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Cole Patterson

Service Advisor
Overall Rating
Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5
4.8
(773 reviews)
80

Verified Customer
Wallace, ID
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
11/30/2021
verified customer Verified Customer
2
Category: Service
If you like waiting.....
When you schedule a service for any reason it is at least a month out. When you get an oil change plan on being there for about three hours. I would recommend just going to Jiffy Lube, you can be done in twenty minutes.

JH
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JEANETTE H.
Post Falls, ID
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
10/12/2021
verified customer Verified Customer
0
Category: Service
2 weeks for a tire, no return phone calls
Two weeks for a tire? Covid? But drove right down the street to the competition and had one put on the same day. And for cheaper. My car has been in the shop over 70 days since we purchased from you dec 31st. While on vacation it quit working .....

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KEITH G.
Spirit Lake, ID
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
01/11/2021
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Add appointment at 9 o'clock did look at my vehicle until 1030
Had an appointment at 9 o'clock did not get my vehicle back help 4:30 in the afternoon broke one of my wheel studs changing tires on a brand new 2021 4 runner very upset did name get pologised to Told me they would be anybody's price on tires would not step up and do so don't know if I'll ever bring my business back to Mike white Ford
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Verified Customer
Hayden, ID
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
10/04/2019
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Poor Poor Poor
I have yet to have a good experience at Mike White, and I here’s another one to add to the list. I had an appointment to have a 5000 mile service performed on my F150. The promise time on this particular trip was 10:00 am. At 10:15, when politely asked how much longer it would be, the service tech said the promise time was 10:30, and I just needed to wait. I said the promise time I was told was 10:00. He proceeded to argue with me, before finally looking in the computer, and saw the promise time was, in fact, 10:00. His response was a short “Oh, you’re right, sorry about that, it should be done any minute,” and he immediately went back to what he was doing, ignoring my presence. 15 minutes later, the pickup was finally finished. I know this might seem minor to some, but I’m tired of having poor experiences here. I would like to keep my business local, but I just can’t give it to Mike White. I will be going to Gus Johnson in Spokane Valley from now on.
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Haley B. from Mike White Ford of Coeur d'Alene responded on 10/07/2019 04:42 PM

Anonymous, thank you for speaking with us on the phone. We're grateful for the feedback and apologize for the challenges that you encountered. We hope that the free oil change will lead to a much more positive experience for you in the future. We care deeply about our customers and want you to feel comfortable and confident in your vehicle needs. We look forward to serving you again in the future.


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JACK J.
Rathdrum, ID
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
09/20/2019
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Lack of quality service
I had 9:00 AM appointment and my F250 was not taken into the shop until 9:37.
I purchased 4 new Michelin tires and it took them until 11:15 to complete the mounting.
The service writer and myself discussed leaving the white lettering on the outside, well you guessed it they left it turned in .
Now they tell me I need to take the truck back next Thursday to get the tires switched around and waste another 2 plus hours. I will be looking for reimbursement for my 2 hrs since you expect to get paid when I need service.
Very unhappy
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Haley B. from Mike White Ford of Coeur d'Alene responded on 10/01/2019 04:40 PM

Jack, thank you for leaving this honest review. We're so glad that we were able to reach out to you and thank you for giving us the opportunity to solve your situation. Hopefully we will have the opportunity to serve you again in the future!


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ALFRED B.
Worley, ID
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
09/05/2019
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Oil change
Radiator cap left off. Spilled in garage and required return to replace lost antifreeze.
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Haley B. from Mike White Ford of Coeur d'Alene responded on 09/09/2019 08:10 AM

Alfred, thank you so much for letting us know about this issue. We said so on the phone as well, but we would like to apologize again for this incident. I can assure you that this is an incredibly rare oversight and our teams will be reviewing proper procedures to make sure that rare or not, this never happens again. If you change your mind and would like us to come and clean your garage floor, please do not hesitate to contact us. 


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JASON D.
Post Falls, ID
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
07/25/2023
verified customer Verified Customer
4
Category: Service
Fix defective brakes previously done
This was my fourth trip in since April to remedy brand new brakes that were installed. The new brakes were loud and squeaking a lot. On this trip they installed new brake pads and resurfaced the rotors to try to remedy the noise. Unfortunately the problem is still there and I’m just going to live with having squeaky brakes.

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VIRGINIA F.
Rathdrum, ID
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
02/24/2023
verified customer Verified Customer
2
Category: Service
Valet service
I had service scheduled and also scheduled the new valet service. I received 2 email and 2 text confirmations. But then they forgot to pick up my car. I called and they finally picked it up at 10:45 when my appt was at 8:30. They were supposed to return it by 5 but because of the mess up it was not ready. They did deliver it to my home later, but someone changed my console display and added an app I can't get rid of. I am not happy about the experience.

