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Starling Chevrolet Buick GMC

101 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Saint Cloud, Florida, United States, 34769-4749

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Starling Chevrolet Buick GMC charged me $ 706.77 for repairs One hour after picking the car up, the same issue came up. No refund, No-fault accepted.
R/O # ***. On January 14th, 2020, I went to Starling Chevrolet Buick GMC car dealer located at 1001 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, St Cloud, FL 34769. With the intention of having the dealer perform a diagnostic on my vehicle a Chevrolet Cruze 2015 with 110,000 miles on it. My car was having stalling, hesitation and jerking issues and of course, the check engine light was indicating that something was wrong.
The service advisor, Mrs. Colleen B, said it would take a couple of hours to run a complete diagnostic. Later, Mrs. Colleen B indicated that the repair needed was the ignition pick-up coil and the valve cover gasket. I ask her if that would completely solve the issues, and she confidently replied yes. I said, "are you 100% sure that these repairs will solve the issue?" to what she responded, "let me call Brian C my technician so that he can explain. Mr. C explained that it will solve the issue. I mention to him that I have been getting Oxygen sensor codes a couple of months ago and that I had them replaced with original sensors once and with Aftermarket sensors and none seem to solve the issue. He said he was sure that the problem was "a miss fire" and that replacing the pick-up coil and the valve gasket will solve the issue. I said, ok and agreed to the repair. A couple of hours later the car was ready and I came to pick it up. I ended up paying through a financing company called Fusion. Started the car and everything seemed fine, but an hour later more or less, the check engine light came off againg and although the car was not jerking, it did stall a couple of times. I called the dealer and Mrs. Colleen B told me to bring it back. I brought it in the next morning first thing. After a few hours, they call me saying that the car needed New oxygen sensors and that it would cost me $ 600 + to replace them and see if that was the issue. Mr. Brian C the technitan, said that those oxygen sensors that he said needed to be replaced did not show up the previous day when he ran the diagnostic. I said that it was clear to me that he gave me the wrong diagnostic. Mr. C said he was following company procedures.
I immediately ask for a refund either partial or complete since the car was performing better after the repair, but the main reason why I accepted the repair and for which I was charged still happening even to this day, 03/05/2020, almost 2 months after. approached all levels of management including Mr. Jay G and Mr. Jorge M asking for a refund resolution to which I got the same indifferent and crude response from both of them "we did the right thing and we would not refund your money"
This incident clearly indicates to me that the people at the Starling Chevrolet Buick GMC car dealer located at 1001 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, St Cloud, FL,deceived me, took my money and did not fulfill their promise.

Desired Outcome

I am seeking a full or partial refund of at least 70% of the money I was charged. I was deceived and taken advantage of.

Starling Chevrolet Buick GMC Response • Mar 16, 2020

To: Revdex.com
From: Starling Chevy Buick GMC
Complaint Case# ***
Consumer: ***
2015 Chevy Cruz - mileage-(110,000)

Mutual client brought their vehicle in due to having a concern with the check engine, stabilitrack light and the vehicle stalling. In which out certified technician retrieved a code of (P0300)- misfire from cylinder #1, and also found that the valve cover gasket has been leaking oil onto the coil. Therefore our recommendations were to replace the spark plugs, coil, and the leaking valve cover gasket as needed. Conducted the final quality control road test and released the vehicle back to the client.

Customer contacted dealer and advised that the check engine light has returned, but no further concern with the stalling, or stabilitrack light displaying. Dealership personnel advised the customer to return and have the vehicle re-scanned at no charge to determine the casual of the service engine light returning.
Upon scanning we determined vehicle has lean code P0171 where system is running to lean and P0420 which refers to Catalyst system efficiency below thresh hold. Dealer recommends to have aftermarket oxygen sensors replaced with Original equipment. Dealer proposal was for Mr., to purchase parts only- no installation charges.

Customer declined gesture and inquired about either a partial or full refund which was denied due to the fact that there were different codes retrieved from the original visit. The system has multiple failures at this time.

