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MATT AUSTIN

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
(1003 reviews)
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Ginny H.
Chelsea, AL
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
05/26/2021
Service Type: Repair
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Nothing
Very disappointed. I had always put faith in Tameron and it’s sad that it has changed
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JOE B., Service Manager from Tameron Hyundai responded on 05/26/2021 01:40 PM

Mrs Hart

You arrived with out an appointment around 4:30 in the afternoon needing your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. We did the best we could to accommodate . We repaired your vehicle given the time frame and work schedule. We also discovered the issue  stems from a water bottle that was left under your seat. We absorbed the expense for you instead of charging you. Given the circumstances I feel as if my team went above and beyond to help you. I am sorry you feel as if your service advisor was rude to you. We spoke in length today about your visit with us to make sure your next visit with us could be more pleasurable. 

Joe Bajalia
Service Manager
Tameron Hyundai

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Thomas G.
Wilsonville, AL
ReScore Review™
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/25/2021
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
lets have a do-over
miscommunications can cause so many problems. once everyone is on the same page, things work out nicely.
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Original Review
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
01/22/2021
Service Type: Maintenance
Category: Service
Review of Tameron Hyundai dealership
Review written, Google would not accept review.
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JOE B., Service Manager from Tameron Hyundai responded on 01/25/2021 01:16 PM

Mr. Greenough

Hyundai has not supplied the dealers with the parts to perform the recall juts yet. Currently there is no remedy for the 195 on your vehicle as we stated. This is not a dealership issue but a manufacture issue. The survey is a direct reflection of the dealership at time of visit. I hope you can re score us with a five star , seeing how the issue is not with the dealership.The manufacturer sends correspondence to the customer in regards to any and all re calls as soon as possible whether or not the dealership has parts or not.

Joe Bajalia
Service Manager
Tameron Hyundai
MATTHEW A. from Tameron Hyundai responded on 01/26/2021 01:32 PM

Thanks for re-scoring the survey for us Thomas. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

Thanks,
Matt Austin
Assistant Service Manager
205-314-0311

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Lawana R.
Birmingham, AL
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
03/09/2020
Service Type: Maintenance
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Salesperson should always explain relevant information to customers!
Information is important especially concerning costly repairs for equipment on vehicles.
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JOE B., Service Manager from Tameron Hyundai responded on 03/10/2020 07:49 AM

Mrs Rooks

This survey is a direct reflection of service. I think your issue stems with sales. Could you please re score us with a five star for service. 

Joe Bajalia
Service Manager
Tameron Hyundai

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Ray N.
Shelby, AL
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
12/06/2019
Service Type: Repair
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
BS fee
They charged a $10.60 hazard fee to do an alignment?!?!!!!
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JOE B., Service Manager from Tameron Hyundai responded on 12/07/2019 08:47 AM

Ray

You paid the same price every customer pays. You were sent an itemized list of charges and you approved it. Every ticket generated has a hazard waste fee at all of our stores. We are very transparent and have an outstanding reputation in our community. We do not steal from anyone.

Joe Bajalia
Service Manager
Tameron Hyundai
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Rita M.
Cottondale, AL
ReScore Review™
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
03/28/2018
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
In lieu of service issue, Joe Bajalia, Service Mgr., has informed us that he will be returning the diagnostic fee of $119.50
We will see how it goes. If Tameron follows thru then I would consider recommending , otherwise I would be very hesitant. will give them benefit of doubt.
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Original Review
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
03/26/2018
Service Type: Maintenance
Category: Service
Service department looking for an easy out
Please refer to previous responses
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JOE B., Service Manager from Tameron Hyundai responded on 03/28/2018 12:41 PM

Mr. Meade

It was nice speaking to you today. I appreciate the feedback because it helps me better serve my customer's. I apologize for not properly diagnosing your vehicle and repairing it. It is unfortunate that our technicians make mistakes at times and when that happens Tameron will always do what is wright by our customers. I hope this isolated incident will not keep you from visiting our store again. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to me at any time.

Joe Bajalia
Service Manager
Tameron Hyundai
JOE B., Service Manager from Tameron Hyundai responded on 03/28/2018 01:41 PM

I geatly appeciate the Re Score on the survey Rita . Feel free to reach out to me at any time if you have any questions at all.

