Don Jacobs Honda

(352 reviews)

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(352 reviews)

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Bad Body Shop & Bad Service Shop

I would not buy a car here. If you do - eventually you will need to have it repaired - and you will want to go anywhere BUT here. Took my car in for body work last year. They did not complete the work and I had to take my car back a second time because they failed to hook up the electrical parts to make the windows work! (Discovered it 2 weeks later when I tried to go through a drive through!) After they told me it was done the second time, I checked it before I left the lot. It was not done. Then they told me it was done a third time, but the windows still did not function properly. After the fourth attempt they fixed it. Then I took my car in for an oil change. I had an appointment. It took them over an hour (I had no other service done at that time!) I took my car in one last time (thinking that the previous two times were a mistake). This time they did not completely reattach the outside molding around the rear tire area. I failed to check it before I took it home (my mistake) and now I have to take it back again. When I paid for the work the bill seemed very small as I had also had a tire rotation and oil change. They said they had forgotten to add that on and they charged me over $100 more. Then I was called to say that they didn't actually charge me for the oil change but just the rotation. I spoke with DAN LEWIS - Body Shop manager. The only thing he cared about was getting me to pay the additional money for the oil change. He wanted to know if I made an appointment to have my car fixed THE SECOND TIME (because they failed to do their work properly). Then he asked if I knew how to use a night drop to leave my car. xxx?! He cared nothing for the fact that his body shop can't fix a simple problem properly.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 1.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair 1.0
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
4 people out of 4 found this review helpful.

professionals about letting people down

Bought my vehicle last week. Last week!! Paid 3K over the retail for extra insurance and such. I did not even put 100 miles on it and the check engine light came on. Took it to don jacobs and got told that the insurance does not cover the repairs which is by the way is $2500. The 25 year veteran sales manager Donny is great when it comes to letting you down. Be aware, and do yourself a favor.. Go buy your vehicle from somewhere else.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 1.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair 1.0
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
4 people out of 4 found this review helpful.

Don Jacobs keeps improving

Sometimes getting service at the local dealership can be an expensive and inconvenient experience, and I have avoided it in the past. Recently, however, I found great reason to trust and use Don Jacobs Honda for my service needs. My car started emitting a funny noise that I thought might have been the brakes. I took it to a nearby brake shop that was more than glad to replace my brake pads, but this didn't solve the problem. Instead, when I took my car in to don Jacobs to repair a broken mirror, they quickly diagnosed what was really wrong. And fixed the problem for less than the estimate. And washed my car afterward. Brilliant!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair 5.0
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
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Excellent Service!!

I went in not knowing exactly what the problem was with my Vehicle. I told the man helping me what noises and issues I had been having with my front right wheel. He found out the exact problem, explained everything to me, didn't make me feel dumb and was so friendly! I will definitely be going back to have them service my car. Thank you Cameron Adams for all your assistance.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair 5.0
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
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37 Days in shop for repair

Took Routan in for 66,000 mile service and an ignition problem. They identified the ignition problem but couldn't get parts because of a pending recall. We were left hanging for a week hearing, "maybe tomorrow". After three weeks, finally got part but they weren't allowed to fix because they didn't know who was going to pay for it because of pending recall. We had an extended warranty on it with a $50 deductible. Ext warranty company, VW and dealership all pointing fingers at each other to pay. I offered to pay, if they just fixed it, but that was not acceptable. Attempted to speak to managers higher up to see about some sort of replacement (have 3 kids and no van is not easy). Dealership would not even consider it. After 37 days of waiting, received it today. Promptly heading to a Toyota Dealer to trade it in so we no longer have to deal with these rude, inconsiderate business. Drive out of town to buy a Honda, BMW or VW if you want one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 2.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair 1.0
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
4 people out of 4 found this review helpful.

Trust?

Misleading website! Game-playing sales department! Looking on line I found a pre-owned vehicle of interest. There is a 'Value Your Trade' button so I dutifully filled out the information for my vehicle. I unchecked the 'Yes, I would like more information from Don Jacobs' and awaited a response telling me of the value of my trade-in. Guess wot? An email from a salesman telling me he is my 'Online Personal Shopper' and asking me to phone him for a few minutes and he could help me blah blah blah. No, Mike, all I want is the amount Don Jacobs is willing to offer for my trade-in, as promised on your website. I replied to his email, asking for just that. And of course, no response! Really now, if you can't trust a car salesman these days, who can you trust?

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service
  • Buying process 1.0
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
  • Did not make a purchase
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Reluctantly disappointed...

I have been a long time friend and supporter of Don Jacobs Honda. I buy all my cars there and faithfully have my cars service. Last week I asked them to trade for a car that they didn't have so I could continue doing business with them and they told me that I would better off going somewhere else! I hate to even write about this transaction, because everyone needs a second chance, but still. I can't go back there with the same enthusiasm. Looking for a new dealer.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 1.0
  • Buying process 1.0
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
  • Did not make a purchase
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Lance Smallwood-rude service manager

Second time my vehicle has retuned with grease all over inside from the service department. I brought my concern to Lance Smallwood's attention. Once I explained this is was the second time this has happened, he got at aggressive attitude with me. He said he would clean it up, but I would have to wait longer for something that should have never happened, or at least been cleaned before I picked up my vehicle. I told him I did not have time to wait, and his attitude became more aggressive at that point. Previous service appointment they checked everything was good on the multi-point inspection sheet. The next day my vehicle had to be towed back because my battery was corroded and dead! I question if they even review the items on the inspection list, or if the service I am paying for is being completed. Be sure to review EVERYTHING before leaving the service department. But be careful, if you questions them, they may be aggressive and have an attitude with you. Just speaking from experience. I don't recommend Don Jacobs Honda Service in Lexington, KY. Will be driving out of town to find better service.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 1.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair 1.0
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
4 people out of 4 found this review helpful.

Excellent Service Experience!!

I recently had my vehicle serviced at this location, as my brakes needed replacement, and I could not have asked for a better experience! Cameron Adams helped me every step of the way and ensured everything was done thoroughly! Thank you, Cameron!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair 5.0
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
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Quick to followup

I made an inquiry on Sunday morning before church and the salesman called me within five minutes! He said he would look into the car I was inquiring about and we could touch base on Monday. Monday morning came and I got a personalized video of the car made that morning on the lot. The salesman showed me what he looked like and spoke to me by name answering my previous day's questions.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities 4.0
  • Overall experience 4.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
  • Did not make a purchase
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