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Verified Customer
Newman Lake, WA
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
04/05/2022
verified customer Verified Customer
4
Category: Service
Oil Change and Tire Rotation
I do appreciate this dealership, and the service counter is very polite and professional, but this time they fell short. I had to wait over two hours for a scheduled oil change. When I got home I observed a 3 inch fresh oil spot on my driveway. This was residual oil from somewhere. When I looked this am and after cleaning up the large spot, there were several smaller spots. This is oil residue left over in the skid pan or oil filter drain area which was not cleaned from the used oil. I have changed oil in this vehicle several times, and this is not acceptable. I will be back, but I will be proceeding with a much higher level of caution next time.
Haley B. from Mike White Ford of Coeur d'Alene responded on 04/05/2022 09:43 AM

Anonymous, please accept our sincere apologies on this matter. I'm going to have one of our service managers reach out to you directly to express our apologies and we will be discussing this situation as a team so that we can figure out what went wrong and how we can avoid this happening in the future. Thank you so much for reaching out and letting us know!


LJ
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LEZLEE J.
Coeur D'Alene, ID
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
10/13/2021
verified customer Verified Customer
3
Category: Service
Oil Change Rotate Tires
I had an oil change and my tires rotated went back to get my car and the thing they put on the floor was still in there the sticker that goes on the windshield had a totally different mileage than my car and the tires. I checked them after I got home and they are not aired up evenly, drastically different.
The Sales Department is fabulous!

Verified Customer
Hayden, ID
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
09/23/2021
verified customer Verified Customer
4
Category: Service
Oil Change/Brakes
I came in for an oil change and mentioned a concern about my brakes which were replaced in your service department the year before. I mostly drive around town but went to Lewiston, ID and I noticed that the brakes were vibrating going down the steep grade. The service person said it sounded like a rotar ( I agree) but I was told that there was no warranty and they could warp at anytime and I would have to Pay $100 for a break inspection despite the fact that Ford is the one who replaced my brakes and Rotars a year prior. I have had all my service on my car and have purchased tires for my car and my sons car at this Ford dealership over the last 10 years ( which has changed owners 3 x) I am disappointed that there is not more pride in your parts and labor or loyalty to customers to not even inspect it as a courtesy to a long time customer

Verified Customer
Rathdrum, ID
Ford F350
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
01/28/2021
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Waited 20 minutes after appointment time
Waited for 20 minutes after appointment time service attendant Christian was rude and needs customer service training
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Haley B. from Mike White Ford of Coeur d'Alene responded on 01/29/2021 03:24 PM

Anonymous, thank you for taking our call so that we could discuss your experience. We appreciate you taking the time and know that we took your concerns to heart. We hope that we have the opportunity to serve you again in the future!


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JAMES H.
Rathdrum, ID
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
01/06/2021
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Too much of an inconvenience
Got oil changed on my 2019 Expedition, the passenger door is not unlocking (we have to open it from the inside). The service department could not take a few minutes to see if it is a quick fix. I was told to make another appointment (which I am sure its a diagnostic) and make another appointment to get it fixed. For people working full time and who dont live in CdA its hard.
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Haley B. from Mike White Ford of Coeur d'Alene responded on 01/06/2021 02:03 PM

James, we're sorry that we weren't able to diagnose your door issue during your oil change. While we always want to meet and beat expectations, we don't always have the ability to go above and beyond. If we had an open diagnostic appointment when you brought up the issue, we would have happily have taken a look however all of our technicians were actively working on other customer's vehicles. We want to do the best possible job for all of our customers, including yourself, meaning that we want to make sure that we do an accurate diagnosis of your vehicle while respecting the schedules of our other customers. We are more than happy to schedule a diagnosis and can promise to get you in within the next two weeks. Please call (208) 664-9211 and ask for Kevyn, our assistant service manager. Thank you and we look forward to serving you again in the future.


Verified Customer
Post Falls, ID
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
02/24/2020
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
TOOK TOO LONG FOR OIL CHANGE
I showed up at 10:30 for a 11 o’clock oil change and saw my car sitting outside done for 25 minutes I was told done by 12 and got out of there at 12:25. It dose not take this long for an oil change and it seems to take longer each time I get my oil change done. I feel this is poor customer service and would like to see this issue addressed.
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Haley B. from Mike White Ford of Coeur d'Alene responded on 02/28/2020 10:56 AM

Anonymous, we left a message on your phone to discuss this issue. We'd love to address this issue and get your input on it. Please call Ed Baker or Cole Patterson at 208 664-9211. We're so sorry that we didn't meet your or our expectations, as our goal is usually an hour or less. 