Sincerely

Joe Bajalia
Service Manager
Tameron Hyundai

Verified Customer
Maylene, AL
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
09/05/2017
Service Type: Repair
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Poor customer service.
I've never been made to feel welcomed at this dealership, even though I purchased the car there. The car has been rock solid which has made the extensive warranty rather inconsequential. Now that I'm past the Hyundai warranty in into the dealership one, I would guess that nothing will be covered, as it has not been up to now. My last service was for a safety recall on the seat belt. My low tire pressure indicator was on when I dropped it off, it was still on when I picked it up. Even the low rent oil change places will put air in your tires. They've gotten my last visit out of me.
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JOE B., Service Manager from Tameron Hyundai responded on 09/06/2017 06:08 AM

Mr. Wass

We service what you ask. If you brought your vehicle in for recalls only, then we will only do recalls. When your advisor goes over any recommendations with you , the low tire light should have been discussed and addressed. Often times there is a sensor issue and just putting air in a tire does not resolve the issue. Your advisor is there to serve you, and if you have any questions or concern please feel free to discuss with him. I apologize your advisor Matt Austin did not recognize you , he averages around 25 customers a day. I will make sure i discuss your experience with him so that it will not happen again.

Joe Bajalia
Service Manager
Tameron Hyundai
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Verified Customer
Vestavia Hills, AL
ReScore Review™
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
05/14/2017
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Good service
Good management. Came in with a problem and they solved it and provided great service
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Original Review
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
05/10/2017
Service Type: Repair
Category: Service
Bad experience
Went to change the oil and it started leaking. The service provider was rude as well.
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JOE B., Service Manager from Tameron Hyundai responded on 05/11/2017 11:11 AM

I apologize for the poor service you received. You have been a long time customer of ours and i hope this incident will not keep you from coming back to us. I don't think you have had any other issues with us. Please give us another opportunities to redeem ourselves. I will resend you another survey to fill out. Please ask for me at your next visit so that i can make sure that your visit with us is perfect. We aim to give 5 star service and get 5 star survey's.

Joe Bajalia
Service Manager
Tameron Hyundai
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Eli R.
Calera, AL
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe S
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
04/11/2017
Service Type: Repair
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Want to burn up your motor?
We recently had out 2013 Santa Fe Sport serviced at Tameron Hyundai in Hoover. This is where we bought out CPO SUV so we have always had it serviced here. My wife is the primary driver of the vehicle so the last time she took it to have the oil changed, she asked about a sound the tires made while driving and if it could be cause by the suspension. They advised her that both the tires and suspension were fine and they didn't hear a noise. It was time for the oil to be changed again and they told us to rotate and balance the tires every other oil change so we were having that done as well. The service advisor Matt Austin calls me to let me know the tires are feathering and he recommends an alignment of the suspension as well as rotate and balance. Slightly aggrivated that he recommends this service to reduce the noise that we again complain of from the tires but now the tires have a wear pattern that will only get worse. We did what service was recommended by the service advisors at Hyundai since we bought the vehicle with brand new tires and now we will need new tires only 9 months after purchasing because we didnt get an alignment sooner. To top it off, my vehicle now is leaking oil. There were no leaks prior to having it serviced at Tameron Hyundai and now 5 days later the oil is about a quart low and I now have oil stains on my driveway. Hopefully they didn't mess something up and they only forgot to tighten the oil pan plug or oil filter. Either way, if you want careless service with a smile go see Matt and the team at Tameron Hyundai service.
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JOE B., Service Manager from Tameron Hyundai responded on 04/12/2017 01:18 PM

Mr. Ritenburgh

I apologize for the leaking oil and for any inconvenience we have caused you. I am glad you came back so we could resolve your oil leak issue. Our technicians do make mistakes, fortunately it is not common. We strive to give our customers our best and it seems we did not deliver. I hope you can accept my apology , and hopefully you can give us another try.

Joe Bajalia
Service Manager
Tameron Hyundai
Employees worked with

Verified Customer
Hoover, AL
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
03/29/2017
Service Type: Repair
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Timely service, no pressure, good results.
Not so great: being called and attemped coercion to make suggested repairs. Real turn off.
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JOE B., Service Manager from Tameron Hyundai responded on 03/30/2017 07:38 AM

Mrs. Bertella

I am sorry to hear about the phone call you received. We do not try and push a service onto a customer. I don't want you or any of my customer's feeling coerced into doing a service or whatever. I have contacted the group making the phone calls and have dropped there services. I apologize for there phone call. In the future, you will be getting a phone call after every service from one of my employees Jeni Short. She is great. She will just check in to make sure that your visit with us was good. She will not try and push you into doing anything. She just wants to make sure you were happy with us. I appreciate your feedback because it helps us better serve our customers.

Sincerely

Joe Bajalia
Tameron Hyundai
Service Manager

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Verified Customer
Cropwell, AL
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
02/05/2017
Service Type: Repair
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Not impressed.
This service department had my car just a couple days shy of one month. Delay after delay was experienced, and after a certain point, even the manager ran out of excuses. The first time we were called to pick up the car, it wasn't even fixed properly. No explanation was given other than "We dropped the ball." They did offer a complimentary rental car over half way through the ordeal. Worst experience. Will avoid this service department in the future and will likely never buy Hyundai again.
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JOE B., Service Manager from Tameron Hyundai responded on 02/06/2017 08:37 AM

Mrs. Hardy

It is unfortunate you had an issue with your vehicle. It took sometime time to recieve all parts needed to do the repairs. We appologize for the repairs taking as long as it did.

