Mercedes Benz of Tampa Bay

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4636 North Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, Florida, United States

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Mercedes Benz of Tampa Bay Reviews

tampajenn March 17, 2010
Sold a car without promised options
In February 2010 I bought a black 2008 E350 with 25, 000 miles, it was the color I wanted, it had low mileage and it also had satellite radio and a navigation system, I knew this to be true because I stated several times to my salesman Andrew that this is what I must have and he told me this black E350 was definitely equipped with both. These last two things are very important to me. The problems began when I returned home with the car to find out it did not include either satellite radio or a navigation system. You might wonder how I didn’t know it wasn’t equipped while I was still at the dealership, this is because I was told the satellite radio just needed to be activated and the DVD needed to be inserted into the nav system. In my naivety I took Andrew’s word on this, also the walk-through explaining the features of the car didn’t happen as the person involved had to leave. If I’d had this walk-through with someone knowledgeable this whole episode could have been avoided as I would not have left with the car.
If you are considering having any relationship with this company I suggest you read my buying experience here http://www.mboftampabaysucks.com.
Ms. S. W. September 27, 2009
Discrimination based on race and sex!
I must first start this complaint by stating that I have NEVER been treated so poorly by a company as I have been by Mercedes Benz of Tampa. On Wednesday, September 23, 2009, I contacted Mercedes Benz of Tampa to have my car serviced and Dawn Conyers a Service Associate (10 years experience) their handled this process. She advised me to bring my car in the very next morning a 7 AM and stated that the service I requested would take up to one hour. I followed her instructions and brought my car in with already purchased parts from the terrible Bay Area Imports which were a blower motor and a blower motor regulator to repair my air conditioner. Ms. Conyers quoted me $117.99 for one hour of service. It is a posted service policy to get an update on the progress of your vehicle every 30 minutes which in my case never happened and I ended up being there for five hours and an ending bill of $626.00. Never once did Ms. Conyers offer to send me away with a loaner vehicle until my car repairs were completed. I was there so long that a friend picked me up and took me to breakfast for almost two hours. During this time I received a call from Ms. Conyers advising me that my O-rings were leaking and in order to get my air conditioner completely repaired I would need to have the O-rings replaced. I asked her to confirm that the issues with my air conditioner would be completely resolved once this was done since I was about to agree to almost $500.00 more than I initially intended to. She advised, "Yes you will be riding cool." I asked her again, "Are you sure Dawn?" She said, "Yes Ms. Washington that will take care of the issues with your air conditioner not working. When we returned my friend witnessed Ms. Conyers tell me on four different occasions that my car was headed to the wash and would be out shortly. I didn't get my vehicle for another two hours and when it came out of the car wash my radio antenna was destroyed and my air conditioner was not blowing cool/cold at all. Ms. Conyers told me after I paid for the O-rings to be replaced and the parts I purchased to be installed that I may now need to replace the expansion valve and the ac compressor to get air in my car. I asked her why she confirmed that the issue would be resolved once I paid for the O-rings to be replaced and she said it was being mentioned after the fact because the technician want to "cover his ass." I complained of this to Service Manager, Jeff Summers. He advised me to bring my car in on Saturday, September 26, 2009, and to see Jon Waterhouse (34 years experience) to get everything resolved. When I arrived Mr. Waterhouse was very rude and spoke to me in a very condescending way. I am not sure if his discrimination was because I was wearing University of South Florida college gear and he assumed that I was a teenager, my skin color or my sex. He said, "We'll let you know what we come up with just prepare to pick your vehicle up on Monday, September 28, 2009, and in the meantime we have this Toyota Camry for you." I told him that was unacceptable I didn't drop of a Toyota and I didn't want to leave in one he said, "Oh well this is all Mr. Summers approved for you." I then approached Service Director, Jack Barnett with my complaint and he said, "So what you're not getting a Mercedes, who cares, it's not like we just have 50 Mercedes sitting around for customers to ride away in them." I replied, you're right in fact you have more than 50 and you are waiting for customers to ride away in them isn't this a dealership?" He offered no response and advised Jon Waterhouse to put me in the vehicle shown in the attached photo. So to add insult to injury not only does Mercedes Benz of Tampa rudely disrespect me, damage my vehicle but now they send me away in a truck covered with their logos and website to promote them when they've done me no justice. I have been loyal to Mercedes as it has been the only type of vehicle I've ever purchased and I can say with confidence that I will never purchase another vehicle from them again. I filed this complaint with Mercedes Benz of Tampa General Manager, Frank Cuteri, who then accused me of being a liar, stating that he knows verbatim what was discussed between Ms. Conyers and I yet later in the conversation stated that he hasn't had the opportunity to speak with her. This call was witnessed as Mr. Cuteri continued to call me names he then refused to acknowledge the damages to my vehicle stating has absolutely no proof that I even purchased my car there. I told him that I would be taking my complaint to his management company, the local news, better business bureau and anyone else who would listen. He told me that he didn't care just to come "get my shit" and return his vehicle. I advised him that I wasn't contact by Jon Waterhouse until 3:30 PM to let me know that my car was ready when service closes at 4 PM, he told me to expect to pick up my vehicle on September 28, 2009 and I was in route to a wedding. He said, "I don't give a shit!" I had my sister then speak with him to not only inform him that the entire conversation was being witnessed but also that there was no way possible that I could walk in a wedding and return to Mercedes all within one hour and that my vehicle would be picked up on September 28, 2009 and his would be returned. He replied, "Okay whatever." I also made Mr. Cuteri aware that a young white woman appearing close to my age came into the service center and immediately everyone (service staff) ran to her offering assistance and I never received that type of welcome. I am disgusted with Mercedes Benz of Tampa and disappointed in myself for making such a poor business decision.
July 18, 2008
No warranty
We are not going to respond to any of your emails or phone calls. Do not attempt to contact us again. I will call you when I have time. I hope this is clear to you. Do not call or write. I will not tolerate your abusive language directed at any of my employees. You have received copies of every item you requested below and we will not be providing any others.

