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BEN GIRARD

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4.9
(1203 reviews)
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Valerie B.
Scottsdale, AZ
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
06/22/2020
Service Type: Repair
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Customer service has declined
Service dept isn’t as good as it used to be
Not Recommended
Michael S. from Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale responded on 06/24/2020 01:49 PM

Valerie we are very sorry that this was not the service experience you are used to receiving from us.

We've been together such a very long time now, from the 2009 Sonata, to the 2013 Elantra, to the 2018 Santa Fe, to the 2018 Elantra, and now the 2019 Santa Fe.  While we do have many multiple Hyundai families, you certainly are among the most faithful and loyal.  We would very much like to make this up to you.  Although I can assure you both that Ben did apply your $5.00 off coupon, and our technician Shayne did test your battery, nothing can make up for you leaving us and still having unaswered questions.

We always want to answer any of your quesitons any time you are here with us or if you have questions about your vehicle after servicing.  I would very much like to speak with you directly so we can both review this particular visit and also so we can find a way to make this right and restore our long standing relationship.

It has been our absolute privledge to be your dealer these many years now and we do look forward to being here for you for all the years, miles, and Hyundais to come.

Michael Southern
Service Manager

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Verified Customer
Phoenix, AZ
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
11/22/2018
Service Type: Repair
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
No impressed
My Kona is only six months old. The lift gate has not been right since I purchased it. Three months ago, a special part was ordered which took two months to receive. I had to call to check on it since service dept said they just didn't get to calling customers with special orders. Took vehicle in for repair, nothing changed. Need to take it in again.
Not Recommended
Michael S. from Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale responded on 11/23/2018 06:54 AM

We are sorry you are having issues with your Kona.

Our technician had checked the liftgate before returning it to you and found it working correctly at that time.  Matt will schedule you back in to have another look and we hope to find a final solution at that time.

Michael Southern
Service Manager

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Marie Francoise S.
Carefree, AZ
ReScore Review™
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
12/06/2018
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
A good compromise
Michael and I worked out a good compromise. I hope that Hyundai Motor Company will also be as fair as was Michael.
Recommended

Original Review
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
11/20/2018
Service Type: Maintenance
Category: Service
Disappointed
I was disappointed in the service outcome
Not Recommended
Michael S. from Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale responded on 11/21/2018 11:51 AM

We are truly sorry you were disappointed in the outcome of your last visit.

The new vehicle limited warranty for your Genesis had America's Best Warranty at 5 years/60,000 miles.  However, now your vehicle is more than 6 years old and has more than 70,000 miles on it, and there is simply no way for us to obtain coverage for your concern at this time.

Our goal is always to provide you with the very best service but unfortunately not even that allows us to re-write the parameters of your warranty.

We are happy to discuss your options further, feel free to contact me directly.

Michael Southern
Service Manager

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Amy V.
Phoenix, AZ
ReScore Review™
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/17/2018
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Went Above and Beyond to resolve my issue
Surprised that I received a response to the feedback that I left. This dealer went above and beyond to answer all my questions I had. Planning on going back for a service when it needs it. Hopefully my 2nd time experience will turn out okay. All a misunderstanding.
Recommended

Original Review
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
10/17/2018
Service Type: Maintenance
Category: Service
Oil Change
Wish I was explained the difference between synthetic and regular oil. Since my car has a turbo engine they were going to recommend the next oil change at around 3K anyway so I wish I would have gone with the standard oil change since it's a lease anyway. Ended up paying $107 w/tax which is the highest I have paid. On my own car if I planned to keep I would consider synthetic to help the engine. My own fault I should have researched online first. Instead I paid almost 3 times more than I have ever paid.
Not Recommended
Michael S. from Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale responded on 10/17/2018 01:55 PM

Thank you Amy for the feedback and we are sincerely sorry for the miscommunication regarding synthetic oil during your last service.

99.9% of the time we recommend conventional oil changes for our customers and we follow Hyundai's severe maintenance schedule for intervals. 

We've noted your record and we'll stick the the conventional oil changes for your car going forward. 

Thank you for giving us the chance to make this right and we look forward to seeing you again next visit.

Michael Southern
Service Manager

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Verified Customer
Phoenix, AZ
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/28/2018
Service Type: Repair
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Earnhardt the best at Hyundai
Earnhardt is the best Hyundai dealership without a doubt. From the purchase of my vehicle to its service I have always been taken care of by them. Whatever vehicle I purchase next I will be looking at Earnhardt.
Not Recommended
Michael S. from Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale responded on 08/28/2018 10:07 AM

Thank you for the wonderful review.

We are very happy to be your Equus dealer and we look forward to being here for you for all the years and miles ahead.