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Verified Customer
Mc Calla, AL
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
10/31/2016
Service Type: Maintenance
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Warranty
Usually your company does a great job with service but now that my car as a transmission problem I'm getting the run around. All
Of my maintenance is done at the dealership.
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JOE B., Service Manager from Tameron Hyundai responded on 11/01/2016 06:34 AM

It was so nice speaking with you this morning. I feel confident we will get your vehicle repaired. We just have to go through your extended warranty. If you need anything at all, please feel free to contact me at any time.

Sincerely

Joe Bajalia
Tameron Hyundai
Service Manager


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Robert S.
Helena, AL
2015 Hyundai Sonata Hyb
ReScore Review™
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
10/27/2016
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Car has a fundimental failure in a simple function but dealership unable to fix design flaws in the car
The dealership corrected the issues related to the oil problems I had and was able to confirm that both the car's design and my treatment by bluelink were unacceptable but was unable to correct those issues or influence them. They sympathized with my issues with their product but we ultimately unable to affect a correction to the issue. I do appreciate their efforts to correct the issue that they had control over.
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Original Review
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
10/19/2016
Service Type: Maintenance
Category: Service
Oil change went badly
Didn't use synthetic that was on the car history, and didn't ask either. Was told that the other issue I brought in was because I purchased the wrong car and that is just how things are. (Features that are usually standard on most vehicles turn off, when you turn off blue link.)
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JOE B., Service Manager from Tameron Hyundai responded on 10/19/2016 12:03 PM

Mr. Stearns

I thank you for taking the time to speak with me today about your last service experience with us. I can assure you that I will make you happy. I value you as my customer and will make it a point to address any concerns you may have. I look forward to seeing you at our scheduled time.

Sincerely

Joe Bajalia
Tameron Hyundai
Service Manager
205-380-6250

JOE B., Service Manager from Tameron Hyundai responded on 10/24/2016 05:48 AM

Mr. Stearns
I have sent you a rescore request for concern resolution. Hopefully , since I have addressed your concerns , you can give me a 5 star response. I would greatly appreciate your feedback. If you have any questions or concerns , feel free to reach out to me.

Sincerely
Joe Bajalia AL030

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James And Joan F.
Chelsea, AL
2014 Hyundai Sonata Hyb
ReScore Review™
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
08/30/2016
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Counterproductive
Thank you Joe B. I appreciate the frank response. I'll be more careful in the future, such that I'm not counterproductive. Something that might help towards this, is to publish the cost of a 30,000 mile maintenance cost. Had I known up-front, I'd have been more critical going in.
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Original Review
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
08/30/2016
Service Type: Maintenance
Category: Service
Excessive Cost of Routine Maintenance
I was disappointed in the high cost of a 37.500 mile routine maintenance. Even subtracting the needed front-end alignment and the tires, it was high. Having owned a paint and body shop and working with dealers, I was familiar with the higher prices of dealers compared to regular service vendors, but was shocked at my costs.
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JOE B., Service Manager from Tameron Hyundai responded on 08/30/2016 10:22 AM

Mr. Ferguson

It is counter productive to keep filling out bad surveys about us. The 30k service you paid for is the same everyone else pays for. I had offered you to come by so we can sit and discuss cost of ownership.

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Verified Customer
Birmingham, AL
2014 Hyundai Sonata Hyb
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
07/16/2016
Service Type: Maintenance
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Direct waiting customers to lounge area.
Staff unconcerned about customer's comfort.
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JOE B., Service Manager from Tameron Hyundai responded on 07/16/2016 09:40 AM

Mr. Birdsong

You have been coming here for some time now and have met me and known my staff for years. You know we are extremely accomedating and at a minimum if a customer ask's where the restroom, or waiting area is I know anyone here in our establishmet would have shown her. Also there is signs showing where the customer lounge is, and there is a red carpet path laid out from the service drive to the door to the loung. I dont understand why she waited across the street at a resteraunt.

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Verified Customer
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
05/25/2016
Service Type: Repair
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
POOR EXPERIENCE
DID NOT FIX ISSUE ON CAR
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JOE B., Service Manager from Tameron Hyundai responded on 05/25/2016 04:33 PM

Mrs. Holt

It is unfortunate the you may have an intermittent issue with your A/C. We checked every aspect of your AC and did not find any issues at all. We evacuated and recharged the AC system with dye, so that if you have a slow leak than the next time you come in we can easily identifie it with a UV light. Our staff will always go above and beyond to remedie the problem, unfortunatley it may take more than one visit to fix the issue. We apologize for your inconvenience and hope to see you again in the near future.