Respectfully

Customer Response • Mar 23, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
LACK OF INTEGRITY AND COWARD BUSINESS PEOPLE WHO WON'T ADMIT THEY MADE A MISTAKE. Whomever responded to this complaint is neglecting to provide the correct information by avoiding to say that the car check engine and issues reappeared within hours. The car was taken to the dealer the next morning first thing, something they don't mention just to make the reader believe that the car issue reappeared later in the distant future. Also, I have a video of my car misfiring and showing the stability track sign at the same time I was talking with The General Manager over the phone a couple days later . I had the manager on speaker while I was parking the vehicle so I could talk to him. In the conversation, you can hear the manager very "kindly" saying that he could sell me a new car. I will not stop until I get what is right from this Dealership. If I do not get a refund, my next step is to file the pertinent complaints as a victim of automobile repair fraud with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer services, the Attorney general's office. And lastly, I will make sure I provide as many negative reviews as possible in all the different digital outlets that your dealership advertises in, something I have refrained from doing until now waiting for your response.

Starling Chevrolet Buick GMC Response • Apr 24, 2020

Good day, after further discussion referencing Mr. case with all parties involved that we as collective automotive group pride ourselves in taking care of our number one priority " which is The Customer" and with that being said we have also come to the overall decision that we have neglected to keep our eye on the prize our mutual client. Therefore in properly resolving Mr. concern, The Starling Automotive Group's resolution will be to grant Mr., his original request of the partial refund in the amount of $464.00.

Customer Response • Apr 25, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
I accept the Proposed resolution of a $464 refund. Before closing the case. I will like some one from Starling Automotive Group to kindly email me the details of the refund process including the date and the form of the refund. Are you going to mail me a check under my name? When? Would you revert the charges made through Sunbit financial?. I would appreciate the details As soon as possible.

Starling Chevrolet Buick GMC Response • May 20, 2020

we refunded Mr *** his money.

Customer Response • May 21, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she ACCEPTED the response from the business.)
I received the refund. Case closed.

Hands free not working correct since I bought this vehicle this year. Multiple visits to dealership. System needs to be changed out.
I purchased a brand new Traverse on 1/29/19. At the time I had an iPhone 7 and every time I would press hand free button to call someone the system would say unable to connect no service. On my first oil change I mentioned this to the tech Colleen. Collen had the mechanic look at the and said they do not see any issues. When I picked up car Colleen and I sat in the car and was able to call most people but unable to google search. Now I was told it was my iPhone 7 because guys in the shop have iPhone 10 and it works. I was due for an upgrade so I purchased the iPhone 10. Well that doesn't work either and multiple visits to the dealership and now the I'm being told that they have to send message to GM. Then I am given a number to call at the GM that could walk me through he steps of fixing the issues. The lady I spoke to was not able to help and entered a ticket. I got a return call that they are unable help me!!!!
The young lady that sits behind Colleen mentioned at 11K miles to have it all replaced while it is under warranty.... This is what needs to be done.

Desired Outcome

I would like my hands free and radio system replaced.

Starling Chevrolet Buick GMC Response • Nov 21, 2019

On mutual guest, Starling Buick GMC has contacted guest to have vehicle re-evaluated. Guest has agreed for us to diagnose and have scheduled visit for Friday 11/22/19 afternoon. After working with the guest for a few minutes we will then provide customer a loaner vehicle while concerns are being addressed to resolve the customers guest concerns.

Customer Response • Nov 25, 2019

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
I dropped my vehicle off to Starling on Friday and they are taking a look at it.

Hopefully it will be resolved soon.

Customer Response • Dec 02, 2019

Jay from Starling reached out and I dropped off my car on 11/22/19 and I was provided a loaner car. I went back on 11/30/19 and picked up my car seems everything is completed and fixed at this time.
Thank you Jay.