Michael Southern
Service Manager

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John C.
Scottsdale, AZ
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
05/17/2018
Service Type: Maintenance
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
service is excellent
I would come back again
Not Recommended
Michael S. from Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale responded on 05/17/2018 04:35 PM

Thank you for the excellent review.

We are happy to be your Hyundai dealer and we look forward to serving you for many more years and miles to come.

Michael Southern
Service Manager

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Carol D.
Cave Creek, AZ
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/26/2018
Service Type: Maintenance
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Highly Recommend
Love this dealership. They are professional, friendly & knowlegeable without the pressure one comes to expect from previous dealers. They make buying a car a very pleasant experience.
Not Recommended
Michael S. from Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale responded on 04/27/2018 01:59 PM

We love that you love us.

Sales and service, we are here to serve.  Thank you for choosing and we look forward to being here for you for all the years, miles, adn Hyundais ahead.

Michael Southern
Service Manager

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Verified Customer
Phoenix, AZ
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
02/01/2018
Service Type: Maintenance
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Transparency
Upfront about pricing and servicing not about time.
Not Recommended
Michael S. from Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale responded on 02/02/2018 08:06 AM

Thank you for the positive review.

We certainly try to anticipate your expected wait time for any visit, repairs can sometimes take more or less time than predicted, we will still try to provide realistic promise times for all of our customers.

Michael Southern
Service Manager

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Adrianna R.
Phoenix, AZ
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/29/2018
Service Type: Repair
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Great
Quick service
Not Recommended
Michael S. from Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale responded on 02/01/2018 03:15 PM

Thank you for the great review.

We are happy to be your dealer and we look forward to serving you again.

Michael Southern
Service Manager

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Suzanne R.
Fountain Hills, AZ
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
08/30/2017
Service Type: Repair
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Can't fix my car
Terrible car
Not Recommended
Michael S. from Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale responded on 08/31/2017 01:50 PM

We are very sorry to hear there are still issues with your car.

We want you to know that we will do everything we can to correct this for you as soon as possible.  Please feel free to contact me directly and I will make all the arrangements.

Michael Southern
Service Manager
480-368-6730
michael.southern@earnhardt.com

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Verified Customer
Scottsdale, AZ
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
02/28/2017
Service Type: Maintenance
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Not so much
I do not like
Not Recommended
Michael S. from Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale responded on 03/03/2017 07:17 AM

So strange.

This was a half price oil change, in and out in under an hour, on the surface this would seem to have be a perfect service visit.

I would like to encourage you to share directly with me what it was that was "Not so much, I do not like" about your visit.

This is your second Hyundai you've bought and serviced with us and we go back many years now.  It has always been our intent to provide you with the highest level of service; and in reviewing with our team member you worked with that day, he thought your complete visit was plesant and he is at a loss to explain where this negativity came from.

Please help us understand how to better serve you in the future.

Michael Southern
Service Manager
480-368-6730

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Verified Customer
Phoenix, AZ
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
11/04/2016
Service Type: Maintenance
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
The car mechanic fear ...
The service that I went in was good. It is the first time that I wait for 2 hours for an oil change. I have been changing my oil here since 2012 and it should take less than 1 hour.
I was disappointing with the turn time. Staff was friendly as usual.

On a separate note I would give a 0 starts if possible for the suggested brake pads replacement. Seeing that the quote was super high I had a different mechanic change my brakes this week. But to my surprise when he went to change the brakes he said he recommends not changing them as they are at 50%. I have personally looked at the front and rear brake pads to confirm this and I was shocked to see the pads in great condition. What was unbelievably disappointing is to find out that the Hyundai Dealership that I have been servicing my car for 4 years now is less then honest with their assessment of my vehicle.
So now, do I believe them when they tell me that I need anything else done ? Should I think that they can modify something in my car when I do the oil change so that I have to "repair" the car?

I am questioning if I should ever use this dealership. Wouldn't you ???
Not Recommended
Michael S. from Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale responded on 11/04/2016 09:45 AM

Thank you for the feedback.

Reviewing your most recent service visit, we did recommend you be aware of the wear on the rear brake pads.  The inboard pad measured at 3.0mm which is just the edge of the recommended replacement interval.  At 103,000 miles, it seems fair to say you acheived great wear from those brakes.  As brake pads get thinner they are also less able to disappate heat.  Heat is the enemy of your brakes and on the rear brakes, which use an non-vented rotor, that heat can cause warping of the rotors.  We do recommend replacement of the rear brakes sooner rather than later to avoid the additional cost to replace rear rotors.  It does not take much warpage to make the rear brake rotors too thin to reuse after resurfacing.

We agree that your front brakes were at 50% as noted on the inspection sheet, but we will continue to recommend replacement of the rear brakes to prevent rotor warpage.  Again, over 100,000 miles is fantastic wear from your brakes and replacement now will help you defer the extra cost of having to replace the rotors later.