Frank Cuteri

General Manager

Mercedes-Benz of Tampa

813-870-0010

813-865-8024 fax





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Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 12:39 PM

Jeff Camara

Cc: Frank Cuteri; Janet Villella

Subject: RE: Fidelity problems #2 - reply


At this I am still awaiting the following items.

Please let me know when they can be sent out.



Please insure that I get the following items;

1. a copy of the contract/ warranty

2. copy of payment for the warranty, I paid for the entire warranty up front when we bought the car.

3. copy of the denial of the claims/ warranty.





wrote:

It's not a questions of being upset Jeff, if the warranty says that it's covered and the dealership is saying that it needs to be repaired/replaced.. it's a safety issue and the car should not be driven.



I don't think the warranty company should be second guessing the dealership on work should be done.



At that point they are putting the safety of not only myself but more importantly my family behind their need to save money. period.

I purchased the vehicle from you all along with the warranty because you can recommend to me from a family friend, I think it's poor business that the warranty company that you all recommend conducts business the way that they do.



First it's covered then it's not, then it is, then it's not...



I don't conduct my business this way, do you think it's fair and accurate reflection of how Mercedes Benz of Tampa conducts their business?







Jeff Camara <jcamara AT courtesycars.com> wrote:

As I stated in our phone conversation, I have sent your complaint to my manager, as soon as I have a answer for you, I will contact you direct. I know you are upset, but I am doing everything I can.



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Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 2:07 PM

To: Jeff Camara

Subject: Re: Fidelity problems #2


Jeff,



I did not get your email.



I have spent countless hours on phone calls on this, and I am really upset that I am being placed in this position. I would have expected that any warranty that I purchased through Mercedes of Tampa, would without question been a reputable upstanding company. It reflects poorly on the dealership when something like this happens.



After spending no less than 6 hours on this today, Fidelity decided that they would cover the valve gasket covers, please explain why would they cover them now and decided earlier that they were not covering, I would like an explanation on, in so much that nothing has changed. YET, it was necessary for me to point out that it was a covered item.



Secondly, I am being told that the issues with the thruster, etc.. are a safety issue and the car should not be driven and that any other warranty company would have covered these. It's clearly listed on my contract under every category that it's a covered item. Based on the recommendations of your dealership, I not only purchased the warranty, but, I went above and beyond and purchased the platinum plus, so that there would be no question that the items would be covered.



I we have gotten nothing but resistance and backward talking with this warranty company, whenever a claim has to be submitted.



As you stated, if the car was in Tampa this would not be an issue, simply because it is not is unacceptable, if I need to have the car transported back to Tampa, I will without hesitation.



If Mercedes is telling me that the car needs to be repaired and that under the terms of the contract it needs to be repaired it should. I do not believe that it is appropriate or safe for the warranty company to be second guessing the dealership in the repairs that need to be done. Certainly, when the dealership/Mercedes is recommending the warranty company.



Accordingly,

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