Re. Service Complaint
I am writing re. my 2013 Buick Verano. I broke down on my way from Mississippi to Florida in late October 2018. I had to go to Hollywood Florida to help my 94 year old mother who suffers from dementia.
I required AAA road service twice on this trip. I experienced loss of power both times when driving my Buick. Both times I had the Verano towed to the local GM dealer to evaluate and repair the vehicle. First on 10-22-2018 I used the Ronsonet Buick GMC dealer in Lake City Florida, and the second time on 10-23-2018 I used the local dealer in St Cloud, FL, Starling Chevy Buick & GMC.
The first breakdown remedy was changing the fuel pressure sensor which was completed at the Rosonet GMC dealer Lake City). I drove from Lake City the following day,10-23-2018 and experienced another loss of power like I had the previous day. There I had the Verano towed to the local Starling Chevy dealer in St. Cloud, FL. After 2 days the dealer there determined the problem was the fuel pump. This repair fixed the loss of power issue and I was on my way again. The car has run fine since then, however the car has a strong fuel odor since I had the repair in St Cloud at the Starling GMC Dealer.
I stayed in S. Florida for about 20 days to help my mother in her daily routine and prepared to bring her back to my residence in Mississippi for the holidays. On the 15th of November I drove my mother and I back home to Mississippi.
I was able to make an appointment with the local GMC dealer here in Gulfport MS, Turan-Foley. I rented a car from Enterprise while my car was repaired. I was told that the fuel pump lock ring had not been secured properly when the fuel pump was replaced at the Starling dealer. When contacted by the Turan-Foley dealer Starling would not warranty their work and I paid 231$ to Turan Foley for the repair.
Product_Or_Service: Buick Verano 2013 Silver

Desired Outcome

Refund The Turan-Foley GMC dealer told me they would have warrantied this repair if they had originally fixed the fuel pump and corrected the problem under their shop warranty. I am requesting reimbursement for this corrected repair ($231.12) and for the car rental ($264.99) totaling $496.11. Since I have paid to have the car fixed to correct a problem caused by Starling, then I want a refund for the repair and reimbursement for the car rental needed while my car had to be fixed for Starling mistake

Starling Chevrolet Buick GMC Response • Jan 17, 2019

Our response is attached

Referencing our mutual customer, William***, regarding his 2013 Buick
Verano which started experiencing reduced engine power during his recent trip.
The vehicle was taken to the closest dealer which was Ronsonet Buick GMC in
Lake City.
On 10/22/2018, where fuel pressure regulator was replaced, Mr.
picked up his vehicle and proceeded with his trip. After pick up, the vehicle
started acting up again and the vehicle was brought to Starling Chevrolet Buick
GMC on 10/23/2018. We replaced the fuel pump module due to it dropping from
50 PSI to 13 PSI, which is below specication. There was no fuel smell or EVAP
code.
Customer returned back home without any unknown complications to our
knowledge. Recently on December 28, 2018, another dealership contacted
Starling Chevrolet Buick GMC requesting payment for a repair that was completed
over 60 days prior.
My confusion would be, why would the dealer not provide photos of area of
concern? Due to the lock ring only being able to lock in a particular position; if the
lock ring was not secure, Mr. would not have been able to tolerate the fuel
odor. The pressurized system would have forced the fuel odor to be unbearable
within a one day time frame.
Jay G
Starling Chevrolet Buick GMC of Saint Cloud
Service Manager
407-892-5144 x 1019

2017 Camaro serviced & returned with a screw in the $400 non-repairable run flat Z rated tire. They refuse to pay for a replacement tire.
2017 Camaro SS returned for transmission issues for the third time in 6 months. Car was checked in Tuesday Oct 2nd,2018 and returned Monday Oct 8th 2018 at 5 Pm. Noticed check low tire pressure indicator on dash on during drive home which is 4 miles from Starling Chevrolet. I called the dealership to report the problem. After 2 weeks of waiting, Jay G the service manager, told that they would issue an in store credit for half of a tire! Obviously I have a problem with being forced to buy their tire and I didnt bring the car in for sevice on half a tire. Because the tires were over half worn even with only 15k miles, just one new tire would undermine the car's stabilty so at least two tires needed to be replaced to rectify the problem they created. A half a tire obviously is not the solution and they should return the my car like they received it when I brought it to their dealership for service. I also find it appauling that my wife's safety is of no concern to them since they returned our high performance car to me with a large screw in the back tire, a dangerous situation that could have been reported to me honestly. You see the 2017 Camaro has On-star monitoring so a message was sent to my computer at 1:53 Oct 2, 2018 notifying me of low tire pressure which happens to correspond to the time of the test drive following a 6 day transmission removal/service in my less than one year old car. Also in connection with that service visit I have found a medium size bolt under the passenger car seat that was not reinstalled. Wondering where it belongs and concerned about its importance. In three service visits including the one in this complaint, my car has been returned to me damaged or not repaired. Would like Starling to replace the tire they damaged and tried to hide responsibility for by giving me a check for the price of the whole tire. Very negligent to return any car to a customer with a screw in the tire and then act like its no big deal. The General Manager George M told us that "these things happen" so I guess that means its ok to not only return cars that in for service with flat tires but also not be responsible for correcting damage to the vehicle caused by the dealership.