If you ever have any questions about your service, you are encouraged to ask us immediately.  We have always had an open shop, we are more than willing take you to your car, to show you what we are seeing, and to explain why we are recommending what we and particular service or repairs.

Your  5 years and 100,000+ miles of trouble-free driving, with no repairs except for a couple of light bulbs along the way, it seems fair to say that both you and the car have done well.  We've done our best to help guide you along the way and if you would like to go another 100,000 miles we're still here to help.

Michael Southern
Service Manager

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Verified Customer
Fountain Hills, AZ
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
11/03/2016
Service Type: Repair
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Dealership is great, service department needs some work.
Took my car in for a recall and some other issues. Upon servicing, they discovered my fender liner was missing, which of course wasn't under warranty. Less than 12 hours later, after driving my vehicle for less than 15 miles, my new fender liner was dragging on the road. I had to take my car back in the following morning to have them fix it. This is the 4th time I have had to bring my car back after a day or a few days after its been serviced due to the mechanics either messing up something else on my vehicle during a repair or not properly fixing the repair in the first place. On top of that, the service advisor acted like he was doing me a favor by not charging me a second time for the repair they messed up on in the first place.
Not Recommended
Michael S. from Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale responded on 11/04/2016 08:06 AM

Thank you for the candid feedback.

Of course we never want to have a situation where you have to return immediately after service and certainly we wish tha this visit was a one and done for the fender liner.

Ben will work with you and we will try to make this up to you on a future visit.  We are very sorry this visit did not go as any of us had planned, but we are committed to making this right next time.

Michael Southern
Service Manager

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William P.
Scottsdale, AZ
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
06/23/2016
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Took the time to Repond to Feedback!
The entire Service team took the time and effort to respond to my original comments. That is important to me. It shows that they actually read them and try to address the issues that are raised. The costs are the costs...you either agree with them or you don't...the options are limited if you don't. If you want to maintain your vehicle properly, than it is a factor that you need to consider when you are thinking of making a vehicle purchase. Maintenance is something that many people do not consider because they do not keep cars, preferring to lose money every few years,and buy a new vehicle. For those individuals who prefer not to trade or buy every two or three years, maintenance is a factor that is very important. It is a choice everyone makes , whether they know it or not or consciously make the choice, the choice is made for them. I will continue my Service with this Team, because they take the time to actually listen to the customer.
Recommended

Original Review
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
06/17/2016
Service Type: Maintenance
Category: Service
Over charged for service, poor value!!
The avg cost for service is running 150 to 200 an hour....that is totally unacceptable!
Not Recommended
Michael S. from Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale responded on 06/17/2016 04:00 PM

Thank you for your feedback.

Your recent service after 3 years was the most comprehensive service your vehicle has had during your ownership.  This was no small amount of work done, and we wish you saw better value in the work we performed.  The services performed include oil and filter change, tire rotation and balance, engine air filter, cabin air filter replacement, complete coolant system fluid exchange, 3 part fuel system service, in addition to our multipoint vehicle inspection.

Our goal is to help you protect your investment and enjoy many years of trouble-free driving.  Your advisor will reach out to review the work we did, why we did it.  The actual labor cost for your service was closer to $120 an hour which is below the market average in our area.  Itemized and compared to any of the other vehicles you mentioned you will find we are very fairly priced on these services.

Again, we are sorry we did not do a better job explaining the work and the value of the work we did for you while you were here, and if you ever have a question in the future, please let us know, we are here to help you make good decisions for you and your vehicle.  You advisor will reach out to you to review your concerns in more detail.

Michael Southern
Service Manager

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Verified Customer
Phoenix, AZ
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
05/26/2016
Service Type: Maintenance
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Customer service
Not bad. Decent. No call back after my call was serviced. Meaning no info on about the condition of the car I had to call in to get information...like I said decent
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Michael S. from Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale responded on 05/26/2016 07:25 PM

Thank you for the feedback Raesean.

What you describe is certainly unusual.  We will look into your concerns and see why you did not receive your confirmation email regarding your apoointment or a copy of the work order when the work was complete.

Normally you will be advised through all stages of the work at our store and we do call and email after service to make sure there are no unanswered questions.

We will look into this, but you can expect your next visit to meet your, and our, expectations.

Michael Southern
Service Manager

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Verified Customer
Phoenix, AZ
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
08/25/2015
Service Type: Repair
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Gross
Car was returned with trash and bad oder
Not Recommended
Michael S. from Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale responded on 08/27/2015 08:36 AM

Dear Anonymous,

We are sorry to hear about your experience with us.

It is of course not our habit to return any vehicle with trash or odors, it is more than unusual to hear comments like these.  I would like the opportunity to discuss the situation with you further and make things right.

