I'm not sure if Southtown Hyundai's ownership or - dtorregoza
I'm not sure if Southtown Hyundai's ownership or management has changed, but the service at their new dealership on Calgary Trail falls far short of the standards set by their previous location. The level of incompetence I’ve encountered, especially from their mechanics, has made it a regrettable decision to continue bringing my vehicles here.
Over the past three years, I’ve spent more than $5,000 on service, which has only reinforced my belief that Hyundai still lags behind brands like Toyota. However, good customer service could have made up for that, offering peace of mind that any issues would be properly addressed. Unfortunately, that has not been the case.
I have documentation of multiple issues with their service department, the most recent being a cruise control problem they failed to fix—despite charging me multiple diagnostic fees. Worse, they damaged my remote starter in the process and have completely ignored my request to have it repaired.
I should have stopped dealing with this dealership long ago, but lesson learned. I was even considering the Ioniq 5, but after experiencing this level of poor treatment, I have no interest in purchasing another Hyundai. Below is the email I sent regarding my concerns. While they acknowledged the issue in their reply after a week, I have received no follow-up whatsoever.
It's extremely disappointing, especially given my history as a loyal customer. This is not how a dealership should treat its long-time clients.
Dear Service Advisor/Manager,
I am writing regarding the service performed on my 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXX, License Plate: XXXXX at your dealership on January 10, 2025. The service was primarily conducted to address an issue with the cruise control.
While I appreciate your team’s efforts, I noticed that following the service, my remote starter stopped working. The remote starter had been functioning perfectly prior to the service appointment. This issue arose immediately after the work completed by your team, which included diagnosis and work related to the brake switch assembly and fuse replacements, among other tasks.
Given the proximity of this issue to the recent service, I would like to request:
1. Clarification on whether any work performed (e.g., battery disconnection, brake switch adjustments, or fuse replacements) could have impacted the functionality of the remote starter.
2. Resolution of this problem at no additional cost, as the remote starter was working prior to the service.
I value the quality of service I have received at Southtown Hyundai in the past for the two Santa Fes that I have (2013 and 2016 Santa Fe XL), and I trust that you will address this matter promptly and professionally. Please let me know how you intend to resolve this issue. I am available at 780xxxxx or XXXXXXX@outlook.com should you need any additional information. I have also included copies of the invoices for the work completed today, as well as the service performed on May 7, 2024, for the cruise control issues.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to your prompt response.
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