Desired Outcome

I already replaced all the tires on 10/13/18 because the car was unsafe to drive with the screw in the back tire. One tire could not safely correct the problem they created. I want them to pay for at the very least, the tire they damaged with no more games. I have the photos of the tire with the screw as well as other cyber evidence.

Starling Chevrolet Buick GMC Response • Dec 14, 2018

I have attached our response

Consumer: ***

Referring to our mutual client who brought their vehicle in for a transmission concern on October 2, 2018.
On Mr. vehicle, The Starling Automotive prides themselves in repairing and resolving any issues that may occur
during the repair process. Therefore while the vehicle was in the possession of Starling Chevrolet Buick GMC, after the
repairs were performed, it was noted by Mr. that the vehicle picked up a nail in one of the run flat tires.
Now by being optimistic or proactive, was it possible that the nail was there upon or prior to drop off. Dealer is unsure,
but we would always want to give the customer the beneïï��ï��t of the doubt.
During the repair process, Mr. Allo was provided an estimate because his vehicle was in need of tires being that they
were found below specifications as referenced in text tread amongst both technician and the service consultant. Mr.
*** did decline the replacement.
Completion of transmission was done and Mr. was notified. Mr., proceeded to pick the vehicle up, but
contacted our service consultant stating how the tire had again picked up a nail while in our possession, and therefore
the dealer paid for not just one tire but two tires.
The dealer consultant took the request and submitted it to his supervisor. The final decision that occurred was that the
Starling Automotive Group would participate towards 1/3'" of one tire replacement being as fair as possible to the guest
Taken in consideration again that the client required tire replacement on his vehicle prior to the current concern at
hand.
in closing, Mr. purchased four tires from another facility without allowing the dealer the opportunity to attempt to
match the cost. I feel confidently that even using the offer previously suggested, the replacement cost could have been
achieved of less than consumer paid.

Customer Response • Dec 15, 2018

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
I have an On-star report from the cars computer at 1:52 Oct 8 low tire pressure while the car was in your possession for transmission service for 6 days. You returned the car to me with a screw in the tire (see photo). You know it didn't have a screw prior to your possession. Look at the cyber evidence I have attached and the on-star report which vindicates me. You never gave me an estimate for new tires. Please show us the estimate and what does that have to do with returning my car damaged with a screw in the tire? The condition of my old tires never came up until after I reported the screw being in the tire. My car could not be safely driven without replacing the tire and because the tires were 70% worn, replacing just one tire would displace the car balance which is why at least two tires needed replaced. I had no choice but to replace all the tires several months before I planned. Since you wont even pay for the tire you damaged and still wont, why would I bring my car back to you for service?
In closing, you returned my car damaged, and because in your opinion I needed new tires, that excuses your behavior of hiding the damage and returning my car after 6 days at your shop with a screw in the back tire. Then, you all played dumb when confronted with the evidence and (still are)acting like its my fault you returned my car with a screw in the tire. Where I buy my tires is my choice, not yours.

Customer Response • Dec 17, 2018

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
There is no confusion. Your last statement/point is the reason for my complaint. You returned my car with a screw in the tire and I have the cyber evidence to prove it regardless of whether you agree or not. Denial and not taking responsibility doesn't change the facts. Good will? Offering to give an instore credit for 1/3 of a tire you destroyed good will? Ill attach the on-star report for you to review.

Starling Chevrolet Buick GMC Response • Dec 18, 2018

I have attached the copy of the repair order that Mr *** signed. As you can see, we have a disclaimer with each repair order. As we stated earlier, in an effort to satisfy Mr ***, the original discount we offered was towards Mr *** purchasing tires from our dealership. Since Mr *** did not give us that opportunity ( he purchased tires elsewhere), the matter is closed on our end.