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LYNN S.
Careywood, ID
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
11/08/2019
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
pressure sales
oil change/service was fine, they wouldn't check why my service engine light was on without another appointment, (a 2 hr drive for me) they tried to sell me almost 900 dollars worth of early unneeded maintenance. I know I need to do these things …. but not for another 30000 miles! I feel like they are into pressure sales on service. I would have been very happy if they just plugged the truck into the computer to tell me I need a new thermostat. I got a mechanic from another local place to diagnose this in 5 mins.
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MARIAN S.
Harrison, ID
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
09/11/2019
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Little Things Matter
When I picked up my car after an oil change, I had to take care of the floor protector. If the service people cannot take care of their own trash, what other "small" things are they ignoring?
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Haley B. from Mike White Ford of Coeur d'Alene responded on 09/12/2019 10:47 AM

Marian, thank you for your honest review. Thank you for speaking with us on the phone as well. Again, we're very sorry about the floor protector. We agree - the little things are what sets a dealership apart and we dropped the ball on one of them. Thank you for your understanding. We hope to see you again in the future where we can improve upon your experience. 


Verified Customer
Spokane, WA
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
06/30/2019
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Disappointed
I was disappointed with the offer for my trade in. Plus they kept coming back with offer's on different trucks then I wanted and not telling me.
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Haley B. from Mike White Ford of Coeur d'Alene responded on 07/01/2019 10:11 AM

We apologize that you had a less than satisfactory visit. Our goal is always to make sure that everyone gets a fair deal and sometimes we aren't able to make a proposition make sense, either for you or for us. The reason we showed you multiple options was to give you a broader range of payment options than a single vehicle. We find that most of our customers prefer having more information and more options so they can make the best informed decision for themselves. We'd like to have the opportunity to earn back your business and give you a better experience. If you are interested, please call (208) 664-9211 and ask for Bill Duvall or Nate Bligh, our assistant General Manager and General Sales Manager. We'd love to give you a 5 star experience. 


Verified Customer
Coeur D Alene, ID
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
02/28/2019
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
F-150 oil change
I've seen a change for the worse since the Ford dealership changed from Parker Ford to Mike White Ford. At Least in the service department.

Previous management was more professional and it didn't take as many to operate the department. I counted 10 men working behind the service counter, in which 5 were laughing and joking.

I initially called for an oil change and they could not get me in until the next week. I asked if I could get it changed by dropping my truck off in the 6:00 in the morning and pick it up at the end of the day. They said No, I have to have an appointment which wasn't available for a week.

Under Parker Ford, they would just have me drop it off at 6:00am on my way to work and they would usually have it done before noon for me to pick it up. No appointments necessary and I could get it done the very next morning from the day I called.

To much horseplay, unprofessional comments (even if they were to each other, if the public can hear them, it's unprofessional.

Cunstomer service was was unacceptable.
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Mallory G., Digital Marketing and Social Media Manager from Mike White Ford of Coeur d'Alene responded on 02/28/2019 10:20 AM

Thank you so much for taking the time to rate and review our dealership! Although we try to build a culture of a cohesive work environment, we recognize our employee should be more productive and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. If you could give us a call at 208-664-9215 and speak to our Service Manager Ed Baker so we can arranged for you to have a better experience next time. 

Mallory Gregson 

 Digital Marketing & Social Media Manager

mgregson@mikewhitefordcda.com 

(208)-664-9211

Verified Customer
Coeur D Alene, ID
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
08/10/2022
verified customer Verified Customer
6
Category: Service
Oil change
3:00 appointment for an oil change, car was out at 3:20. Waited till 3:50 for the paperwork thenI finally went to the service desk to check out. 20 min oil change and 35 plus minutes paperwork, not efficient or acceptable!
Haley B. from Mike White Ford of Coeur d'Alene responded on 08/19/2022 01:46 PM

Anonymous, thank you for reaching out to us about this issue. We are working on stream lining the paperwork side of the process and welcome your feedback. 


Verified Customer
Osburn, ID
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
04/21/2022
verified customer Verified Customer
5
Category: Service
Was a quick service once it was pulled into the shop!
What is the point of an appointment if it is not touched for over an hour? Once it was pulled into the shop it was completed quickly. All the service guys were busy checking out a new bronco, maybe a training or demo? checkout was also super awkward.
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