Please feel free to contact me directly at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,

Michael Southern
Service Manager
480-368-6730
michael.southern@earnhardt.com
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JASON B.
Scottsdale, AZ
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
07/08/2014
Service Type: Maintenance
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Consistently Disappointing
We went in to purchase two new Elantras in February. While we eventually got decent pricing on our trade-in and the vehicles overall, it was only after about 4 hours of hardball negotiating. After saying they would not, under any circumstances, be able to give us more than $750 on our trade-in, they eventually gave us $3,500. This is not the dealership for those consumers who prefer a direct dealership approach. While upon first impression they seem different, at it's core Earnhardt Hyundai is a wheeling and dealing car dealership like all the rest.

Upon purchasing two new vehicles, we were immediately bombarded with 5-10 weekly promotional and marketing emails. Their opt-out system does not work, and personal emails to our salesperson and finance guy were unsuccessful. Finally they sent me a letter explaining that it was their legal right to use my personal email for any promotional and marketing content, but their unwillingness to work with me to get off of their persistent email chain turned me off from ever purchasing from them again. Be aware that purchasing a vehicle from this dealership signs you up for constant emails. We have also received numerous promotional phone calls at both home and at work. Rest assured that after buying two new cars in February, we are not looking to buy again in July.

Finally, and perhaps most disappointingly, was our first service. We have noticed that the rear-view mirror on one of our Elantras was very slightly loose, to the point of sliding down so that it points toward the back seat every 3-5 days. While not a significant danger, this issue should be covered under warranty as the part is loose enough to require adjustments by us consistently, which is an irritation at best, a safety hazard at worst. This problem had been going on since we first purchased the car, and we decided to have them handle it at our first service appointment. A few days prior to going in, we hung a lightweight gym locker from the mirror to have easy access to it. It did not make the problem any worse, as it wasn't hung from the part of the mirror that shifted down. When I brought the car to it's first service, I explained that the lock was a very recent addition and the problem had nothing to do with it. I waited 1.5 hours for a simple oil change and they said they had used their hand to feel the mirror and couldn't tell that it was loose, and their diagnosis was that the lock might be causing the problem. They also recommended that I adjust the mirror back to where we wanted it if it starts to fall again (obviously that is what we had been doing since the beginning). They refused to replace the mirror since they couldn't feel the problem with their hand, even though we explained that the looseness was minor and happened over several days. I asked my service rep if he could treat the problem as though the lock wasn't there, but he said, "I can't pretend it's not, because it is." Finally, my service rep told me that they would have believed me had the lock not been hanging there and when I asked if I brought it in on Monday with no lock, would they replace the mirror, he said, "Probably, yeah." I should have just driven out, taken the lock off, and driven right back into the service bay.

All in all, this has been a dealership that is exceedingly friendly until they have your credit card. I am disappointed beyond words in their unwillingness to remove me from their email lists and their frustrating service department. While we have been pleased with our vehicles, they were in no way worth the hours we have spend begging them to stop calling and emailing us with promotional offers or their unwillingness to take our word on a small repair.
Not Recommended
Michael S. from Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale responded on 07/08/2014 11:20 AM

Jason, we appreciate the time you took to post this review.


You may contact me directly to review your concerns.

Michael Southern
Service Manager

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Frances P.
Paradise Valley, AZ
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/28/2021
Service Type: Repair
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Best service advisor
I have been bringing my Genesis to Ben at the North Scottsdale Hyundai dealership since I’ve been driving the Genesis brand which is since 2014. This is my second. He is a large part of the reason I stay with the brand. As a business owner I know the value of an excellent employee and Ben Girard is at the top of the ladder at his position. Earnhardt is very fortunate to have him on their team.
Recommended
Michael S. from Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale responded on 07/31/2021 09:12 AM

Thank you for the wonderful review and recommendation for Ben Girard your advisor.

We are very happy to be your Genesis dealer and we look forward to being here for you for all the years and miles ahead.

Michael Southern
Service Manager

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Philip G.
Fountain Hills, AZ
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/24/2021
Service Type: Repair
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Exceptional Service
When a vendor appreciates a client there is only one way to show the client; provide service which is excellent; thoughtful and better than expected. This vendor checks every box and then some. Their personnel couldn’t do more to make us happy.
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Michael S. from Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale responded on 07/31/2021 09:19 AM

Thank you Philip for the wonderful review and endorsement.

We are very happy to be your Genesis dealer and we look forward to being here for you for all the years and miles ahead.

Michael Southern
Service Manager

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Robert M.
Gilbert, AZ
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/09/2021
Service Type: Repair
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
You are Treaded like a friend not just another customer
Ben Girard made me fell like a good friend not just another customer who needs service.
Recommended
Michael S. from Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale responded on 07/31/2021 09:51 AM

Thank you Robert for the wonderufl review.

We are happy to be your Hyundai dealer and we look forward to serving you again.

Michael Southern
Service Manager

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