The online requests man that we worked with over the phone I believe his name was William was very kind and pleasant to work with. Upon arriving we were assigned Angel as our salesman. We told him what used vehicle we were interested in and we were taken to the vehicle and my husband did a test drive. Everything was very run of the mill car dealer experience until it came down to numbers. Online the vehicle was listed as being certified. But upon seeing the numbers we noticed they were trying to charge us to certify a vehicle we saw listed as already certified. When my husband questioned this, the sales manager was brought into the deal after we waited for at least 20 min for our salesman to return from what he stated just going to get the manager and being right back. When the manager returned he told my husband that he thought he was a smart man and that 20 dollars a week is like a latte a day and he didn't see what the problem was with us taking the deal they presented. Meanwhile my husband kept asking as to why we would have to pay to certify a vehicle they had listed as already certified. We never got an answer on that but were told that the numbers were firm. Also while this dealing was happening another customer who our salesman knew came in, our salesman angel stopped speaking with us stood up and shook this other customers hand over my husbands head and continues to have a five min conversation in Spanish while my husband and I sat there looking at each other in disbelief. My husband and I are not vicious people so we thanked them for their time as they were not willing to work with us even though we were so close in numbers provided they weren't going to charge us for a certification that they listed had already been applied to the vehicle. Fast forward two weeks later and the vehicle is still for sale on the lot and they lowered the price $600 dollars so my husband contacted Angel again and he said he would talk to the manager and came back again with a higher price for us with no answer as to why. Angel told my husband that he should just take a credit card and use it to pay the added amount they kept adding to our price. I dont understand how a business can do this to people willing to spend hard earned money on a used vehicle that is still on their lot and not moving. I truly felt like a victim of profiling and not treated fairly because of my nationality not being Hispanic. In my opinion money is the same no matter what wallk of life, race, gender, nationality you derive from, and I feel like others should be warned that if your not Hispanic this particular dealership wont treat you fairly and will raise your price and try to hide taking advantage of you. I hope this review provides a teaching element for the dealership.

Starling Chevrolet Buick GMC Response • Jun 08, 2018

We always appreciate when a customer is willing to travel and especially when it is a great distance because they see value in our product. Most customers do so because we are aggressively priced and have great customer service with the reviews to prove it, Over the past couple of weeks I have seen an increase in out of state inquiries; as well as in state but many miles away. What that tells us is that we are doing a great job at being competitive in the market place and providing a great service that people are willing to travel miles for. In this particular case we provided service above and beyond because we know the customer came a far distance for this particular vehicle. Everyone has a budget and we respect that. We over allowed on the customers trade, offering more than it was worth. We discounted our vehicle from an already aggressive internet price. And that did include the certification which is one of the reasons the customer drove the distance for this particular vehicle. At this point we were still thousands of dollars away from their offer. That translated to a different monthly budget than the customer was able to do at that time, We understood and even offered alternatives. In business we won't always come to terms and we understand that. But that doesn't translate to bad business practice. As our community continues to grow, we have worked hard to grow with it.. And that means welcoming all of our community no matter what.

Charlie P
Sales Manager
Starling Chevy Buick GMC
1001 Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy
St. Cloud, FL 34769
Office:407-892-5144
Fax: 407-892-0204

Customer Response • Jun 11, 2018

The alternatives suggested were rudely given and never something I have ever heard and I deal with purchasing vehicles a time or two. The behavior of the sales man angel was not addressed in the response, as well as the fact of listing a certified vehicle which was not actually certified because we were being charged to certify it. Our "deal" was not several thousands of dollars off as we would not have even looked at the vehicle if it was. Irregaurdless of the price the real issues here are the behavior of the salesman and sales manager, and false advertising with no explanation when asked repeatedly for one. The amount of other inquiries is irrelevant to this case so that seems like a filler to cover up the fact of negatives mentioned. Making a deal or not doesn't mean bad business but treating the customers like we were treated is 100% bad business. We recently purchased a brand new limited Ford explorer so the money wasn't this issue it was the treatment we received on multiple occasions, when we mentioned the service we received from this dealership to the sales team where we purchased our new car they were appalled that a dealer would behave in such a manner as we as a customer are what keep them running, if you treat your customers poorly word will get out and soon enough you will see the consequences for bad service.

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