Sincerely

Joe Bajalia
Tameron Hyundai
Service Manager  AL030

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Verified Customer
Calera, AL
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
05/05/2015
Service Type: Maintenance
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
The sudden change in Tameron's service to me. l
My car was towed in with sudden stalling (Everything else working) despite no history of operating issues, no sounds at all and no warning lights etc. Once on lot of Hyundai amd examined by service tech...my car now does nothing. As if battery is dead, yet it hs been proven to not be. I asked Hyundai service tech, Matt, why nothing is turning on now. "Could be the battery" Battery has been put on charge overnite by another mechanic. Still no response.
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JOE B., Service Manager from Tameron Hyundai responded on 05/08/2015 05:38 PM

It is unfortunate that sometimes customers have issues with there vehicle. We urge all of our customers to properly maintain the vehicle so there will be less time spend on repairing it and more time better serving the owner. If a vehicle has very little oil in it the expense to repair can be very expensive. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you any further with repairing your vehicle. I am certain your service writer will do all he can.

Sincerely

Joe Bajalia
Tameron Hyundai
Service Manager

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Mary B.
Mountain Brook, AL
ReScore Review™
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/13/2021
verified customer Verified Customer
10
Category: Service
Good response
My concerns were addressed.

Original Review
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
10/10/2021
Service Type: Maintenance
3
Category: Service
Unacceptable
The job was simple but wasn’t done right
JOE B., Service Manager from Tameron Hyundai responded on 10/10/2021 08:55 AM

Mary
We will contact you first thing Monday to get this resolved  for you. 

Joe Bajalia
Service Manager
Tameron Hyundai
MATTHEW A. from Tameron Hyundai responded on 10/13/2021 03:12 PM

Thank you for speaking with me today. I appreciate your willingness to re-score your survey, and your business. Please do not hesitate to call or text if there is anything else we can do for you Mary.

Thanks,
Matt Austin
Assistant Service Manager
205-314-0311


Verified Customer
Birmingham, AL
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
02/17/2021
Service Type: Repair
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
it’s Clean and has coffee and TV to watch while you wait.
Matt Austin did not have any idea about my vehicle history and I told him that I had just had two tire sensors changed in March 2020. He came in the waiting area after he said the car had been checked and said all four tire sensors needed to be changed. I told him again that the front two sensors had already been changed in March of 2020. He went out and came back with an apology and said only the rear needed to be changed.
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JOE B., Service Manager from Tameron Hyundai responded on 02/19/2021 05:52 AM

Thank you for the feedback . We will be reaching out to you.

Joe Bajalia
Service Manager
Tameron Hyundai
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Brenda H.
Shelby, AL
ReScore Review™
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
12/23/2020
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Communication resolved issues
I was contacted by Mr. Matt Austin, Asst. Service Manager. Mr. Austin and I discussed my concerns in depth and was very good communicating and resolving my problem areas. He was very nice and I felt it was time well spent. They do care about customer satisfaction! Thank you Mr. Austin!

I am responding as the husband of Brenda and made the original comments.
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Original Review
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
12/23/2020
Service Type: Maintenance
Category: Service
Service tipoff
Second time I have reviewed and nobody bothered to call me. I have been underwhelmed by the service and especially the cost or need for fuel injector cleaning. At 26K miles, it is a highly excessive
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MATTHEW A. from Tameron Hyundai responded on 12/23/2020 01:34 PM

Chuck, thank you for taking some time out of your day to discuss your survey and the servicing of your car. It was truly a pleasure talking with you. I look forward to working with you and your wife in the future. I would also like to thank you for agreeing to re-score our survey. I hope you and your wife have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 

Thanks,
Matt Austin
Assistant Service Manager
205-314-0311

MATTHEW A. from Tameron Hyundai responded on 12/23/2020 02:57 PM

Thanks again! 

Matt Austin
Assistant Service Manager

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Verified Customer
Alabama
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
02/20/2018
Service Type: Maintenance
verified customer Verified Customer
Category: Service
Wallet flush time.
Needed an oil change. Tried to sell me an overpriced cabin air filter and an injector flush I did not need. This sort of business worked 20 years ago - not today. Get real and just provide a timely and fairly priced service - forget the BS and expensive parts. Very old school flim flam is not a way to build customer loyalty and trust.
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JOE B., Service Manager from Tameron Hyundai responded on 02/21/2018 02:22 PM

We are very transparent and are more than happy to show you why we recommend anything and explain it. We work on Hyundai vehicle's  every day and have a lot of insight about the product. We love what we do and want to make sure you have all the information about your vehicle.

Joe Bajalia
Service Manager
Tameron Hyundai
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