Phone staff answered on the second ring and had my service history pulled up before I finished my first sentence.

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Alba Mitchell
Aug 15, 2026

Loaner was a lifesaver

Had the oddest electrical gremlin and the tech chased it down over two visits without charging extra labor. After the brake job the pedal feels firm, the car tracks straight, and there is zero vibration at speed.

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Lewis DoyleVerified
Aug 14, 2026

Middle-of-the-road buy

Bodywork was adequate for an insurance repair, however I would not pay out of pocket for this level of finish. A reasonable repair, but the technician left greasy fingerprints on the headliner and door panels.